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Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper C27 – 6-Nov-22

DisciplesNet

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6-Nov-22 (Luke 20:27-38)

In our gospel reading for today, Jesus talks about marriage and says that when God's Realm comes fully into being, it will no longer be necessary. In a broader sense, Jesus is warning us that a lot of what we consider to be important aspects of our life here and now will be exchanged for other things in the Realm of God.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper C27 – 6-Nov-22”

DisciplesNet Worship #651: Proper 26C All Saints (Shaw 10.30.2022)

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As we seek to live the life of faith, it is often helpful to consider those who have made that effort before us. Those "saints" who faced the same struggles and knew many of the same joys that we do can help us stand firm in our faith. Pastor Bob speaks to us from Luke 19:1-10 and helps us remember those who have gone before us.
This worship service is just over 29 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a few 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:
  • Welcome - background music "When the Saints (Come Marching In)" - Dean Phelps
  • Call to Worship - Pastor Ann
  • Hymn "Gather Us In" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Pastors Prayer with the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Deb
  • "Oh, When the Saints" - Southport Christian Church
  • Luke 19:1-10 ready by Audrey Borschel
  • Message: "Remembering Those Who've Gone Before Us" - Pastor Bob
  • "For All the Saints" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Communion: Elder Susan
  • "Come Share the Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Bob

  • Credits - background "When the Saints (Come Marching In)" - Dean Phelps

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 #650: Proper 25 (Smith 10.23.2022)

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How should we approach God? Jesus told the story of a tax collector and a pharisee who both went to the temple to pray. Jesus said that only one left forgiven by God, Pastor Russ speaks to us on this story from Luke 18:9-14 and helps us understand why humility and recognition of our sinfulness is vital to knowing God and receiving God's mercy.
This worship service is 31 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a few 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:
  • Welcome - background music "Create in Me a Clean Heart" - Dean Phelps
  • Hymn "Kyrie Eleison" - Audrey Borschel, Janette Smith, Katie Smith
  • Pastors Prayer with the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Bob
  • Luke 18:9-14 read by Deb Phelps
  • "You Are Merciful to Me" - Phoebe Spier & Dean Phelps
  • Message: "Lord Have Mercy on Me" - Pastor Russ
  • "Cleanse Me, Heal Me" - Audrey Borschel
  • Communion: Pastor Deb
  • "Let Us Break Bread Together" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Russ

  • Credits - background "You Are Merciful to Me" Phoebe Spier and Dean Phelps

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 #649: Proper 24 (Grogan 10.16.2022)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Jesus often spoke in parables, short stories that tell us something about God. Some of these are difficult for us to understand. One such is the parable of the Persistent Widow. Pastor Amy speaks to us from Luke 18:1-8 and helps us see more about God's love, persistence in prayer, and ways we can approach God.
This worship service is 31 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a few 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:
  • Welcome - background "My Hope is Built" - Bev Heid
  • Hymn "How Firm a Foundation" - Dean Phelps
  • Pastors Prayer with the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Anita
  • Luke 18:1-8 read by Bob Shaw
  • Message: "the Long Defeat" - Pastor Amy
  • "God Will Take Care of You" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Communion: Pastor Deb
  • "Eat this Bread" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Amy
  • Credits - background "My Hope is Built" - 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 (Gospel) for Proper C24 – 16-Oct-22

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16-Oct-22 (Luke 18:1-8)

Unlike the unjust judge in the parable for today, God is, as Jesus tells us, ready and more than willing to seek justice for us. We have no greater example of the love of God than what we remember here at this table: God did not withhold even his own son, but sent him to show us the way and bring us life and wholeness.… Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Proper C24 – 16-Oct-22”

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