Stop Judging People By Their Shoe Choice! (Unless They’re Crocs, Then It’s Fair Game). From Now On, We Regard No One From a Worldly Point of View. We’re all flawed, folks. Even that guy with the perfectly curated avocado toast. God’s looking past the exterior, so maybe you should too… mostly.
Section 1. Welcome and Announcements
Well, hello everyone! It’s so good to see you all here today. Let’s take a moment to connect and share some exciting updates.
Church Announcements
- This Sunday’s Potluck: Don’t forget our community potluck after service in the fellowship hall. Bring your favorite dish to share!
- Bible Study Group: Our weekly Bible study group meets every Wednesday at 7 PM in the youth room. All are welcome, no matter where you are on your spiritual journey.
- Volunteer Opportunities: We’re looking for volunteers to help with our upcoming community outreach program. Please see the sign-up sheet in the lobby.
- Youth Group Retreat: The youth group is going on a retreat next month! Please contact our youth pastor, for more information.
Section 2. Call to Worship
Let’s turn our hearts and minds to God as we begin our worship today.
Call to Worship
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
Let us respond with open hearts, ready to receive the peace and joy that only God can provide.
Section 3. Opening Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you today with grateful hearts. We thank you for this opportunity to gather together in your name, to learn, to grow, and to worship. We ask that your presence fill this space, and that your words touch our hearts. Guide us, Lord, as we seek to understand your love and your purpose for our lives. Amen.
Section 4. Praise and Worship
What a joy it is to lift our voices in praise to our Lord! Let’s join together as we sing these songs of worship, allowing our hearts to connect with God’s love.
Praise and Worship
We’re blessed to have our worship team leading us today. Let’s focus on the words, and let our hearts be filled with gratitude and adoration.
Section 5. Scripture Reading
Today, we’re going to dive into a powerful passage from 2 Corinthians, a message about transformation, reconciliation, and the incredible gift of new life in Christ.
Introduction
Paul’s letter to the Corinthians is a reminder that in Christ, we are made new. We are no longer defined by our past, but by the love and grace of God.
Events
Paul emphasizes that our understanding of people should shift from a worldly perspective to a spiritual one. He teaches that through Christ, we are reconciled to God and given the ministry of reconciliation. This means we are called to share this message of hope and new life with others.
Bible Verse (NIV) 2 Corinthians 5:16-21:
16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.
17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come:[a] The old has gone, the new is here!
18 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation:
19 that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
20 We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God.
21 God made him who had no sin to be sin[b] for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
Section 6. Pastoral Prayer or Intercessory Prayer
Let us lift up our prayers to God, seeking His guidance and grace.
Intercessory Prayer
Heavenly Father, we pray for those who are struggling to find reconciliation, for those who feel lost or burdened by their past. We ask that you reveal your love to them, that they may experience the new life you offer in Christ. Help us, Lord, to be your ambassadors, sharing your message of hope and reconciliation with all those around us.
Congregational Prayer Response
“Lord, help us to live as your ambassadors, sharing the message of reconciliation with all. Amen.”
Section 7. Offering
Giving is an act of worship, a way to express our gratitude to God for His abundant blessings.
Offering
As we give our tithes and offerings today, let us remember that all we have comes from God. Let’s give with joyful hearts, knowing that our gifts are used to further His kingdom.
Prayer of Thanks
Dear Lord, we thank you for the opportunity to give back a portion of what you have so generously provided. May these offerings be used to bless others and to honor you. Amen.
Section 8. Special Music
Let’s prepare our hearts to receive the message through this special music.
Special Music
We’re blessed to have our choir sharing a beautiful song with us today.
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