DisciplesNet Worship #233, “Cleaning the Church” (Phelps, 02 01 2015)
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Too often it seems that the Church is known for hated and condemnation of people rather than for the love that Jesus commanded. We hope you will join us today as we look at this difficult subject, starting with what Jesus did when a man with an "unclean spirit" approached Jesus in the synagogue. Our message today comes through Rev. Deb Phelps, using scripture from Mark 1:21-33.
Our worship today includes a time of prayer, scripture, singing, preaching. And 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:
1. Opening background music: "Create in Me," Dean Phelps
2. Welcome: Susan McNeely
3. Singing: "Cleanse Me, Heal Me", DisciplesNet Singers
4. Scripture: Mark 1: 21-28 (NRSV): Deb Phelps
5. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Bob Shaw
6. Special Music: "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry", Chalice Hymnal #75
7. Message: "Cleaning the Church," Deb Phelps
8. Hymn: "Sanctuary", Phoebe Spier
9. Communion: Russ Smith
10. Hymn: "In Remembrance of Me," #403 CH
11. Sending out (Benediction)
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