DisciplesNet Worship #204, “To Pray as We Ought” (Shaw, 07.27.2014)
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Has life ever brought you to where you were so spiritually or emotionally drained that you couldn't even find the words to pray to God about it? What do you do next? Should you limit your prayers to God so when it really matters, God will hear you? You hope that you don't miss this week's inspiring message as God uses Pastor Bob Shaw and Paul's letter to the Romans, chapter 8 to help us understand how to pray in a way that might just surprise you.
During out short worship time together, 28 minutes, we've tried to include ways for you to join in during our prayers, scripture, singing, and listening to God's Word for you through this time together. As you worship with us, keep in mind that our 'pews' are very big: you will be worshipping with people in times and places all around the world. We like to think that although most of us can't see each other here, God sees our DisciplesNet Church gathered, perfectly well, and is in our midst.
As we do every week, our time together includes a time of communion (breaking of the bread) where 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 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 beige 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. Welcome: Anita Cobb
2. Opening music and hymn: "Sweet Hour of Prayer," v. 1,3, Chalice Hymnal #570
3. Scripture: Romans 8:26-39 (NRSV)
4. Message: "To Pray as We Ought," Bob Shaw
5. Hymn:"No, Never Alone," v.1-3
6. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Deb Phelps
7. Communion: Russ Smith
8. Communion Hymn: "Eat This Bread," CH #414
9. Sending out (Benediction)
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, www.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, 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
PO Box 17935
Indianapolis, IN 46217
And emailing address is: giving@disciplesnet.org
God bless you, and thank you for joining us!