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Jesus told the story of a Pharisee and a tax collector who approach God in very different ways. In the story, the Pharisee is brash and proudly recites to God all the things he's done. The tax collector, in the other hand, doesn't even look up toward heaven, but simply says, "Lord, have mercy upon me, a sinner." Pastor Russ speaks to us form Luke 18:9-14 about this story and helps us to see why humility is the only way to truly approach God while assuring us that God will indeed have mercy on us.
Join us for just over 30 minutes of worship, prayer, scripture, a number of 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:

• Opening music "There is a Balm in Gilead" - Rosa Page Welch
• Hymn "Balm in Gilead" - Twana Harris with Dean Phelps
• Pastor's Prayer with the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Deb
• Hymn "Kyrie Eleison" - Audrey Borschel, Deb Carithers, Janette Smith, Katie Smith
• Scripture - Luke 18:9-14 read by Deb Phelps
• Hymn "Cleanse Me, Heal Me" - DisciplesNet singers
• Message "Lord, Have Mercy on Me, a Sinner" - Pastor Russ
• Hymn "Amazing Grace" - Rev. Ilumbe Njongo, Oskar Pemkombe, Dean Phelps
• Communion - Pastor Carolynn
• Hymn "Come to the Table of the Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
• Sending Out - Pastor Russ
• Credits -- closing music "You are Merciful to Me" - Phoebe Spier

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!