DisciplesNet Worship #650: Proper 25 (Smith 10.23.2022)
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How should we approach God? Jesus told the story of a tax collector and a pharisee who both went to the temple to pray. Jesus said that only one left forgiven by God, Pastor Russ speaks to us on this story from Luke 18:9-14 and helps us understand why humility and recognition of our sinfulness is vital to knowing God and receiving God's mercy.
This worship service is 31 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.
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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.
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Welcome - background music "Create in Me a Clean Heart" - Dean Phelps
- Hymn "Kyrie Eleison" - Audrey Borschel, Janette Smith, Katie Smith
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Pastors Prayer with the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Bob
- Luke 18:9-14 read by Deb Phelps
- "You Are Merciful to Me" - Phoebe Spier & Dean Phelps
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Message: "Lord Have Mercy on Me" - Pastor Russ
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"Cleanse Me, Heal Me" - Audrey Borschel
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Communion: Pastor Deb
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"Let Us Break Bread Together" - DisciplesNet singers
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Sending Out - Pastor Russ
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Credits - background "You Are Merciful to Me" Phoebe Spier and Dean Phelps
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!