DisciplesNet Worship #312, “Martha, dear Martha” (Dean Phelps 07.17.2016)
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If Jesus came to your home, might you be more like Mary, wanting to sit at Jesus' feet and soak up all he had to teach, or Martha, wanting to get have everything just right, so being a worthy host of Jesus? Which was the better way? Our worship today, 26 minutes long, looks at this issue in the days of Mary and Martha, and in our times today. Our text comes from Luke 10:38-42, and we are honored to have guest preacher Rev. Dean Phelps bringing our sermon.
As we do each week, our closing moments together include a time of communion (breaking of the bread). We invite you to participate if you would like with some type of actual bread and drink you supply, or these elements held in your mind. You may also meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." All are welcome at our table.
(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 music, “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus”
2. Welcome: Russ Smith (with Amos 8:11)
3. Opening hymn: “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus”
4. Pastor’s Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Susan McNeely
5. Song: “A Beautiful Life”
6. Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Anita Cobb
7. Message: “Martha, O Martha” Dean Phelps
8. Hymn: “Jesu, Jesu”
9. Communion: Bob Shaw
10. Hymn: “Here at Thy Table, Lord”
11. Sending out
Opening thumbnail: Mary and Martha, by He Qi,
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