WEEKLY WORSHIP GUIDE

As we begin 2026 it seems the perfect time to give some serious thought to our priorities.  Isn’t it interesting that history is divided into BC and AD?  I’m sure we all know that AD is an abbreviated form of the Latin “Anno Domini” which translates “year of the Lord”. So since this is the beginning of the “year of the Lord”, it seems appropriate to determine His priorities for those of us who are followers of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Instead of making our own New Year’s resolutions, let us just make His priority our resolution for 2026 AD.  

Roy Stokes

DNA Questions - Matthew 6:33

Discover
To whom does Jesus give the command to “seek”?
What is His reasoning for this instruction?
How would you describe the “kingdom of God” and “his righteousness”?  
Why would He make this the “first” priority?    

Nurture
Over the course of your life, what have been your priorities?
How have they changed as you “walk” with the LORD?  
What would you desire to see changed in 2026?

Act
How would seeking “the kingdom of God” reorder the priorities in your life?
How would seeking “his righteousness” reorder the priorities in your life?
What “good thing” would you ask of your heavenly Father this year?  

In Your Presence
All Glory Be To Christ
Firm Foundation (He Won't)
O Praise The Name (Anástasis)

Father, You said to me a long time ago, through the apostle Paul’s message in 2 Corinthians 5:17, “If any man be in Christ he is a new creature, old things are passed away and all things have become new.” The new year reminds me that you made me a new man in and through Jesus’ death on the cross…taking my sins away and giving me Christ’s righteousness and eternal life. Thank you, Father, for the new year that you’ve given us… we get to live it with you and Jesus and the Spirit.  How awesome will that be. But most of all, thanks for the new spiritual lives that you’ve given us…lives with your promise given in Jeremiah 29:11: “I know the plans that I have made for you, plans for your welfare and not your calamity…that you might have a future and a hope.” Thanks Father. By the way, bless our sick and afflicted with your healing and our leaders with wisdom as they decide next steps toward construction of phase one on the property you’ve blessed us with. Praise you Lord…bring revival and spiritual awakening to our city this coming year. In Jesus’ name. Amen!

Jim McCracken

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