DisciplesNet Worship #215, “Be of One Mind” (Shaw 10.12.2014)
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Suppose the Apostle Paul could write a letter to our churches today...What might it say? Pastor Bob Shaw looks at this question today, preaching from Philippians 4:1-9. The names might be different, but so much applies to each of us as we work together today, despite our great differences (which if we are not careful, will divide us and the church). Thank you for joining us!
DisciplesNet church works to bring the church to people not able to attend a physical church, as well as those who benefit by connecting online 24/7 with the special faith resources we share. We work to bring the Good News of God's redeeming love to the world.
Worship today is about 28 minutes, a time of celebrating God's presence through song, prayers, scripture, and considering God's word 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 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:
1. Opening background music: "Blest Be the Tie that Binds," played by Dean Phelps
2. Welcome: Amy Grogan
3. "Weave," Congregational singers
4. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Russ Smith
5. Hymn: "Lord, Make us Instruments of Thy Peace"
6. Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9 (NRSV), Susan McNeely
7. Message: "Be of One Mind" Bob Shaw
8. Hymn: "Blest Be the Tie that Binds"
9. Communion: Russ Smith background, "Come Share the Lord,"
10. Hymn: "Come Share the Lord"
11. 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!