Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve
We invite you to sign the worship registry at the end of each row and pass it on to others in your pew, then pass the book back.
Our Mission: "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."
WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS
ORGAN PRELUDE
+CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: We have been called together as the body of
Christ.
People: We are one body, though we have many
People: We are one body, though we have many
members.Leader: Each part gets its meaning from the body as a
whole, and not the other way around.
People: But not all members have the same function;
People: But not all members have the same function;
we have different gifts.Leader: God calls us to use these gifts generously,
maturely and cheerfully to build up the body of
Christ.
People: Together we present ourselves in service to
People: Together we present ourselves in service to
God and each other.Leader: Let us worship God!
+OPENING HYMN “Be Thou My Vision” #451
PRAYER FOR RENEWAL OF THE CHURCH #574
Renew your church, Lord, your people in this land. Save us from cheap words and self-deception in your service. In the power of your Spirit transform us, and shape us by your cross. Amen!
SPECIAL MUSIC BY VICKI KING
Time with Young Disciples
HYMN “*SANCTUARY”
v1. Lord, prepare me to be a *sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving, I'll be a living *sanctuary for you.
v2. *Testimony
v3. *Missionary
SCRIPTURES James 1:17-27
MESSAGE
OFFERING
As forgiven and reconciled people, let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.
+DOXOLOGY #95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
+ CLOSING HYMN “Go Forth for God ” #670
+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING
+ POSTLUDE
CRAZY LOVE CHAPTER 5
QUESTIONS
1) Would you say that you are guilty of serving “leftovers” to God? How so, or why not?
2) What does it mean to take up your cross and follow Jesus? (see Matt. 16:24-25). What do you think Matthew thought those words meant when he wrote them down?
3) Being as practical as possible, describe some of the ways that taking up your cross and following Jesus might play in your unique setting.
4) How would you explain the difference between living a perfect life and developing a posture of obedience to God? Why is the distinction important?
5) Whether or not you’ve decided that you’re living the “lukewarm life” at this point in your life, write down some thoughts about the solution to lukewarmness (if you don’t need this right now, you will at some point). How do you overcome apathy and increase your love for God?
6) What does it mean to be, “quick to Listen” NRS/NIV/“lead with your ears” Message? How does this produce the “righteous” life that God desires?
7) What is the point of the “mirror” image? How is this point reflected in “real” or “pure” religion (v. 26-27)?
8) What aspect of God’s Word here will put into action?
9) Spending some time with God. As you do, meditate on the following questions. Don’t answer quickly; just consider these things in God’s presence, and do whatever business with God is necessary: Am I willing to say to God that He can have whatever He wants? Do I believe that wholehearted commitment to Him is more important than any other thing or person in my life? Do I believe that nothing I do in this life will ever matter unless it is about loving God and loving the people He has made?
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