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The Calling and Job of a Prophet in the Old Testament

The Call of the Prophet God’s prophets are always just that, God’s prophets, while false prophets are referred to as belonging to someone else –Ahab (1Kings 22:22). God does not pay attention to sex when calling his prophets, for there are female prophetess’in the Word.  Deborah is the most notable example (Judges 4:4), though Miriam is also called a prophetess (Exodus 15:20) and so is Huldah (2Chronicles 34:22, 2Kings 22:14). Jeremiah was called from birth (Jer 1:5), Amos in adulthood…

Bulletin – Week of June 24, 2018

Glorifying God by Knowing, Living and Proclaiming our Hope in Christ 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. Order of Worship Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Call to Worship: Psalm 100 I Lift My Eyes Up We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise I Will Enter His Gates (He Has Made Me Glad) Better is One Day Offering: Kingdom Advancement Fund Back to…

An Outline of the NT Teaching on Apostles

The Greek word for Apostle is Apostolos.  This Greek word is used 80 times in New Testament in three main ways.  First it can designate one of the official 12 men who walked with Jesus and were the first witnesses to his resurrection to the world.  Second it can designate a person sent with good news to proclaim.  Third it can designate a gift.  The following outline provides key insights on each meaning of the word: Designation for the 12…

The Reason for Joy (Psalm 126) POHFW

Preparing our Hearts to Worship   In an effort to help you prepare for theJune 24, 2018, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections on the Emotions in the Psalms.I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “The Reason for Joy”The main Scriptures for the day are Psalm 126.   (Pick and choose from the many resources and options, which I…

Bulletin – Week of June 17, 2018

Glorifying God by Knowing ,Living and Proclaiming our Hope in Christ Worship Service Bulletin June 17, 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 refreshments and fellowship. Order of Worship Good Good Father How Deep the Father’s Love for Us What a Beautiful Name In Christ Alone Give Thanks Offering:  Outreach Fund Thank You, Lord Installation of Elders & Deacons Prayer Scripture:  2 Corinthians 8:1-15;…

Living Generously POHFW

Preparing our Hearts to Worship   In an effort to help you prepare for the June 17, 2018, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections on the Tithe.  I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “Living Generously”. The main Scriptures for the day are 2Corinthians 8:1-15, 9:6-15.   (Pick and choose from the many resources and options, which I have tried to…

Bulletin – Week of June 10, 2018

Bulletin for June 10, 2018 Order of Worship Your Grace is Enough Greeting Call to Worship  Romans 6:4 I Stand Amazed Whiter Than Snow Jesus Paid It All Litany  Psalm 16 His Forever Offering  Kingdom Advancement Fund Spirit of God, Who Dwells Within My Heart Prayer Message  Pastor Geoff Van Dragt I Know Whom I Have Believed How Great Thou Art – NEXT SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2018 – Greeters:  Del & Pat Ushers:  Barb & Joe Z Cookies:  Pat B, Tena Vl, Barb Z…

Bulletin – Week of June 3, 2018

Glorifying God by Knowing, Living and Proclaiming our Hope in Christ June 3, 2018 Bulletin Order of Worship 10,000 Reasons Greeting Call to Worship: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Heart of Worship Come Thou Fount Be Thou My Vision Create in Me a Clean Heart Offering: Kingdom Advancement Fund Undivided Heart Reflection on “The Story”: Faye H Prayer Message: New Walls, but not New Hearts Scripture: Ezra, Nehemiah, Malachi Communion Spirit of God Who Dwells Within My Heart O Great God Love the Lord Your God Welcome!…

New Walls but Not New Hearts POHFW

Preparing our Hearts to Worship   In an effort to help you prepare for the June 3, 2018, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections on the God’s Story of Salvation through the Scriptures. I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “New Walls but Not New Hearts” The main Scriptures for the day are Nehemiah 7.   (Pick…