These are extraordinary times. Though we are unable to gather together for worship this morning due to the precautions surrounding COVID-19, we still have an opportunity to worship at home, and as we each do so, we do so together, united in spirit as we seek God together. Follow through this post, pausing to think about each reading, listening to each song, praying at the appropriate times, and listening to the recorded message, for a personal or family worship time at home. Please note - there is information at the bottom of this resource about how to give in this time. As well, there are copies of Our Daily Bread in the front entrance of the church.
To all who are weary and in need of rest;
to all who mourn and long for comfort;
to all who feel lost and worthless and wonder if God even cares;
to all who fall and desire victory;
to all who sin and need a Saviour;
to all who hunger and thirst for righteousness;
And to whoever else will come,
We offer welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ:
the friend of sinners,
the lover of his enemies,
the defender of the weak, and
the justifier of those who have no excuses left!
(The welcome from Immanuel Nashville)
Opening Prayer
Lord,
Mighty God,
Holy God,
Great God above all others,
How amazing it is that You invite us to know You,
To be with You,
To go through this life, hard as it is,
With You.
Refocus our eyes on You once again,
To see Your greatness,
And Your great love for us,
That we may once again
Know Your strength afresh,
Your mercies anew, as yesterday and tomorrow,
Your presence with us -
In this moment and each moment of each day.
In Jesus’ name we pray,
Amen.
Worship
1 Chronicles 16:23-27:
“Sing to the Lord, all the earth!
Tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and he is to be feared above all gods.
For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
but the Lord made the heavens.
Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and joy are in his place.”
How great indeed is our God! What great things He has done! As we listen and worship to “How Great Thou Art,” think about all the great things He has done - especially for our salvation.
Psalm 40:1-5
I waited patiently for the Lord,
and he turned to me and heard my cry for help.
He brought me up from a desolate pit,
out of the muddy clay,
and set my feet on a rock,
making my steps secure.
He put a new song in my mouth,
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear,
and they will trust in the Lord.
How happy is anyone who has put his trust in the Lord
and has not turned to the proud or to those who run after lies!
Lord my God, you have done many things—
your wondrous works and your plans for us;
none can compare with you.
Sing along and worship with “Cornerstone,” remembering God as our solid rock, our safe place in every circumstance.
Prayer Time
The acronym “ACTS” provides a structure for prayer. Take time to pray through this:
Adoration - Telling God why we love Him.
Lord, you are the good God, the mighty God, the holy God, the faithfully loving God - for all these things and more, I love and praise You.
Confession - Confessing our sin to God, repenting of it, and seeking His forgiveness, knowing He freely gives it.
Lord, I’m a sinner. I have done ___. Have mercy on me, forgive my sin, through Jesus Christ.
Thanksgiving - Telling God the things in your life that you are thankful to Him for.
Lord, thank you for being so good to me. Thank you for Jesus who died for me. Thank You for providing for my every need, for never leaving or forsaking me, and for being my strength and wisdom.
Supplication - Asking God for particular things - needs, requests, etc.
Lord, we need you. Come and give us your strength in our weakness, your wisdom in every decision, your help in every situation, your hope in dark days, your healing in physical illness, your strength in our muscles and minds as we are weary. Lord, help!
Take this time to pray through any needs on your heart.
Message
Pastor Wensell shares this week a devotional of hope in these times of COVID-19.
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
1 Peter 5:6-11
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
As We Go
With Jesus Christ, no matter what seems to be going well or going wrong in our world and our lives, we can confidently say, “It Is Well - It is well with my soul!” As we close, listen, sing along, and rejoice that He brings calm in anxious times because He is our solid rock, He loves us, He is with is, and He will see us through to the end.
Numbers 6:24-26
‘“The Lord bless you
and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.”’
Giving
Kingsboro
You can give by e-transfer at kingsborobaptist [at] gmail.com. As well, you can mail or drop off offerings at Kingsboro Baptist Church, 3055 East Point Road, Kingsboro, PE, C0A 2B0. We have set up a box there at the entrance for you to put your offering envelopes.
South Lake
Please forward offerings by mail to Lilian Humphrey at 367 Munns Road, Kingsboro, PE C0A 2B0 OR if you would prefer to make other arrangements, please contact Lilian by phone or private message to set this up.