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Section 1. Welcome and Announcements
Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in our community of faith. We are thrilled to gather together to experience God’s love and grace. As we come together today, let us remember and celebrate the journey of growth and discipleship that we are each a part of.
Announcements
- Community Picnic: Join us next Sunday after service for our annual community picnic! Bring your favorite dish to share and enjoy a time of fellowship and fun.
- Bible Study Groups: New Bible study groups are forming now. Be sure to sign up in the lobby to connect with others and grow deeper in your faith.
- Volunteer Opportunities: We are seeking volunteers for our upcoming outreach programs. Let’s serve our neighbors and spread God’s love together.
Section 2. Call to Worship
Let us center our hearts and minds on God as we turn to John 5:1-9. This passage reminds us of divine healing and the miraculous grace that God extends to us, even in our most challenging times. As we reflect on this story, may we open our hearts to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
Section 3. Opening Prayer
Heavenly Father, we come before You with gratitude and reverence. You know each of us by name and meet us at our point of need. As we gather in Your presence, may Your Spirit move among us, renewing our hearts and minds. We thank You for Your guidance, and for the blessings You have bestowed upon us. Amen.
Section 4. Praise and Worship
As we enter into a time of praise and worship, let us lift our voices in song and gratitude. Whether through contemporary worship songs or cherished hymns, may each note and lyric draw us closer to God. Let us celebrate His goodness and faithfulness together.
Section 5. Scripture Reading
Today, we delve into the rich narrative of John 5:1-9, where Jesus performs a miraculous healing at the pool of Bethesda. This story is a testament to the power of faith and the transformation that Christ brings into our lives.
The Events of John 5:1-9
In this passage, we see a man who has been waiting 38 years for healing. Amidst the crowded and bustling pool, Jesus singles him out with compassion and brings restoration with a simple command to rise and walk, transforming his life in an instant.
NIV Bible Verse: John 5:1-9
- Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals.
- Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda, and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades.
- Here a great number of disabled people used to lie—the blind, the lame, the paralyzed.
- [Some manuscripts include here, wholly or in part, “and they waited for the moving of the waters. From time to time an angel of the Lord would come down and stir up the waters. The first one into the pool after each such disturbance would be cured of whatever disease they had.”]
- One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years.
- When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, “Do you want to get well?”
- “Sir,” the invalid replied, “I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me.”
- Then Jesus said to him, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.”
- At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked. The day on which this took place was a Sabbath.
Section 6. Pastoral Prayer or Intercessory Prayer
Lord, we thank You for the miracles You are performing in our lives today, just as You did at the pool of Bethesda. We lift up those among us who are waiting for healing and transformation. May they experience Your touch and find strength to rise and walk in newness of life.
Congregational Prayer Response
Together, we declare, “We trust in Your healing power, Lord, and we walk in faith, knowing You make us whole.”
Section 7. Offering
As we come to the time of offering, let us remember that giving is a vital part of our worship. By returning a portion of what God has given us, we honor Him and support the work of His Kingdom here on Earth.
Prayer of Thanks
Gracious God, bless these tithes and offerings we bring before You. Use them for Your glory and the expansion of Your Kingdom. Amen.
Now, let us open our hearts to the special music prepared by our talented choir. This moment allows us to reflect on God’s love and the blessing of community as we prepare to dive deeper into His word.
The Healing Pool: A Journey of Faith and Transformation
“Discover the Ancient Secret That Made a Crippled Man Walk… And How It Can Transform Your Life Today!”
Picture this: A man, paralyzed for 38 years, lying by a pool rumored to have miraculous healing powers. Day after day, he watches others rush into the water, hoping for a cure. But he’s always too slow, always left behind.
Sound familiar? We’ve all felt stuck, helpless, waiting for our own miracles.
But then… Jesus arrives.
He doesn’t see a hopeless case. He sees potential. With just a few words, He challenges the man’s perspective: “Do you want to get well?”
It seems obvious, right? Of course, he wants healing! But Jesus knows something deeper is at play. He’s asking, “Are you ready for your life to change?”
The paralyzed man could have made excuses. He could have blamed others for his situation. Instead, he takes a leap of faith.
“Get up! Pick up your mat and walk.”
And just like that… 38 years of immobility vanish.
This isn’t just a story from 2,000 years ago. It’s a blueprint for your own transformation. What’s holding you back? What excuses are keeping you paralyzed?
Jesus is still in the business of miracles. He’s asking you the same question: “Do you want to get well?”
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