DisciplesNet Worship #52 brings the gift of guest preacher, Diane Spleth, holding up Jesus' parables to help us gain glimpses of God's kingdom (realm). To this worship Phoebe Spier once again shares her music with Dean Phelps backing her up on "As the Deer" and "More Precious Than Silver," and "Seek Ye First."
A video introduction to a clinic in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of Congo, where children are treated for malnourishment. The clinic is run by the Mbandaka District of the Disciples of Christ in Congo. Children suffer from both marasmus and kwashiorkor. Parents, and especially mothers, are educated in how to provide better nutrition. Microcredit is also taught as a means of earning money to purchase better food.
DisciplesNet Worship #51 celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assissi, while exploring the meaning of Christ’s commandment to “render unto Ceasar what is Ceasar’s, and unto God what is God’s. In this week’s message, Audrey Borschel recites St. Francis’ “Canticle of the Creatures (Sun), and explores the Pharisees’ attempt to trick Jesus.… Read the rest “DisciplesNet Worship # 51, “The Third Side of the Coin” (Borschel 10 09 2011)”
DisciplesNet Worship #50 celebrates World Communion Sunday with a message from Rev. Bob Shaw, referencing incidents in Hebrew Scriptures and the Gospels, where God confirms that His vision for His people is far greater than anything mortals can imagine. On this special Sunday we celebrate and honor the traditions of all branches of the Christian community.
Please be in constant prayer for the people of Pakistan that are experiencing a terrible dengue fever outbreak, with 20,000 affected in one of the worst-hit areas, Lahore, where many of our DisciplesNet connected family live. Please be in prayer for little 1-year old Musa, who has lost 3 kg (6.6 pounds) and still is very sick.… Read the rest “Pastor Deb Phelps would like prayers for the people of Pakistan”
DisciplesNet Worship #49 revisits the Israelites wandering in the wilderness, this time angry with God because they have no water. DisciplesNet pastor Anjeanette Perkins draws some interesting parallels with our own lives. Continue reading →
11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound.
DisciplesNet Worship #48 visits the story of the grumbling children of Israel and the workers in the vineyard who cry out "It's not fair!" Audrey Borschel gives this week's message of God's generosity and the call for us to do likewise.
6:1 In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him stood the seraphim.
10:1 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber.