worship guide - august 2, 2015 - gospel light baptist...
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Worship Guide - August 2, 2015
600 Garland Ave. | Hot Springs, AR 71913
501.624.5288 | gospellight.org
New Here?___________________Welcome to Gospel Light!We’re so glad you came to worship with us today and want to do all we can to help you feel at home. If you have any questions pleasestop by “The Connection Corner” in the atrium and ask one of our friendly volunteers. We’re honored to help you anyway we can!Connection CardIf this is your first visit with us, if you need prayer or have any questions, we’d like to know how to serve you. Please fill out the Get Connected Card and bring it to Capachi’s Cafe in the Atrium to receive a free gift. You can also leave it at the connection corner or drop it in the offering plate and someone will contact you.Small GroupsIf you are desiring a closer relationship with Jesus Christ, one of the best ways to make that happen is by being part of a Small Group. Small Groups are weekly small gatherings where we dig deep into the Word of God, find fellowship and support, as well as ways to provide service and outreach into our community. Come by “The Connection Corner” in the atrium for more information.Ministry ContactsSenior Pastor - [email protected] Pastor - [email protected] Pastor - [email protected]’s Prayer Line NumbersHear Requests - 501-463-5564 Leave Requests - 501-463-5565
Announcements
Lord’s SupperWe will be observing the Lord’s Supper on Sunday, August 9th, during both worship services. I encourage you to prepare your heart now as we remember what our Lord and Saviour, Jesus, did on the cross for us!GLCS Parent OrientationAll parents of new and returning students are encouraged to attend the orientation meeting on Monday, August 10th, in the auditorium begin-ning at 6:00 p.m.
GLCS BeginsGospel Light Christian School will begin its fall semester on Wednesday, August 12th.
Weekly Schedule Sunday9:00 am Worship Service Adult Small Groups (On Campus) 10:45 am Worship Service Children’s Worship and Small Groups (Worship services are identical.)
Monday -Sunday7:00 pm Adult Small Groups (In Home) (For small group list contact [email protected]) Wednesday 7:00 pm Student Worship and Small Groups
Saturday 4:00 pm Prayer Meeting
Financial Update
General Offering: $9,022.43Missions: $830.00Bus: $205.00Total: $10,057.43
• Give online: www.gospellight.org • By mail: 600 Garland Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71913• Giving Questions? Nathan Sellers | 501.624.5288 ext.111
Weekly Highlight
All parents of new and returning students are encouraged to
attend the orientation meeting on Monday, August 10th, in
the auditorium beginning at 6:00 p.m.
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You are always in for a blessing when you’re on your way to the __________ ______ _________.
6 Fascinating Facts about the Man Who Was Healed in Acts 3
1. He was _________. (vs. 2)
• This man symbolizes a ________________ world at the door of the ______________.
• Let’s remember that it was for a ______________ world that Jesus came and died.
• Luke 4:18, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the _________; he hath sent me to heal the ____________________, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the __________, to set at liberty them that are _____________,”
2. He ____________. (vs. 4)
• We need to have something to give people who are searching for the ______________.
3. He got a ________. (vs. 7)
4. He came to _________. (vs. 7)
• We’re not just in the ____________ business; we are in the new _________ business.
• There is only one name with _________ in it, and that name is ____________.
5. He ______________. (vs. 8)
• Many churches today have lost the __________ because they do not have __________.
6. He began to _________ out _________. (vss. 9, 10, 11)
THIS WEEK’S CHALLENGE FROM PASTOR ERIC
It’s great to be back at Gospel Light! Praise the Lord! Teen Revolution in Gatlinburg was amazing, and I’m looking forward to sharing with you some of the highlights this morning. I’m excited about what God is doing. I love our church. In America, we live in a country where the majority of churches have either plateaued, they’re dying, or they’re already dead. And the reason so many churches are declining is that their pews are filled with semi- or non-committed believers. I want to ask you today, Gospel Light, “Are you truly committed to Christ? Does He have 100% of your life?” You know our commitment to Christ is similar to our commitment to our spouse. No one would honestly say to their husband or wife, “You know, honey, I love you; I love you so much that I’m going to commit to staying 98% faithful to you in our marriage.” I know my wife would not go for that, but how many of us say the same thing to the Lord each day in how we live our lives? So many Christians today pick and choose which commandments of the Lord they want to obey. The true commitment to the Lord is complete and total or it’s none at all. Remember what I John 2:3 says, “And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.” Not just some of His commandments but all of them. Today I want to challenge you to show the world your commitment to Christ by obeying God in your thought life, in the way you react to your spouse and children, in your business affairs, in your finances, and in every part of your life. True commitment to the Lord is complete and total or it’s none at all. If there’s anything I can pray with you about, please let me know. I love you. Pastor Eric
EVANGELISM THOUGHTS FROM PASTOR MATT
PRAY FOR THE PASTORS OFHOT SPRINGS
This week we are praying for First Lutheran Church and Pastor Jon Beyer. Pastor Jon is a friend of the ministry. We are thankful for the blessing he is to our city and ministry. Pray for the requests of his family and church.
Day 1: Pray for safety, provision, and favor for Pastor Jon as he goes on a mission trip to Uganda and Kenya with Pastor Greg from Lakepointe to train pastors, evangelize, and prepare for a crusade for next year.Day 2: Pray for our VBS. Pray for all who serve and for all the children who come to grow in their faith in Christ and learn how to conquer challenges with God’s mighty power which is this year’s VBS theme.Day 3: Pray for the Samaritan’s Feet Event we are helping to sponsor at Langston School on August 15. We are giving away free shoes, socks and backpacks to children ages 5-12. Pray that the children will be blessed and receive the love of Christ that we give.Day 4: Pray for the growing unity in our church and among the churches of this city as we love each other and work together for the glory of God and the expansion of His kingdom.Day 5: Pray for continued financial provision from God through His people so that there may be abundance for the ministry He is calling us to do in these days.Day 6: Pray for God to give us an increase in boldness and courage in sharing our faith and in living out our faith in these days so more and more people may be rescued from the dominion of darkness and brought into the Kingdom of the Son, our Lord Jesus Christ!
PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES
Our prayer focus for this week is Elsen and Michelle Portugal serving in Brazil. Drop the Portugal’s an email at [email protected]
Day 1 – Pray for Elsen’s mom who is in ICU in a septic coma. She is 87 and practically immobilized.
Day 2 – On the 1st of August, the Portugal’s will have celebrated their 30th anniversary at the church (actual marriage date is Aug. 2). Their celebration will be in conjunction with a monthly couples’ meeting at the church and has been organized to encourage other couples to be faithful to each other. Pray that God will use this moment for this reason.
Day 3 – Praise the Lord for 30 years of marriage so far and for the strength God has given the Portugal’s through good and bad days.
Day 4 – Pray for the Portugal’s children (Virginia, Sarah, Joshua, and Hannah) and their families to have wisdom and a commitment to the Lord.
Day 5 – In preparation for more involvement in different projects next year, the Portugal’s need to raise an additional $500 a month. Pray for financial partners for this need until the beginning of the year.
Day 6 – Pray for an upcoming trip to Germany to review ministry, friends, and supporting churches in September.
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Psalm 23 is one of my favorite passages. It is beautifully written. It is probably one of the most well-known, if not the most well-known, passage of Scripture. It starts off with a beautiful description of how God takes care of us and meets every and any need that we might have. Although this is true in one sense, most interpret this passage as a “God is all about me” passage. And while it is true that God loves us tremendously and has shown us His grace in our lives, I believe we often lose sight of the foundational principle in this passage. Verse three ends with this, “for his name’s sake.” The very reason why we exist, are comforted, are led to abundance, is all to the glory of our God. God blesses us and takes care of us, but He does it with the common theme of “for his name’s sake.” Essentially, God has the right to be selfish. In humanistic terms, this at a glance, seems unethical. But it is not. We are created for the one purpose of glorifying God. This brings us to our purpose in life. God has outlined in His Word that He receives ultimate glory when we spread the Gospel of Jesus. So in essence, anything and everything that God does or does not do for you is so that He may see souls come to Christ for…….. you guessed it…. His glory. Let’s spread His glory this week and meet the purpose for what we were created!