Pathways Baptist Church
Partnering With God in New Zealand
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. August is Missions Focus month. Please welcome Michael and Teresa Thomas, missionaries in New Zealand. We are thankful for the spread of the Christ's Gospel through the ministry of the Thomas' heart for evangelism around the world. 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. August is Missions Focus month. Please welcome Michael and Teresa Thomas, missionaries in New Zealand. We are thankful for the spread of the Christ's Gospel through the ministry of the Thomas' heart for evangelism around the world. 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.
MIGHTY TO SAVE
Praise Team
Praise Team
SAME GOD
Praise Team
Praise Team
HOW GREAT THOU ART
Praise Team
Praise Team
Pathways' Women's Ministry:
We want every child to begin the school year with school supplies so they can experience learning in a positive environment. We are collecting school supplies during the month of August. A collection box will be available for your donations.
Each child will need everything from pencils, erasers, colored pencils, paper, binders, glue, rulers, and notebooks to back packs and lunch boxes. Together we can fill the donation box to the point of overflowing.
We want every child to begin the school year with school supplies so they can experience learning in a positive environment. We are collecting school supplies during the month of August. A collection box will be available for your donations.
Each child will need everything from pencils, erasers, colored pencils, paper, binders, glue, rulers, and notebooks to back packs and lunch boxes. Together we can fill the donation box to the point of overflowing.
SAVE THE DATE!
The Annual Congregation Meeting is right after the Missions Fair on Sunday Aug 24. A light lunch will be provided.
At the ACM, we share and vote on the budget for the coming year, which means voting on the initiatives and goals for which we feel God's leading.
Come and share a lunch with the family, hear and share about our vision, pray and take action to join in.
The Annual Congregation Meeting is right after the Missions Fair on Sunday Aug 24. A light lunch will be provided.
At the ACM, we share and vote on the budget for the coming year, which means voting on the initiatives and goals for which we feel God's leading.
Come and share a lunch with the family, hear and share about our vision, pray and take action to join in.
Annual Congregational Meeting and Lunch
We are looking forward to the Annual Meeting on Sunday, August 24th. Your attendance is vital to the life of the church at Pathways and the ministry of Christ's gospel in our community. The vision and ministry plan for 2025-2026 will be shared and your input is valuable to our church family. Lunch will be served. Please use the link below and let us know how many people in your family will be attending.
https://pathways.family/RSVPLunchMinistry Team Descriptions and Infographic
Would you say any of the following? I am committed to Pathways as my home church! I am still exploring Jesus, but I want to get engaged. I am a follower of Jesus Christ and I also believe in the vision and mission of this church. Then you're ready to invited to join a Ministry Team! But which Ministry Team fits me? Where do I start? Click on the link for ministry team descriptions and an infographic! How do I become a Pathways Member? 1. Be with Jesus. 2. Be seen and known in a small group 3. Be serving on a Ministry Team
https://pathways.family/Ministry-Teams-DescriptionsBaptisms on Sept 21!
Are you a believer and follower of Jesus Christ? Haven't been baptized yet? Talk with Pastor Jonathan asap! (jder@pathwaysbc.org)
There's no spiritual maturity level required for baptism but being a believer. Christ just wanted us to share our good news with others publicly, as someone shared with us.
35 Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.
36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” [37] 38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. -Acts 8
Are you a believer and follower of Jesus Christ? Haven't been baptized yet? Talk with Pastor Jonathan asap! (jder@pathwaysbc.org)
There's no spiritual maturity level required for baptism but being a believer. Christ just wanted us to share our good news with others publicly, as someone shared with us.
35 Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.
36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” [37] 38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him. -Acts 8
Celebrating Missions at Pathways in August!
Missions is the attitude of every believer applied to the various activities undertaken by our church family to fulfill our purpose of spreading the Christian faith and impacting the world for God. This includes evangelism, discipleship, and addressing social needs, all to glorify God and making disciples of all nations.
We are excited to welcome a few of our missionaries!
Aug 3: Michael Thomas, Chosen People Ministries, New Zealand
Aug 10: Molly Jamison Juarez, ABC International Ministries, El Salvador
Aug 17: Rob and Donna George, NOVO CRM, Szeged Hungary
Aug 24: Missions' Ministry Fair (no sermon!)
Aug 31: Pathways' 2025-2026 Missions Vision - Pastor Jonathan
Missions is the attitude of every believer applied to the various activities undertaken by our church family to fulfill our purpose of spreading the Christian faith and impacting the world for God. This includes evangelism, discipleship, and addressing social needs, all to glorify God and making disciples of all nations.
We are excited to welcome a few of our missionaries!
Aug 3: Michael Thomas, Chosen People Ministries, New Zealand
Aug 10: Molly Jamison Juarez, ABC International Ministries, El Salvador
Aug 17: Rob and Donna George, NOVO CRM, Szeged Hungary
Aug 24: Missions' Ministry Fair (no sermon!)
Aug 31: Pathways' 2025-2026 Missions Vision - Pastor Jonathan
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/givingIN CHRIST ALONE
Praise Team
Praise Team
Message: Celebrating Messiah New Zealand
Insert Sermon Notes Here: Missionary Blessings
Michael Thomas, Missionary from New Zealand
Chosen People Ministries
Michael Thomas, Missionary from New Zealand
Chosen People Ministries
Missions' Communion
16 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf.
1 Corinthians 10:16-17 NIV
16 Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? 17 Because there is one loaf, we, who are many, are one body, for we all share the one loaf.
1 Corinthians 10:16-17 NIV
REMEMBER ME
Teresa Thomas, Piano and Vocal
Teresa Thomas, Piano and Vocal
Benevolence Offering:
'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' -Matthew 25:40
Your financial support is greatly appreciated to help those in our church family who are in need. The deacons at Pathways are devoted to caring for each one and praying for all. You may place your offering in the offering baskets as you leave worship today. Thank you for worshipping with us today.
'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' -Matthew 25:40
Your financial support is greatly appreciated to help those in our church family who are in need. The deacons at Pathways are devoted to caring for each one and praying for all. You may place your offering in the offering baskets as you leave worship today. Thank you for worshipping with us today.
Benediction:
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Gentile."
-Romans 1:16
"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Gentile."
-Romans 1:16
Bringing People Together At Pathways
Ready to take your next step into community?
How do I find my small group? There are 3 main channels through which someone could find a small group experience at Pathways: 1. The Sunday morning groups at 9:15am (hybrid in person and on Zoom) 2. The various serving Ministry Teams (contact Pastor Jonathan) 3. Joining a Rooted Experience group (held seasonally), or a regularly occurring small group Which group will become your small church family? Pray for His guidance, reach out to Pastor Jonathan (jder@pathwaysbc.org), and then take the step of faith.
https://pathways.family/JoinAGroupMembership at Pathways
Have you been attending Pathways, meeting people, growing in your faith walk and would now like to know more about membership at Pathways? Preparations abe being made for people who have questions about our church beliefs, the church mission, and the vision for Pathways now and in the future. Take the first step to being the light of Christ in the fellowship of believers. Use the link below to submit your interest in membership at Pathways. More information will be shared about the next upcoming session.
https://pathways.family/Path2MembershipConnection 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/CONNECT2PATHWAYSThrough the Week Resources and Guides
Check your email for this week's resources links and the personal and group study guide.
To get on this once weekly email distribution list, please contact Pastor Jonathan Der: jder@pathwaysbc.org
Check your email for this week's resources links and the personal and group study guide.
To get on this once weekly email distribution list, please contact Pastor Jonathan Der: jder@pathwaysbc.org
Have A Blessed Week
Nominations for 2025-2026 Teams at Pathways:
The fellowship at Pathways is growing and would like to include more people the opportunity to experience the fun and joy of becoming part of a team at Pathways. There are many teams already looking to grow in number and ideas in the new year. If you have a curiosity about what teams are actively making a difference at Pathways and want to know more, please check out the list of teams in the Narthex outside the Chapel and sign up or send your name and contact information to Pastor Jonathan (jder@pathwaysbc.org).
There is a team for everyone - from Sunday Tech/IT volunteers, music (vocal and instrumental) teams, greeters, student and children ministries, to men's and women's ministries, to finance, personnel, missions, congregational care Deacons and spiritual leadership Elders, and caring for the property and building at Pathways.
The opportunities are limitless. Join a team and experience what fellowship and unity in the Spirit of God is really like. It will change your life.
The fellowship at Pathways is growing and would like to include more people the opportunity to experience the fun and joy of becoming part of a team at Pathways. There are many teams already looking to grow in number and ideas in the new year. If you have a curiosity about what teams are actively making a difference at Pathways and want to know more, please check out the list of teams in the Narthex outside the Chapel and sign up or send your name and contact information to Pastor Jonathan (jder@pathwaysbc.org).
There is a team for everyone - from Sunday Tech/IT volunteers, music (vocal and instrumental) teams, greeters, student and children ministries, to men's and women's ministries, to finance, personnel, missions, congregational care Deacons and spiritual leadership Elders, and caring for the property and building at Pathways.
The opportunities are limitless. Join a team and experience what fellowship and unity in the Spirit of God is really like. It will change your life.