DisciplesNet Worship #577: Ascension (Shaw 06.06.2021)
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The story of the Jesus ascending into heaven brings us to an important question: "Now what?" Pastor Bob speaks from Acts 1:6-11 about the ascension and Jesus words just before that call us to be Jesus' witnesses in our homes, neighborhoods, cities, nations, and to the whole world.
Join us for 29 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a few favorite hymns, and 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 music: "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" - Chalice Press CD
2. "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" - Dean Phelps
3. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Deb
4. "The Church's One Foundation" - Dean Phelps
5. Acts 1:6-11 read by Russ Smith
6. "Open the Eyes of My Heart" - Dean Phelps
7. Message "Why Are You Looking Up at an Empty Sky?" - Pastor Bob
8. "Micah 6:8" - Phoebe Spier
9. Communion: Pastor Audrey
10. "In Remembrance of Me" - DisciplesNet singers
11. Credits -- closing music: "My Faith Looks Up to Thee" - 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.
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, has 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, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org
God bless you, and thank you for joining us!