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Meditation Thought for Worship: There are so many voices today shouting for our attention that it’s easy to get distracted or fooled into listening to a bad voice, someone who’s just in it for themselves. So always listen hard to discern Jesus’ compassionate voice. It might not be as enticing, since it’s a voice of sacrifice instead of power, but it will lead you to abundant eternal life.
Prelude – “We Gather Together”
Welcome
Hymn of Praise – “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
Old Testament Reading – 1 Kings 19:3-4, 9-13a
Responsive Reading
Prayers of the People
Hymn of Faith – “All Things Are Yours”
Offertory Prayer
Musical Offering – "More Love to Thee (O Christ)”
Doxology
Choir Anthem – “Trust in the Lord”
New Testament Reading – John 10:3-4, 11-18
Sermon – “Make Sure You’re Listening to Jesus’ Voice”
Hymn of Response – ‘‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
Benediction Song – “Alleluia No. 1”
Postlude – “Savior, Teach Me Day to Day”
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Meditation Thought for Worship: How do we react when we hear surprising news? If we don’t like it, it’s tempting to pretend it isn’t true or deny that it’s real. It’s a lot easier to only hear and believe things we like. But life doesn’t work like that. And sometimes, the surprising things that happen can shake us up in helpful ways. How is God shaking you in ways that might not be welcome, but might get you moving on the path of new life?
Prelude – “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”
Welcome
Hymn of Praise – “Alleluia! Sing to Jesus”
Old Testament Reading – Joel 2:21-22, 27-29
Prayers and Thanksgivings
Responsive Reading
Hymn of Faith – “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”
Offertory Prayer
Musical Offering – "My Father’s World”
Doxology
New Testament Reading – Matthew 28:8-15
Sermon – “Don’t Sustain Old Life, Embrace Jesus’ New Life”
Hymn of Response – ‘‘All the Way My Savior Leads Me”
Benediction Song – “Alleluia No. 1”
Postlude – “Praise Him, All Ye Little Children”
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Prelude – “I Love Thee”
Welcome
Hymn of Praise – “We Welcome Glad Easter”
Old Testament Reading – Isaiah 25:6-9
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn of Faith – “Abide with Me”
Offertory Prayer
Musical Offering – "Oh, How I Love Jesus”
Doxology
Choir Anthem – “Stay With Us”
New Testament Reading – Luke 24:13-32
Sermon – “Surprise!”
Hymn of Response – ‘‘Day of Arising”
Benediction Song – “Alleluia No. 1”
Postlude – “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”
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Meditation thought for worship: How will you respond to resurrection? We’re so used to having a mindset of death that the possibility of new life is hard to comprehend sometimes. We might need a minute to process with others, or we might just need to cry by ourselves a while. Either way, with Jesus, resurrection is always there. New life is always available to us.
Prelude – “Toccata in C Major”
Welcome
Hymn of Praise – “Christ the Lord is Risen Today
Old Testament Reading – Psalm 116:1-9
Responsive Reading
Prayers of the People
Hymn of Faith – “The Day of Resurrection”
Offertory Prayer
Musical Offering – "Christ Lay in Death’s Bonds”
Doxology
Choir Anthem – “Resurrection Hymn”
New Testament Reading – John 20:1-18
Sermon – “How Do We Respond to New Life?”
Hymn of Response – ‘‘Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Benediction Song – “Alleluia No. 1”
Postlude – “Toccata in E Minor”
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Meditation thought for worship: When our relationship with God is based on a shallow sense of what we can get out of it, then it becomes self-serving to our own desires. Instead, it should be God-serving. So are you praising God to get what you want, or are you praising God because you’re ready to serve and spread grace?
Processional Hymns – "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" and "We Are Marching"
Welcome
Old Testament Reading – Psalm 118:19-29
Responsive Reading
Prayers of the People
Hymn of Faith – “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna”
Offertory Prayer
Musical Offering – "Voluntary”
Doxology
Choir Anthem – “In the Name of the Lord”
New Testament Reading – Mark 11:1-11
Sermon – “Be Aware of Motivations and Accepting of Callings”
Hymn of Response – ‘‘When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
Raising of the Cross (outside)
Postlude – “Trio en Chaconne”
Hymn – ‘‘Jesus, Remember Me”
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Prelude – “Prelude in E-minor”
Welcome
Hymn of Praise – “O God Beyond All Praising”
Old Testament Reading – Psalm 126
Responsive Reading
Missions Moment
Prayers of the People
Hymn of Faith – “For Everyone Born”
Offertory Prayer
Musical Offering – "Wondrous Love” with “Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone”
Doxology
Choir Anthem – “Wayfaring Stranger”
New Testament Reading – John 11:55–12:11
Sermon – “Letting Go to Love Well”
Hymn of Response – ‘‘I Love To Tell the Story”
Benediction
Postlude – “Fughetta”
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Meditation Thought for Worship: We’re supposed to always be growing. But it’s tempting to try and keep things the way they are: comfortable and familiar. That won’t take us very far in life, but if we can let go and let God use us to help build the kingdom of heaven, then instead of being like a little seed, God will grow is into a grand tree that continues to produce fruit.
Prelude – “Voluntary”
Welcome
Hymn of Praise – “O God Beyond All Praising”
Old Testament Reading – Psalm 51:1, 6-17
Responsive Reading
Prayers of the People
Hymn of Faith – “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”
Offertory Prayer
Musical Offering – "Love So Amazing, So Divine”
Doxology
Choir Anthem – “O Love”
New Testament Reading – John 12:23-28
Sermon – “Don’t Get Stuck, Let God Continue to Grow You”
Hymn of Response – ‘‘O Love That Will Not Let Me Go”
Benediction
Postlude – “Fughetta”
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Meditation Thought for Worship: Since we’re all imperfect people, we all make mistakes. Instead of admitting that, we’re tempted to hide our mistakes and shortcomings, hoping no one will see. But the Way of Jesus calls us to step out of hiding ourselves in the dark and to fully step into the light of love. In God’s light we find total forgiveness and total welcome, as we are set free.
Prelude – “How Majestic is Your Name” medley
Welcome
Hymn of Praise – “We Gather Here in Grateful Praise”
Old Testament Reading – Isaiah 58:4-10
Responsive Reading
Prayers of the People
Hymn of Faith – “Come Away from Rush and Hurry”
Offertory Prayer
Musical Offering – "The Majesty and Glory of Your Name” with “El Shaddai”
Doxology
New Testament Reading – John 3:16-21
Sermon – “Jesus Invites Us to Walk in the Light of Love”
Hymn of Response – ‘‘Standing on the Promises”
Benediction
Postlude – “The New 23rd”
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Meditation Thought for Worship: It’s human nature to focus on outer appearance, but Jesus wants us to be more substantive. Like 1 Samuel 16:7 says, “The Lord does not look at the things people look at.
People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” So how can you develop a more substantive faith in your heart?
Prelude – “Wondrous Love”
Welcome
Hymn of Praise – “Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race”
Old Testament Reading – Psalm 19:1-5, 14
Responsive Reading
Prayers of the People
Hymn of Faith – “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Offertory Prayer
Musical Offering – "O Sacred Head, Now Wounded”
Doxology
Choir Anthem – “Mercy”
New Testament Reading – John 2:13-25
Sermon – “Developing a Strong Faith, Inside and Out”
Hymn of Response – ‘‘Trust and Obey”
Benediction
Prelude – “When Jesus Wept”
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Meditation Thought for Worship: The new life God offers us through resurrection is so important, we should prepare for it so that we’re ready to live as Easter people. What clutter is in your heart that taints your vision or attitude? What clutter is in your life that distracts you from joy and abundance? Take all those things and give them to the Lord as an offering of sacrifice.
Prelude – “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days”
Welcome
Hymn of Praise – “Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days”
Old Testament Reading – Psalm 103:6-14
Responsive Reading
Prayers of the People
Hymn of Faith – “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus”
Offertory Prayer
Musical Offering – "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say”
Doxology
Choir Anthem – “We Are Not Alone”
New Testament Reading – Mark 1:9-15
Sermon – “Getting Our Souls Ready for Abundant Life”
Hymn of Response – ‘‘I Have Decided to Follow Jesus”
Benediction
Prelude – “O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High”
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Thank you to everyone who donated warm winter items for our most recent “Share the Warmth” donation drive for North Buncombe Middle School. We collected over two extra-large trash bags full of socks, gloves, scarves, hats, sweaters, and blankets.
Now we have been asked to collect more needed items for students at the school. Their snack closet is running low and they are seeking donations of small bags of popcorn, Gold Fish, and other chips as well as fruit snacks etc. (We've been told they do have plenty of Pop-Tarts and do not need more of those). Other quick and easy donations like gum, candy, and even Arizona Iced Teas are also welcome additions. A bin will be outside the elevator on the first floor at the Fellowship Hall for your donations. Thank you so much for your continued love and support for the children in our community.
In our last session of spiritual discernment together, we focus on three areas of action and split into groups for each one. The areas of focus that have risen to the surface in our conversations have been: Community Connections, Youth & Children, and Music. How can our church take the next faithful steps in each of those areas?
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It's hard to believe, but the time to prepare for Easter is soon upon us. Much like Advent is a time to get ready for Christmas, the time to get ready for Easter is Lent. It is focused on prayer, repentance, and self-reflection. We'll begin our preparation for Easter with an Ash Wednesday worship service February 14 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. It will be an opportunity to be still, listen for God, and hear a reminder of humility. All are invited to come worship.
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Prelude – “When In Our Music God is Glorified”
Welcome
Hymn of Praise – “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
Prayers of the People
Responsive Reading
Offertory Prayer
Musical Offering – "In Heavenly Love Abiding”
Doxology
Old Testament Reading – Psalm 46
Choir Anthem – “Be Still and Know”
New Testament Reading – Mark 4:35-39
Hymn of Faith – “Love Lifted Me”
Sermon – “I Know You Are….But What Am I?”
Hymn of Response – ‘‘How Can I Keep from Singing”
Benediction
Prelude – “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”
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Invite your friends and meet up in the Fellowship Hall for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship. Bring your favorite games from home or use one of the many offered by the church.
This week we continue working in small groups to review what we've heard and felt so far. That will help us hear/see what God has been doing for us and is leading us towards. We spend time coming up with a few key items (issues, words, activities, opportunities, challenges, interests) that are emerging from us that can lead to action.
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Our basketball area has gotten an upgrade! The years had really worn it down, but now it's nice and shiny. So put your stuff on the new bench while you practice your free-throws and 3-pointers! Jackson Alexander spearheaded the work as part of his Eagle Scout project, so a big thank you to him and everyone in Boy Scout Troop 15!
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Meditation Thought for Worship: Many people might be on their best behavior in church because they feel like the Lord is watching them. But really, God sees us all the time, and even loves us all the time too! Even though we forget that God always sees us, we should still always strive to live as someone who is ready to serve, help, and follow Jesus into abundant living.
Prelude – “Depths of Mercy / Search Me O God”
Welcome
Hymn of Praise – “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine”
Old Testament Reading – Isaiah 6:1-8
Responsive Reading
Prayers of the People
Hymn of Faith – “Will You Come and Follow Me”
Offertory Prayer
Musical Offering – "Nearer My God to Thee”
Doxology
Choir Anthem – “God of Grace”
New Testament Reading – John 1:43-51
Sermon – “What Does Jesus See in You, and Vice Versa?”
Hymns of Response – ‘‘Here I Am, Lord”
Benediction
Prelude – “Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult”
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Meditation Thought for Worship: It’s easier to spend time with people who are like us than who are different. And it’s easier to talk with people who have less problems than people with obvious ones. But Jesus demonstrated and encouraged making connections with people who are different and in need. But really, when you think about it, we’re all different, and we’re all in need.
Prelude – “My Jesus I Love Thee”
Welcome
Hymn of Praise – “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Old Testament Reading – Psalm 103:1-12
Responsive Reading
Prayers of the People
Hymn of Faith – “Will You Come and Follow Me”
Offertory Prayer
Musical Offering – "Savior Like a Savior Lead Us”
Doxology
Anthem – “Come, Follow Me”
New Testament Reading – Mark 2:13-17
Sermon – “Look for Places to Build More Health”
Hymns of Response – ‘‘Take My LIfe, and Let It Be Consecrated”
Benediction
Prelude – “Trumpet Tune in D Major”
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