Pathways Baptist Church
Sermon: Advent lll
Welcome to worship at Pathways. We hope you will feel the presence of God's Spirit throughout today's worship service. 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 9:30 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:
We are thankful that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Rev. Jonathan Der is our Lead Pastor at Pathways. We hope that you will feel the vibrant joy of worship throughout the service. We'd like to hear from you. Please use the link to our Connection Card found at the end of today's service.
May God Bless you as you walk with Him and grow in your faith journey with Christ.
We are thankful that you have chosen to worship with us this morning. Rev. Jonathan Der is our Lead Pastor at Pathways. We hope that you will feel the vibrant joy of worship throughout the service. We'd like to hear from you. Please use the link to our Connection Card found at the end of today's service.
May God Bless you as you walk with Him and grow in your faith journey with Christ.
KING OF KINGS
Praise Team
Praise Team
JOY TO THE WORLD
Praise Team
Praise Team
THE FIRST NOEL
Praise Team
Praise Team
NEXT STEPS
What is your next real life practical action step of faith and commitment? Consider one of these:
1. Christmas Service: Sunday, December 22nd at 10:30am.
A special Christmas service will be celebrated with traditional carols, Handbells, singing, and Scripture. Let's rejoice at the coming of our Messiah, Jesus, our Savior. Everyone is welcome.
2. Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24th at 6pm.
Everyone is invited to this special family-friendly service celebrating the coming of Christ into the world. Enjoy the retelling of the story of our Lord's birth with carols and bells. Invite your family and friends.
PLEASE bring cookies to share as we fellowship together in the Gathering Area following the service.
3. The Rooted Experience: Winter Class (Jan 8, 2025 - Mar 19, 2025), 7:00-9:00p at Pathways
Rooted provides the opportunity to connect with God, the church community and your purpose in unexpected life-changing ways. This is a commitment you will make with God, asking the group for help with accountability. The goal is to help you reformat your daily and weekly rhythms to know and experience His love and joy in you more frequently and clearly.
RSVP via the link below. It's a great way to begin your New Year with God. Mostly Wednesdays, Jan.8, 2025 - Mar 19, 2025, 7:00-9:00pm, on the Pathways campus. (Unless there are enough registrants for alternative dates or Zoom.)
*Join a Group! Fall at Pathways is an exciting time of new beginnings and new opportunities. Get to know others and enjoy the fellowship as you grow in faith and serving others. There's a place for everyone to plug-in.
Use the link below to Join a Group!
What is your next real life practical action step of faith and commitment? Consider one of these:
1. Christmas Service: Sunday, December 22nd at 10:30am.
A special Christmas service will be celebrated with traditional carols, Handbells, singing, and Scripture. Let's rejoice at the coming of our Messiah, Jesus, our Savior. Everyone is welcome.
2. Christmas Eve Service: Tuesday, December 24th at 6pm.
Everyone is invited to this special family-friendly service celebrating the coming of Christ into the world. Enjoy the retelling of the story of our Lord's birth with carols and bells. Invite your family and friends.
PLEASE bring cookies to share as we fellowship together in the Gathering Area following the service.
3. The Rooted Experience: Winter Class (Jan 8, 2025 - Mar 19, 2025), 7:00-9:00p at Pathways
Rooted provides the opportunity to connect with God, the church community and your purpose in unexpected life-changing ways. This is a commitment you will make with God, asking the group for help with accountability. The goal is to help you reformat your daily and weekly rhythms to know and experience His love and joy in you more frequently and clearly.
RSVP via the link below. It's a great way to begin your New Year with God. Mostly Wednesdays, Jan.8, 2025 - Mar 19, 2025, 7:00-9:00pm, on the Pathways campus. (Unless there are enough registrants for alternative dates or Zoom.)
*Join a Group! Fall at Pathways is an exciting time of new beginnings and new opportunities. Get to know others and enjoy the fellowship as you grow in faith and serving others. There's a place for everyone to plug-in.
Use the link below to Join a Group!
The Rooted Experience
Rooted provides the opportunity to connect with God, the church community and your purpose in unexpected life-changing ways.
https://pathways.family/Rooted-Winter
Greet one another with the Love and fellowship found in Christ.
"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." -Ephisians 4:3
"Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." -Ephisians 4:3
The Weekly Offering Moment
We offer a weekly Offering Moment for your spiritual growth. Are you, like so many of us, caught in the accidental idolatry of money? Will you engage weekly in the spiritual act of fighting that idolatry by thanking God, the true source of all of our resources? God promises that a freedom from idolatry of any kind can be a life filled with fullness and joy and love and freedom. He invites you into this life of giving generously. Will you consider a spiritual act of generosity? Please use the link below and select "General Fund."
https://pathways.family/givingOffering Song: INFANT HOLY, INFANT LOWLY
Hannah Bormann, Piano and Tom Davis, Trumpet
Hannah Bormann, Piano and Tom Davis, Trumpet
An Advent Message: OUT-OF-PLACE WOMEN
Dr. Larry Eubanks
Matthew 1
Dr. Larry Eubanks
Matthew 1
THE BLESSING
Praise Team
Praise Team
Benediction:
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
-Luke 2:6-11
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
-Luke 2:6-11
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/CONNECT2PATHWAYSGenerosity Challenge Card
We do not give generously because we have to our ought to. We give generously because we want to be like Jesus, and we want to be lived through by Jesus, to benefit our church, our neighbors, and the Kingdom. Consider how God is prompting you to respond.
https://pathways.family/CommitmentGOD IS FAITHFUL RECORDINGS
Ebenezer Sunday Stories: Hear the testimony of several volunteers as they have encountered the goodness of God's faithfulness in challenging circumstances.
https://pathways.family/EbenezerSundayStoriesAn Online Search - Topical Bible
Type any search topic using the link below to find verses that address that topic.
http://www.openbible.info/topics/
Have A Blessed Week