Well our second week in our new church is upon us, and I'm looking forward to a great time worshiping with all of you!
Here's what's going on this Sunday, so you can begin preparing to come edify, and participate with, our local body.
We're starting the service with a song that reflects on Pastor Todd's message from last week: "No Other Name." We remember that God has exalted his name and his Word above all, and so it's fitting that as we gather together, we acknowledge his sovereignty and recognize that from him alone comes our salvation.
We'll have a few important items to stay informed on through announcements, including:
-Community Night #2, July 13th at Bridgeport Park
-Women of Faith Conference in September
-Our 2nd, and final, giving Sunday (special offering towards the cost of renovating our new building)
We'll continue in corporate song, and glorify the name and character of God by singing "Everlasting God" which comes from the Old Testament book of Isaiah, chapter 40, then we'll see how God's name is exalted again through the exaltation of his Son in Phillipians 2 with the new song "Ancient of Days." We'll respond to those truths with heart and mind in one accord as we acknowledge that even if all other things fail us, God is the only one we need, for he alone is good, as we sing "You Alone."
Next we'll view a short video that will give us some information about the trip that Crossroads will be taking to Israel next year (followed by a short meeting after the service). I've been to Israel once, and can't wait to go again next year! I felt like seeing all those places that we read about in Scripture really took my faith to a new place! ["Blessed are those who have NOT seen, and yet still believe" right? ;-)]
Pastor Todd will then come and bring us part two of this mini-series within Ecclesiastes: "Significant Lives." Solomon continues to deliver timely and practical advice for living life under the sun in light of who God is.
We'll respond corporately by singing songs that remind us of Solomon's advice to fear God, as we humbly bow "At The Cross" on which our Savior redeemed us and claimed us from the bondage of sin. We'll rejoice and exhort every tongue to confess that Jesus is Lord by ending our service with "For You Are The Lord."
Happy preparation!
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