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.
As we continue our study of King David, this week’s message reminds us of how desperate times can tempt us to take desperate measures—and not always in ways that honor God. David faced fear, hunger, betrayal, and uncertainty. And while he was a man after God’s own heart, he still made some poor decisions in moments of pressure. His story serves as both a warning and an invitation: to remain rooted in faith, even when our circumstances tempt us to rely on ourselves instead of God.
This week, we’ll explore the real dangers of desperation—how fear and self-reliance can lead us away from God’s best—and discover how His grace still meets us when we fall short.
Lent is a season of reflection and renewal—a time for us to consider where we turn in times of struggle and how we might 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 at 410-639-2144 or email me at the address below.
May you be encouraged today to stand firm in God’s love and faithfulness—even in desperate times.
All for Him!
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
Welcome |
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Prayer of Adoration | |
Opening Worship | |
Prayer of Intercession | |
Message | Desperate Times - Desperate Measures 1 Samuel 21-22 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 669 Come Now is the Time to Worship 516 Where He Leads Me 343 Have Thine Own Way 340 I Need Thee Every Hour | Rock Hall Church This is Amazing Grace Hymn of Heaven This I Believe How Great Thou Art |
Message Notes
David #7: Desperate Times and Desperate Measures
David’s Desperate Times
David’s Desperate Measures
The Real Dangers of Desperate Times:
Compromise Looks CONVENIENT, But It Always COSTS
Proverbs 14:12, James 4:17, Galatians 6:7
When We Take CONTROL, We Lose Our GRIP
Proverbs 3:5–6, Jeremiah 17:5, Psalm 20:7
The Wrong Refuge Always BACKFIRES
Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 30:1–2, Psalm 34:8
Collateral Damage Is REAL
Joshua 7:1–5, Romans 14:13, Numbers 32:23
Desperate Decisions Can Leave a LASTING WOUND
2 Samuel 12:10, Psalm 51:3, Ecclesiastes 7:8
Bottom Line:
What you run to in desperation is shaped by what you practice in devotion.
Daily Devotional Reading:
Wake-Up Call provides a daily encouragement to shake off the slumber of our busy lives and turn our eyes toward Jesus. Each morning our community gathers around a Scripture, a reflection, a prayer, and a few short questions, inviting us to reorient our lives around the love of Jesus who transforms our hearts, homes, churches, and cities.
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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
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, 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:
Sunday:
8:30 am - Bible Study @WCMC
9:30 am - Worship Celebration @WCMC
11:00 am - Worship Celebration @RHMC
12:15 pm - Lunch @RHMC Hall
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
3:30 pm - RSK @RHMC Hall
6:30 pm - Youth @RHMC Hall
Thursday:
6:00 pm - Prayer Service @WCMC
7:30 pm - Praise Team Practice @RHMC
Saturday
10:00 am - AED Training @Charge Office
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
