July 17th Virtual Worship
| The Order of Worship |
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| The Bells Call Us To Worship |
| Prelude |
| Call to Worship |
| Hymn of Adoration |
| Confession of Sin |
| Kyrie |
| Assurance of Pardon |
| Greeting of Peace |
| Gloria |
| Scripture Reading: Luke 10:38-42 |
| A Message to Children |
| Worship in Music |
| Pastoral Prayer & The Lord's Prayer |
| Hymn of Reflection |
| Sermon: Word and Work |
| Hymn of Parting |
| Benediction |
| On Eagle's Wings |
| Postlude |
Music Ministry Team: Kristin Petty, Dwight Huntley, Jenna Crafts
Worship Team: Sarah Haas, Marc Hayden
Technology Team: Michael Kendall, Mark Raker, Jerry Weissinger
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Key Notes from the reading & sermon:
Word and Work
Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.”
[Reading above - Luke 10:38-42]
I don’t believe Jesus is taking sides in a debate on the merits of learning versus working. Jesus repeatedly lifts-up the value of both. Jesus is calling us to pay attention to what matters most in the moment and with the person at hand. Jesus sets a wonderful example for living each day. Though he is on his way to Jerusalem for suffering and death, he does not lose sight of what matters most for the folks he meets along the way.
Questions for Reflection:
What are the top three or four issues or concerns that distract you from living in the present moment? What are you missing because of distraction?
Jesus focuses on the person before him. How might that approach free you from the worries that distract?
As you go on your way through each day, what are one or two words of wisdom from Jesus that help you to do what matters most?
A Practice to Focus on Discipleship
Incorporate a faith journal in your spiritual practice. Use the journal as a way to:
jot down needs and blessings with words or drawings or pictures
respond to the questions for reflection in the sermon notes
make notes about the weekly scripture lessons and sermons
create a to-do list of discipleship actions
list questions you want to explore
write prayers, stories, poems, or letters
be creative!
If you need some guidance or support, you may reach me at pastormarc.friedensucc@outlook.com
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