Sunday, June 26 2011
God commands our sole worship of Him, and God commands the manner by which we worship Him (John 4:23). Matthew Henry put it this way, It concerns us to be right, not only in the object of our worship, but in the manner of it. Our worship must be heart and mind driven not merely traditional, liturgical repetition. It’s easy to do what we do because, well, that’s what we do. It’s hard work to prepare the heart to meet God and to call our minds to remove distractions, giving all attention to Him. The Bible never said worship is easy.
It is offensive to the Creator to worship out of vain repetition (Matthew 6:7). A recognizable tune carries familiar words, and we parrot them because that is what we are supposed to do in church. The preacher calls to attention a text that is not novel or new, and we lament the moment, noting to ourselves, “I’ve heard this all before.” Giving is a tax issue and not a love for God issue. Corporate prayer is an opportunity to check a cell phone for updates, texts, and today’s weather.
Worship is serious business where we meet God and should be engaged by serious minded people. Pastor Lig Duncan put it this way, There are two ways to commit idolatry: worship something other than the true God or worship the true God in the wrong way.
JUNE SCRIPTURE MEMORY – Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light.
OPERATION SWORD AND SHIELD: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – Please pray for all workers and children as we begin an exciting week of games, snacks, bible lessons, puppet shows, and prizes. All children going into K4-6thgrade are invited to join us Monday-Thursday from 6-8pm for Vacation Bible School at First Calvary! For those who volunteered to make cookies, please deliver them to the church kitchen by tomorrow (Monday) June 27.
WEDNESDAY MINISTRY CHANGE – Due to Vacation Bible School, there will be no meal, adult prayer meeting, or teen ministry Wednesday night. The regular schedule of Wednesday events will resume on Wednesday, July 6.
SACRED MUSIC CONCERT – Join us on July 10 when Seth and Moriah Custer present vocal and instrumental music during the morning service and a concert during the evening service.
MEN’S MINISTRY BREAKFAST – Our third ministry breakfast for 2011 is Saturday, July 9 from 7:30am—10:30am To aid in planning, please sign up in the lobby. We want to get our men together every other month on a Saturday morning for breakfast and work around the buildings and property.
MEMBERSHIP – We believe all professing Christians should be members of local body of believers. If you agree with our doctrine and philosophy of ministry, we hope you will consider membership. Please see either pastor for more information.
MISSED A SERMON? – You can listen to any sermon preached at First Calvary at www.sermonaudio.com/fcbc.
CHURCH-WIDE PICNIC – Sunday, July 3 will be our annual church-wide picnic for the July 4th weekend. Please sign up using the bulletin insert and return those cards to a basket in the lobby.
BRIDAL SHOWER – A bridal shower for Katie Stevens Harris will be held here at church on Friday, July 8 at 6:30pm. She is registered at Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s, and Home Depot.
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