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Table Meditation (Acts) for Easter 3a – 23-Apr-23

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23-Apr-23 (Acts 2:14a, 36-41)

When we meet at the table, even with Jesus as our host, we're probably not going to see the fire and mist, darkness, and red moon that Peter mentions in Acts. We do, however, hope to see God's Spirit poured out on each of us to show is God's vision for God's people and the world, to give us dreams worth dream, and plans worth following.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Acts) for Easter 3a – 23-Apr-23”

DisciplesNet Worship #676: Easter 2 – (Spleth 4.16.2023)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

There are a lot of times the phrase, "Peace be with you." appears in the Gospels. In John 20:19-31 Jesus says it to his disciples as he appears to them after his resurrection. Rev. Richard Spleth, Regional Minister of the Christian Church in Indiana speaks to us from this passage about how we can boldly be about the call of our Lord in our homes, communities, nations, and the world.
Our worship service is 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: "Be Not Afraid" - Bev Heid
  • "He Lives" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Elder's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Elder Susan
  • "No Never Alone" - DisciplesNet singers
  • John 20:19-31 read by Deb Phelps
  • "Peace Be with You" - Rev. Richard Spleth, Regional Minister, Christian Church in Indiana
  • "Because He Lives" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Communion: Pastor Deb
  • "Come Share the Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Rev. Richard Spleth
  • Credits --- background music: - "Be Not Afraid" - 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!

Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 2a – 16-Apr-23

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16-Apr-23 (John 20:19-31)

It's not just us at the Table right now.  In God's time, all people in all times and in all places are gathered here to remember.  So, as the writer of Hebrews puts it, "We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses," from those first disciples who like Thomas actually saw the risen Lord and touched his hands and side, to the martyrs who gave their life in witness to their faith, to the strong leaders who called the people to a witness of unity and simple faith, to us.  … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 2a – 16-Apr-23”

DisciplesNet Worship #675: Easter Sunday – (Smith 4.9.2023)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

One of the most common images of Easter is the tomb with the stone rolled away. While this points toward the questions that Easter raises, it does not really provide the answer to what changed for the disciples to propel them out of their hiding to become bold witnesses. Witnesses to what? Not just the empty tomb, but the experiences of the risen, living Lord.
Pastor Russ speaks to us from John 20:1-18 about how the real miracle of Easter, for those disciples and for us, is the encounter with our risen, living Lord.
Our worship service just over 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: "O Master Let Me Walk with Thee" - Chalice Press CD
  • "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Deb
  • "Christ Arose" - DisciplesNet singers
  • John 20:1-18 read by Blanche Wright & Audrey Borschel
  • "He Lives" - DisciplesNet singers
  • "the Last Stumbling Block" - Pastor Russ
  • "In the Garden" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Communion: Pastor Bob
  • "Know Him in the Breaking of the Bread" - Audrey Borschel
  • Sending Out - Pastor Russ
  • Credits --- background music: - "O Master Let Me Walk with Thee" - Chalice Press CD

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!

Children’s Moment for Easter Sunday – 9-Apr-23

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9-Apr-23 (John 20:1-18) or (Matthew 28:1-10)

We say that today is a celebration of Jesus' resurrection, do you know what that means? [Wait for answers]
In today's stories from the gospels we see that Jesus was dead and the disciples were going to visit his body to take care of it, but when they arrived at the place where he was buried, they found that he wasn't dead any more.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter Sunday – 9-Apr-23”

Table Meditation (Old Testament) for Easter Sunday – 9-Apr-23

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9-Apr-23 (Jeremiah 31:1-8)

The scripture from Jeremiah for today foretells the time when the exiles would return to Israel from Babylon. It tells of joyful dancing and music-making celebrating their freedom and return to a place where they can thrive.
The elements at the table don't look like a feast, but they are a simple celebration of our freedom from sin and a glimpse our place in the realm of God.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Old Testament) for Easter Sunday – 9-Apr-23”

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