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7-12-2020 Worship ~ A Passion for Worship
Series on David: How to Become Giant Slayer? Lesson #7 ~ A Passion for Worship. The Tabernacle of David I Chronicles 15-25 O Worship The King pg 73 vs 1,2,4 CCLI #11456651 1. O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing God's power and God's love; our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise. 2. O tell of God's might, O sing of God's grace, whose robe is the light, whose canopy space, whose chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form, and dark is God's path on the wings of the storm. 4. Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light; it streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, and sweetly distills in the dew and the rain. |
Q: Is the Tabernacle of David present in our day? Acts 15:12-18 The Message (MSG)
Lessons can we learn from the Tabernacle of David. I Chronicles chapters 15 - 25
1. Worship fulfills the deepest needs of Your Heart
2. Live Your Life Passionately Worshipping God
3. Worship God Always - Everywhere! Just Do It!
Song Oh Lord You're Beautiful CCLI Song # 14514; CCLI License # 11456651
1. Oh Lord You're beautiful Your face is all I seek And when Your eyes are on this child Your grace abounds to me
2. Oh Lord please light the fire That once burned bright and clear Replace the lamp of my first love That burns with holy fear I want to take Your Word And shine it all around First help me just to live it Lord And when I'm doing well Help me to never seek a crown For my reward is giving glory to You
Lessons can we learn from the Tabernacle of David. I Chronicles chapters 15 - 25
1. Worship fulfills the deepest needs of Your Heart
2. Live Your Life Passionately Worshipping God
3. Worship God Always - Everywhere! Just Do It!
Song Oh Lord You're Beautiful CCLI Song # 14514; CCLI License # 11456651
1. Oh Lord You're beautiful Your face is all I seek And when Your eyes are on this child Your grace abounds to me
2. Oh Lord please light the fire That once burned bright and clear Replace the lamp of my first love That burns with holy fear I want to take Your Word And shine it all around First help me just to live it Lord And when I'm doing well Help me to never seek a crown For my reward is giving glory to You
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7-10-2020 Devotions w Nancy. Bible Reports We Are Wonderfully Made Psalm 139:1-18 Know it, believe it....
* The Lord knows us as thoroughly as if he had examined us and had looked into the most secret corners of our being. * I am observed when I quietly sit down, and seen when I rise up. This is a fact to be remembered every moment: we are still seen, ~ known, by our Lord. Although my thoughts are invisible for anyone to see, God sees them. * I may walk away from God but he will never leave me. The Lord judges our active life and our quiet life. Nothing is concealed from God-Jesus-Holy Spirit, nothing is surprising to God. * The unformed word, which lies within the tongue is certainly and completely known to the Great Searcher of our hearts. |
* We cannot turn back and escape God-Jesus-Holy Spirit, for Jesus is behind; we cannot go forward and run from Jesus, for Jesus is before. There is no chance of escape. God-Jesus-Holy Spirit never leaves us.
* Can we understand God-Jesus-Holy Spirit power?, God-Jesus-Holy Spirit wisdom? the Holiness? Our mind has no ability with which to measure the Infinite! God-Jesus-Holy Spirit is AMAZING!!!
* If we offend Jesus to his face, and commit acts of sin, Jesus is there ready to forgive us when we repent.
* God-Jesus-Holy Spirit’s mind is in our mind; God within ourselves. God’s spirit is over our spirit; our presence is always in God-Jesus-Holy Spirit presence.
* Can we understand God-Jesus-Holy Spirit power?, God-Jesus-Holy Spirit wisdom? the Holiness? Our mind has no ability with which to measure the Infinite! God-Jesus-Holy Spirit is AMAZING!!!
* If we offend Jesus to his face, and commit acts of sin, Jesus is there ready to forgive us when we repent.
* God-Jesus-Holy Spirit’s mind is in our mind; God within ourselves. God’s spirit is over our spirit; our presence is always in God-Jesus-Holy Spirit presence.
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7.8.2020 Forge Worship. Lessons from the Garden #12
~ Who Is Throwing Shade on You? I Peter 5:6-11 & Ephesians 4:25-32 Q1: What does it mean “to throw shade” on someone? Q2: What happens in a garden when one plant throws shade on another plant? ~ It can be good & bad Q3: Who is throwing shade on you? Is it for good or is it for evil in your life? I Peter 5:8; Ephesians 4:29; John 8:44 Q4: Who are you throwing shade on? Is it for good or for evil? Romans 12:14; Psalm 34:14 Q5: What will you do to remove the bad shade from your life? I Peter 5:8-10; Q6: What kind of side will you throw on others? What bad shade will you stop throwing? |
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7.5.2020 Communion Meditation ~ Pastor David Johnston
Series: How to Become a Giant Slayer lesson #6 A Lifestyle of Repentance, The Story of David’s Sin & Repentance, God’s Forgiveness II Samuel 11 & 12 and Psalm 51 Lessons can we learn from David? A Lifestyle of Repentance 1. Guard your heart - Proverbs 4:23 2. All sin is against the heart of God - Psalm 51:4 3. Confess & repent of all sin…immediately! Acts 17:30 4. God forgives ALL our sins! Psalm 51:1-2; 7-13 5. We often have to experience the consequences of our sins - II Samuel 12-20; Galatians 6:7-8 Permission to stream CCLI #20400526, copyright license CCLI #11456651
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7-3-2020 Devotions w Nancy ~ Putting on a New Self!
Colossians 3:5-10 Put to death what is earthly or sinful to you. if the word of God says for you to do it then it must mean it’s not impossible to do! Colossians 3:12-15, 17
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7-1-2020 Forge Worship
Lessons from the Garden #11 Identifying the Condition of Your Heart John 15:1-11 Q1: Why is it important for a gardener to know what kinds of plants are in his garden? How does he/she know? What can a gardener do to help him identify the plants in his garden? Q2: What kind of plants (people) does Jesus want in his garden (the Kingdom of God)? John 15: 2,4,5,8, Q3: What happens when we do not bear fruit for the Kingdom of God? John 15:2,6 Q4: How can we bear fruit for the Kingdom of God? John 15:4,5 Q5: What are the results of abiding in Christ? John 15: 5,7,8,9,10,11 Q6: What kind of a Plant (Christian) are You? What is the condition of your heart? What Kind of a Christian do you want to be? |
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6-28-2020 Sunday Worship w Nancy,
Meditation ‘What If’s’ of life. Qa. What if you never felt pain & sickness then how would you know that I, Jesus, am the Healer? 1 Peter 2:24-25. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. Qb. What if you never had to pray for help, how would you know that I, Jesus, am the Deliverer? Psalm 18:2 The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Qc. What if you never had a trials in life, how would you call yourself an overcomer? 1 John 5:4-5 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? |
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Qd. What if you never felt sadness, how would you know that I, Jesus, am the Comforter? Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Qe. What if you never made a mistake, how would you know that I, Jesus, am the forgiver? Psalm 86:5-7 For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; listen to my plea for grace. In the day of my trouble I call upon you, for you answer me.
Qf. What if you never were in trouble, how would you know that I, Jesus, will come to your rescue? Psalm 71:2-3 In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me, and save me! Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
Qg. What if you never were broken, then how would you know that I, Jesus, can make you whole? Psalm 34:17-18. When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. -
Qh. What if you had all power, then how would you learn to trust In Me, Jesus? Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.
Qe. What if you never made a mistake, how would you know that I, Jesus, am the forgiver? Psalm 86:5-7 For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; listen to my plea for grace. In the day of my trouble I call upon you, for you answer me.
Qf. What if you never were in trouble, how would you know that I, Jesus, will come to your rescue? Psalm 71:2-3 In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me; incline your ear to me, and save me! Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
Qg. What if you never were broken, then how would you know that I, Jesus, can make you whole? Psalm 34:17-18. When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. -
Qh. What if you had all power, then how would you learn to trust In Me, Jesus? Psalm 56:3-4 When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid.
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6-26-2020 Friday Devotions w Nancy
~ Hazard ahead ~ Power of the Holy Spirit John 14. Acts 2 Holy Spirit with us always, a helper, advocate, companion, comforter, reveals scripture meaning to us as we read our Bible. The living Word coming to life.…. John 16:13 Holy Spirit as divine direction. Holy Spirit’s gifts…. Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-control. John 14:15-17 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. I will ask the Father, and he will send another Companion, who will be with you forever. This Companion is the Spirit of Truth, whom the world can’t receive because it neither sees him nor recognizes him. You know him, because he lives with you and will be with you. |
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6-24-2020 Forge Father's Day Worship
Scripture Reading Selected Passages from the Bible In the fear of the LORD a man has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. Proverbs 14:2 “And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15 And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. Deuteronomy 6:6-9 |
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Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. Psalms 127:3-5
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise child will be glad in them. Proverbs 23:24
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
The righteous who walks in his integrity, blessed are his children after him! Proverbs 20:7
My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the LORD reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights. Proverbs 3:11-12
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and fear of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4
And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.” Malachi 4:6
The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise child will be glad in them. Proverbs 23:24
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
The righteous who walks in his integrity, blessed are his children after him! Proverbs 20:7
My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline or be weary of his reproof, for the LORD reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights. Proverbs 3:11-12
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and fear of the Lord. Ephesians 6:4
And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the land with a decree of utter destruction.” Malachi 4:6
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6-21-2020 Worship Series: How to Become a Giant Slayer #4 Stay in Love with God!
The Story of David bringing the Ark of God into Jerusalem II Samuel 6 Q1: Why did David want to bring the Ark of God into Jerusalem? ~ He wanted God’s presence in the City Q2: What happened when David tried to bring the Ark of God into the City the first time? ~ They carried the Ark the wrong way and people died. Q3: What happened when David brought the Ark of God into the City the second time? ~ David danced before the Ark & before the Lord with all his might! Q4: Why was Michal, the daughter of Saul, so upset with David? ~ She thought David made a fool out of himself by dancing so passionately in front of all the people. |
Q5: How did David respond to Michal? ~ David was willing to be a fool for the Lord to passionately worship God with all his heart!
Q6: What lesson can we learn from David? ~ The Third Simple Rule of John Wesley …. Stay in Love with God!
Q7: What does ‘Staying in Love with God’ teach us about how to respond to Covid-19 and to the racial unrest in our community & nation?
Be passionate about lifting up God's goodness to you and for you and for others .....
Be God's solution of love mercy and grace to your world.
Q6: What lesson can we learn from David? ~ The Third Simple Rule of John Wesley …. Stay in Love with God!
Q7: What does ‘Staying in Love with God’ teach us about how to respond to Covid-19 and to the racial unrest in our community & nation?
Be passionate about lifting up God's goodness to you and for you and for others .....
Be God's solution of love mercy and grace to your world.
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6-19-2020 Friday Devotions w Nancy
II Peter 1: 1-8 encouragement for our Faith Our faith grows one building stone at a time…. Growing in our walk with the Lord… stirred up & stretching, growing in our Faith. Permission to stream CCLI #20400526, copyright license CCLI #11456651 |
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6-17-2020 Forge:
Lessons from the Garden #10 Lifting Up One Another Meditation Lessons from the Garden #10; Lifting UP One Another Q1: Why is it important for a gardener to lift UP plants to help them to grow? Q2: What happens if a gardener does NOT lift UP plants? Q3: What does the Bible say about lifting UP one another? Q4: Why should we lift one another UP? Q5: How can we lift one another UP? Q6: What can we do during the Covid-19 pandemic to lift one another UP? Q7: What can we do during these time of racial unrest to lift UP people of color and those who are often suppressed? |
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June 14, 2020 Meditation: How to Become a Giant Slayer
#4: Do No Harm to Others! The Story of David sparing the Life of King Saul ~ I Samuel 24,26 Q1: What was the relationship like between David & Saul? Q2: Why did King Saul want to kill David? Q3: Why didn’t David kill Saul when he had the chance? Q4: What is the lesson that we can learn from David? Do No Harm to Others! Romans 12: 9-12 Q5: How can we apply this lesson to this time of racial unrest in our nation? Do no harm. Do good, Stay in love with GOD. North Central Bishops Letter and Council of Bishops, UMC Letter Closing Song: For Everyone Born, A Place at the Table. CCLI Song # 4065421. CCLI License # 11456651 |
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6-12-2020 Friday Devotions with Nancy
Have I got a Story for You! John 4:7-41 Power in the Name of Jesus, God REALLY Loves you. We each need our own personal relationship. Specialized Jesus love me – Story. Tell your story of how much Jesus loves you. Share your God wink stories with others. Others NEED to hear your story… Share the encouragement of God’s love for you with others. Have I got a Story for You…. Tell your story customized, personalized Jesus loves me story. It is a great story to tell. Thanks for sharing it. Permission to stream CCLI #20400526, copyright license CCLI #11456651
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6-10-2020 Forge Lessons from the Garden # 9:The Peace Garden
Matthew 6:25-34 Q: How can we find God’s Peace in Life? 1) Seek Peace and Pursue it - Psalm 34:14 Turn away from evil! Do good! Seek peace and go after it! 2) Make God the Foundation of Your Peace - Micah 5:5 God will become one of peace. John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you. My peace I give you. I give to you not as the world gives. Don’t be troubled or afraid. 3) Speak Words of Peace - Romans 12:18 If possible, to the best of your ability, live at peace with all people. 4) Live and Walk in Peace - II Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brothers and sisters, good-bye. Put things in order, respond to my encouragement, be in harmony with each other, and live in peace—and the God of love and peace will be with you. |
The results in our lives if we walk in God’s peace? Colossians 3:15 The peace of Christ must control your hearts—a peace into which you were called in one body. And be thankful people.
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6-7-2020 Worship & Communion
Series: How to Become a Giant Slayer lesson 3: Find a Band of Brothers – Find a Band of Sisters The Story of David and Jonathan ~ I Samuel 18 Q: What was the relationship like between Jonathan & David? - Jonathan Befriended David - Jonathan Mentored David - Jonathan Protected David - Jonathan Applause David’s Successes and God’s Call on David's life Taking It Home: * Be part of the Movement of God to change the system of Systemic Racism in our nation * Befriend, Mentor and Help the Outcast – „“Rescue those who are being taken away to death; Hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter“. Proverbs 24:11 * Be willing to carry their pain and to give your life for them |
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Prayer of Confession & Repentance …Wesleyan Covenant Prayer
I am no longer my own, but yours. Put me to what you will, place me with whom you will. Put me to doing, put me to suffering.
Let me be put to work for you or set aside for you, Praised for you or criticized for you.
Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing.
I freely and fully surrender all things to your glory and service.
And now, O wonderful and holy God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, you are mine, and I am yours. So be it.
And the covenant which I have made on earth, let it also be made in heaven. Amen.
The Lord’s Table... Body of Christ broken for you – Blood of Christ shed for you
I am no longer my own, but yours. Put me to what you will, place me with whom you will. Put me to doing, put me to suffering.
Let me be put to work for you or set aside for you, Praised for you or criticized for you.
Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing.
I freely and fully surrender all things to your glory and service.
And now, O wonderful and holy God, Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, you are mine, and I am yours. So be it.
And the covenant which I have made on earth, let it also be made in heaven. Amen.
The Lord’s Table... Body of Christ broken for you – Blood of Christ shed for you
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6-5-2020 Friday Devotions with Nancy E
~ The Deceiver meet the Transformer
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6-3-2020 Forge
Lessons from the Garden # 8 Self-Care in Troubled Times Psalm 121 Self-Care in Troubled Times: 1) Look to God for Help! * Psalm 121:1-2; Matthew 14:30 2) Do the Small Things to Maintain Spiritual - Physical - Emotional - Mental - Relational Health * Philippians 4:6-7; I Peter 5:7; Colossians 3:15 3) Stay Connected with People * Hebrews 10:23-25 4) Don’t Lose Hope! * Romans 15:13 Permission to stream CCLI #20400526, copyright license CCLI #11456651
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5-31-2020 Welcome to Pentecost Worship Permission to stream CCLI #20400526, copyright license CCLI #11456651
Scripture Reading I John 4: Message: Overcoming Hate in the Heart of Humans The Poem: Strange Fruit Modern Re-write of the lyrics to a civil rights protest song written by Billie Holiday in 1939 America’s streets bear a strange fruit Blood on the concrete and blood at the root Black bodies laying on asphalt Strange fruit being smashed down on tar and concrete Here is a fruit plucked before its prime For the rain to gather, for the wind to suck, for the sun to rot, for the tree to drop Here is a strange and bitter crop I’m left to weep! I cannot catch my breath! I’m hyperventilating! I cannot breathe! Q: What will be the Final Outcome of the battle between Hate in the Heart of Humans & the Love of God? God Wins – LOVE Wins |
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5-29-2020 Friday Devotions with Nancy
~ Self reflection, Keeping on the right Path Proverbs 4:14-15 Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of evil. Avoid it; do not go on it; turn away from it and pass on. *Examine your soul .... with God's help. Lamentations 3:40 *We need to correct our paths when we get off them. Acts 2:28 *We need to bring honor to God. It’s our responsibility to ask the Lord how we are doing. Psalm 25:10-12 *Will God pardon me?? Of course! Isaiah 55:6-7 *Daily examine your motives. When tested: say no to the things that can steer you off the path. *Walk in righteousness, it’s a beautiful journey! |
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5-27-2020 Forge
Lessons from the Garden # 7: You REAP what you SOW! Pastor David Q1: What naturally will come out of your garden if you do nothing? Q2: Why do weeds grow up naturally? Galatians 6:4-10 Q3: What does Paul mean when he says in verse 7 “Do not be deceived?” How do we deceive ourselves? Q4: How do we sow bad stuff/weeds in our lives? Q5: How do we sow good stuff in our lives? Q6: What will be the result if we sow the Good Stuff? Galatians 6:8-10 … the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith. |
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5-24-2020 Memorial weekend Worship
Series: How to Become a Giant Slayer # 2: Redefining the Battles in Life From God’s Perspective … SLING SHOT The Story of David & Goliath - I Samuel 17:41-54 Q: What did David do to win the day against the giant? 1. By Faith…He boldly declared his trust in God I Sam 17:45-47 2. By Faith…He Ran Towards the Enemy I Samuel 17:48: 3. By Faith…He used the Weapons that God had already given him - SLINGSHOT I Samuel 17:49-50: Step 2 To become a GIANT Slayer: Redefine the Battles in life from God’s perspective… Not human’s perspective By Faith: 1. Declare your Trust in God 2. Run Towards Your Enemies in your life. 3. Use the Weapons that God has already given to you! I Will Trust In GOD! |
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Closing Song. Shelter Me by Michael Joncas.
1. Shepherd and sheep, my God and I: to fresh green fields you led my steps in days gone by. You gave me rest by quiet springs and filled my soul with peace your loving presence brings. O shelter me, O shelter me: The way ahead is dark and difficulty to see. O shelter me, O shelter me: All will be well if only you will shelter me.
2. Yet now I tread a diff’rent way; Death dogs my path with stealthy steps from day to day. I cannot find your peaceful place; But dwell in dreary darkness, longing for your face. O shelter me, O shelter me: The way ahead is dark and difficulty to see. O shelter me, O shelter me: All will be well if only you will shelter me.
3. I will look back in days to come and realize your faithfulness has led me home. Within your house I’ll find my peace, trusting that in your mercy you have sheltered me. O shelter me, O shelter me: The way ahead is dark and difficulty to see. O shelter me, O shelter me: All will be well if only you will shelter me. © 2020 by GIA Publications, Inc. • All rights reserved
1. Shepherd and sheep, my God and I: to fresh green fields you led my steps in days gone by. You gave me rest by quiet springs and filled my soul with peace your loving presence brings. O shelter me, O shelter me: The way ahead is dark and difficulty to see. O shelter me, O shelter me: All will be well if only you will shelter me.
2. Yet now I tread a diff’rent way; Death dogs my path with stealthy steps from day to day. I cannot find your peaceful place; But dwell in dreary darkness, longing for your face. O shelter me, O shelter me: The way ahead is dark and difficulty to see. O shelter me, O shelter me: All will be well if only you will shelter me.
3. I will look back in days to come and realize your faithfulness has led me home. Within your house I’ll find my peace, trusting that in your mercy you have sheltered me. O shelter me, O shelter me: The way ahead is dark and difficulty to see. O shelter me, O shelter me: All will be well if only you will shelter me. © 2020 by GIA Publications, Inc. • All rights reserved
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5-22-2020 Friday Devotions with Nancy E.
~ The Seasons of Life *There are seasons in the life of every beautiful, bountiful garden. *Just like gardens every one of us experience season in our lives. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. 1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; 3 a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4 a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5 a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6 a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; 7 a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8 a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace. - What season are you in? |
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5-21-2020 Forge Worship
Lessons from the Garden # 6 The Poo In You! Meditation Pastor David. Q1: Why do we put manure (POO) in our gardens? What does it do? Q2: What’s the Poo in You that helps you to Grow in God?? A1: The Holy Spirit ~ John 14-16. John 14:15-17 Q3: How is the Holy Spirit the Source of Life for a Christian? Q4: How do you get the Poo (the Holy Spirit) in You?? A: Confess your sin - I John 1:9 B. Ask according to God’s Command – Ephesians 5:18 C. Ask in Faith Believing - I John 5:14-15 Permission to stream CCLI #20400526, copyright license CCLI #11456651 |
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Sunday 5-17-2020 Worship Celebration
Prelude~ organ & piano duet Thank you Jill L & Judy A Scripture Reading I Samual 16 & 17 Message Pastor David Series: How to Become a Giant Slayer # 1 Writing Your Own Story Q: What are the GIANTS in your life? Q: How have those GIANTS impact your life ? The Story of David & Goliath: I Samuel 16 & 17 Q: How did other people see David? Why? Q: How did God see David? Why? Q: How did David see himself? Why? Step 1 to becoming a GIANT Slayer: Get a New Vision of God... and then get a New Vision of Yourself. Song p143 On Eagles Wings: And GOD will raise us up on eagles' wings bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun and hold you in the palm of His hand. |
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5-15-2020 Friday Devotions with Nancy E,
Lay minister of Mt Bethel Church, Inver Grove Heights, MN Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from CCLI #20400526, live streaming copyright license CCLI #11456651 Seeking the Heart of Jesus in a pandemic pause Patience..... In the Garden. Growing in relationship with Jesus. Come on inner peace I don't have all day..... Galatians 5: 22-25 Fruits of the Holy Spirit... |
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5-13-2020 Forge Worship
Theme: Lessons from the Garden # 5 ~ Weeding the Garden Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from CCLI #20400526, live streaming copyright license CCLI #11456651 |
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Welcome to Worship Celebration ~ Mother’s Day
Sunday, 5-10-2020. Prelude~ organ & piano duet Thank you Jill L & Judy A. Message: Pastor David Lessons from the Garden, The Harvest : The Fruit of the Garden. Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22; Q: Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? What was his message? Q: What is the purpose of farming & gardening? A: To produce fruit and a harvest Q: What are the fruits that a loving mother hopes to see in her children? Q: What are the fruits that our loving heavenly Father hopes to see in the lives of His children? 1. The Fruit of Godly character - Galatians 5:22-23 2. The Fruit of being Light to the World - Ephesians 5:1-10 3. The Fruit of Love for People - John 13:34-35 4. The Fruit of Loving God - Matthew 22:34-40 |
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5-8-2020 Friday Devotions ~ Adversity with Nancy E. lay minister Mt Bethel Church.
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Forge Worship 5-6-2020 Making God Real in All our Lives.
Tonight’s theme: Lessons from the Garden # 3 Growing the Seeds. Meditation Pastor David Lessons from the Garden # 3: Growing the Seeds. Ephesians 4:11-16 (NRSV): Q: What is God’s goal, purpose for Christians? A: That we grow up to maturity in Christ. Q: Who helps us grow up spiritually? Ephesians 4:11-12 Q: What are the qualities of a mature growing Christian? Ephesians 4:13-15. Q: What is the end result of spiritual maturity? Ephesians 4:16 Taking it Home: 1. Where are you in your walk with God? Growing? ~ Stagnant? ~ Dying? 2. What will you do to get on a path to spiritual growth and stay there? 3. What are some difficulties to spiritual growth in your life? What will you do to overcome these - challenges? How good to know that GOD never lets go of us…. In all stages of our growth God will not let go of us. GOoD growing in Jesus name. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained |
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5-3-2020 Worship Celebration & Holy Communion
Scripture Reading John 1:1-5 (NRSV) Lessons from the Garden ~ Seeds…. Come Alive! Q1: What causes a dead seed to germinate and to come alive? Q2: What does God do to cause our lives to germinate and to come alive? John 1:3-5 (NRSV). II Corinthians 5:17 (NRSV) John 10:10 (NRSV). John 14:6 (NRSV) Q3: What can we do to help our hearts to come alive? 1. Pause-Wait-Listen-Abide Psalm 46:10 (NRSV) 2. Ask God to bring His Life into your Heart & Life. John 1:12 (NRSV) 3. Seek God’s Life every day. Matthew 6:33 (NRSV) Communion ~ The Lord's Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen. |
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5-1-2020 Friday Devotion with Nancy E.
2 Corinthians 5 Philippians 3 Romans 12 Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly ... proverb Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from CCLI #20400526, copyright license CCLI #1145665 |
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Forge Worship – 4-29-2020 Today’s Conversation from the Bible – lesson from the Garden Preparing Good Soil
The Parable of the Four Soils in Mark 4:2-20 (CEV) ~ Q: What do the four soils represent? Mark 4:13-20 ~ The Four Soils represent Four different types of hearts: 1. Path - Hardened & Unresponsive to God’s truth 2. Rocky - Shallow and no depth or interest in God. 3. Thorns - Choked out by love and care for the world. 4. Good - Produces fruit 30 – 60 -100 fold Q: What kind of soil are you? What is the condition of you heart? What kind of soil/heart would you like to have? How can you grow your Heart to become Good Soil? 1. Ask - Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 |
2. Seek - “Come, let us return to the Lord; Let us press on to know the Lord; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth.” Hosea 6:1-3
3. Repeat - The Lord says, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land (soil).” II Chronicles 7:14
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3. Repeat - The Lord says, “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land (soil).” II Chronicles 7:14
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April 26, 2020 ~ Welcome to Worship Today’s meditation from the Bible ~ Jesus our life Savior ~ Matthew 14.
from our lay minister Nancy E. Jesus our life Savior. Matthew 14:22-33 (CEV) ~ Jesus our life Savior ~ Instantly Jesus Saves. Instantly! You are not hidden, forgotten or hopeless. Jesus IS our Defender, our Armor, our Shelter, our SOS. Jesus our life Savior. Rescue by Lauren Daigle - (Official Lyric Video) https://youtu.be/9PugD11k3JU Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from CCLI #20400526, copyright license CCLI #11456651 |
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Welcome to Forge Worship a ministry of Mt Bethel Church
~ April 19, 2020 ~ Our message tonight from our lay minister Nancy E. Conversation from the Bible~ Overcoming anxiety and fear Philippians 4:6-9 (CEB) The Lord is near. Don’t be anxious about anything; rather, bring up all of your requests to God in your prayers and petitions, along with giving thanks. Then the peace of God that exceeds all understanding will keep your hearts and minds safe in Christ Jesus. From now on, friends, if anything is excellent and if anything is admirable, focus your thoughts on these things: all that is true, all that is holy, all that is just, all that is pure, all that is lovely, and all that is worthy of praise. Practice these things: whatever you learned, received, heard, or saw in us. The God of peace will be with you. When the day or night gets fear-full I will call on Jesus. Jesus peace to keep my heart and mind safe in such a time as this… for the God of peace is with me. |
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April 19, 2020 ~ Sunday Worship
Scripture~ Psalm 63 (CEV) Message Pastor David …. Mid-Course Correction Part 3 ~ When the World Seems Like It’s Against YOU! Q1: What is an Existential Threat? * The Story of Joseph - Genesis 37-40 Q2: How did Joseph survive the existential threat to his life? 1) Joseph hung onto God…and…God hung onto Him! * Psalm 119:147 * Psalm 121:1-2. 2) Joseph walked with God in Godliness & Integrity * Genesis 39:7-10 * II Corinthians 7:1. 3) He Walked in Forgiveness & Mercy * Genesis 45. * Matthew 18:21-22 Q3: What were the results in the life of Joseph for the life he lived? #1 God’s Blessings!!! Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from CCLI #20400526, copyright license CCLI #11456651 |
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Opening song Be Thou My Vision ~ p451…..
1 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.
2 Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord. Thou my great Father, I Thy true son, Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one
3 High King of Heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, oh bight heaven’s sun - Heart of my own heart, whatever befall still be my vision, O Ruler of all Thou and Thou only, first in my heart High King of Heaven my Treasure Thou art!
Praise You in the Storm ~ by Casting Crowns. https://youtu.be/0YUGwUgBvTU
1 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.
2 Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord. Thou my great Father, I Thy true son, Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one
3 High King of Heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, oh bight heaven’s sun - Heart of my own heart, whatever befall still be my vision, O Ruler of all Thou and Thou only, first in my heart High King of Heaven my Treasure Thou art!
Praise You in the Storm ~ by Casting Crowns. https://youtu.be/0YUGwUgBvTU
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4-17-2020 Friday Devotions ~ Mid-Course Correction ~ Part II, Re-writing the Narrative of Your Life in Suffering ~ Job.
Devotion Meditation Q1: What is the story of Job? Why did he suffer so much? Job 1:20-22 Q2: How did Job respond to pain and suffering? Q3: How did Job’s friends respond to his pain and suffering? Q4: How did God respond to Job’s suffering? Job chapters 38-41 Q5: How did Job respond to the Words of God? Job 42:1-6 Q6: What’s the answer to the ‘Problem of Suffering’ from the Book of Job? 1) Suffering is a mystery. 2) God will be with us in the midst of suffering. 3) Walk with God and trust God in the good times and the bad times ~ It’s all about relationship! Parting Song Water And Dust by Cory Asbury CCLI Song # 7102428 ~ Cory Asbury. Permission to stream the music in this service obtained from CCLI #20400526, copyright license CCLI #11456651 |
Forge Worship –
Making God real in ALL of our lives 4-15-2020 Midcourse Correction ~ Part I Welcome, Prayer and Serenity Prayer God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; taking, as Jesus did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that God will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen. |
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Meditation, Pastor David Mid-Course Correction Part I: When Life Takes a Detour
Q1: What does it mean to be the best version of you?
To be the best version of who God wants you to be? The Story of Daniel in captivity Babylon ~ Daniel 1
Q2: What steps can you take when your life takes a detour?
1. Embrace the Pain. 2.Take Time to Pause & Think
3. Ask God to Give you a New Life Plan i.e. Paul’s Detour in Life: Prison, Philippians 1:6; 3:7-11; 4:11-13;
4, Make Your Plan => Work Your Plan …. Moment by Moment ~ One Day at a Time
Q1: What does it mean to be the best version of you?
To be the best version of who God wants you to be? The Story of Daniel in captivity Babylon ~ Daniel 1
Q2: What steps can you take when your life takes a detour?
1. Embrace the Pain. 2.Take Time to Pause & Think
3. Ask God to Give you a New Life Plan i.e. Paul’s Detour in Life: Prison, Philippians 1:6; 3:7-11; 4:11-13;
4, Make Your Plan => Work Your Plan …. Moment by Moment ~ One Day at a Time
Grace for All: God’s Plan to Bring Salvation to ALL People! Lent 2020 ~ Sermon Series
1) Sunday, March 1 Truth for ALL
God is still speaking today revealing truth to guide all people to find Jesus as the Truth!
Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:31-32, 36
2) Sunday, March 15 Love for ALL
The most important quality of God’s nature is that he loves all people passionately and infinitely.
Jesus said, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” John 3:16-17
3) Sunday, March 22 Forgiveness for ALL
Jesus is the Savior of the World. All sins of All people are forgiven for All time in the cross of Christ. But, each person must individually believe to receive and experience God’s grace, mercy and forgiveness. For the grace of God has appeared bringing grace for all people. Titus 2:11 If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him form the dead you shall be saved. Romans 10:9
4) Sunday, March 29 Justice for ALL
God’s wrath, judgement and anger are always restorative to bring people to repentance and to salvation. His wrath and judgment is never retributive to inflict eternal punishment and suffering. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. II Peter 3:9
Do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? Romans 2:4
5) Palm Sunday, April 5 Salvation for ALL
God is moving every person towards repentance, salvation and righteousness through life, Sheol and even hell. Every human will have a clear choice and opportunity to hear, believe and receive God’s forgiveness in Christ. Jesus said, “When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people to myself.” John 12:32; Therefore God has highly exalted Jesus and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11
6) Easter Sunday, April 12 Joy for ALL
God’s design for all people is to experience ever expanding eternal joy in his presence and with all people forever. Jesus said, “These things I have spoken unto you that my joy may be in you and that your joy might be made full!” John 15:11
7) Sunday, April 19 Oneness for ALL
God’s ultimate design for all people is to be ONE with Him (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) and with All creation for eternity. Jesus prayed, “Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be ONE, even as we are ONE. I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be ONE, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be ONE even as we are ONE.” John 17:11-2
1) Sunday, March 1 Truth for ALL
God is still speaking today revealing truth to guide all people to find Jesus as the Truth!
Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” John 8:31-32, 36
2) Sunday, March 15 Love for ALL
The most important quality of God’s nature is that he loves all people passionately and infinitely.
Jesus said, “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” John 3:16-17
3) Sunday, March 22 Forgiveness for ALL
Jesus is the Savior of the World. All sins of All people are forgiven for All time in the cross of Christ. But, each person must individually believe to receive and experience God’s grace, mercy and forgiveness. For the grace of God has appeared bringing grace for all people. Titus 2:11 If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him form the dead you shall be saved. Romans 10:9
4) Sunday, March 29 Justice for ALL
God’s wrath, judgement and anger are always restorative to bring people to repentance and to salvation. His wrath and judgment is never retributive to inflict eternal punishment and suffering. The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. II Peter 3:9
Do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? Romans 2:4
5) Palm Sunday, April 5 Salvation for ALL
God is moving every person towards repentance, salvation and righteousness through life, Sheol and even hell. Every human will have a clear choice and opportunity to hear, believe and receive God’s forgiveness in Christ. Jesus said, “When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all people to myself.” John 12:32; Therefore God has highly exalted Jesus and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11
6) Easter Sunday, April 12 Joy for ALL
God’s design for all people is to experience ever expanding eternal joy in his presence and with all people forever. Jesus said, “These things I have spoken unto you that my joy may be in you and that your joy might be made full!” John 15:11
7) Sunday, April 19 Oneness for ALL
God’s ultimate design for all people is to be ONE with Him (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) and with All creation for eternity. Jesus prayed, “Holy Father, keep them in your name, which you have given me, that they may be ONE, even as we are ONE. I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be ONE, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be ONE even as we are ONE.” John 17:11-2
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Serving Mt. Bethel Church
Pastor David Johnston Cell: 763-439-6838 email: pastordave@mtbethelchurchhigh.org
Church Office 651-451-3636 office@mtbethelchurchhigh.org
Organist Judy Alich
Pianist/Music Director Jill Lewis
Slides and sound Lora Gregg, Ethan Gregg, Mark Zahn, Travis Vincent, Polly Tabbert
Hospitality leads: Ushers, Greeters, Refreshments click here for listing
Pastor David Johnston Cell: 763-439-6838 email: pastordave@mtbethelchurchhigh.org
Church Office 651-451-3636 office@mtbethelchurchhigh.org
Organist Judy Alich
Pianist/Music Director Jill Lewis
Slides and sound Lora Gregg, Ethan Gregg, Mark Zahn, Travis Vincent, Polly Tabbert
Hospitality leads: Ushers, Greeters, Refreshments click here for listing
