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DisciplesNet Worship #463: Easter Sunday (Smith 04.21.2019)

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What does it mean to say encounter the Risen Lord? Is it simply a doctrine we believe? Is it a statement of faith? Pastor Russ teaches from John 20:1-18, telling the story of the Mary's encounter with the risen Jesus and shows us that our encounter with the Living Christ can mean so much more.
The worship service is 32 minutes long and includes a time 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:
--- "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" - DisciplesNet choir
2. Candle lighting
3. "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" - DisciplesNet choir
4. Pastor's Prayer: Rev. Anita Cobb
5. John 20:1-18 read by Audrey Borschel
6. Message: “Expecting Resurrection" - pastor Russ
7. "Because He Lives" - Southport Christian Church
9. Communion: Pastor Bob
10. "In Remembrance of Me" - DisciplesNet singers
11. Sending Out
12. Credits
--- background music:
--- "Christ the Lord is Risen Today" - DisciplesNet choir

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 #462: Palm-Passion Sunday (staff 04.14.2019)

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In the space of less than a week Jesus went from a joyous entry into Jerusalem to being put to death by the powers in that city. Our staff does a dramatic reading of these events to help us understand them and, most importantly, understand the one who gave his life that we might know God's undying love for us.
The worship service is 29 minutes long and includes a time 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:
--- "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" - Chalice Press CD 3
2. Candle lighting
3. "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" - DisciplesNet singers
4. Pastor's Prayer: Pastor Russ
5. "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" - DisciplesNet chorale
6. Message: “Where You There?" - staff
7. "Jesus, Remember Me" - DisciplesNet singers
9. Communion: Elder Susan
10. "Seed, Scattered and Sown" - DisciplesNet singers
11. Sending Out
12. Credits
--- background music:
--- "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" - Chalice Press CD 3

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 #461: Lent 5 Shaw ( 04.07.2019)

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We sometimes find it difficult to fully comprehend the forgiveness of God.. Pastor Bob uses Isaiah 43:16-25 to help us to see that, even when it's hard for us to see, God's forgiveness and God's love is always for us.
The worship service is 30 minutes long and includes a time 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:
--- "O Love that Will Not Let Me Go" - Bev Heid
2. Lenten Candle lighting
3. "Down to the River to Pray" - Dean Phelps & Twana Harris
4. Pastor's Prayer: Elder Susan
5. "I Was There to Hear Your Borning Cry" - DisciplesNet singers
6. Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-25 read by Pastor Russ
7. Message: “Can You Not Perceive It?" - Pastor Bob
8. "Cleanse Me, Heal Me" - Audrey Borschel
9. Communion: Pastor Deb
10. "In Remembrance of Me" - DisciplesNet singers
11. Sending Out
12. Credits
--- background music:
--- "O Love that Will Not Let Me Go" - 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 #460: Lent 4 Grogan ( 03.31.2019)

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We may be familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son, but we often forget the part about the older brother. Pastor Amy retells the story in Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 to provide more imaginative details about the older brother and how he might have learned more about his father's love.
The worship service is 30 minutes long and includes a time 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:
--- "O Love that Will Not Let Me Go" - Bev Heid
2. Lenten Candle lighting
3. Pastor's Prayer: Pastor Bob
4. Message: “the Forgotten Son" - Pastor Amy
5. "Softly and Tenderly" - Southport Christian Church
6. Communion: Pastor Russ
7. "Eat this Bread" - DisciplesNet singers
8. Sending Out
9. Credits
--- background music:
--- "O Love that Will Not Let Me Go" - 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 #459: Lent 3 Huber ( 03.24.2019)

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The season of Lent is a time of reflection and repentance, but what does repentance involve? Rev. Daren Huber speaks from Luke 13:1-9 on repentance, followed by nurturing our fellow Christians.
The worship service is 27 minutes long and includes a time 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:
--- "I Surrender All" - Dean Phelps
2. Lenten Candle lighting
3. "You Are Merciful to Me" - Phoebe Spier
4. Pastor's Prayer: Rev Anita Cobb
5. "Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord"
--- Southport Christian Church
6. Scripture: Luke 13:1-9 read by Bob Shaw
7. Message: “Repent, Nurture" Rev Daren Huber
8. "Softly and Tenderly" - Southport Christian Church
9. Communion: Elder Susan
10. "We Have Been Redeemed" - DisciplesNet singers
11. Sending Out
12. Credits
--- background music:
--- "I Surrender All" - 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 #458: Lent 2 (Smith 03.17.2019)

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Sometimes we feel all alone in the world. Yet God longs to draw us into a safe place near God's own heart. Pastor Russ uses Luke 13:34-35 and Jesus' words of longing to hold and protect all of God's children to help us understand how much God loves us all.
The worship service is 34 minutes long and includes a time 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:
--- "Near to the Heart of God" - Bev Heid
2. Lenten Candle lighting
3. "Wade in the Water/Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child"
--- Twana Harris and Dean Phelps
4. Pastor's Prayer: Pastor Audrey
5. "This is My Father's World/He's Got the Whole World"
--- Southport Christian Church
6. Scripture: Luke 13:34-35 read by Russ Smith
7. Message: “Mother Hen God" Pastor Russ
8. "On Eagles' Wings" - DisciplesNet singers
9. Communion: Rev. Anita Cobb
10. "One Piece of Bread"
--- Thom Schuyler words & performance, Craig Bickhardt music
11. Sending Out
12. Credits
--- background music:
--- "Near to the Heart of God" - 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 #457: Lent 1 (Shaw 03.10.2019)

to watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

What do we do when temptations come into our lives? Pastor Bob uses the story of Jesus' temptations in the desert from Luke 4:1-13 to help us understand how we can work through our own struggles with temptation.
The worship service is 31 minutes long and includes a time 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" - Pam Barksdale
2. Lenten Candle lighting
3. "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen"
--- Twana Harris and Dean Phelps
4. Pastor's Prayer: Pastor Russ
5. "Drifting Too Far" - Dean Phelps
6. Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 read by Deb Phelps
7. Message: “When Temptation Comes" Pastor Bob
8. "Jesus Walked that Lonesome Valley"
--- DisciplesNet singers
9. Communion: Elder Susan
10. "Let Us Break Bread Together"
--- Southport Christian Church
11. Sending Out
12. Credits
--- background music:
--- "Be Thou My Vision" - 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 #456: Epiphany 9 (Borschel 03.03.2019)

to watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

God's creative power is evident in the world around us, but can we see that creative power in our own lives? Pastor Audrey uses scriptures from Mark 4:10-19, Ezekiel 17:22-24 and Psalm 92 to show us that we are also a part of God's new creation.
The worship service is just over 30 minutes long and includes a time 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. "This is My Father's World / He's Got the Whole World"
--- Southport Christian Church
3. Elder's Prayer: Elder Susan
4. "How Great is Our God / How Great Thou Art"
--- Southport Christian Church
5. Scripture: Mark 4:10-19 read by Deb Phelps
6. Message: “All a New Creation" Pastor Audrey
7. "In the Bulb There is a Flower" - DisciplesNet singers
8. Communion: Pastor Bob
9. "Seed, Scattered and Sown" - DisciplesNet 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 #455: Epiphany 8 (Shaw 02.24.2019)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

God's creative power can turn even the worst of experiences into something good. Pastor Bob uses the story of Joseph forgiving his brothers for selling him into slavery in Genesis 45:1-15 to talk about how we can allow God to redeem even the worst parts of our lives.
The worship service is 30 minutes long and includes a time 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:
--- "All the Way My Savior Leads Me" - Bev Heid
2. "Lead Me, Guide Me" - Southport Christian Church
3. Pastor's Prayer: Pastor Amy
4. "Precious Lord" - Twana Harris and Phoebe Spier
5. Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15 read by Susan McNeely
6. Message: “God Meant it for Good" Pastor Bob
7. "It is Well with My Soul" - Twana Harris & Dean Phelps
8. Communion: Pastor Russ
9. "Here At Thy Table, Lord" - DisciplesNet Singers
10. Sending Out
11. Credits
--- background music:
--- "All the Way My Savior Leads Me" - 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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