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DisciplesNet Worship #493: Proper 28 (Smith 11.17.2019)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Human beings are capable of great insights and achievements as well as colossally stupid mistakes. As a result, both science and faith are also capable of both greatness and great failures. How can we seek to bring the best results from our seeking knowledge and faith? Pastor Russ uses James 3:13-18 to help us find an answer to this question.
Join us for 31 minutes of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, preaching as well as 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 background music: "Be Thou My Vision" - Bev Heid
2. "Lead Me, Guide Me" - Southport Christian Church
3. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Bob
4. "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" - Audrey Borschel
5. James 3:13-18 read by Russ Smith
6. Message: "Wisdom from Above" Pastor Russ
7. "Lord, Make Us Instruments" - Southport Christian Church
8. Communion: Elder Susan
9. "Come, Share the Lord" - DisicplesNet singers
10. Sending Out
11. Credits
--- background 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 #492: Proper 27 (Phelps 11.10.2019)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Scripture tells us that humanity has been given dominion over all creation, but what does that mean? Is force and callousness our calling? Pastor Deb looks at Proverbs 2 and shows us how real dominion is done with gentleness and wisdom following God's example.
Join us for 29 minutes of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, preaching as well as 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 background music: "Morning Has Broken" - Bev Heid
2. "How Great is Our God / How Great Thou Art" - Southport Christian Church
3. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Russ
4. Proverbs 2 read by Deb Phelps
5. "We Sing Your Mighty Power, O God" - DisciplesNet singers
6. Message: "Having Dominion" Pastor Deb
7. "This is My Father's World / He's Got the Whole World" - Southport Christian Church
8. Communion: Pastor Amy
9. "In Remembrance of Me" - DisicplesNet singers
10. Sending Out
11. Credits
--- background music: - "Morning Has Broken" - 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 #491: Proper 26 (Laity 11.03.2019)

to watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Science and faith can be powerful means of understanding our world, but how do we find the balance between these two authorities. In this worship service, we'll hear from two lay people who have had scientifically-related careers and also active lives of faith. We'll learn from them how they found that balance.
Join us for 30 minutes of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, preaching as well as 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 background music: "Open My Eyes" - Chalice Press CD 2
2. "Open the Eyes of My Heart" - Dean Phelps
3. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Carolynn
4. Psalm 119:33-40 read by Russ Smith
5. "Open the Eyes of My Heart" - Dean Phelps
6. Message: "Lay Witnesses" Larry Rahm & Susan McNeely
7. "Lord, Make Us Instruments" - Southport Christian Church
8. Communion: Pastor Deb
9. "Let Us Break Bread Together on Our Knees" - DisciplesNet singers
10. Sending Out
11. Credits
--- background music: - "Open My Eyes" - Chalice Press CD 2

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 #490: Proper 25 (Phelps 10.27.2019)

to watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Science can be a powerful means of understanding our world, but sometimes, even with the best intentions, there can be consequences that are much worse than we could hope. Pastor Deb starts with the story of "the Fall" from Genesis 3:2-6 and 14-19 and looks at how faith and science, wisdom and knowledge, can work together to find ways to bring healing and life.
Join us for 31 minutes of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, preaching as well as 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 background music: "Open My Eyes" - Chalice Press CD 2
2. "Open the Eyes of My Heart" - Dean Phelps
3. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Amy
4. "Drifting Too Far from the Shore" - Dean Phelps
5. Genesis 3:2-6 & 14-19 read by Russ Smith
6. Message: "" Pastor Deb
7. "Create in Me a Clean Heart" - Dean Phelps
8. Communion: Pastor Bob
9. Sending Out
10. Credits
--- background music: - "Open My Eyes" - Chalice Press CD 2

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 #489: Proper 24 (Smith 10.20.2019)

to watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Science and Faith are two powerful ways for us to understand what we see around us. Yet they look at the world in very different ways, so different that some people believe they're inherently in conflict. Pastor Russ kicks off a 6-week series on science and faith and how the two can be reconciled and even work effectively to support each other.
Join us for just over 30 minutes of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, preaching as well as 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 background music: "Morning Has Broken" - Bev Heid
2. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Bob
3. "How Great is Our God / How Great Thou Art" - Southport Christian Church
4. Genesis 1:24-31 read by Susan McNeely
5. Message: "Steward of Creation" Pastor Russ
6. "This is My Father's World / He's Got the Whole World" - Southport Christian Church
7. Communion: Pastor Deb
8. "Seed, Scattered and Sown" - DisciplesNet singers
9. Sending Out
10. Credits
--- background music: - "Morning Has Broken" - 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 #488: Proper 23 (Lewis 10.13.2019)

to watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

We often imagine doing "great things" for the sake of God's realm, but the landscape of that realm is as dependent on the "small things" as it is on the "great things." Guest preacher Laurie Lewis brings us the story of Tabitha from Acts 9:36-42 to remind us that, when it comes to the realm of God, "Little is Much.".
Join us for 29 minutes of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, preaching as well as 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 background music: "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ" - Bev Heid
2. "Gather Us In" - DisciplesNet singers
3. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Russ
4. "Here I Am, Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
5. Acts 9:36-42 read by Deb Phelps
6. "A Beautiful Life" - Dean Phelps
7. Message: "Little is Much" Rev. Laurie Lewis
8. "Little is Much" - Dean Phelps
9. Communion: Pastor Audrey and Rev. Bill Johnson
10. "Come, Share the Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
11. Sending Out
12. Credits
--- background music: - "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ" - 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 #486: Proper 21 (Johnson 09.29.2019)

to watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

How do we stir each other up to do the work God calls us to do? Rev. April Johnson, uses 2 Timothy 1:1-10 to help us understand our roles in supporting and encouraging each other.
Join us for just over 30 minutes of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, preaching as well as 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 background music: "Here I Am, Lord" - Pam Barksdale
2. Elder's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Elder Susan
3. 2 Timothy 1:1-10 read by Russ Smith
4. Message: "Fan the Flame" Rev. April Johnson - Reconciliation Minister, CC(DOC)
5. "Here I Am, Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
6. Communion: Pastor Amy
7. "In Remembrance of Me" - DisciplesNet singers
8. Sending Out
9. Credits
--- background music: - "Here I Am, Lord" - 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!

DisciplesNet Worship #485: Proper 20 (Grogan 09.22.2019)

to watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

God is faithful. We can trust that, when God makes a promise, God will keep that promise. Pastor Amy uses the story of God's promise to Abraham to show God's willingness to reach out to us where we are, with all our needs.
Join us for 32 minutes of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, preaching as well as 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 background music: "Where He Leads Me I Will Follow" - Bev Heid
2. "Where He Leads Me I Will Follow" - Southport Christian Church
3. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Bob
4. "This is My Father's World / He's Got the Whole World"
--- Southport Christian Church
5. Genesis 15:1-6 read by Russ Smith
6. Message: "Promises Kept" Pastor Amy
7. "Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah" - Dean Phelps, Ilumbe Ndjongo, and Oskar Pemkombe
8. Communion: Pastor Anita
9. "Here at Thy Table, Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
10. Sending Out
11. Credits
--- background music: - "Where He Leads Me I Will Follow" - 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 #484: Proper 19 (Borschel 09.15.2019)

to watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

God is the God of second chances, and seeks out persons who are lost in life. Pastor Audrey uses the parables of things lost from Luke 15:1-10 to show us how much God loves us and longs for a good relationship with us as well as how we can be a part of that seeking and finding of others as well.
Join us for 30 minutes of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite hymns, preaching as well as 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 background music: "His Eye is on the Sparrow" - Bev Heid
2. "This is My Father's World / He's Got the Whole World" - Southport Christian Church
3. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Rev. Anita Cobb
4. "Precious Lord" - Phoebe Spier & Twana Harris
5. Psalm 139 read by Richard Propes
6. Message: "God is Not Done Doing" Pastor Blanche
7. "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry" - DisciplesNet singers
8. Communion:
--- Rev Dr Patricia Donahoo - Executive Director Disciples Women
and Rev Chesla Nickelson - Program Director Disciples Women
9. "In Remembrance of Me" - DisciplesNet singers
9. Sending Out
10. Credits
--- background music: - "His Eye is on the Sparrow" - 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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