Worship July 21, 2013

As we gather tomorrow morning 

The Sermon
As we gathered this week we continue our journey through the life of Moses. Tomorrow will explore the amazing story of Moses and the Children of Israel after crossing the Red Sea.   You would think after that experience the Children of Israel would never again doubt God's power and protection but as we will see it didn't take long for the fear of the future overcame the victory of the past.  Just like us.  Tomorrow come expecting to be reminded of the certainty of the peace and protection of the Children of God, the redeemed ones.

The Scripture
Two our pastor/leaders, Danny Moore and Ryan McKay will be reading scripture.  Each Sunday in July we are reading from Romans and from Psalms.  Tomorrow we will read from Romans 13 and Psalm 25.  As your pastors/leaders read these texts pay special attention to the perfect plan for our salvation and the amazing greatness of our God and Creator.

The Prayers
Our pastors will lead in focused prayer that our hearts be made ready to receive the Gospel and that our passion for God will become the goal and ambition of our hearts, that we may battle sin by pursuing the superior pleasure of making much of God.

The Songs

We desire the single identifiable characteristic of our music to be the singing of the gathered church. Tomorrow our songs will be: Behold our God, which speaks of the glory and awesome power of God.   This song will lead our hearts to praise God as we truly see Him in all His majesty

I Ask The Lord- this wonderful song speaks to our constant request that God bring us peace, yet it is not until He brings us to the place where we forsake all else and trust Him alone that we can indeed find true peace.

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent- this song brings to our heart the reality of God's glorious power and salvation.  We are reminded of the depth of our sin and the heights of our salvation

Abide with Me-  this song reminds us that even though we as the redeemed have been saved from sin and death, we daily, moment by moment need to be aware of the power that has saved and continues to save us.  As the children of Israel needed to be aware of the continual saving power of God even after crossing the Red Sea, so do we.

Expectation
Come tomorrow expecting God to renew your mind as you hear His word, sing His praises and pray with passion. Come ready to celebrate the freedom from bondage that is the reality of all who are redeemed.

Our pastoral intern Stephen and his wife Madison and little Melody will be leaving Kansas City in two weeks to move to San Diego where Steven will begin his study for his master in theology degree from Westminster Seminary.  We want to provide a love gift to this fine young couple to help defray the cost of the move to San Diego.  Please simply indicate Steven on your gift or use the basket that will be on the platform before and after worship tomorrow and July 28.  They leave for California on July 29.  We are proud and blessed to be sending and sponsoring this fine couple as they take this next step on their ministry journey.

JM