March 18, 2018 Morning Worship

Today’s service was began when Pastoral Assistant Josh Bertsch welcomed everyone, then read Psalm 66:1-4 and said a prayer.  Filling in today to lead the singing was Nolan Hodge.  He sang and played the piano while the gathered sang along.

• To God Be the Glory
• When I Survey

Everyone spent several minutes greeting one another and welcomed guests who were visiting today. When all the handshakes were done, Josh delivered several announcements.

• Shape Note School today in the Fellowship Hall at 2:30pm. FMI: Michele Cull
• Statement of Faith Teaching series continues tonight.
• Neighborhood Block Party coming soon.  Donations for side menu items are needed.  FMI: Chandler Bainter
• Spencer announced a guest Worship Leader for next weekend.

Josh called up the ushers who would collect the offering, then said a prayer. While the offering was collected, the congregation sang and prepared for the sermon.

• I Stand Amazed (How Marvelous)
• Jesus Messiah

Josh read today’s sermon scripture, then Youth Pastor Justin Francis delivered the message.  The full audio can be heard by clicking on the date link below, or right-click and select “Save As” to save the file to your computer.  Click on the scripture reference to read the scripture.

After the sermon, everyone stood and sang Amazing Grace during a time of reflection.

Josh closed the service with an invitation for anyone to speak to a pastor after the service about church membership, becoming a Christian, or to discuss today’s sermon. He read Romans 1.16-17 as a benediction, then dismissed the group.