MAY 31, 2020 SUNDAY MESSAGE
CALL + RESPONSE:
Every week, we join with Christians throughout the globe and throughout history to REMEMBER what Jesus did for us by sharing in Communion together. During this season, as we prepare our hearts communion, we will be using a prayer provided by the 24/7 prayer team to intercede for DELIVERANCE FROM THE CORONAVIRUS.
CALL + RESPONSE:
In light of Pentecost, our reading is an invitation to the holy spirit:
Leader: To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest,
All: the Holy Spirit is given.
Leader: To all who mourn and long for comfort,
All: the Holy Spirit is given.
Leader: To all who struggle and desire victory,
All: the Holy Spirit is given.
Leader: To all who sin and need a Savior,
All: the Holy Spirit is given.
Leader: To all who are strangers and want fellowship,
All: the Holy Spirit is given.
Leader: To all who hunger and thirst after righteousness,
All: the Holy Spirit is given.
Leader: and to all who will come, the church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
All: In the power of the Holy Spirit, we worship God.
COMMUNION:
(1 COR. 11:23B-26)
“The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 25 In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” 26 For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Vacation Bible School is On! After lots of prayer, tons of time thinking, and getting input from others, we have decided to make VBS virtual for this year. We will host a virtual gathering on June 15, 16 and 17 beginning at 6 pm. That is Monday - Wednesday. Virtual VBS will go no later than 7:30 pm. RSVP by June 2 to guarantee a kit.
SAVE THE DATE: The 2020 Marriage Retreat is scheduled to be Saturday and Sunday, November 7 and November 8!
PRAYER REQUESTS:
We are hosting prayer team meetings for both the congregation at large and individuals to sign up for individual prayer.
TODAY’S WORSHIP SONG-LIST:
These songs can also be listened to throughout the week. Use this time of singing to reflect further on the Scripture, sermon, and application for daily life. Feel free to use your instruments at home!
“Promises” by Maverick City (Chords - Key of D)
“Fill Me Up/Overflow” by Tasha Cobbs (Chords - Key of A and Chords - Key of A)
“Break Every Chain” by Tasha Cobbs (Chords - Key of A)
“Holy Spirit” by Bri Babineux (Chords - Key of D)
SUGGESTIONS FOR WORSHIP:
Coty Miller’s own “Praise & Worship” Spotify playlist and “Praise & Worship” YouTube playlist (slightly different from each other), both of diverse music that are being constantly updated!
Bethel Music :
Bethel Music’s hours of live music YouTube Playlist, also being constantly updated
Bethel provides chords to most (if not all) of their songs here (just have to register email, but free!)
Live worship moments from the Upper Room YouTube Playlist
Journal writing! (I’m a writer too, so sometimes creative writing and writing my thoughts to God is my form of worship.)
Declare and worship with truth by singing and praying scriptures.
WORSHIP NIGHT! Dedicate a night to worship with friends and family, your house church or neighbors, those who need prayer, love worship, or just enjoy music through a video chat platform like Zoom. You can have one person leading at a time (switching off to whoever else wants to lead) while others sing along, pray, or prophesy, etc.
Serving your community, both online, in person, or both, is a great way to worship God, from spreading encouragement and God’s Word online to physically serving food to others. If you are able to go out and serve, click here for opportunities.
COMMISSIONING:
As Jesus said in John 20:21,
"Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you."
Go, be the Church!
In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Amen.