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DisciplesNet Worship #711: Advent 3B – (Mullen12.17.2023)

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Paul says, in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 that we should "rejoice always, pray constantly, and give thanks in all circumstances." How do we do that, especially in a world where joy and thanks seem so minimal, and prayers sometimes seem a weak response?
Pastor Mary Beth speaks to us from that set of verses to help us see how we can actually rejoice always.
Our worship service is 27 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: "How Great Our Joy" - Dean Phelps
  • Advent Intro - with text used with permission from "the Holy in the Night" by Rev. Shannon Walker-Dykus
  • "As the Deer" - Phoebe Spier and Dean Phelps
  • Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Deb
  • "Come Thou Font of Every Blessing" - Dean Phelps
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 read by Russ Smith
  • "Rejoice the Lord is King" - Dean Phelps
  • Message: "Joy, Really" - Pastor Mary Beth
  • "Joy to the World" - Southport Christian Church
  • Communion: Rev. Dean Phelps
  • "I Come with Joy" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Mary Beth
  • Credits - background music: - "How Great Our Joy" - 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 #710: Advent 2B – (Shaw 12.10.2023)

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John the Baptizer's ministry took place out in the wilderness. The wilderness represents a place of testing, place where we stand revealed, and thus a place where repentance is necessary.
Pastor Bob speaks to us from Mark 1:1-8 and also refers to the children's book "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak to help us realize our own need to give God, not just the best, but all the rest as well.
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: "I've Got Peace Like a River" - Bev Heid
  • Advent Intro - with text used with permission from "the Holy in the Night" by Rev. Shannon Walker-Dykus
  • "There will be Peace in the Valley" - Twana Harris and Dean Phelps
  • Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Russ
  • "Lord Make Us Instruments" - Southport Christian Church
  • Mark 1:1-8 read by Russ Smith
  • Message: "Where the Wild Things Are" - Pastor Bob
  • "I Surrender All" - Dean Phelps
  • Communion: Pastor Audrey
  • "I Come with Joy" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Bob
  • Credits - background music: - "I've Got Peace Like a River" - 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 #709: Advent 1B – (Smith 12.03.2023)

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Wouldn't it be great if God would just come down and fix this mess? Pastor Russ speaks to us from Isaiah 64:1-9 and shows us how "fixing all this" is likely our responsibility with God's help. What we desire in terms of hope and peace will come from us bringing hope and pursuing peace.
Our worship service is just over 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: "Coventry Carol" - hammered dulcimer by Ted Yoder
  • "How Can I Keep from Singing" - Dean Phelps
  • Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Bob
  • "Have Thine Own Way Lord" - Southport Christian Church
  • Isaiah 64:1-9 read by Dean Phelps
  • "I Surrender All" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Message: "Would that You Would Come Down" - Pastor Russ
  • "Higher Ground" - Dean Phelps
  • Communion: Pastor Deb
  • "In Remembrance of Me" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Russ
  • Credits - background music: - "Coventry Carol" - hammered dulcimer by Ted Yoder

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 #708: Reign of Christ A – (Cobb 11.26.2023)

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Sometimes we feel lost and forgotten in this world. Pastor Anita speaks to us from Ezekiel 34:11-16 about how, even in those times, God is still looking for us. As Ezekiel brought hope in God's presence in his times, Pastor Anita speaks of hope in God's presence for our times and places.
Our worship service is just over 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: "Gentle Shepherd" - Bev Heid
  • Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Bob
  • Ezekiel 34:11-16 read by Deb Phelps
  • Message: "God is Still Looking for You" - Pastor Anita
  • "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" - Audrey Borschel
  • Communion: Pastor Amy
  • "Come Share the Lord" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Anita
  • Credits - background music: - "Gentle Shepherd" - 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 #707: Proper 28A – (Phelps 11.19.2023)

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God gives to us in many ways: We receive abilities, resources, and even time in which to grow and use these. It is both a responsibility and a privilege to invest God's gifts into our lives. Pastor Deb speaks to us from Matthew 25:14-30 about God's gifts to us and how we can serve God in using them.
Our worship service is just over 28 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: "Great is Thy Faithfulness" - Chalice Press CD
  • "Lord You Are More Precious" - Phoebe Spier
  • Elder's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Elder Susan
  • Matthew 25:14-30 read by Janet Spaulding
  • Message: "What God Can't Do" - Pastor Deb
  • Communion: Pastor Bob, Betty Ann Duke
  • "One Bread One Body" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Deb
  • Credits - background music: - "Great is Thy Faithfulness" - Chalice Press CD

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 #706: Proper 27A – (Shaw 11.12.2023) 13th Anniversary

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Our worship today continues with the theme of wondering when Jesus is coming back, and what we are to do in the meantime. The Christians of Jesus' day, and of the time years later when the Gospel of Matthew was written, faced persecution, questions, and other issues.… Read the rest “DisciplesNet Worship #706: Proper 27A – (Shaw 11.12.2023) 13th Anniversary”

DisciplesNet Worship #705: Proper 26A – (Mullen 11.05.2023)

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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!

DisciplesNet Worship #703: Proper 24A – (Shaw 10.22.2023)

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Jesus' answer to the Herodians and Pharisees to "give to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's" sounds simple, but it contains complexities, not only of "how much?" but also of "in what way?" Pastor Bob speaks to us from Matthew 22:15-22 and helps us understand the ways we can give to God what is God's.
Our worship service is just over 29 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: "I Surrender All" - Dean Phelps
  • "Seek Ye First" - Southport Christian Church
  • Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Amy
  • "What Does the Lord Require of You?" - Audrey Borschel
  • Matthew 22:15-22 read by Susan McNeely
  • "A Beautiful Life" - Dean Phelps
  • Message: "Render Unto Caesar" - Pastor Bob
  • "Lord Make Us Instruments" - Southport Christian Church
  • Communion: Pastor Deb
  • "I Come with Joy" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Bob
  • 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 #702: Proper 23A – (Phelps 10.15.2023)

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Jesus warned people that we wouldn't enter into the Realm of God simply because of who we knew or who we associate with. The Realm of God comes into being in those who act as Jesus acted and share God's love freely and openly. It's both a warning and an invitation. Pastor Deb speaks to us from Matthew 22:1-14, Jesus' story of the wedding feast, and Philippians 4:1-9 and helps us understand how we can be a part of God's emerging realm.
Our worship service is just under 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: "Beyond the Sunset" - Bev Heid
  • "O When the Saints" - Southport Christian Church
  • Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Russ
  • Matthew 22:1-14 read by Susan McNeely
  • "Spirit of the Living God" - Twana Harris
  • Philippians 4:1-9 read by Janet Spaulding
  • Message: "the Invitation" - Pastor Deb
  • "Seek Ye First" - Southport Christian Church
  • Communion: Pastor Audrey
  • "I Come with Joy" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Deb
  • Credits - background music: - "Beyond the Sunset" - 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 #701: Proper 22A – (Smith10.08.2023)

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Jesus is continuing to tell parables to the leaders in Jerusalem to talk about religious life. In our worship today we look at a puzzling parable of the wicked tenants in the vineyard. What does it all mean? Pastor Russ helps us with this, with a message that will help inspire us for the days ahead. .
Our worship service is 28 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: "Come Share the Lord" - Bev Heid
  • "Gather Us In" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Pastor's prayer and the Lord's Prayer - Pastor Deb
  • Matthew 21:31-33, 44-52 read by Diane Spleth
  • Message: "Grapes and Grace" - Pastor Russ
  • "Little is Much" - Dean Phelps
  • Communion: Pastor Bob
  • "Seed Scattered and Sown" - DisciplesNet singers
  • Sending Out - Pastor Russ
  • Credits - background music: - "Come Share the Lord" - 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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