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, as we continue our study of the book of Acts, the account of the birth of the Church, we celebrate the power behind all the Church has done, the Holy Spirit. It’s appropriate as this Sunday we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, the coming of the Spirit for the disciples in the upper room. Today we are confronted with the question - “Does the Spirit still call and send?” If so, Who? Where? How?
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
A Spirit Led Church
Acts 13:1-13
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
How Great Thou Art
I Love To Tell The Story
Amazing Grace
Rock Hall Church
Holy Forever
Trust In God
Holy Spirit
Who You Say I Am
Message Notes
Acts 31: A Spirit Led Church
Acts 13:1-13
Until now, Jerusalem has been the center of ministry, and Peter has been the key apostle. But from this point on, the ministry center of the growign church moves to Antioch with Paul as the new leader. The Spirit of God was growing the church to the ends of the earth by the spreading of the good news.
A Spirit Led Mission
Set apart for the Holy Spirit --- for the Work of God
Acts 13:1–2 (NIV)
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch) and Saul. While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
Sent by the Holy Spirit --- to proclaim the Word of God
Acts 13:3–5 (NIV)
So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them off. The two of them, sent on their way by the Holy Spirit, went down to Seleucia and sailed from there to Cyprus. When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. John was with them as their helper.
Filled with the Holy Spirit --- to be a Witness to those who Hear
Acts 13:6–12 (NIV)
They traveled through the whole island until they came to Paphos. There they met a Jewish sorcerer and false prophet named Bar-Jesus, who was an attendant of the proconsul, Sergius Paulus. The proconsul, an intelligent man, sent for Barnabas and Saul because he wanted to hear the word of God. But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said, “You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right! You are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery. Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord? Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind for a time, not even able to see the light of the sun.”
Immediately mist and darkness came over him, and he groped about, seeking someone to lead him by the hand. When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord.
Spirit filled disciples are disciples on mission.
A Spirit led church - is a church on mission.
Take Home:
How can we cultivate an environment in our church where the Holy Spirit's presence and guidance are actively sought after? (John 14:26)
What are some practical steps we can take as individuals to be more sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives? (Galatians 5:16-18)
In what ways does the Holy Spirit empower us to overcome opposition and obstacles in our journey of faith? (Acts 1:8)
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
Danny Rust
Alice Dulin
Family of Fay Yerkie
Grant Stoops
Bonnie Kellas
Cricket Hayes (PG’s Mom)
Joan Melvin
Joanne Carson
Patricia Brown
Rick Reedy
Sara Gagalski
Scott Smith
Jean Spence
Sue Grimes
Nancy Legg
Diane McIntyre
Nancy Unruh
Joe Holliday
Joyce Kennedy
Ed and Robin Kurowski
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, give each of us a deep passion for the work of Christ. Luke 4:18-19
Monday - Our Church: God, develop spiritual growth & maturity in Your church. Hebrews 5:12-14
Tuesday - Our Leadership: God, help our pastor proclaim Your Word boldly. 2 Timothy 4:2
Wednesday - Families: God, help couples be faithful to the marriage promises they made to You and to each other. Hebrews 13:4
Thursday - Our Community: God, we thank you for those who serve in our community. 1 John 3:16
Friday - Children/Youth: God, help young people commit themselves to a life of purity of mind and body. Psalm 119:9-11
Saturday - Adults: God, help adults find and fulfill Your purpose for their lives. Jeremiah 29:11-14
This week’s events:
Monday
6:00 pm - Bible Study @Debbie Elburn’s
6:30 pm - Women’s Bible Study @The Robbin’s
7:00 pm - Men’s Bible Study @Charge Office
Tuesday
12 Noon - Ruth’s Circle @Debbie Elburn’s
6:00 pm - Archery Clinic @RHYouth Room
7:00 pm - Bible Study @RHMC Hall
Wednesday:
1-3 pm - Ageless Wonders @RHMC Hall
3:30 pm - Rock Solid Kids @RHMC Hall
6:00 pm - Family Dinner @RHMC Hall
6:30 pm - Youth @RHMC Hall
Thursday:
7:00 pm - RH Praise Band Practice
Sunday
9:30 am - Worship Celebration @WC
11:00 am - Worship Celebration @RHMC
WCMC - Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
RHMC - Rock Hall Methodist Church
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