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The first letter of Paul we have is to the church in Thessalonica. The Christians there were struggling with their faith as they realized that Jesus would not be coming back soon. They had to deal with persecution, doubts, and other issues. Pastor Mary Beth speaks to us from 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 and shows us how to continue in faith in difficult times.
Our worship service is 30 minutes of prayer, some favorite hymns, teaching, 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.

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 background music: "Farther On" - Dean Phelps
• "It is Well with My Soul" - Dean Phelps & Twana Harris
• Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Russ
• "Great is Thy Faithfulness" - Dean Phelps
• 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 read by Russ Smith
• Message: "Continue to do the Work" - Pastor Mary Beth
• "Higher Ground" - Dean Phelps
• Communion: Elder Susan
• "Seed, Scattered and Sown" - DisciplesNet singers
• Sending Out - Pastor Mary Beth
• Credits - background music: - "Farther On" - 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!