Welcome to Church!
We are delighted to have you with us today. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a long-time member, we are thrilled to share this time with you.
Today, in our study of the Book of Acts, we will read about Paul’s visit to the city of Thessalonica. Here Paul again is met with a mixed response, while many hear his words and respond in faith, others are stuck with jealousy forming a strange crowd who feels their power and influence slipping away. Let’s talk about how we live when our faith collides with our rulers.
Our worship services are a vital aspect of our life as disciples of Jesus and as members of the Global Methodist Church. We believe God invites His people into three key discipleship practices:
- Worship Passionately: Worship goes beyond the songs we sing; it encompasses the way we live our lives for His glory.
- Love Extravagantly: We are called to love like Jesus, who demonstrated sacrificial love in His life and death.
- Witness Boldly: God empowers us to share what He has done and is doing in and through His people.
We believe living out these practices is essential for us as His church.
Thank you again for being a part of our family today. My prayer is that our time together in worship will inspire you to reflect deeply and connect more closely with Jesus. If you have any questions or wish to discuss your faith journey, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact me directly at my office at 410-639-2144, or send me an email.
All for Him!
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
Welcome Prayer of Adoration
Opening Worship Prayer of Confession
Prayers of the People
Message
How to Turn the World Upside Down
Acts 17:1-9
Rev Gary Priddy
Next Steps
Find practical ways you can take a first “next step” in your faith journey on our website.
Just go to nextsteps.yourrhc.com.
Benediction
Life is much more than an accident. Wherever I go, I believe God needs me there. Wherever I am, I trust God has put me there. He has a purpose for me being there -
Christ, alive in me, wants to do something through me, no matter where I am.
I believe this and go in His grace and His love and His power.
If you would like someone to pray with you, please come and meet one of our ministry leaders at the end of the service.
Songs for Worship
Wesley Chapel
He Leadeth Me
Oh Jesus I Have Promised
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
Rock Hall Church
Christ Be Magnified
Jesus We Love You
How Great Thou Art-Until That Day
It is Well
Message Notes
Acts 40: How to Turn the World Upside Down
Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. 2 And Paul went in, as was his custom, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, 3 explaining and proving that it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus, whom I proclaim to you, is the Christ.” 4 And some of them were persuaded and joined Paul and Silas, as did a great many of the devout Greeks and not a few of the leading women. 5 But the Jews were jealous, and taking some wicked men of the rabble, they formed a mob, set the city in an uproar, and attacked the house of Jason, seeking to bring them out to the crowd. 6 And when they could not find them, they dragged Jason and some of the brothers before the city authorities, shouting, “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also, 7 and Jason has received them, and they are all acting against the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, Jesus.” 8 And the people and the city authorities were disturbed when they heard these things. 9 And when they had taken money as security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.
“They are turning our world upside down”
John 12:31–32 NLT
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Matthew 28:19–20 NIV84
The Great Commission isn’t an accident.
If we want somethings to change, we have to change somethings.
Mark 12:28–31 NIV84
The Great Commandment is to Love
Galatians 5:22–23 NIV84
Go to the power of love
This Week's Announcements:
Meet with Pastor Gary Do you have a question or issue you need to discuss? Pastor Gary is available for pastoral counseling with individuals and couples To schedule, just Click “Meet with Pastor Gary” on our website
Prayer Request Policy Change In order to maintain a more current prayer list, we provide a copy of this past week’s prayer requests. Submit prayer requests using the prayer request cards in the pews or the digital prayer request form on our website: pray.yourrhc.com Please make sure you have permission to share other’s information.
Current Prayer Requests
Our children and youth ministries
Caregivers and first responders
People of Ukraine
Our nation’s leaders
Healing of our nation
Israel and the Middle East
People battling addictions
Single parents and their kids
Pastor Gary and family
Dickie & Bettie Porter
Frank & Mariann Dulin
Pastor Kenny Hickman
Pastor Bill Carroll
Pastor David Kelley
Hubbard Kendall
Family of Phyllis Dierker
Grant Stoops
Joan Melvin
Joanne Carson
Patricia Brown
Rick Reedy
Scott Smith
Jean Spence
Rosalie and Eddie Kuechler
Diane McIntyre
Joe Holliday
Ed and Robin Kurowsk
Bobbie Myers
Barbara Bass
Family of Joyce Kennedy
Active Military & their families including:
Trevion Hopkins
Kyle Schauber
Brock Willey
Makenzie Williams
Steve McCarthy
Tristan Hague
Dakota Collison
Geoffrey Andersen
Jonathan Conner
Dante Spagnolo
Homebound:
Phyllis Dierker
Jackie Price Williams
Edna Cox
This week's prayer focus:
Join us in focused and specific prayer for our church, our community, and our world. Be prepared to see God do great things as we collectively turn to Him in prayer.
Sunday - Our Mission: God, increase the desire of believers to fulfill the Great Commission. Matthew 28:19-20
Monday - Our Church: God, direct our vision for the Future. Proverbs 19:21
Tuesday - Our Leadership: God, help our ministers and volunteers persevere in Your work. 1 Corinthians 15:58
Wednesday - Families: God, help our families be committed to the Lord and His Work. Joshua 24:15
Thursday - Our Community: God, bring salvation to the lost. Luke 19:10
Friday - Children/Youth: God, help our young people set an example of godliness for others. 1 Timothy 4:12
Saturday - Adults: God, give our adults discernment to not be deceived by the world and Satan. 1 Peter 5:8
This week’s events:
Sunday:
8:30 am - Worship Celebration @Ferry Park Beach
9:30 am - Worship Celebration @WCMC
11:00 am - Worship Celebration @RHMC
6:00 pm - Rock Hall Church Family Dinner @RHMC Hall
Monday:
11:30 - The Chosen @RHMC Hall
Wednesday:
5:30 - Fishing Club
Thursday:
7:00 pm - RHMC Praise Band Practice
Sunday:
8:30 am - Worship Celebration @Ferry Park Beach
9:30 am - Worship Celebration @WCMC
11:00 am - Worship Celebration @RHMC
WCMC - Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
RHMC - Rock Hall Methodist Church
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