Posts from 2019 (Page 3)
On Prayer in the Lord’s Supper
This week I have been hit by the number of articles and resources the CRCNA has made available to the churches related to the Lord’s Supper or Communion and to the growing body of literature and practice of more frequent practice of celebrating and participating in this Sacrament. I want to share one post that was insightful and also lists a bunch of the other resources for those interested in what the CRC is declaring about communion and its celebration.…
Bulletin – Week of November 10, 2019
Glorifying God by Knowing, Living and Proclaiming our Hope in Christ November 10, 2019 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Sunday School Welcome Welcome to Hope in Christ Church! We are so glad you have joined us today. After the service, we invite you to stay for refreshments and fellowship, followed by Sunday School at 11:00. There are various small groups that meet during the week as well. You are welcome to visit and find one that is right for…
Gentleness POHFW
Preparing our Hearts to Worship In an effort to help you prepare for the November 10, 2019, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections on What God wants us to Believe, Do, and Become. I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “Gentleness”. The main Scriptures for the day are the 1Kings 12:1-14 and John 8:1-11. (Pick and choose from…
Why is True Christian Hospitality so important?
Rosaria Butterfield talks about what hospitality is and is not and why it is so important. a lightly edited transcript is available here.
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If you have ever asked these questions yourself or know people who are asking them. The Crucial Questions series by RC Sproul is excellent and available for free download now. Things like: Who is Jesus? Can I Trust the Bible? Does Prayer Change Things? Can I Know God’s Will? How Should I Live in This World? What Does It Mean to Be Born Again? Can I Be Sure I’m Saved? What Is Faith? What Can I Do with My Guilt? What Is the Trinity? What Is Baptism? Can I Have…
Bulletin – Week of November 3, 2019
Glorifying God by Knowing, Living and Proclaiming our Hope in Christ November 3, 2019 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. Order of Worship Sovereign Greeting & Mission Statement Call…
Depression
Depression By Pastor Scott Roberts Everyone knows someone who is depressed, or they have suffered with depression themselves. The reality is that depression1 – the persistent lack of feeling pleasure, the struggle with energy, the sense of worthlessness, the weight changes and diminished ability to think –has become as commonplace in society as the air we breathe. The reasons for this are the subject of much scholarly debate. However, each Christian does not need to know why depression comes, but…
Heartbeat Volume 26 November 2019 Issue 11
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Bulletin – Week of October 27, 2019
Glorifying God by Knowing, Living and Proclaiming our Hope in Christ Worship Service 9:30 a.m. October 27, 2019 Order of Worship Forever Call to Worship Lamentations 3: 22-24 The Steadfast Love of the Lord Welcome & Greeting Scripture Reading John 15: 5; Psalm 36: 5-7; Prov. 3: 3-4; 1 Cor. 4: 1-2 I Lift My Eyes Up One Thing Remains (Your Love Never Fails) Your Grace is Enough Offering Kingdom Advancement Fund Blessed Be Your Name Prayer Scripture Psalm 121…
“What is the importance of the Word, Sacraments, and Prayer as means of grace?”
#WisdomWednesday with Dr. Mike Allen What is the importance of the word, sacraments, and prayer as means of grace? Dr. Michael Allen explains how God gives us the gifts of his Word, the sacraments, and prayer that help us and encourage us as we journey through this life.