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DisciplesNet Worship #433: (Propes 10.07.2018)

to watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

One of the great assurances that we have as people of faith is that God is always with us. Starting with Romans 8:25-29, Rev. Richard Propes shows us that we can rely on God being with us in every circumstance.
Our worship today 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: "His Eye is On the Sparrow"
--- Bev Heid
2. "As the Deer" - Phoebe Spier, accompanied by Dean Phelps
3. Elder's Prayer: Susan
4. "I Will Sing of My Redeemer" - Southport Christian Church
5. Scripture: Romans 8:25-29 read by Deb Phelps
6. Message: “Singing a New Song" Rev. Richard Propes
7. "No, Never Alone" - DisciplesNet singers
8. Communion: Pastor Russ
9. "I Come with Joy" - DisciplesNet Singers
10. Sending Out
11. 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!

DisciplesNet Worship #429: (Shaw 09.09.2018)

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We all have experiences in our lives when we feel alone. We all have experiences in our lives when we feel less than whole. Pastor Bob uses the scriptures from Isaiah 35:4-7 and Mark 7:31-37 to talk about these times and provide hope for God's presence and healing in our lives.
Our worship today is just over 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: "You'll Never Walk Alone"
--- Beverly Heid
2. "I Will Sing of My Redeemer" - Southport Christian Church
3. Elder's Prayer: Elder Susan
4. "Precious Lord" - Twana Harris and Phoebe Spier
5. Scripture: Mark 7:31-37 read by Russ Smith
6. Message: “You Are Not Alone" Pastor Bob
--- including the scripture: Isaiah 35:4-7
7. "No, Never Alone" - DisciplesNet Church singers
--- Beverly Heid piano and Sue Dykes piano accompaniment
8. Communion: Pastor Russ
9. "I Come with Joy" - DisciplesNet Singers
10. Sending Out
11. Credits
--- background music: "You'll Never Walk Alone"
--- Beverly 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 #419: (Webb 07.01.2018)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

What can we do when we've been carrying a burden sometimes for a very long time? Rev. Charles Webb uses the story of the woman who was healed as she touched the hem of Jesus' robe to show us how we can seek healing from God. Rev. Webb encourages us to "take a step" toward God and expect God to meet us.
Our worship today is 35 minutes long and includes a time of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite Easter 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.
Bev Heid is mentioned in the introduction to the prayer. Her surgery went well and she is currently recovering. If you'd like to hear and see Bev's contributions to DisciplesNet, click on the following link:
https://www.disciplesnet.org/bev-heid-music-and-stories/

(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: "He Touched Me"
--- played by Bev Heid
2. "Lord, I Just Can't Keep From Crying" - Twana Harris
3. Pastor's Prayer: Pastor Bob
4. "Fill My Cup, Lord" - DisciplesNet Singers
5. Scripture: Mark 5:21-34 read by Charles Webb
--- background "I Love to Tell the Story" from the Chalice Hymnal CD
6. Message: “Faith Takes a Step" Rev. Charles Webb
7. "No, Never Alone" - DisciplesNet Singers
8. Communion: Pastor Russ
9. "I Come with Joy" - DisciplesNet Singers
9. Sending Out
10. Credits
--- background music: "He Touched Me"
--- played by 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 #414: (Smith 05.27.2018)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Sometimes it seems as though all that we've trusted and leaned upon is no longer there to aid us. In the message for today, Pastor Russ looks at a similar time in the life of Israel and the vision that the prophet Ezekiel had to bring hope to a people with little or no hope.
Our worship today is 28 minutes long and includes a time of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite Easter 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 Still and Know that I Am God"
--- played by Beverly Heid
2. "This is the Air I Breathe" - sung by Phoebe Spier, guitar by Dean Phelps
3. Pastor's Prayer: Pastor Amy
--- background "Breathe on Me Breath of God" played by Beverly Heid
4. "Spirit of the Living God" - sung by Twana Harris
5. Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14 read by Russ Smith and Bob Shaw
--- background "Thy Word" played by Beverly Heid
6. Message: “Can These Bones Live?" Pastor Russ
7. "Little is Much" - played and sung by Dean Phelps
8. Communion: Elder Susan
9. "Eat the Bread" - DisciplesNet Singers
9. Sending Out
10. Credits
--- background music: "Be Still and Know that I Am God"
--- played by Beverly 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 #413, Pentecost: (Nirmal 05.20.2018)

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In a world that seems without hope, God's Spirit brings hope, both with God's presence and the presence of God's people. This is the message that pastor Rahul Nirmal, our DisciplesNet minister currently living in India brings to us this Pentecost day.
Our worship today is 29 minutes long and includes a time of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite Easter 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: "Breathe on Me, Breath of God"
--- Chalice Press CD - Favorite Hymns and Songs
2. "Spirit" verses 1&2 - Dean Phelps
3. Pastoral Prayer: Sheila Spencer (prayer by Pamela Wilding
--- Prayers Encircling the World, Westminster John Knox Press 1999 pg 63)
--- background "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ" played by Beverly Heid
4. "Every Time I Feel the Spirit" - Dean Phelps and Twana Harris
5. Scripture: Romans 8:22-27 read by Rahul Nirmal
--- background "Spirit Song" played by Beverly Heid
6. Message: “Spirit of Hope" Pastor Rahul Nirmal
7. "Spirit" verses 3&4 - Dean Phelps
8. Communion: Pastor Russ
9. "One Piece of Bread" -
9. Sending Out
10. Credits
--- background music: "Breathe on Me, Breath of God"
--- Chalice Press CD - Favorite Hymns and Songs

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 #409, Easter 4: (Shaw 04.22.2018)

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How do we continue to hope when times are tough? Using the text from Psalm 126:5-6, Pastor Bob helps us to see how we can believe that our patience and endurance now can be done in the hope that we will not be disappointed.
Our worship today is 32 minutes long and includes a time of prayer, scripture, a number of favorite Easter 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: "Great is Thy Faithfulness"
--- played by Pam Barksdale
2. "Gather Us In" - DisciplesNet Singers
3. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Pastor Deb
4. "In the Bulb, There is a Flower" - DisciplesNet Singers
5. Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6 - read by Pastor Deb
6. Message: “Believe in the Harvest” Pastor Bob
7. “Farther On” - Dean Phelps
8. Communion: Elder Susan
9. "Seed, Scattered and Sown" - DisciplesNet Singers
10. Sending Out
11. Credits - with "Great is Thy Faithfulness" --- played by 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 #405, Palm-Passion Sunday: (Propes 03.25.2018)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Richard Propes, using Matthew 21:1-11, shows us that whether we react with joy or with fear or derision, Jesus' presence gets a reaction and leads us through how we can respond to Jesus' presence in our own lives.
Our 38-minute worship today includes a time of prayer, scripture, singing, 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 Glory, Laud, and Honor"
--- played by Bev Heid
2. "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" verses 1&2 - DisciplesNet Singers
3. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Elder Susan
4. "All Glory, Laud, and Honor" verse 3 - DisciplesNet Singers
5. Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11 - read by Rev Deb
6. Message: “Cheers or Jeers, God's Here” Richard Propes
7. “I Will Sing of My Redeemer” - Southport Christian Church
8. Communion: Rev. Anita Cobb
9. "Jesus, Remember Me" - DisciplesNet Singers
10. Sending Out - background "Old Rugged Cross"
--- played by 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 #404, Lent 5: (Smith 03.18.2018)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Trying to do what God wants of us is hard. It takes a lot of time and effort to work out how God wants us to share the good news of God's love with our unique sets of talents and experiences. Pastor Russ shares God's promise from Jeremiah 31:31-34 that there will come a day when God's ways are written inside us, in our very hearts.
Our 24-minute worship today includes a time of prayer, scripture, singing, 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: "Great is Thy Faithfulness"
--- played by Bev Heid
2. "Gather Us In" --- DisciplesNet Singers
4. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Rev. Amy
5. "Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah" - DisciplesNet Singers
6. Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34 - read by Rev Bob
7. Message: “Written Inside” Pastor Rus
8. “What Does the Lord Require of You” - Southport Christian Church
9. Communion: Elder Susan
10. "Come Share the Lord" - DisciplesNet Singers
11. Sending Out - background "Great is Thy Faithfulness"
--- played by 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 #400, Lent 1: (Smith 02.18.2018)

To watch this worship service on YouTube, click here.

Seeing a rainbow is often a source of joy and wonder, but as Pastor Russ points out in today's sermon, it can also be a reminder of some very important things about God's love for us and God's call to us.
Our 24-minute worship today includes a time of prayer, scripture, singing, 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"
--- played by Bev Heid
2. "Gather Us In" - DisciplesNet Singers
4. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Elder Susan
5. "You Are Merciful to Me" - sung by Phoebe Spier and Dean Phelps
6. Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17 read by Pastor Deb
7. Message: “No More Do-Overs” Pastor Russ
8. “This is My Father's World” - Southport Christian Church
9. Communion: Pastor Bob
10. "Seed, Scattered and Sown" - DisciplesNet Singers
11. Sending Out
--- background "Morning Has Broken" - played by 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 #388, Advent 1: “Gathering Hope,” (Smith 12.03.2017)

Hope comes to us this first Sunday in Advent through the eyes of the Good Shepherd who wishes to gather the sheep together and care for them. Our worship today includes lighting our Advent Candle and a story to remind us to see God’s presence, of Christ’s presence in each other.
We hope that you will join us in worship, 29 minutes with song, prayer, message, and so much more you won’t want to miss. Please share….and may God bless you richly this week.

As we do every week, our time together includes a time of communion (breaking of the bread) where 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 are given to 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: “Emmanuel”
2. Call to Worship, Bob Shaw
3. Lighting of Advent Candle: Pastors Deb, Ann, Ron
3. Opening Hymn: “One Candle is Lit”
4. Pastor's Prayer with Lord's Prayer: Audrey Borschel
5. Hymn: “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus”
6. Scripture: Deb Phelps
7. Message: “Gathering Sheep”
8. Hymn: “When God is a Child”
9. Communion: “Susan McNeely”
10. Hymn: “One Bread, One Body”
11. Sending out

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.

ABOUT OUR DISCIPLES SHEEP:
You may notice in our videos that we have various stuffed sheep with us in worship. To us, these are not toys, but important parts of our church.
It happened this way: When we began producing worship as DisciplesNet in November 2010, one of the first problems we recognized was that when we are speaking to the people on the other end of a camera and internet, we cannot actually see the people to whom we were speaking. It was easy to speak to the other pastors in the room, but as we prayed and preached and spoke, we instead wanted to be reminded of the people for whom we were serving—including people whose best way to attend worship might be online. We wanted to be speaking to them---and as best we could hearing and telling their stories.

So, on a whim, we set some sheep that we’d used for a children’s sermon in front of our speakers, and found that helped! Before we knew it, their number was growing. They spilled over onto the table as we spoke. They have become dear to us and no longer children’s toys— but representations of all of the sheep of God’s pasture, all of God’s children—the real people like you, whom we may not be able to see in real life, but wish never to forget are there, and are each and everyone loved by God more than we can ever comprehend. Those sheep are why we are here.

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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