DisciplesNet Worship #421: (Smith 07.15.2018)
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Psalm 85 is a prayer of a people who are longing to see God's presence again in their midst. We may find ourselves feeling quite the same way. How do we live through those times? Pastor Russ takes us through the psalm and shows how remembering God's presence can give us hope and purpose in our times.
Our worship today is 29 minutes long and includes a time of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite Easter hymns, preaching as well as 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.
(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: "All the Way My Savior Leads Me"
--- Chalice Press CD
2. "I Will Sing of My Redeemer" - Southport Christian Church
3. Pastor's Prayer: Elder Susan
4. "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" - Dean Phelps
5. Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13 read by Russ Smith
--- background "Blessed Assurance" Berverly Heid
6. Message: “the Balance Point" Pastor Russ
7. "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" - DisciplesNet Singers
8. Communion: Pastor Bob
9. "When You Do This, Remember Me" - DisciplesNet Singers
9. Sending Out
10. Credits
--- background music: "All the Way My Savior Leads Me"
--- 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.
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God bless you, and thank you for joining us!