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DisciplesNet Worship #702: Proper 23A – (Phelps 10.15.2023)

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Jesus warned people that we wouldn't enter into the Realm of God simply because of who we knew or who we associate with. The Realm of God comes into being in those who act as Jesus acted and share God's love freely and openly. It's both a warning and an invitation. Pastor Deb speaks to us from Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus' story of the wedding feast, and Philippians 4:1-9 and helps us understand how we can be a part of God's emerging realm.
Our worship service is just under 30 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.

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: "Beyond the Sunset" - Bev Heid
  • "O When the Saints" - Southport Christian Church
  • Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Russ
  • Matthew 22:1-14 read by Susan McNeely
  • "Spirit of the Living God" - Twana Harris
  • Philippians 4:1-9 read by Janet Spaulding
  • Message: "the Invitation" - Pastor Deb
  • "Seek Ye First" - Southport Christian Church
  • Communion: Pastor Audrey
  • "I Come with Joy" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Deb
  • Credits - background music: - "Beyond the Sunset" - Bev Heid

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, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

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!

DisciplesNet Worship #701: Proper 22A – (Smith10.08.2023)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Jesus is continuing to tell parables to the leaders in Jerusalem to talk about religious life. In our worship today we look at a puzzling parable of the wicked tenants in the vineyard. What does it all mean? Pastor Russ helps us with this, with a message that will help inspire us for the days ahead. .
Our worship service is 28 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.

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: "Come Share the Lord" - Bev Heid
  • "Gather Us In" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Deb
  • Matthew 21:31-33, 44-52 read by Diane Spleth
  • Message: "Grapes and Grace" - Pastor Russ
  • "Little is Much" - Dean Phelps
  • Communion: Pastor Bob
  • "Seed Scattered and Sown" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Russ
  • Credits - background music: - "Come Share the Lord" - Bev Heid

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, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

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!

Offering Meditation for Proper 22a – 8-October-23

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8-October-23 (Matthew 21:33-46)

In the story for today, Jesus talks about people who selfishly try to keep the blessings and love of God to themselves. That's the one thing we can't afford to do as the church.
There are a lot of things going on in the church, but all of them have one thing in common: They're all ways that we demonstrate the love of God, freely given to all people.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper 22a – 8-October-23”

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