Sunday Worship 2020-09-20
Christ the Victor: Over Bondage
This week’s passage: Mark 5:1-13
The account of Jesus freeing the demon-possessed man (or men) and famously sending the demons into a herd of pigs is included in all three synoptic gospels (Matthew 8, Mark 5, Luke 8). Many of Jesus’s miracles were done because someone begged him to heal them as he passed by or as he taught, but this time Jesus goes out of his way to go to the other side of the Sea. When Jesus approaches the possessed man, the demons are unable to stay quiet and instead are compelled to shudder and plead for mercy. In this third week of the series “Christ the Victor,” we will be learning about Jesus’s power to overcome our bondages.
Sunday Worship
God’s Welcome as We Gather
CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE & ADORATION
Great Are You Lord, God is Able, Spirit of the Living God
God’s Renewal as We Confess
CONFESSION OF FAITH
PASSING OF THE PEACE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Anne Geiges
OFFERING & OFFERTORY
PRAYER OF THE CHURCH
Amy Hwang
God’s Grace Revealed
SCRIPTURE READING
MESSAGE
“Christ the Victor: Over Bondage”
Pastor David Sung
God’s Blessing as We Go
SONG OF RESPONSE
Yours (Glory & Praise)
BENEDICTION
What Does the Bible Say About Offering?
3 Ways to Give Your Offering Today:
- If you have Venmo, send to @LivingWaterCRC
- Tithe.ly – Church – “Living Water CRC” (Address:3190 Burton Street SE) Living Water CRC’s Direct Link: https://tithe.ly/give?c=886944
- Mail to: 3910 Burton St. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Are you making fellowship as a priority?
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” – Acts 2:42 Join us as we connect and have fellowship through Zoom during and after service. We have been breaking into smaller groups for more intimate conversations and a chance for everyone to comfortably participate.
We can’t wait to catch up with everyone!
People of Living Water
Yesterday, we launched our 2nd People of Living Water (PLW) post!
Check out https://livingwatercrc.ppchurch.wpenginepowered.com/blog/ for more information on the campaign and the FULL interview with our College Group leader, Han Lee!
Baptism and Confirmation Classes
If you are thinking of getting baptized or confirming your faith, get in touch with Pastor Sung as soon as possible! We will begin our classes starting next week. The best time to meet will be decided together.
EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Make sure to visit https://livingwatercrc.ppchurch.wpenginepowered.com/events/ for this week’s upcoming ministry virtual gatherings!
Prayer Meeting every Thursday @ 7PM
- Let us get together to pray for the pandemic, the ugly racism in the US, the starting of new school year, and students’ adjustment to online/in-person classes.
Online Office Hour with Pastor David
- Whether you are a student, regular attendee, visitor, or interested in joining the Living Water family, Pastor David would love to get to know you! If you would like to meet up with him, you can contact him at pastordavid@livingwatercrc.ppchurch.wpenginepowered.com to set up a virtual meeting.
Service Opportunities
- Living Water continues to seek people to serve in leadership. The following are in need of volunteers:
Planning for in-person service
Outreach Ministry
College Small Group Leaders for the Fall
Please contact a leader if you feel called to step up!
Are you struggling financially?
Let us help! If anyone in our church is falling behind on their bills because of the current economic disruption, don’t hesitate to ask for support from the Diaconal Ministry!
Simply take a photo of your bill and attach it to a message to diaconalministry@livingwatercrc.ppchurch.wpenginepowered.com. Make sure that the image shows the amount and number of days overdue, as well as the contact info and account number of the recipient of payment.
The Diaconal Ministry Team will then evaluate the requests, and as appropriate may contact service providers or pay some overdue bills directly on behalf of Living Water people.
We are also working on creating a system to support our brothers and sisters in Christ by sharing transportation and other resources. If you have any needs, questions, or ideas, feel free to reach out to the Diaconal Ministry as well!
Some Things to Pray About This Week
- Praise God for the ongoing work behind the scenes by faithful people of our church. Church has never closed. We are just doing our work differently within the church and in the world.
- Our leaders need our prayer. Leaders need encouragement and prayer for wisdom and strength to continue to serve.
- For recent graduates who are transitioning to a new stage of life and their search for job/graduate school.
- For those who have lost their jobs and are struggling with finances.
- For LW to minister to the needs of the world in such a time as this – specifically for the Diaconal Ministry.
- Against ugly racism and for racial reconciliation in America.
- For the world to seek God’s face and ask for forgiveness and healing.
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