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SUNDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE, 8:30 am
John Senkar, our Director of Music,
will lead us in hymns of faith.
Special music will be offered at both services
by our Chancel Choir,
accommpanied by Cindy Cook, organist.
BLENDED WORSHIP SERVICE, 11:00 am
Join us as John Senkar leads
our Praise Band and congregation
in praise choruses and hymns of faith.
The message preached
by Rev. Bill Jenkins
at both services this Sunday, March 14
"Midirected Zeal"
In a tremendous hour of light and power on the Damascus Road, a voice which Saul of Tarsus recognized as that of the living Lord spoke to him, "Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?"
Whenever Jesus confronted Saul he did not intend to take anything away from him, but to re-direct his zeal into more constructive channels. That is the way Christ works with us when we surrender to him. Many gifted and talented people need to have their energies redirected to the glory of God.
Acts 9:1-9, NKJV
Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.
As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?”
And he said, “Who are You, Lord?”
Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”
So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?”
Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”
And the men who journeyed with him stood speechless, hearing a voice but seeing no one. Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus. And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.
The message preached
by Rev. Bill Jenkins
at both services next Sunday, March 21
"Misplaced Confidence"
Peter was a proud specimen of a man. He stands tall and straight, head and shoulders above the crowd. He also has a high estimate of himself. Jesus knows Peter has a tragic flaw. With much concern he says to him, "Simon, Simon, Satan has desired to have you that he might sift you like wheat." Jesus knew that Peter was inclined to be overconfident of himself.
Quite often Christians become overconfident in their own abilities to follow Christ and begin to neglect the means of grace God has provided. In such a state they are vulnerable to the merciless sifting of Satan. Christ is concerned about those who shift their confidence from him to themselves.
Luke 22:24-34, NKJV
"Now there was also a dispute among them, as to which of them should be considered the greatest. And He said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called ‘benefactors.’ But not so among you; on the contrary, he who is greatest among you, let him be as the younger, and he who governs as he who serves. For who is greater, he who sits at the table, or he who serves? Is it not he who sits at the table? Yet I am among you as the One who serves.
“But you are those who have continued with Me in My trials. And I bestow upon you a kingdom, just as My Father bestowed one upon Me, that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”
"And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”
"But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.”
"Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.”
GENERAL WORSHIP INFORMATION 8:30 am Traditional Worship
The Traditional Worship service offers music sung by the Sanctuary Choir, traditional hymns and liturgy, as well as a relevant message brought by our pastor, Rev. Bill Jenkins.
11:00 a.m. Blended Worship
In this worship service, hymns of faith along with praise choruses and special music are offered together into a meaningful mixture of both traditional and more current forms of praise --
blending together the "old and the new" to worship and glorify God! Relevant messages are brought by our pastor, Rev. Bill Jenkins.
The sermons are streamed 24/7 around hte world on www.lcumc.org and www.streamgarden.tv.
A nursery is available for infants to children 3 years of age during all worship services. Children’s Church is available at 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Church: Following the Message for the Children in both of the 11:00 a.m. worship services, the children (Pre-K – 2nd grade) who would like to attend Children’s Church are escorted to room 135. Children sing, participate in drama, and play games relevant to Sunday’s message.
Children’s Sunday School: At 9:45 a.m. every Sunday, children may participate in activities centered on stories from the Bible. Children make crafts and learn lessons from adults who love the children and love the Lord. Sunday School is available for children of all ages, and our nursery is available for the infants. (See Children’s Ministry for Children’s Sunday School information)
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