Come, Let Us Worship

A Samuel Story: Clearing the Air

How can we clear the air to hear God's voice with all the clamor in the world today? Do we need to apologize for asking for mercy and love for all? What is the role of Love in today's world? Rev. Julie Flowers considers these questions in the light of Samuel's story as she draws from 1 Samuel 3:1-10 and Psalm 103:1-5. Communion Sunday is also celebrated. 
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A Miriam Story: Setting the Stage and Maybe Dancing on It

Dr. Daniel Johnson preaches "A Miriam Story," considering how important her brave actions were to save the baby Moses. She set the stage for all that Moses did. Who has set the stage for human rights --can we be one of them? Special music includes a four-hand piano piece.
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A Moses Story: When God Calls

As we continue our series about those with brave hearts and hope in fearless times, Rev. Julie Flowers preaches about three people who sought to avoid God's call. And what about you? Rev. Flowers draws from the story of Moses: Exodus 3:1-14 and 4:13-17. Music and prayer round out the service.
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Mary Magdalene" 2025 Proclamation

We had some early technical difficulty this Sunday, so the service starts with e Prayer of Invocation. But be sure that you are very welcomed to this service; we are glad you are here!
Student  Minister Jenny Lane preaches this Sunday on Mary Magdalene as the ultimate strong woman, and proposes a set of goals that she might suggest if she were visiting this century. She draws inspiration from John 20:11-16 and Luke 24:10-12.
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Epiphany Sunday: Moving into Light: Bedazzled!

We celebrate Epiphany with Dr. Daniel Johnson's sermon "Moving Into Light." Has Christas bedazzled us? How do we continue to see God? The sermon draws from Isaiah 60: 1-6. Special music, prayer. and Communion round out the service.
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Moving into Light: A Service of Story and Song

Dr. Daniel Johnson leads this service of story and beautiful special music as we recognize that this is the fifth day of Christmas.The Scripture for the day is  1 John 4: 7-12.
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Moving through the Dark: Exultation!

Rev.Julie Flowers preaches "Exultation!" as our final installment of the Advent worship series Moving through the Dark. The joy of Christmas is the knowledge that God will walk with us in the darkness, supporting our need for courage to act against the darkness by trusting in God. And we will emerge with great joy! She draws from Isaiah 9: 2-7 and Matthew 1: 18-23. Special music and prayer round out the service.
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Breathe

This is the Third Sunday in Advent, when we light the Trust Candle, and also  Music Sunday at First Baptist Church in  Beverly. Dr. Daniel Johnson's meditation is "Breathe," drawing inspiration from Luke 1: 39-56, focussing on how Mary trusted God, and how God trusted Mary.  The service provides special music from the Vocal Choir, the Celebration Ringers, and the Worship Ensemble. 
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Moving through the Dark: Onward!

Rev. Julie Flowers preaches "Onward" as we continue to consider our worship theme Moving Through the Dark. She draws on Isaiah 40:3-8 as we consider the second candle of Advent, the Courage Candle. How do we find courage to respond to our lament about those things that are hard or troubling in our lives? Music and prayer round out the service.
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Moving through the Dark: Curses!

Dr. Daniel Johnson introduces our Advent theme "Moving through the Darkness" with his sermon Curses!,  which draws from Lamentations 3:1-9. We light our first advent candle (the candle of lament) and think about the promise of Emmanuel. Seasonal music and the Service of Communion round out the service. 
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