Prelude: “Depth of Mercy” with “Search Me, O God” by Carl M. Von Weber and Edward J. Hopkins arranged by Cindy Berry
Welcome and Announcements: Jeffrey Lantin
Call to Worship
Hymn: “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”
Invocation
Praise and Worship
Moments of Prayer
Worship Through Giving
Offertory Piano Solo: Marilyn Glover “Begin, My Tongue, Some Heavenly theme.” “All Creatures of Our God and King” by Penny Rodriguez
Scripture: Luke 19:1-10
Sermon: “Serving the Community” by Matt Houk
Hymn: “The Servant Song”
Benediction
Postlude: “He is Exalted” by Twila Paris, Keyboard Setting by John F. Wilson
Pianist: Marilyn Glover

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Matt Houk. August 27, 2023
We welcome Matt Houk to our pulpit today. Matt serves as the director of youth and family ministries and on the leadership team member at Maplewood Baptist Church. He has been serving at Maplewood with his wife, Amanda for 12 years. Matt works full time as a special education teacher at Hopeful Journeys in Beverly, MA. Prior to this he attended Southeastern Bible College where he earned a degree in Bible and Theology with an emphasis in Youth Ministry and Education. Matt and Amanda are licensed foster parents in Massachusetts and specialize in working with at risk teens. Matt’s passions in ministry include discipling teens, leading retreats, and outreach work in the community.