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DisciplesNet Worship #623: Easter (Phelps 4.13.2022)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Easter is a time for Christians to celebrate the new life they have in Christ. That new life is full of surprises and we, as Christians, should learn to expect surprises. Pastor Deb speaks to us from the story of the first Easter in John 21:1-18 about that.
This worship service is just over 28 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:
1. Opening music: "I Come to the Garden Alone" - Bev Heid
2. "He Lives" - DisciplesNet singers
3. Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Amy
4. "Christ Arose" - DisciplesNet singers
5. John 20:1-18 read by Audrey Borschel
6. "the Easter Egg Surprise" - Pastor Deb
7. "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" - DisciplesNet singers
8. Communion - Pastor Bob
9. "Break Thou the Bread of Life" - DisciplesNet singers
10. Credits - closing music: "I Come to the Garden Alone" - 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!

Bethany, Christian, church, communion, Disciples of Christ, DisciplesNet, DNet, internet church, Jesus anointed, Lazarus, Mary & Martha, online church, online worship, prayer, remember the poor, sermon, serving, song, worship

The Bridge by Marci McGowan

DisciplesNet


picture of a bridge

Bridge

Noun
A structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle
Such as a river

A time or place or means of connection or transition
a. Building a bridge between two cultures
b. The bridge from war to peace

Something resembling a bridge in form or function.… Read the rest “The Bridge by Marci McGowan”

DisciplesNet Worship #622: Palm/Passion Sunday (Staff 4.10.2022)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

The DisciplesNet staff have created a presentation that will help you observe the events from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem to the cross. Join us for this special Palm/Passion Sunday worship.
This worship service is just over 28 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:
1. Opening music: "Jesus Remember Me" on Hammered Dulcimer by Susan McNeely
2. "All Glory Laud and Honor" - DisciplesNet singers
3. Call to Worship - with Luke 22:24-30 read by Susan McNeely
--- including pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer
4. "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" - DisciplesNet singers
5. "Were You There?" - DisciplesNet staff
6. "Jesus Remember Me" - DisciplesNet singers
7. Communion - Pastor Deb
8. "We Have Been Redeemed" - DisciplesNet singers
9. Credits - closing music: "Jesus Remember Me" on Hammered Dulcimer by Susan McNeely

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!

Bethany, Christian, church, communion, Disciples of Christ, DisciplesNet, DNet, internet church, Jesus anointed, Lazarus, Mary & Martha, online church, online worship, prayer, remember the poor, sermon, serving, song, worship

DisciplesNet Worship #621: Lent 5 (Mullen 4.03.2022)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

There are many ways to serve our Lord. Our student minister Mary Beth Mullen speaks to us from John 12:1-8 about four people who are with Jesus in our story and how each of them can represent one way of serving.
This worship service is 28 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:
1. Opening music: "Abide with Me" - Chalice Worship CD
2. "Precious Lord" - Phoebe Spier and Twana Harris
3. Call to Worship - with John 12:1-8 read by Student Minister Mary Beth
--- including pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer
4. Jesus is All the World to Me" - Dean Phelps
5. "Four Ways to Serve" - Student Minister Mary Beth
6. "Higher Ground" - Dean Phelps
7. "Jesu, Jesu" - DisciplesNet singers
8. Communion - Pastor Deb
9. "In Remembrance of Me" - DisciplesNet singers
10. Sending Out - Student Minister Mary Beth
11. Credits - closing music: "Abide with Me" - Chalice Worship 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!

Bethany, Christian, church, communion, Disciples of Christ, DisciplesNet, DNet, internet church, Jesus anointed, Lazarus, Mary & Martha, online church, online worship, prayer, remember the poor, sermon, serving, song, worship

DisciplesNet Worship #620: Lent 4 (Shaw 3.27.2022)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

We who have grown up in the Church have heard the story of the Prodigal Son, but Pastor Bob encourages us to look at the story in a new way, to examine the way in which the father in the story gives away things of great value to those who don't really appreciate them. Pastor Bob encourages us to look at this parable as the story of "the Prodigal God."
This worship service is 28 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:
1. Opening music: "Canto de Esperanza (Song of Hope)" - Bev Heid
2. "Kirie Eliason" - Audrey Borschel, Deb Carithers, Janette Smith, Kate Smith
3. Call to Worship - with Luke 15:1-3,11b-32 read - Pastir Anita
--- including pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer
4. "You Are Merciful to Me" - Phoebe Spier and Dean Phelps
5. "the Prodigal God" - Pastor Bob
6. "the Ninety and Nine" - Dean Phelps
7. Communion - Pastor Russ
8. "Eat This Bread" - DisciplesNet singers
9. Sending Out - Pastor Bob
10. Credits - closing music: "Canto de Esperanza (Song of Hope)" - 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!

DisciplesNet Worship #619: Lent 3 (Cobb 3.20.2022)

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In this world, the privileged and powerful use their power to make an advantage. Yet in God's realm, we are all loved and appreciated. There are none that have or take advantage of others. Pastor Anita speaks to us from Isaiah 55:1-11 to help us understand how God provides and demands "an even playing field."
This worship service is 30 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:
1. Opening music: "He Hideth My Soul" - Bev Heid
2. Call to Worship - Luke 13:1-9 read by Rahul Nirmal
--- including pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer
3. "Fill My Cup Lord" - DisciplesNet Jubilee singers
4. Isaiah 55:1-11 read by Anita Cobb
5. "An Even Playing Field" - Pastor Anita
6. "Softly and Tenderly" - Southport Christian Church
7. Communion - Pastor Deb
8. "Come Share the Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
9. Sending Out - Pastor Anita
10. Credits - closing music: "He Hideth My Soul" - 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!

DisciplesNet Worship #618: Lent 2 (Smith 3.13.2022)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Of all the things that clamor for our attention in this life, what is the one thing we should pursue? Pastor Russ speaks to us from Psalm 27 and helps us understand that living in God's presence is the one thing that brings life to us and our world.
This worship service is 30 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:
1. Opening music: "Be Thou My Vision" - Bev Heid
2. "As the Deer" - Phoebe Spier
3. Call to Worship - Psalm 27:1,4-5,7-9,13-14 read by Russ Smith
--- including prayer and the Lord's Prayer
4. "Great is Thy Faithfulness" - Dean Phelps
5. "the One Thing" - Pastor Russ
6. "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" - Dean Phelps
7. Communion - Pastor Bob
8. "Break Thou the Bread of Life" - DisciplesNet singers
9. Sending Out - Pastor Russ
10. Credits - closing music: "Be Thou My Vision" - 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!

DisciplesNet Worship #617: Lent 1 (Phelps 3.6.2022)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

How do we deal with temptation when it inevitably comes to us? Pastor Deb speaks to us from Luke 4:1-13 and the temptations of Jesus showing us "the Power of Persistence."
This worship service is 30 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:
1. Opening music: "You'll Never Walk Alone" - Bev Heid
2. "You are Merciful to Me" - Phoebe Spier
3. Call to Worship - Luke 4:1-13 read by Deb Phelps
--- including prayer and the Lord's Prayer
4. "Jesus Walked that Lonesome Valley" - Southport Christian Church
5. "the Power of Persistence" - Pastor Deb
6. "Amazing Grace" - DisciplesNet singers
7. Communion - Pastor Bob
8. "Fill My Cup, Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
9. Sending Out - Pastor Deb
10. Credits - closing music: "You'll Never Walk Alone" - 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!

DisciplesNet Worship #616: Transfiguration (Mullen 2.27.2022)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

On the top of a mountain, disciples watched in awe as Jesus was transfigured before their eyes. This experience was not simply to be kept in their hearts. It was to prepare them for the times that were coming when they came down from the mountain. Student minister Mary Beth Mullen speaks to us from Luke 9:28-43a and helps us understand how the times when we see Jesus most clearly are to help us in those other times.
This worship service is just under 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:
1. Opening music: "God on the Mountain" - Bev Heid
2. "Santo, Santo, Santo" - DisciplesNet singers
3. Call to Worship - 2 Corinthians 4:5-11
--- read by Russ Smith & Janet Spaulding
4. "Let Us Walk in the Light of Our God" - DisciplesNet singers
5. Pastor's Prayer - Pastor Deb
6. "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" - Dean Phelps
7. Luke 9:28-43a read by Russ Smith
8. "We Sing Your Mighty Power O God" - DisciplesNet singers
9. "Back on the Plain" - Student Minister Mary Beth
10. "Open the Eyes of My Heart" - Dean Phelps
11. Communion - Pastor Bob
12. "Jesus Remember Me" - DisciplesNet singers
13. Sending Out - Pastor Russ
14. Credits - closing music: "God on the Mountain" - 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!

DisciplesNet Worship #615: Epiphany 7 (Smith2.20.2022)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Sometimes, living into the realm of God is hard. One of the harder things is the call from Jesus to love our enemies. How can we do that? Pastor Russ speaks to us from Luke 6:27-38 and shows us where we'll get help to do this most difficult thing.
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:
1. Opening music: "Love Was When" - Bev Heid
2. "the Gift of Love" - Dean Phelps
3. Pastor's Prayer - Pastor Amy
4. Luke 6:27-38 read by Russ Smith
5. "Make Us Instruments" - Southport Christian Church
6. "Love Even Them" - Pastor Russ
7. "They'll Know We Are Christians" - Southport Christian Church with Phoebe Spier
8. Communion - Pastor Deb
9. "One Bread, One Body" - DisciplesNet singers
10. Sending Out - Pastor Russ
11. Credits - closing music: "Love Was When" - 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!

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