May 24, 2020

Announcements

At their monthly meeting, the Leadership Team voted to hold off reopening the church until June 14th at the earliest. A final decision regarding the date will be made at the June 10th Leadership Team Meeting.

The Program and Arrangements Committee of the Church of the Brethren Annual Conference has announced plans for a series of denominational virtual events on July 1 and 2. Although the 2020 Annual Conference that would have taken place in Grand Rapids, Mich., has been cancelled, the committee decided it is important for the denomination to gather, albeit in a different way, in recognition of the church’s ongoing life together. The virtual denominational choir will also be held during this time to include the songs Blessed Assurance, I See a New World Coming, and Move in Our Midst.

Psalm Reading

Psalm 68: 1-10, 32-35 (NIV taken from Bible Gateway)

1 May God arise, may his enemies be scattered; may his foes flee before him. 2 May you blow them away like smoke -- as wax melts before the fire, may the wicked perish before God. 3 But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful. 4 Sing to God, sing in praise of his name, extol him who rides on the clouds; rejoice before him -- his name is the Lord. 5 A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. 6 God sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. 7 When you, God, went out before your people, when you marched through the wilderness, 8 the earth shook, the heavens poured down rain, before God, the One of Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. 9 You gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance. 10 You people settled in it, and from your bounty, God, you provided for the poor. 32 Sing to God, you kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord, 33 to him who rides across the highest heavens, the ancient heavens, who thunders with mighty voice. 34 Proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose power is in the heavens. 35 You, God, are awesome in your sanctuary; the God of Israel gives power and strength to is people. Praise be to God!

Opening Hymn

All hail the power of Jesus' name, #285

Praise Hymn

Great Is the Lord

Children's Story

Joys & Concerns

Please check out the Facebook Group for any recently posted Joys & Concerns. The ones that have been shared at the time of publishing are as follows:

Pray for the Widening the Welcome of Your Church event sponsored by the Good News Team of the Virlina District, to be held on June 6 at the Summerdean Church in Roanoke, Virginia. Let us pray that the Lord of the Harvest will call and send out workers into fields near and far. from Virlina District
Please pray for Michelle and Brendyn Moore as they deal with the loss of sweet Mia Grace due to brain cancer. from Allison Stetar
Please pray for my brother, Jim. He has had some blood work done recently that shows low red cell counts and high white cell counts. Now the doctor wants bone marrow tests. from Rita Furr
Please pray for Erika who is near the end of her pregnancy (due 7/3) and having a lot of back pain, not sleeping, and morning/all day sickness has returned. from Rita Furr
Let's be in prayer for all of our graduates... May God grant them peace and guidance on using their new diploma. from Allison Stetar
Please pray for discernment for the leadership of our church and churches around the world as we continue to determine the best course of action in these uncertain times. from Allison Stetar

Prayer Hymn

Leave It There

Morning Prayer

Spend some time in prayer… Click on the video’s play button if you would like to have an instrumental song for mediation.

Special Music

Footprints in the Sand

Scripture & Sermon

This week's message, brought to us by Reverend James Hicks is "Reasons Jesus Prays for Us." It is based on John 17: 1-16. Click the image below to read it.

Closing Hymn

My Country 'Tis of Thee

Benediction

Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, to the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. AMEN.

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