DisciplesNet Worship #302, “Being One” (Huber 05.08.2016)
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Something BIG is at work among Christians, often despite ourselves. Somehow we keep being called and drawn together even when we think we'd prefer not to be around ‘those’ people, even around other Christians, but ones we may not really like.
Perhaps some of it is in Jesus prayer for his disciples to be one that he prayed all those years ago, with a special part that especially carries forward even to where we are today. Our scripture today is from John 17:20-26, and our team member Daren Huber asks us to consider special places that help us feel closer to God and to each other. Where might that be for you?
Worship today is just over 25 minutes, with song, scripture, prayer, and a short message. As we do each week, our closing moments together include a time of communion (breaking of the bread). We invite you to participate if you would like with some type of actual bread and drink you supply, or these elements held in your mind. You may also meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." All are welcome at our table.
(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)
We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.
ORDER OF WORSHIP:
1. Opening music, “The Love of God”
2. Welcome: Susan McNeely (with Psalm 119)
3. Opening hymn: “Gather Us In”
4. Pastor’s Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Bob Shaw
5. Scripture: John 17:20-26 (NRSV), Deb Phelps
6. Hymn: “Weave”
7. Message: “Being One,” Daren Huber
8. Hymn: “They'll Know We are Christians”
9. Communion: Russ Smith
10. Hymn: “One Bread, One Body”
11. Sending out
12. “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
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Video editing by Deb Phelps, Russ Smith, Susan McNeely
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