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Overcoming Worry and Fear in the Christian Life

Overcoming Worry and Fear in the Christian Life By Pastor Scott Roberts Who hasn’t struggled with worry and fear in life? It seems to be a common human experience. Sometimes our minds get carried about by the “what ifs” of the future. Unfortunately, this tendency is both pervasive and acceptable  in our world, but worry and fear betray a deeper problem in our life. That problem is a lack of trust in God. Mark Twain once said (or wrote), “My…

Bulletin – Week of December 1, 2019

Glorifying God by Knowing, Living and Proclaiming our Hope in Christ December 1, 2019          9:30 a.m. Worship Service Order of Worship Jesus Son of God Greeting & Mission Statement Call to Worship   John 1 and John 14 Oh Come Oh Come Emanuel Yet Through Christ in Me Oh Great God Offering   Kingdom Advancement Fund Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery Prayer Scripture   Jeremiah 31:31-40 Message   Jesus Came to Give Us a New Covenant Communion Behold the Lamb…

Bulletin – Week of November 24, 2019

Order of Worship What a Beautiful Name Welcome & Greeting Call to Worship    Micah 6:8 Jesus, Son of God Meekness and Majesty Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord/Awesome God Prayer of Confession God Be Merciful to Me Words of Assurance    Romans 8 Offering    Kingdom Advancement Fund Prayer Scripture    Luke 14:7-11;  18:9-14 Message    Humility in the Christian Life The Servant Song Benediction May the Peace of God BIBLE READING THIS WEEK Pastor Scott will be preaching next Sunday from Jeremiah…

Bulletin – Week of November 17, 2019

GLORIFYING GOD BY KNOWING, LIVING AND PROCLAIMING OUR HOPE IN CHRIST November 17, 2019 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE Order of Worship Holy Spirit You are Welcome Here Welcome & Greeting Agnus Dei Holy Holy Holy Revelation Song O Great God Offering    Outreach  Fund Living Hope Profession of Faith    Amber O Prayer Scripture    Romans 2:14-16; Romans 14 Message    Conscience May the Mind of Christ My Savior Benediction New Doxology bible reading this week This week, read Chapter 30, “Humility,” in Believe.…

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…

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…

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…