WEEKLY WORSHIP GUIDE

New seasons are such a gift from the Lord.  I think it’s arguable that even the ends of good seasons make those seasons all the more precious.  The advent of new seasons create a hopefulness for those walking through difficult seasons.  The fact that life isn’t one long day is hopeful for a broken humanity.

And yet…there’s a very biblical way of thinking about the dawning of new day, week, and yes…year!

Michael McCracken

DNA Questions - James 4:13-17
Discover

• Who is the author of James speaking to in this text?
• What is the author trying to say by telling the reader that they are "a mist"?
• How do you know the right thing to do?

 
Nurture

• What is your life?
• How does God's sovereignty impact your life's decisions?
• How does the gospel impact your life's decisions?

 
Act

• What is something in your life that you know to be "the right thing to do"?
• What is one thing that would change about your week if you actually lived like you believed in a sovereign God?

Holy Holy Holy
Solid Rock
Saints & Angels
How Marvelous

Good morning, Father. Our celebration of the Son’s birth has been thought provoking and inspiring this year. The baby in the manger was every bit a newborn boy and at the very same time he was God very God. This baby would grow up with loving parents, Mary and Joseph. Knowing he was special to them, they must have treasured him and tried to prepare him for his own personal relationship with You Father, just like we have tried to do the same with the children you have given us. And just like young Jesus teaching his parents some things about faith and devotion, we are reminded how you Father have used our kids to teach us some important lessons too. And there’s the shepherd boys excitedly running down the Judean hills with thoughts of an angel’s announcement and a memory of a heavenly host of angels singing praise to God…oh to find the Christ child lying in a manger in their very own town of Bethlehem.  

This was a big deal to them…may it always be a big deal to us too Father. The Savior came to save us from our sins and give us eternal life both now and forever.  Happy belated birthday Jesus…we love your boy Father and You and Spirit too. Help us love you more. In Jesus’ name amen!

Jim McCracken

Church family, we would like to offer you a free account on the "Dwell" app! This is a wonderful app that allows you to listen to the Bible being read with different voice options, background music options, and more! Click the link below or scan the QR code to create your free account through ARCC.