Servant Sunday Immeasurable Grace Celebration for the Community
Everyone is Welcome!
Servant Sunday introduction:
A servant may be biblically defined as One who is distinguished as obedient and faithful to the Lord. Joshua 1:2; 2 Kings 8:19; Daniel 6:20; Colossians 4:12; 2 Timothy 2:24. In Scripture, we clearly see and hear that at the heart of Jesus’ work was the humble, selfless desire to serve. Jesus lived as an example of practiced humility and walked the path of obedience to the Father all the way to His mortal death. The service theme rings loudly and powerfully throughout Jesus’ entire ministry. Jesus teaches us,” If anyone wants to be great, he must be the servant of the rest, and if one of you wants to be first, he must be your slave, like the Son of Man who did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life to redeem many people.” Matt 20:26.
– Pastor Vince Gerhardy. St Luke Lutheran Church. Nambour. (2003).
He Makes the Deaf Hear and the Mute Speak! Mark 7:37.
Jesus Lover of My Soul – Charles Wesley (1740).
Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fly, while the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high; hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past; safe into the haven guide, O receive my soul at last!
Prayer: O Lord, Wisdom of the universe, you bear the pain of your people. Grant us the gift of wisdom, that we may discern your way and live justly and graciously amid the struggles of this world. Amen.
Morning Has Broken.
Lyrics by Eleanor Farjeon (1931). – Sung by Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam).
Morning has broken, like the first morning. Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird. Praise for the singing, praise for the morning. Praise for the springing fresh from the world.
Prayer: Lord God, friend of those in need, your Son Jesus has untied our burdens and healed our spirits. We lift up the prayers of our hearts for those still burdened, those seeking healing, those in need within the church and the world. Amen.
10,000 Reasons Bless the Lord – Matt Redman
Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul. Worship His holy name. Sing like never before. O my soul. I worship Your holy name.
Prayer: We praise your abiding guidance, O Lord, for you sent us Jesus, our Teacher and Messiah, to model for us the way of love for the whole universe. We offer these prayers of love on behalf of ourselves and our neighbors, on behalf of your creation and our fellow creatures. Amen.
Christ in Me Arise – written and performed by Trevor Thomson
Christ in me arise and dispel all the darkness. Christ in me arise with your power and your strength. Christ in me pour out your blessing and healing. Christ in me arise and I shall rise with you.
Prayer: Dear Lord, Wisdom of the universe, you bear the pain of your people. Grant us the gift of wisdom, that we may discern your way and live justly and graciously amid the struggles of this world. Amen.
Trust in the Lord. Give our most pressing concerns to Jesus. Be open to what the Lord is doing in our lives.
Be Thou My Vision
Ancient Irish ca 700 Translator Mary Byrne Versifier Eleanor Hull
Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that thou art -thou my best thought, by day or by night; waking or sleeping, thy presence my light.
Prayer: Lord God, friend of those in need, your Son Jesus has untied our burdens and healed our spirits. We lift up the prayers of our hearts for those still burdened, those seeking healing, those in need within the church and the world. Amen.
A Song of Ascents – Psalm 125 Song.
Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. Psalm 125:1.
Prayer: Blessed are you, O Lord and Lover of Mankind, source of beauty and depth of passion. Strengthen and inspire us to do the word we hear and live the faith we confess. Amen.
You Raise Me Up – performed by Josh Groban
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary; When troubles come and my heart burdened be. Then I am still and wait here in the silence, Until you come and sit awhile with me.
Prayer: Holy Lord, maker of us all, you call us to love our neighbors as ourselves and teach us that faith without works is dead. Open us to the opportunities for ministry that lie before us, where faith and words and the need of our neighbor come together in name of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
Servant Song – Sister Donna Marie McGargill.
Brother Let Me be Your Servant.
Prayer: Lord God, whose love streams like fresh water into the deserts of our hearts, you turn us from greed and partiality to healing and justice. Make us companions of those who long for your deliverance, and give us safe passage at the last into the land of your shalom. Peace and Joy! Amen.
We are all stewards spreading the Word of Jesus’ blessings for His people.
Picnic Fellowship Activities for the Entire Family!
Of course lively discussion and activities will be available!
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