James 1:1-18 - "Consider it Joy"
Victoria is giving the sermon
Greetings from James
1 This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad.
Greetings!
Faith and Endurance
2 Dear brothers and sisters,[a] when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. 7 Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.
9 Believers who are[b] poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them. 10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field. 11 The hot sun rises and the grass withers; the little flower droops and falls, and its beauty fades away. In the same way, the rich will fade away with all of their achievements.
12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong,[c] and he never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. 15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.
16 So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. 17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens.[d] He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.[e] 18 He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.
Worship Leader: Laura
Praise Band:
Lead Guitar - Rob
Bass - Dominic
Drums - Darren
Rhythm Guitar (acoustic or electric) - Emily
Keys - Victoria
Percussion -
Aux -
Singers:
Singer 1 - Laura
Singer 2 - Bethany
Singer 3 -
Songs:
Opening: Go Tell It on the Mountain
Responsive Call to Worship
Song 1: Freedom Song - Click here for the YouTube clip.
Song 2: Hello My Name Is
Song 3: Keep Making Me
Offering: Blessings
Song 4: My Lighthouse
I'm out for this one.
ReplyDeleteJuly services are posted. If you are able to, please signup, especially for worship leader when you can. I'll post August services later, since I'm on vacation. I just wanted to get these up.
ReplyDeleteAs you'll notice, we have not been told yet who will be preaching for the first three Sundays, so as of now, we're flying by the seat of our pants. ;-)
I'm in and am preaching it will be on James Chapter 1:1-18
ReplyDeleteI will be worship leader for this service. I'm going to go with a very upbeat/full-on worship since we've been stripped down this past month. Scott and Paul are both out. Dominic will be playing bass and I have Victoria on keys. If you haven't already, please let me know if you are playing/singing for this one.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I really want to do this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hcRRT8FILU&feature=youtu.be
Bethany is in
ReplyDeleteThe title of my sermon is Consider It Joy
ReplyDeleteim back in.
ReplyDeleteAs ou already know = Paul on vacation
ReplyDeleteI'm in
ReplyDeleteEmily said she can play but she has to work Thursday night.
ReplyDeleteThere will be an alter call after my sermon. It hit me on the way home and I wanted you all to be prepared for that
ReplyDeleteSorry for the delay. The songs are now posted. The chart for the new one will be posted soon.
ReplyDeleteYou'll notice a couple "weird" things. First, our opening song is a Christmas song. I have a purpose.
Second, I'm going to have a responsive call to worship after the opening song to transition us into the "theme" of the service. Jody, I'll get that to you as soon as I can for the slides. It doesn't need to be printed in the bulletin.
Am happy to include in printed bulletin if you wish. Otherwise, on slideshow.
DeleteCall to Worship:
ReplyDeleteL: Come to the Lord, all you people, asking God to fill your needs.
C: Lord, we know You are faithful, giving us every good thing.
L: Come to the Lord, all you people, seeking answers for your troubled souls.
C: Lord, we know You are all wisdom and knowledge. Teach us your ways, God, and give rest to our hearts.
L: Come to the Lord, all you people, knocking and waiting. Know that God is ready to meet us all in this place!
C: Here, Lord, in your presence, we have our needs met. Open our hearts, our minds, our ears, and our eyes, so that we receive what You have for us this day.
The incorrect chart for Blessings has been removed from the drive and the new ones have been uploaded. Please make sure you have the correct chart for Sunday. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHey I'm so sorry for the last minute post but I dont feel so forgave playing tomorrow since I don't have the songs and most are new.
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