Prelude: “Shall We Gather at the River” by Charles Callahan on the tune Hanson Place by Robert Lowry
Welcome and Announcements: Michael Huddy
Call to Worship
Hymn: “Blessed Assurance”
Invocation
Moments of Prayer
Worship Through Giving
Offertory: “This Is My Father’s World” by Franklin L. Sheppard, arranged by Cindy Berry
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
Sermon: “Can I Use Your Boat?” by Rev. Dr. Andre S. Morgan
Hymn: “The Solid Rock”
Reading of the Church Covenant: Congregation
The Lord’s Supper
Hymn: “Nothing but the Blood”
Benediction
Postlude: “Blessed Be the Name” a traditional hymn by William Clark and Ralph L. Hudson with “Praise Him! Praise Him! by Chester G. Allen for the hymn by Fanny J. Crosby, Arranged by Vicki Tucker Courtney
Organist: Marilyn Glover
Rev. Andre S. Morgan, Ph.D., Ed.L.D. serves as Pastor-in-Residence at Concord Baptist Church in Milton, MA., focusing on Young and Middle Adults. Rev. Morgan has purposed in his heart to equip and empower congregations and communities with relevant practical word to propel them into the promises of God. His messages of encouragement and restoration reflect a vision to help people from all walks of life to reach their full potential and live their lives in full abundance.
Adhering to the philosophy that education is each generation’s passport to the future, Rev. Morgan is committed to the principle that the future belongs to those who prepare for it today and his life reflects this commitment through various forms of volunteer services and mentoring. In his professional career, he has served in senior leadership roles in various sectors, including education, health and business.
Rev. Morgan holds a Doctor of Education Leadership Degree from Harvard University, earned his Doctor of Philosophy Degree from American University, and obtained his Master of Teaching and Bachelor of Arts Degrees from University of Virginia.
An avid outdoorsman, Rev. Morgan appreciates and engages in adventure sports. He has jumped out of airplanes, swam with sharks, hiked trails during torrential downpours, and has climbed a couple of mountains. He is encouraged by, and stands on, Jeremiah 32:27 “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh is there anything too hard for me?”