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Call to Worship. “All Hail King Jesus”. Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The intense prayer of the righteous is very powerful. James 5:16 (HCSB). “Sweet Hour Of Prayer ”. Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer
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Call to Worship “All Hail King Jesus”
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The intense prayer of the righteous is very powerful. James 5:16 (HCSB)
“Sweet Hour Of Prayer” Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer that calls me from a world of care, And bids me at my Father’s throne make all my wants and wishes known. In seasons of distress and grief, my soul has often found relief And oft escaped the tempter’s snare by thy return, sweet hour of prayer!
“Sweet Hour Of Prayer” Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer Thy wings shall my petition bear To Him whose truth and faithfulness engage the waiting soul to bless. And since He bids me seek His face believe His Word and trust His grace, I’ll cast on Him my every care and wait for thee, sweet hour of prayer!
“Sweet Hour Of Prayer” Sweet hour of prayer! sweet hour of prayer may I thy consolation share, Till, from Mount Pisgah’s lofty height I view my home and take my flight: This robe of flesh I’ll drop and rise to seize the everlasting prize; And shout, while passing through the air Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer
2 Corinthians 9:6 “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” Offertory PrayerReceiving of Tithes and Offerings
Dedication of Baptistery Picture David Stewart
“Just A Closer Walk With Thee” I am weak but Thou art strong Jesus keep me from all wrong I'll be satisfied as long As I walk let me walk close to Thee
“Just A Closer Walk With Thee” Just a closer walk with Thee Grant it Jesus is my plea Daily walking close to Thee Let it be dear Lord let it be
“Just A Closer Walk With Thee” Thro' this world of toil and snares If I falter Lord who cares Who with me my burden shares None but Thee dear Lord none but Thee
“Just A Closer Walk With Thee” Just a closer walk with Thee Grant it Jesus is my plea Daily walking close to Thee Let it be dear Lord let it be
“Just A Closer Walk With Thee” When my feeble life is o'er Time for me will be no more Guide me gently safely o'er To Thy kingdom shore to Thy shore
“Just A Closer Walk With Thee” Just a closer walk with Thee Grant it Jesus is my plea Daily walking close to Thee Let it be dear Lord let it be
21 I proclaimed a fast by the Ahava River, so that we might humble ourselves before our God and ask Him for a safe journey for us, our children, and all our possessions. 22 [I did this] because I was ashamed to ask the king for infantry and cavalry to protect us from enemies during the journey, since we had told him,
“The hand of our God is gracious to all who seek Him, but His great anger is against all who abandon Him.” 23 So we fasted and pleaded with our God about this, and He granted our request. Ezra 8:21-23 (HCSB)
”Serious Prayer” Pastor Groover
I. SERIOUS PRAYER IS RECOGNIZING OUR NEED TO ASK GOD FOR GUIDANCE AND PROTECTION.
II. SERIOUS PRAYER AND FASTING IS MAKING SPIRITUAL PREPARATIONS BEFORE MAKING PHYSICAL PREPARATIONS.
• Shows dependence on God for protection. • Shows faith that God is in control. • Shows affirmation that we’re not strong enough or wise enough to make decisions or a journey without Him.
• Shows that one is taking the time to put God first in preparing well for whatever lies ahead. • Shows that one does not take the promises of God for granted. • Acknowledges that God’s Blessings are appropriated through prayer.
• Fasting is a reminder of complete dependence on God. • Fasting gives more time to pray and meditate on God.
• Get’s one in touch with God’s will. • Can bring real change in one’s life. • Guards against superficiality and the idea of a quick fix.
V. SERIOUS PRAYER TELLS EVERYONE THAT YOU WORSHIP A GRACIOUS GOD WHO WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU.
“I Need Thee Every Hour” I need Thee ev’ry hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. I need Thee, O I need Thee; Ev’ry hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee.
“I Need Thee Every Hour” I need Thee ev’ry hour, Stay Thou nearby; Temptations lose their pow’r When thou art nigh. I need Thee, O I need Thee; Ev’ry hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee.
“I Need Thee Every Hour” I need Thee ev’ry hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide; Or life is vain. I need Thee, O I need Thee; Ev’ry hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee.
“I Need Thee Every Hour” I need Thee ev’ry hour, Teach me Thy will; Thy promises so rich In me fulfill. I need Thee, O I need Thee; Ev’ry hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee.
“I Need Thee Every Hour” I need Thee ev’ry hour, Most Holy One; O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son. I need Thee, O I need Thee; Ev’ry hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee.
Greet the Family Of God Postlude Ashley Porter