Welcome to Church!
We are glad to have you worship with us today. It's a true blessing to worship, pray, and serve with friends and neighbors.
Today, we are continuing to study the book of Acts. In this part of the story, we find the Apostles and other leaders in the church in the middle of a disagreement over freedom. It becomes an argument that proves to be very worthwhile, even for us today as we look to make disciples of Jesus.
Gathering for worship services is an important part of our life as disciples of Jesus as well as a Global Methodist Church. We understand that God invites his people into three discipleship practices. First, to worship passionately, where worship is more than the songs we sing, it’s about the lives we live, for His glory. Second, God calls us to love extravagantly; to love like Jesus who modeled sacrificial love in his life and in his death. Third, God equips us to witness boldly; to tell others about what he has done and is doing in and through his people. We believe living out these three are essential for us as His church here in Rock Hall.
Thank you for being a part of our church family today. My prayer is that our time together in worship would be a source of inspiration, reflection, and connection in your relationship with Jesus. If you have any questions or want to discuss your faith journey, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. My office telephone is 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
When Freedom Becomes a Problem
Acts 14:21-15:21
Pastor 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
Amazing Grace
Stand up, Stand Up for Jesus
For the Beauty of the Earth
Rock Hall Church
Promises
Trust in God
The Lord’s Prayer
Death was Arrested
Message Notes
Acts 34: Freedom Becomes a Problem
Acts 14:21–15:21
Freedom in the world
The ability to do what I want, when I want, How I want, to whom I want.
Ultimate reward is Temporary. Happiness is fleeting.
Freedom in the Law
"There is no free man like the one who is involved with the study of Torah.” Rabbi Yehoshuah ben Levi.
Ultimate reward is impossible. Be holy, perfectly obedient
Freedom in Christ
John 8:31–36
Galatians 5:1
Galatians 5:13–14
Romans 6:15-23
Ultimate reward is an eternal joy. It’s now and not yet.
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
Alice Dulin
Abby Loughry
Grant Stoops
Bonnie Kellas
Cricket Hayes (PG’s Mom)
Joan Melvin
Joanne Carson
Patricia Brown
Rick Reedy
Scott Smith
Jean Spence
Sue Grimes
Nancy Legg
Diane McIntyre
Carol William
Joe Holliday
Joyce Kennedy
Ed and Robin Kurowski
Adrian Galindo
Active Military & their families including:
Trevion Hopkins
Kyle Schauber
Brock Willey
Makenzie Williams
Steve McCarthy
Tristan Hague
Dakota Collison
Geoffrey Andersen
John Pettit
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:
Monday
6:00 pm - Women’s Study Group @Debbie Elburn’s
6:30 pm - Women’s Bible Study @The Robbin’s
7:00 pm - Men’s Bible Study @Charge Office
Thursday:
7:00 pm - RH Praise Band Practice
Friday:
11:00am-VBS Meeting RHMC office
Sunday
8:30 am - Worship Celebration @Ferry Park Beach
10:30 am - Special Worship Celebration @North Point Marina Pavilion
WCMC - Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
RHMC - Rock Hall Methodist Church
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