Welcome to Worship!
We’re so glad you’re here today as we gather to seek God’s presence during this season of Lent. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have been part of our church family for years, we pray this time encourages your heart and strengthens your faith.
This week, our study of King David reminds us that God has a plan that actually increases our faith when we are unable to trust people in our lives. While David was certainly mistreated by those he served, he didn’t lose focus on what God was doing in his life; the same can be true of us as we root our lives in the teachings of His Word. David’s story invites us to live lives consistent with our faith. This week we will learn some practical ways to remain faithful even when people around us can’t be trusted.
Lent is a season of reflection and renewal—a time for us to reflect on where we find strength for our struggles and draw near to Christ through worship, prayer, and service. We invite you to take part in the life of our church as we grow together in faith:
Gathering in worship and fellowship
Growing in God’s Word and spiritual practices
Serving one another and our community
Thank you for being here today. If you have any questions or would like to get connected, I’d love to hear from you! You can reach me directly at 410-639-2144 or email me at the link below.
May you be encouraged today to stand firm in God’s love and faithfulness.
All for Him!
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
Welcome |
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Prayer of Adoration | |
Opening Worship | |
Prayer of Intercession | |
Message | What to do When They Can’t be Trusted 1 Samuel 20 Rev Gary Priddy |
Next Steps | What you can do for a “next step” of faith. |
Prayer of Thanksgiving | |
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. |
Songs for Worship
Wesley Chapel 574 Amazing Grace 241 Jesus Keep Me 334 Trust and Obey 340 I Need Thee Every Hour | Rock Hall Church Amazing Grace Stand in Your Love Lord I Need You How Great Thou Art |
Message Notes
David #6: What to do When They Can’t be Trusted
When Trust Breaks Down
1 Samuel 20:1-42
What to Do When They Can’t Be Trusted
Do What is RIGHT, Even When Others Do WRONG
Seek PEACE (Whenever Possible)
Let GOD Handle Justice, NOT YOU
Respond to Evil with GOOD
OVERCOME Evil with Good
When NECESSARY, Walk Away from TOXIC or DANGEROUS People
Bottom Line:
You can always trust God, especially when people can’t be.
Daily Devotional Reading:
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This Week's Announcements:
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
Our nation’s leaders
Healing of our nation
People battling addictions
Single parents and their kids
Pastor Gary and family
Pastor Kenny Hickman
Rosalie and Eddie Kuechler
Dickie & Bettie Porter
Grant Stoops
Hubbard & Sharon Kendall
Joan & Mike Melvin
Joanne Carson
Audra Ashley
Don & Debbie Bergen
Jack Johnson
Rick & Mary Etta Reedy
Diane McIntyre
Joe Holliday
Pam & Tom Glenn
Dean Wood
Baby Nixon Henry
Jean Spence
Stacey Angel
Dave Hammer
Marion Gagnon
Alma Orantes
Joyce Christian
Jeff & Bryce Holliday
Joan Stevens
Jack Murphy
Active Military & their families including:
Trevion Hopkins
Kyle Schauber
Brock Willey
Makenzie Williams
Steve McCarthy
Dakota Collison
Geoffrey Andersen
Jonathan Conner
Dante Spagnolo
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 - Bible Study@Debbie Elburn’s
6:30 pm - Women’s Small Group @Robbins’
7:00 pm - Men’s Small Group @Charge Office
Tuesday:
4:00 pm - Archery Clinic @Youth Room
7:00 pm - Small Group Bible Study@RHMC Hall
Wednesday:
8:30 am - ZOOM Small Group
1-3 pm - Ageless Wonders
Thursday:
6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting @WCMC
6:00 pm - WC Board Meeting @WCMC
7:30 pm - Praise Team Practice @RHMC
Sunday:
8:30 am - Bible Study @WCMC
9:30 am - Worship Celebration @WCMC
11:00 am - Worship Celebration @RHMC
WCMC - Wesley Chapel Methodist Church
RHMC - Rock Hall Methodist Church
