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Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Epiphany B – 7-January-24

7-January-24 (Matthew 2:1-12)

The wisemen brought three gifts to Jesus. Gold, the metal of kings, incense, used by priests in When the wisemen came to visit Jesus, they brought some gifts. The Bible tells us that they gave gold, frankincense, and myrrh.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Epiphany B – 7-January-24”

Alternate Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Baptism of the Lord B – 7-January-24

7-January-24 (Mark 1:4-11)

If you had something really important to do, what would you do to start? Today, we're going to hear about the baptism of Jesus, which is the way Jesus started his ministry. That means that Jesus thought baptism was important enough for it to start his ministry.… Read the rest “Alternate Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Baptism of the Lord B – 7-January-24”

Offering Meditation for Epiphany B – 7-January-24

7-January-24 (Matthew 2:1-12)

The gifts that the wisemen brought may seem exotic to us, gold, incense, oil, but they were actually quite practical for a family on the move in those days. All of them could be exchanged for money in any marketplace they visited, and the money could go for food, shelter, and other necessities.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Epiphany B – 7-January-24”

DisciplesNet Worship #713: Christmas 1 – (Cobb 12.31.2023)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Now that we've celebrated Christ's coming, what's next? In this worship service Rev Anita Cobb reminds us that God has made us "joint heirs" with Jesus; that we are graciously welcomed into God's family. Join us as Rev Cobb tells us about that grace and the responsibilities we have in responding to it.

This worship includes special opportunities to follow along in singing, prayer, and scripture. As we do every week, we will share communion together at the end of worship (breaking of the bread). We pass along the invitation to join in or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me."

If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond all earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink, such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers are given to extend to where you are If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us. (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:

Opening background music: "Carol of the Bells" - Bev Heid
"Santa la Noche (O Holy Night) - Dean Phelps and Pastor Franciso Ramos
Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Audrey
"What Child is This?" - Twana Harris and Dean Phelps
Luke 2:22-40 read by Janet Spaulding
Galatians 4:4-6 read by Anita Cobb
Message: "Family Connection" Pastor Anita
"Go Tell It On the Mountain" - Twana Harris and Dean Phelps
Communion: Deb Phelps
"Let Us Break Bread Together" - DisciplesNet singers
Sending out: Pastor Anita
Credits - background music: "Carol of the Bells" - Bev Heid

Invitation to Giving:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, have a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ.

We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org. Our physical address for donations is:
DisciplesNet Church
P.O. Box 33143
Indianapolis, IN 46203

And emailing address is: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you, and thank you for joining us!

Video editing by Deb Phelps, Russ Smith, Susan McNeely

DisciplesNet Church has a WorshipCast License with Christian Copyright Solutions which allow us permission to provide for you the musical arrangements found here on this site.

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, including our community, DisciplesNet City Cafe, found on our website.
Invitation to Giving:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org. Our physical address for donations is:
DisciplesNet Church
P.O. Box 33143
Indianapolis, IN 46203

And emailing address is: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you, and thank you for joining us!

Offering Meditation for Christmas 1b – 31-December-23

31-Dec-23 (Luke 2:22-40)

When Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple to dedicate him, they were doing their part to see that the work of God in the world was done. When Simeon and Anna praised God for seeing Jesus and then told people what they knew, they were doing their part to see the work of God in the world was done.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Christmas 1b – 31-December-23”

Table Meditation for Christmas 1b – 31-December-23

31-Dec-23 (Luke 2:22-40)

When Simeon and Anna recognized who Jesus was as Mary and Joseph brought him to the temple, it wasn't because he looked any different from any of the other children with other parents in spite of all those old pictures that show Jesus, Mary, and Joseph with massive halos around their heads.… Read the rest “Table Meditation for Christmas 1b – 31-December-23”

Children’s Moment for Christmas 1b – 31-December-23

31-Dec-23 (Luke 2:22-40)

Today's story from the gospel tells us about two people who knew, even from the start that Jesus was going to be someone special. When they saw him as an eight-day-old baby, the thanked God for sending him.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Christmas 1b – 31-December-23”

DisciplesNet Worship #712: Advent 4B/Christmas – (Smith 12.24.2023)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Is love really possible in a world that is so unloving? Pastor Russ speaks to us from Luke 1:26-38 about the coming of Jesus and helps us to see how, with God's help, we can bring love into our world.
Our worship service is just under 29 minutes of prayer, some favorite hymns, teaching, and communion.
You may choose to participate, or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:

Opening background music: "Love was When" - Bev Heid
Advent Intro - with text used with permission from "the Holy in the Night" by Rev. Shannon Walker-Dykus
Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Amy
Luke 1:26-38 transliterated and read by Russ Smith
"Come Thou Long Expected Jesus" - Twana Harris & Dean Phelps
Message: "Impossible Love" - Pastor Russ
"When God is a Child" - Twana Harris & Dean Phelps
Communion: Pastor Deb
"In Remembrance of Me" - DisciplesNet singers
Sending Out - Pastor Russ
Credits - background music: - "Love was When" - Bev Heid

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you and thank you for joining us!

The Intangible Gift – a Poem by Marci McGowan

Advent
Anticipating
Quietly waiting and
Actively watching
Expectantly;
And coming ever so softly
Circling
Candling
Warming to the glow
Putting things out
Being present
To each other
And ourselves
Hoping
Sighing
Breathing and seeing,
Swaddling in a manger
The real royalty
Of a King
Now and forever Who is with us, in all ways.… Read the rest “The Intangible Gift – a Poem by Marci McGowan”

The Rain Fall – a Poem by Marci McGowan

It is raining.
And pitter patting on the drops. The cloudy weather is eclipsing the sun, And bringing forth moisture in the air.
It has been a long while since we have had rain, Softly, falling upon the Earth.
The rain is sweet.… Read the rest “The Rain Fall – a Poem by Marci McGowan”

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Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Epiphany B – 7-January-24

7-January-24 (Matthew 2:1-12)

Alternate Children’s Moment (Gospel) for Baptism of the Lord B – 7-January-24

7-January-24 (Mark 1:4-11)

Offering Meditation for Epiphany B – 7-January-24

7-January-24 (Matthew 2:1-12)

DisciplesNet Worship #713: Christmas 1 – (Cobb 12.31.2023)

Offering Meditation for Christmas 1b – 31-December-23

31-Dec-23 (Luke 2:22-40)

Table Meditation for Christmas 1b – 31-December-23

31-Dec-23 (Luke 2:22-40)

Children’s Moment for Christmas 1b – 31-December-23

31-Dec-23 (Luke 2:22-40)

DisciplesNet Worship #712: Advent 4B/Christmas – (Smith 12.24.2023)

The Intangible Gift – a Poem by Marci McGowan

The Rain Fall – a Poem by Marci McGowan