Call to worship:
1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.
3 He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for his name's sake.4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.Psalm 23:1-6
Gathering Video
Questions for reflection:
What surprises you about the uniting effect of the gospel on people/places?
Why is the season of passover significant in the Eutycus story? Do you have any “long sermon” stories?
How is Christ compelling you in this season to display His name in life?
Corporate Prayer:
Our Father in Heaven,
We thank you for this year with its celebrations and sorrows. We are grateful that you have been with us for every moment. For the wounds we’ve encountered, we ask you to heal us. For the wounds we’ve inflicted, we ask you to forgive us. As we embark into a new year we pray for your guidance and direction. Grant us a hunger for your word, a passion for prayer, and a love for people. Let us reflect you well in all that we say and do.
For the glory of Christ we pray, amen.
Notes//Quotes//Slides:
Acts 20:1-16
2 Cor 1:3-11
Galatians 3:26-29
I see no cause why some interpreters should so sharply condemn the drowsiness of the young man, that they should say that he was punished for his sluggishness by death. - John Calvin
Romans 15:25-29