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Pathways Baptist Church
Unity in Christ
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 this Sunday 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 this Sunday 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.
YOU ARE GOOD
Worship Team
Worship Team
WAY MAKER
Worship Team
Worship Team
BECAUSE OF WHO YOU ARE
Worship Team
Worship Team
I SING PRAISES
Worship Team
Worship Team
SPIRITUAL FORMATION MOMENT:
Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina
Annual Congregational Meeting
The Annual Congregational Meeting will be held today, following worship. Plan to attend this very important meeting in the life of Pathways from 12 Noon-1:30p in the Grand Hall. There will be important decisions and voting that impact the planning for the 2026-2027 ministries at Pathways. Use the link below to RSVP and let us know how many will be attending lunch.
https://pathways.family/2026AnnualMtgGRACE AND TRUTH SMALL GROUP:
Looking for a place to grow in your faith and build meaningful relationships? Join us for the Grace & Truth Small Group, where we will spend time in Bible study, meaningful conversation, and prayer. Whether you are new to Pathways or have been attending for several years, you are welcome to join us!
This new Small Group will begin on Wednesday, September 9, from 7-9p, in Pastor Jonathan's office.
Interested or have questions? Please contact Pastor Jonathan Der (jder@pathwaysbc.org).
Looking for a place to grow in your faith and build meaningful relationships? Join us for the Grace & Truth Small Group, where we will spend time in Bible study, meaningful conversation, and prayer. Whether you are new to Pathways or have been attending for several years, you are welcome to join us!
This new Small Group will begin on Wednesday, September 9, from 7-9p, in Pastor Jonathan's office.
Interested or have questions? Please contact Pastor Jonathan Der (jder@pathwaysbc.org).
Membership Small Group
A new Small Group that explores membership at Pathways will be starting on Sunday, September 20, from 12 Noon - 2pm. If you are interested in membership at Pathways and want to know more about what church membership means and how fellowship with others will bless your life, this is your opportunity to find the answers to all of your questions. Use the link below to express your interest in joining this small group. Childcare and lunch will be provided.
https://pathways.family/Membership-ExplorationSCHOOL SUPPLIES AND BACKPACK COLLECTION:
Final Days! Our Pathways church family is collecting school supplies to support the children at Rosemont ES is coming to a close. A collection box is available in the Gathering Area AND the Chapel Lobby for your donations. There is still time to fill the donation box.
Each child will need everything from pencils, erasers, colored pencils, paper, scissors, glue, rulers, and notebooks to backpacks and pencil boxes. A new addition to the school supplies is the need for headphones for each student (the kind with a wire connecting the earpieces, not earbuds). Thank you for helping our elementary school students begin a new school year on the right foot. Thank you for your support.
Final Days! Our Pathways church family is collecting school supplies to support the children at Rosemont ES is coming to a close. A collection box is available in the Gathering Area AND the Chapel Lobby for your donations. There is still time to fill the donation box.
Each child will need everything from pencils, erasers, colored pencils, paper, scissors, glue, rulers, and notebooks to backpacks and pencil boxes. A new addition to the school supplies is the need for headphones for each student (the kind with a wire connecting the earpieces, not earbuds). Thank you for helping our elementary school students begin a new school year on the right foot. Thank you for your support.
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/givingHE WILL HOLD ME FAST
Worship Team
with Wynne Roos, Harp and Dave Roos, Cello
Worship Team
with Wynne Roos, Harp and Dave Roos, Cello
TODAY'S MESSAGE:
Rev. Jonathan Der, Lead Pastor at Pathways
Rev. Jonathan Der, Lead Pastor at Pathways
Am I available enough to Jesus such that my plans can be interrupted by a direction or the person that God puts in front of me?
Sermon Notes:
THE JESUS WAY
Worship Team
Worship Team
Benediction:
GOOD
Words and Music by A.J. Pruis/Matthew West
I used to think grace was a ladder
Every sinner had to climb
If only I could just do better
I could earn it over time
Tried to work my way to good
Trouble is I never could
But then You showed me
Just exactly how grace works
© Story House IV MusicCCLI #364659.
Go, and be the Church.
GOOD
Words and Music by A.J. Pruis/Matthew West
I used to think grace was a ladder
Every sinner had to climb
If only I could just do better
I could earn it over time
Tried to work my way to good
Trouble is I never could
But then You showed me
Just exactly how grace works
© Story House IV MusicCCLI #364659.
Go, and be the Church.
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/CONNECT2PATHWAYS
Have A Blessed Week
