Posts from 2018

Bulletin – Week of December 30, 2018

Welcome to Hope in Christ Church! We are so glad you have joined us today.  After the service, we invite you to stay for a potluck lunch. There are various small groups that meet during the week.  You are welcome to visit and find one that is right for you! December 30, 2018    Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Order of Worship Call to Worship    Isaiah 9:2 Prince of Peace Holy, Holy, Holy! (Lord God Almighty) Welcome & Greeting Great is…

Bulletin Week of December 23, 2018

Hope in Christ Church Glorifying God by Knowing, Living and Proclaiming our Hope in Christ 9:30 a.m. Worship Service December 23, 2018 Order of Worship O Come, All Ye Faithful Welcome & Greeting O Come Emmanuel Prayer of Confession & Assurance Call to Worship    Revelation 5:9-14 You Are My All in All Joy to the World Hark the Herald Silent Night Offering  Kingdom Advancement Fund Prayer Scripture   Exodus 34:6-7 Message  The Divinity of Jesus is Essential, Part 2 Jesus Messiah…

The Divine Character of Jesus, Part 2 POHFW

Preparing our Hearts for Worship NOTE: I have opted to reuse the preparatory material from last week a second time. Whatever sections your didn’t complete last time, use for preparing your heart to worship this week.   In an effort to help you prepare for the December 23, 2018, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections on through Advent. I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days.…

An African Brother shares about the Cross and the Redemption

Malamulo Chindongo who pastors in Malawi shares with us about the wonder of the cross and the redemption What did the death of Christ accomplish? Mala Chindongo explains in this video that in Romans 3, the Scripture is clear that all of sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Even though we are filled with sin, Christ’s work on the cross provides a way of redemption – we are bought by the blood of Christ. The Son of…

Bulletin – Week of December 16, 2018

Glorifying God by Knowing, Living and Proclaiming our Hope in Christ Worship Service 9:30 a.m.     December 16, 2018 Welcome! Order of Worship Jesus Son of God Greeting Song Medley Litany by Worship Team Gracious Redeemer Offering Outreach Fund Prayer Scripture Exodus 34:6-7 Message The Divinity of Jesus is Essential, Part 1 Jesus This is You He is Lord Benediction Hark the Herald Angels Sing/King of Heaven PRAYERS Each week we pray for members of our church family. Suggested…

The Divine Character of Jesus POHFW

Preparing our Hearts for Worship   In an effort to help you prepare for the December 16, 2018, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections on through Advent. I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “The Divine Character of Jesus”.The main Scriptures for the day are Exodus 34:6-7.   (Pick and choose from the many resources and options, which I have tried…

Bulletin – Week of December 9, 2018

Glorifying God by Knowing, Living and Proclaiming our Hope in Christ Worship Service 9:30 a.m.             December 9, 2018 Welcome! The Lord’s Supper, which we celebrate today, is a way for the Christian to remember the sacrifice of Christ. If you have not yet believed in Christ as Savior, we invite you to watch and learn.  We are glad you are here! If you have questions about Jesus, please see Pastor Scott after the worship service.…

Jesus’ Humanity is Essential POHFW

Preparing our Hearts to Worship   In an effort to help you prepare for the December 9, 2018, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections on through Advent.I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “Jesus’ Humanity is Essential”. The main Scriptures for the day are Luke 2:1-7, 1John 4:2-3, and 2John 7.   (Pick and choose from the many resources…

Counseling Models Compared

Counseling Models Compared By Pastor Scott Roberts As we consider what Biblical Counseling is, it is important to understand the various models currently practiced in the world of psychology. Though not as popular today as it was in past decades among professionals, Sigmund Freud’s view of man and psychology are popularized by many seeking to overturn Christian morality. Freud saw man as an instinctual animal whose behavior was determined by the environment s/he was raised in and the natural instincts…