WEEKLY WORSHIP GUIDE

As we get older we can see the importance, if not the urgency, to savor every moment that we have been given by the Lord.  The Christmas season brings a heightened awareness of this reality.  In a season where we are going to find ourselves in lots of rooms and around lots of table...some we are excited about and some that we aren't so excited about...let us stop and ask what kind of presence we bring.  As believers may we feel the calling and the delight to bring the Lord's presence to those we will be around.  He has ordained those specific moments and individuals.  In this series we will look at four traits of those who seemingly walk in a nearness to the Lord and so bless those in their company.

Michael McCracken

DNA Questions - Psalm 107
Discover:

• What are the redeemed of the Lord saying?
• What is the common denominator throughout this chapter?
• What do the upright see?

 
Nurture:

• Which of the scenarios in this chapter do you resonate with most?
• What does it look like to "attend to these things"?
• What evidence do you have that the Lord is working redemptively in your life?

 
Act:

• What would it look like for you to be intentional about giving thanks to the Lord?
• What area of your life do you need to cry out to the Lord whose love is steadfast and enduring for deliverance?

Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
The First Noel
Crown Him (Glory in the Highest)
O Come All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be)

Father, the Apostle Paul confessed that he was on mission with Christ in this world by the will of God. How exciting that must have been for Paul each morning and each night to think on that. Please help us who walk with Jesus through our days to remember with enthusiasm that we too are on mission with Jesus by no less than the sovereign will of God. Yes, God is at work around us and giving us eyes to see and hearts to join Him in his mission work. Thanks Father. We join you through our praying…we join you through our serving our church family and through our giving to the ministry of our church regularly. Thanks for those opportunities…they make our hearts glad. Lord, thank you for strengthening us to be on mission with you and thanks for reminding us everyday that you’re not through with us no matter how old we become…no matter what challenges come our way…and no matter how long we might have to wait to see your sovereign work completed in the lives we seek to influence for faith in You…You are at work and you’ve invited us to join you…how exciting that is! Now, Bless our sick and afflicted friends with good health again…bless our church’s ministry to our children and young people by raising up more faithful hearts, hands, and minds to show our kids Jesus. Bless our elders as they lead us in the way everlasting. And bless our deacons as they inspire us to serve. Thanks Lord. In Jesus’ name amen!

Jim McCracken

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