DisciplesNet Worship #760 Christ the King Sunday – (Smith 11.24.2024)
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What do you think of when you think of a mighty king? You probably were not thinking of a humble man who stood before the Jewish and Roman leaders on trial as "king" of the Jews. On this Sunday, traditionally called "Christ the King" Sunday or "the realm of Christ" Sunday, we struggle with the image of a King who faced the worst powers of his world. Pastor Russ speaks to us from John 18:33-37 about the true power of that man, Jesus.
Join us for just under 30 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a number of 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:
- Opening music: "Holy, Holy, Holy" - Bev Heid
- "Jesus, Messiah" - Southport Christian Church
- Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer - Pastor Deb
- "Rejoice the Lord is King" - Dean Phelps
- John 18:33-37 read by Deb Phelps
- "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" - Dean Phelps
- Message "Christ the King" - Pastor Russ
- "Love Divine All Loves Excelling" - Dean Phelps
- Communion: Elder Susan
- "Jesus, Remember Me" - DisciplesNet singers
- Sending Out - Pastor Russ
- Credits -- closing music: "Holy, Holy, Holy" - Bev Heid
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!