DisciplesNet Worship #398, Epiphany 5: (Smith 2.04.2018)
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We see God at God's most awesome in the wonder of the universe around us. More important than being humbled, is the call that God has for us to put our smaller creative power to work in our place and time. Pastor Russ starts with Isaiah 40:21-31 to help us understand that call.
Our 29-minute worship today includes a time of prayer, scripture, singing, 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: "His Eye is on the Sparrow"
--- played by Bev Heid
2. "How Great is our God / How Great Thou Art"
--- Southport Christian Church choir
3. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Amy
4. "He's Got the Whole World / This is my Father's World"
--- Southport Christian Church choir & congregation
5. Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31 read by Pastor Bob and Elder Susan
6. Message: “Have You Not Heard?” Pastor Russ
7. “Open the Eyes of my Heart, Lord” - led by Dean Phelps
8. Communion: Pastor Deb
9. "Here At Thy Table, Lord" - Southport Christian Church
10. Sending Out
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!
O LORD, we come to you in prayer this week, especially thinking of the pain in the world around us, that we hear on the news. While we celebrate with those who are joyous, with many reasons to celebrate, at the same time, we also pray for those in pain.…