Pathways Baptist Church
Celebrating Christian Family
Welcome to worship at Pathways. We hope you will feel the presence of God's Spirit throughout today's worship service. Pastor Jonathan Der will bring today's message, "Celebrating Christian Family." Thank you for joining us in person and online. The worship service is live streamed at www.pathwaysbc.org/streaming/watch-live-stream/. You may also connect to the service on YouVersion using the Pathways website: www.pathwaysbc.org/streaming/watch-live-stream/ then select YouVersionBible. Feel free to take notes using the YouVersion app. Fill out a Connection Card (link provided below) and let us know how we can serve you better.
Locations & Times
Pathways Baptist Church
200 W Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA
Sunday 9:15 AM
Today's Worship Songs
The music in today's worship service is now available on Spotify using the link to the Pathways Playlist. Enjoy listening to the entire playlist throughout your week.
https://pathways.family/PathwaysPlaylist
Welcome to Worship At Pathways
Praise Song: HOUSE OF THE LORD
Praise Team
Praise Team
Praise Song: GOD BLESS
Praise Team
Praise Team
Praise Song: WORTHY | HOLY FOREVER | HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD MEDLEY
Praise Team
Praise Team
NEXT STEPS
1. Today, after service: We will begin our first session of Exploring Pathways. This course is for Newcomers and Regular Attenders to begin the journey to membership. This is a 3-session series starting TODAY (skipping Mother's Day), after service. Lunches will be provided. Childcare can be arranged. Please meet with Pastor Paula Moutsos in the Conference Room
2. Grief Support Group: Lisa Wardle will hold a session on Grief and how to manage its affects tonight from 6-8p in the Conference Room. This is a safe and judgement free place to process your thoughts. If you know of anyone that might be interested please encourage them to attend.
2. Supper 6! We can't actually see and know each other unless we actually spend time together. So sign up to get matched with a diverse group for a supper. Your group's coordinator will reach out to coordinate time and date details. RSVP link below - or sign up on the paper list in the Gathering Area.
4. Join a Group! See our new website page (link below).
Be in relationship with Jesus.
Be in community (that's a small group!).
Be serving (on a team!).
1. Today, after service: We will begin our first session of Exploring Pathways. This course is for Newcomers and Regular Attenders to begin the journey to membership. This is a 3-session series starting TODAY (skipping Mother's Day), after service. Lunches will be provided. Childcare can be arranged. Please meet with Pastor Paula Moutsos in the Conference Room
2. Grief Support Group: Lisa Wardle will hold a session on Grief and how to manage its affects tonight from 6-8p in the Conference Room. This is a safe and judgement free place to process your thoughts. If you know of anyone that might be interested please encourage them to attend.
2. Supper 6! We can't actually see and know each other unless we actually spend time together. So sign up to get matched with a diverse group for a supper. Your group's coordinator will reach out to coordinate time and date details. RSVP link below - or sign up on the paper list in the Gathering Area.
4. Join a Group! See our new website page (link below).
Be in relationship with Jesus.
Be in community (that's a small group!).
Be serving (on a team!).
Links to Connect to Pathways
Exploring Pathways
TODAY is the first session of Exploring Pathways. This course is for Newcomers and Regular Attenders to begin the journey to membership. If you know of anyone that might be interested please encourage them to attend; immediately after worship from 12-2; lunch and chilcare is provided.
https://pathways.family/ExploringPathwaysSupper 6 Interest
We're looking forward to our dinner socials! The idea is to mix up the generations with Pathways family members who are new to you. Sign up here and we'll mix and match you into a group of 6 for a dinner in the near future. Dinner Location: Your host will reach out to you.
https://pathways.family/Supper-6New "Join a Group" Website Page
Mostly we just want to show off this good looking 'Join a Group' website page that just went up recently. We're still updating the group names and descriptions, but look at how easy it is to find and try out a new group you're going to explore! (HINT HINT!)
https://pathways.family/Join-a-Group
Giving Your Tithes And Offerings Online
Thank you for your financial support of the ongoing ministries at Pathways. It is greatly appreciated. For those who prefer to give online, we offer a safe and secure online giving link. We look forward to serving you at Pathways throughout 2024.
https://pathways.family/givingOffering Song: BEEN SO GOOD
Praise Team
Praise Team
Message: "Celebrating Christian Family"
Rev. Jonathan Der, Senior Pastor
Rev. Jonathan Der, Senior Pastor
Story: Jonathan gets rebuked by another pastor!
THE NEW PATHWAYS MEMBERSHIP MODEL
1. Be in relationship with Jesus
2. Be known in a small group context
3. Be invested by serving on a ministry team
When all three are present and active, then you’re a “Pathways Member”
1. Be in relationship with Jesus
2. Be known in a small group context
3. Be invested by serving on a ministry team
When all three are present and active, then you’re a “Pathways Member”
MEDITATION & DISCUSSION PROMPTS
1. Be in relationship with Jesus. Be seen and known in a small group. Be invested by serving on a ministry team. Where do you hear / feel God poking at you?
2. What’s the sinful side of you saying, to dissuade you from taking action?
3. Who can you talk to, and when, about your hesitations in following Jesus? (Jonathan and Paula and the Elders LOVE 1 on 1s! Let us know if we can help.)
4. As we put into place local service opportunities, we’d like to know: What area of local service breaks your heart? If you're already involved somewhere, please let us know so we can pitch in!
5. What scares you about joining a group or a ministry team? What is the Holy Spirit saying to you in response?
6. Give yourself a due date and a goal to take your next step. If it helps, let us know by emailing Pastor Jonathan. He'll share the list with the elders and we’ll check in with you to help you reach that goal.
1. Be in relationship with Jesus. Be seen and known in a small group. Be invested by serving on a ministry team. Where do you hear / feel God poking at you?
2. What’s the sinful side of you saying, to dissuade you from taking action?
3. Who can you talk to, and when, about your hesitations in following Jesus? (Jonathan and Paula and the Elders LOVE 1 on 1s! Let us know if we can help.)
4. As we put into place local service opportunities, we’d like to know: What area of local service breaks your heart? If you're already involved somewhere, please let us know so we can pitch in!
5. What scares you about joining a group or a ministry team? What is the Holy Spirit saying to you in response?
6. Give yourself a due date and a goal to take your next step. If it helps, let us know by emailing Pastor Jonathan. He'll share the list with the elders and we’ll check in with you to help you reach that goal.
Closing Song and Benediction
Closing Song: TRUST IN GOD
Praise Team
Praise Team
Benediction:
"We are not called to shine our own light; we are called to reflect HIS."
-Matthew 5:14
"We are not called to shine our own light; we are called to reflect HIS."
-Matthew 5:14
Bringing People Together At Pathways
Connection Card
We want to hear from you. Your comments are important to us. Maybe you would like to speak to one of our pastors. Maybe you are seeking a small group to connect with others, have a prayer request, interested in baptism or membership at Pathways. Please use the link below and let us know how we can help you as you grow in the knowledge and wisdom of God.
https://pathways.family/CONNECT2PATHWAYSGrowing In Jesus
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Have A Blessed Week