I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
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A favorite hymn. Words and Music written by an anonymous author.
#344 in the Chalice Hymnal.
Russ
Rahul Nirmal – Memorial Service
Our beloved brother in Christ and DisciplesNet's India staff member, Rahul Nirmal passed from this world on 29-April-2023.
Here is a service of memory and celebration of Rahul's life which took place physically in Indianapolis, IN on 10-May-2023 and included people that knew Rahul from Indian and the United States.
Here is the Order of Service:
- Welcome, Words of Comfort and Grace - Deb Phelps (DisciplesNet)
- John 14:1-6a (NRSV) - Paul Hartig (First Christian Church, Beech Grove, IN)
- Romans 8:35, 37-40 (NIV) - Daren Huber (New Palestine Christian Church, IN)
- Time of Sharing with Rahul's Family - Pastor Govind Koypare (Yavatmal, India)
- Psalm 121 - Susan McNeely (DisciplesNet)
- Matthew 25:34-40 - Anita Cobb (DisciplesNet)
- John 13:34-35 - Marjorie Hill and Rahul Nirmal (recorded in Hindi)
- Pastoral Prayer - Rahul Nirmal (recorded as part of DisciplesNet worship #080)
- "Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore" - Dean Phelps
- Remembrance - Dr. Brian Grant (Professor Emeritus, Christian Theological Seminary and Practicing Psychologist)
- Remembrance - Dr. Paul Chepas (President Bethany Mission)
- Remembrance - Dani Prakash (friend and classmate, SAIACS)
- Remembrance - Nirmal Samuel (friend and classmate, SAIACS)
- "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" - Congregation led by Dean Phelps
- Remembrance and Homily - Pastor Mandi Gould
- Breaking Bread/Communion/Lord's Supper - Deb Phelps and Rev. Blanche Wright
- Psalm 23 - Bob Shaw (DisciplesNet)
- Prayer and Benediction (adapted by Jewish Chaplain M. Vandervort from Gates of
Prayer- Evening Worship)
This service is just under 1 hour and 33 minutes and includes a time of Breaking Bread/Communion/Lord's Supper 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.
Children’s Moment for Easter 6a – 14-May-23
14-May-23 (John 14:1-14)
Have you ever had a really good friend? Someone you could talk to and someone you just couldn't wait to tell about what had happened when you were away from each other?
Wait for answers]
Jesus told his disciples that he was going to go away.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter 6a – 14-May-23”
Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 6a – 14-May-23
14-May-23 (John 14:1-14)
At the Passover meal, with his disciples, Jesus says "I will never leave you orphaned; I am coming to you." He might have been talking about his coming at the end of time, but he was also surely talking about his constant and continued presence in the form of the promised Holy Spirit. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 6a – 14-May-23”
DisciplesNet Worship #679: Easter 5 – (Phelps 5.07.2023)
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Christians at our very best are dwelling in Christ and Christ is dwelling in us. Pastor Deb looks at John 14:1-14 and John 15:18 to help us see how we can freely give love to each other and to all people because Christ is in us.
Our worship service is 29 minutes of prayer, some favorite hymns, teaching, 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.
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 music: "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" - Pam Barksdale
- "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" - DisciplesNet singers
- Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Anita
- John 14:1-14 read by Susan McNeely
- "Weave" - Southport Christian Church
- John 15:1-8 read by John Richardson
- "Jesu, Jesu" - DisciplesNet singers
- "Where Prayers are Answered" - Pastor Deb
- "They'll Know We are Christians" - Phoebe Spier and Dean Phelps
- Communion: Pastor Russ
- "I Come with Joy" - DisciplesNet singers
- Sending Out - Pastor Mary Beth
- Credits --- background music: - "Blest Be the Tie that Binds" - Pam Barksdale
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!
Children’s Moment for Easter 5a – 7-May-23
7-May-23 (John 14:1-14)
When I was young, my family and I went camping a lot, but I do remember one time that we actually stayed in a hotel. I was amazed to see how many rooms there were in the hotel...… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter 5a – 7-May-23”
Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 5a – 7-May-23
7-May-23 (John 14:1-14)
In the Father's house, there are many mansions and Jesus has gone to prepare a place for us. But, although there are many mansions, there is only one Table. In God's Realm, we will gather together with all people in all times in all places at the One Table. … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Gospel) for Easter 5a – 7-May-23”
DisciplesNet Worship #678: Easter 4 – (Mullen 4.30.2023)
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In our scripture for today, Jesus refers to himself as "the Good Shepherd." What do sheep and shepherds have to do with resurrection and abundant life? Pastor Mary Beth speaks to us from John 10:1-10 about Jesus as the Good Shepherd and helps us to answer these questions.
Our worship service is 31 minutes of prayer, some favorite hymns, teaching, 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.
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 music: "My Shepherd Will Supply Thy Need" - Bev Heid
- "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us" - Dean Phelps
- Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Russ
- "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" - DisciplesNet singers
- John 10:1-10 read by Audrey Borschel
- "the Ninety and Nine" - Dean Phelps
- "Jesus, the Good Shepherd" - Pastor Mary Beth
- "My Shepherd Will Supply Thy Need" - Audrey Borschel
- Communion: Pastor Deb
- "I Come with Joy" - DisciplesNet singers
- Sending Out - Pastor Mary Beth
- Credits --- background music: - "My Shepherd Will Supply Thy Need" - 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!
Children’s Moment for Easter 4a – 30-Apr-23
30-Apr-23 (John 10:1-10)
Have you ever been outside playing or maybe at a store and heard your mom or your dad call your name? [Wait for answers] How did you know it was your mom or dad? [Wait for answers]
Jesus tells his disciples a bit about sheep and their shepherd in the gospel for today.… Read the rest “Children’s Moment for Easter 4a – 30-Apr-23”
Table Meditation (Acts) for Easter 4a – 30-Apr-23
30-Apr-23 (Acts 2:42-47)
On that last night before his arrest and crucifixion, John tells us that he prayed that all of us would be one. In our Acts passage for today, we see that happening: Day by day, as they spent much time together... … Read the rest “Table Meditation (Acts) for Easter 4a – 30-Apr-23”