+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!
Opening Sentence
Almighty God, give me grace to love what you command and to desire what you promise, that I may fix my heart on Jesus Christ your Son my Lord where true joy is to be found. Amen.
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Reading: Psalm 127:1 (NLT)
Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted. Unless the Lord protects a city, guarding it with sentries will do no good.
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Reading: Joshua 4:1-7 (NLT)
When all the people had crossed the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua, “Now choose twelve men, one from each tribe. Tell them, ‘Take twelve stones from the very place where the priests are standing in the middle of the Jordan. Carry them out and pile them up at the place where you will camp tonight.’”
So Joshua called together the twelve men he had chosen—one from each of the tribes of Israel. He told them, “Go into the middle of the Jordan, in front of the Ark of the Lord your God. Each of you must pick up one stone and carry it out on your shoulder—twelve stones in all, one for each of the twelve tribes of Israel. We will use these stones to build a memorial. In the future your children will ask you, ‘What do these stones mean?’ Then you can tell them, ‘They remind us that the Jordan River stopped flowing when the Ark of the Lord’s Covenant went across.’ These stones will stand as a memorial among the people of Israel forever.”
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Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 (NLT)
Because of God’s grace to me, I have laid the foundation like an expert builder. Now others are building on it. But whoever is building on this foundation must be very careful. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one we already have—Jesus Christ.
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Prayer:
Heavenly Father, be the architect and builder of my life.
+ Give me the grace to build on no other foundation but the foundation of Jesus Christ.
+ Remove and replace every faulty foundation in my life with Jesus Christ.
+ Ground me daily in your word so I can withstand the storms of life.
I confess and declare that Jesus Christ is my strong foundation; he will protect me from evil, he will answer my prayers, he is my all in all. To God be the glory. Amen.
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“All to Us” – Chris Tomlin
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Blessing
May God keep you in all your days.
May Christ shield you in all your ways.
May the Spirit bring you healing and peace.
May God the Holy Trinity drive all darkness from you and pour upon you blessing and light.
+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!
+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!
Opening Sentence
Almighty God, give me grace to love what you command and to desire what you promise, that I may fix my heart on Jesus Christ your Son my Lord where true joy is to be found. Amen.
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Reading: Psalm 33:20-22 (NLT)
We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone.
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Reading: Jeremiah 29:11-13 (NLT)
For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.
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Reading: John 1:35-39 (NLT)
The following day John was again standing with two of his disciples. As Jesus walked by, John looked at him and declared, “Look! There is the Lamb of God!” When John’s two disciples heard this, they followed Jesus.
Jesus looked around and saw them following. “What do you want?” he asked them.
They replied, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?”
“Come and see,” he said. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon when they went with him to the place where he was staying, and they remained with him the rest of the day.
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Dear Lord, thank you for another day. Thank you for loving me in spite of my shortcomings.
I pray that you help me to be a better me everyday. Help me to never forget Your love for me and that I am handpicked by You for a purpose.
Lord, I’m so thankful that You have a plan for my life. Before I knew You, I had my own plans, I even found myself following others plans for my life but it always left me incomplete or in a bad way but I’m grateful Your plans for me are of hope and a great future.
I thank You for listening to me when I call on and pray to you. Thank you for being right there when I look desperately and passionately to find You. You are so faithful to me!
Help me to never forget that my life is orchestrated by You, every step, every plan,every way You have paved for me.
I Love You Greatly, Amen
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“I Have Decided” – Elevation Worship
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Blessing
May God keep you in all your days.
May Christ shield you in all your ways.
May the Spirit bring you healing and peace.
May God the Holy Trinity drive all darkness from you and pour upon you blessing and light.
+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!
The Lord gathers us into his loving embrace, the Lord who invites us not to worry about tomorrow. Setting our hearts on his kingdom, we entrust all our tomorrows to him and ask him to help us live for this, his day.
+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Opening Prayer:
Lord God, your care for us surpasses even a mother’s tender love. Renew our trust in your faithfulness, that we may abandon all anxiety and seek first your kingdom. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God for ever and ever.
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“How Great Thou Art “ – Blue Rock Mennonite Youth
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A Reading from the Old Testament: Isaiah 49:14-15 (NLT)
Yet Jerusalem says, “The Lord has deserted us; the Lord has forgotten us.”
“Never! Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne? But even if that were possible, I would not forget you!
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A Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 62:2-3, 6-9 NLT)
He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken.
So many enemies against one man—all of them trying to kill me. To them I’m just a broken-down wall or a tottering fence.
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He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken.
My victory and honor come from God alone. He is my refuge, a rock where no enemy can reach me. O my people, trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge.
Common people are as worthless as a puff of wind, and the powerful are not what they appear to be. If you weigh them on the scales, together they are lighter than a breath of air.
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“Psalm 62” – Aaron Keyes
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A Reading from the Letters: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 (NLT)
So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s mysteries. Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful. As for me, it matters very little how I might be evaluated by you or by any human authority. I don’t even trust my own judgment on this point. My conscience is clear, but that doesn’t prove I’m right. It is the Lord himself who will examine me and decide.
So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.
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A Reading from the Gospels: Matthew 5:38-48 (NLT)
“No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren’t you far more valuable to him than they are? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?
“And why worry about your clothing? Look at the lilies of the field and how they grow. They don’t work or make their clothing, yet Solomon in all his glory was not dressed as beautifully as they are. And if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith?
“So don’t worry about these things, saying, ‘What will we eat? What will we drink? What will we wear?’ These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.
“So don’t worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today’s trouble is enough for today.
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“It Is Well With My Soul” – A Capella Singing
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Intercessory Prayer:
Faithful God, our rock and our stronghold, hear the deep yearnings of our hearts and attend to our needs.
+ For all believers, that we may experience your tender love…. Lord, hear us.
+ For Christian leaders, that they may teach by word and example…. Lord, hear us.
+ For parents everywhere, that they may be supported in their task of raising the next generation…. Lord, hear us.
+ For women everywhere, that all cultures may respect women’s rights and dignity…. Lord, hear us.
+ For believers everywhere, as we begin Lent this week, that we may learn humility and seek your Kingdom above all else…. Lord, hear us.
+ For all those who have died in Christ, that they may enjoy eternal rest and peace with you…. Lord, hear us.
Faithful God, our fortress and our strength, hear our prayers and help us grow in love for you and trust in your promises. We ask this through Jesus Christ out Lord. Amen.
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“Great is thy faithfulness” – Songs of Praise
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Benediction:
Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. – 1 Thessaalonians 5:23-24
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+ In the Name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen
The world is on fire. Syria has fallen apart. Russia has seized Ukrainian land. And China is flexing its muscles. Who can put these fires out? As Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Denmark’s former Prime Minister and NATO’s former Secretary General explains, only the United States.
+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!
Opening Sentence
Almighty God, give me grace to love what you command and to desire what you promise, that I may fix my heart on Jesus Christ your Son my Lord where true joy is to be found. Amen.
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Reading: Psalm 80:16-19 (NLT)
For we are chopped up and burned by our enemies. May they perish at the sight of your frown. Strengthen the man you love, the son of your choice. Then we will never abandon you again. Revive us so we can call on your name once more.
Turn us again to yourself, O Lord God of Heaven’s Armies. Make your face shine down upon us. Only then will we be saved.
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Reading: 2 Chronicles 31:20-21 (NLT)
In this way, King Hezekiah handled the distribution throughout all Judah, doing what was pleasing and good in the sight of the Lord his God. In all that he did in the service of the Temple of God and in his efforts to follow God’s laws and commands, Hezekiah sought his God wholeheartedly. As a result, he was very successful.
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Reading: Ephesians 5:15-17 (NLT)
So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.
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Prayer:
Heavenly Father: I give you this day, come what may. Give me the wisdom to make the most of every opportunity you place before me.
+ Give me right motives in all I do; to love and serve you.
+ Give me discernment to follow your lead; to set aside my own agenda.
+ Give me companions to share the load; to help me in my weakness.
+ Give me love for friends and enemies alike; to seek and save the lost.
Heavenly Father: Fill me with your Spirit and give me the power to accomplish what you give me to do today. Through Jesus Christ, your Son and my Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever. Amen.
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“Here I Am Send Me” – Darlene Zschech
Ev’ry knee; will bow | Ev’ry tongue, confess | Ev’ry heart; will cry out Your Name | You are welcome, You’re welcome
Ev’ry life, will see | The glory of our King | Jesus come; and reign in our hearts | You are welcome, You’re welcome
Holy Spirit come; come in power | My life is Yours, my life is Yours | Holy Spirit come; start a fire | My life is Yours, my life is Yours!
God of heav’n and earth | We long for more of You | Come and meet; with us as we pray | You are welcome, You’re welcome
Here I am; send me | Here I am; send me | Here I am; send me, God!
Send me; to the nations | Send me; to my neighbors | Send me; with Your love!
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Blessing
May God keep you in all your days.
May Christ shield you in all your ways.
May the Spirit bring you healing and peace.
May God the Holy Trinity drive all darkness from you and pour upon you blessing and light.
+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!
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