Theme: Remove the "Intimidation" Factor--Do Ministry with Confidence
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20 (NRSV)
10 I rejoice[g] in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no opportunity to show it.[h] 11 Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. 12 I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 14 In any case, it was kind of you to share my distress.
15 You Philippians indeed know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone. 16 For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me help for my needs more than once. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that accumulates to your account. 18 I have been paid in full and have more than enough; I am fully satisfied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Service Order:
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20 (NRSV)
10 I rejoice[g] in the Lord greatly that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned for me, but had no opportunity to show it.[h] 11 Not that I am referring to being in need; for I have learned to be content with whatever I have. 12 I know what it is to have little, and I know what it is to have plenty. In any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of being well-fed and of going hungry, of having plenty and of being in need. 13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. 14 In any case, it was kind of you to share my distress.
15 You Philippians indeed know that in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving, except you alone. 16 For even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me help for my needs more than once. 17 Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the profit that accumulates to your account. 18 I have been paid in full and have more than enough; I am fully satisfied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. 19 And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. 20 To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Service Order:
Preparing for Worship
Chimes
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude
Words of Preparation
Hymn of Praise:Red #8 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty ALL
Call to Worship:
~
written by Bruce Prewer,
Leader: We
are here to worship
a remarkable God.
People: The love of God welcomes us, the grace of Christ awaits us, the joy of the Spirit enfolds us.
Leader: Don’t
come as slaves, come as the truly free.
Don’t
come as petitioners, come as those who are already heard.
Don’t
come as strangers, come as invited guests.
Don’t
come as the outsiders, come as beloved children.
People: The love of God emboldens us. The grace of Christ redeems us. The joy of the Spirit uplifts us
Leader: Come
joyful, come eager, come thankful,
come as
the recipients of amazing grace.
People: The love of God overflows our hearts. The grace of Christ liberates our spirits. The joy of the Spirit sings in our minds.
Invocation
The Lord's Prayer
Gloria Patri
A Time for Offering
Call to Offering
Offering Meditation
The Doxology
Prayer of Dedication
We Join in Prayer
Prayer Concerns & Celebrations
Morning Prayer
We Contemplate & Live God's Word
Children's Sermon:
Special Music:
Scripture:
Scripture:
Sermon:
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: Red #448 A Charge to Keep I Have ALL
Gathering at the Lord's Table
Call to Communion
Hymn of Communion:Red #358 I Am Thine, O Lord 1, 2
Prayers of Thanksgiving
Words of Institution
Breaking Bread & Pouring the Cup
Musical Meditation
Partaking of the Lord's Supper
We Depart to Serve
Benediction
Parting Hymn: Red #470 Footsteps of Jesus 1, 2
Postlude
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