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Offering Meditation for Proper 5a – 7-Jun-26

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7-June-26 (Genesis 12:1-9)

Throughout the history of Israel, prophets would remind them that Abraham was a stranger and wanderer to remind them of their responsibility to extend hospitality to others who were strangers and wanderers among them, not simply to tolerate people who lived among them, but to welcome and embrace them, giving them the care and concern they would want extended to them.… Read the rest “Offering Meditation for Proper 5a – 7-Jun-26”

Children’s Moment for Proper 5a – 7-Jun-26

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7-Jun-26 (Genesis 12:1-9)

Have you ever had to do something really important, where people were counting on you to do it? [Wait for answers]
In the Old Testament reading for today, God tells Abraham that God wants him to do something very important, but to do it, Abraham is going to have to move to a new place and, along the way, Abraham is going to have to deal with a lot of people he doesn't know yet and do things he hasn't done yet too.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Proper 5a – 7-Jun-26”

DisciplesNet Worship #839, The Great Commission (Cobb, 05.31.2026)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Jesus was no longer to be with them in the body and yet, he was calling them to even greater things than they had ever done with him. Pastor Anita speaks to us from Matthew 28:16-20 about how we have the presence of God with us at all times and can, as those earliest disciples did, boldly go into our world.
Join us for just under 30 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, and communion. You may choose to participate or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.
(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:

  • Opening background: "Holy, Holy, Holy" - Chalice Press CD
  • "Let Us Walk in the Light of Our Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Bob
  • Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 read by Janet Spaulding
  • "Spirit of the Living God" - Twana Harris
  • Message: "Sent Out, But Not Alone" - pastor Anita
  • "No Never Alone" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Communion: Pastor Russ
  • Communion hymn, "In Remembrance of Me" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out: Pastor Anita
  • Closing Music, credits: "Holy, Holy, Holy" - Chalice Press CD

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you and thank you for joining us.

DisciplesNet Worship #838, Pentecost (Smith, 05.24.2026)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

The coming of God's spirit upon the early believers marks the beginning of the Church for us. Pastor Russ speaks to us from Acts 2:1-21 about this important event and what it can mean for us as Christians today.
Join us for just over 30 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, and communion. You may choose to participate or simply meditate as we tell of Jesus' invitation to "do this in remembrance of me." If you would like to share with us at the table that goes beyond earthly boundaries of time, place, and structure, we ask that you prepare a piece of bread of some type and a drink such as grape juice, wine, or water. As we pray, our prayers extend to where you are. If you are unable to eat or drink, you may want to use a symbolic gesture or mental symbol as you come together at this table of remembrance with us.
(Scroll down for an Order of Worship)

We hope that as you join us for worship you will feel a blessing from being part. Please tell friends, family, and others you know about our online church that is here with doors that are always open, walls as wide as the world, and always room at the table.

ORDER OF WORSHIP:

  • Opening background: "Spirit Song" - Bev Heid
  • Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Deb
  • Scripture: Acts 2:1-13 read by Janet Spaulding
  • "the Gift of Love" - Dean Phelps
  • Message: "the Fullness of Time" - pastor Russ
  • "Spirit" - Dean Phelps
  • Communion: Pastor Audrey with Emma Lou Endres
  • Communion hymn, "One Piece of Bread" - Thom Schuyler - used with permission
  • Sending Out: Pastor Russ
  • Closing Music, credits: "Spirit Song" - Bev Heid

If you would like to chat with one of our pastors, including talking more about belief in God, becoming a Christian or following Christ, or living as a disciple of Christ, please email us at pastor@disciplesnet.org, or contact us using the contact information on our website, disciplesnet.org, or our Facebook page, DisciplesNet Church.

INVITATION TO GIVING:
DisciplesNet Church is a not-for-profit church that exists to cross barriers and boundaries to share the Good News of God's redeeming love. We rely on the gifts of our online viewers as we continue to grow and extend our nets around the world.

We also extend the invitation for you to be part of the DisciplesNet ministry by giving a one-time gift, or ongoing, including a tithe. Even the smallest of gifts, like the mustard seed, has a way of growing in amazing ways to share God's word and the love of Jesus Christ. We have a giving page on our website, disciplesnet.org, and email address: giving@disciplesnet.org

God bless you and thank you for joining us.

Table Meditation and Prayer for Pentecost-a – 24-May-26

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24-May-26 (Acts 2:1-21)

It's interesting how many great things start with just a little.  From twelve confused and scared apostles came, in the day of Pentecost, over 3000 believers.  From small tongues of fire came understanding and belief.

Here at the Table, we celebrate the community of faith that began that day and, even now, is bound together through such small things as a piece of bread and a sip of juice.  … Read the rest “Table Meditation and Prayer for Pentecost-a – 24-May-26”

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