THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF GOD
THE LORD'S DAY - September 8, 2024
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 105:12-15
Elder: "When they were few in number, indeed very few, and strangers in it.
All: When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to
another people,
Elder: He permitted no one to do them wrong; Yes, He rebuked kings for
their sakes,
All: Saying, “Do not touch My anointed ones, and do My prophets no
harm.”"
INVOCATION, CONFESSION, ASSURANCE OF PARDON
HYMN OF RESPONSE (#264) "Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross"
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Jeremiah 14:7-16;
John 17:9-19
(Congregational response: "He is our God; we are His people.")
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles' Creed p. 845
WORSHIP OF GOD IN TITHES & OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
- DOXOLOGY (#731)
PASTORAL PRAYER, PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION, LORD'S PRAYER
SERMON: "WITNESS OF LIFE" 1 John 5:9-21
BENEDICTION & THREE-FOLD "AMEN" & POSTLUDE
Congregation Information This Week…
WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR SERVICE! It is our desire to assemble as the saints of God in order to respond to the call He has on our lives. With our sacrifices of praise, we seek to grow in faith and obedience to His word. Our desire is for all to benefit from this communion of the saints. If you are visiting with us, we welcome you! If any should require care or have questions about faith in Jesus Christ, please speak with the pastor or an elder after the service. God bless you!
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL! Enhance your discipleship by attending a class offered for YOU, here on Sunday mornings at 10AM!
LADIES AM BIBLE STUDY meets here on Tuesday @ 9:30AM
WEDNESDAY FAMILY MEAL & STUDY will meet this week in the Memorial Hall at 6PM. Our meal "theme" will be announced via text and online posts. Our Bible Study time begins just before 7PM and can be viewed online. Search FB & YT: Richland ARP Church.
CONFIDENTIAL CARE BANQUET in Germantown @ 6PM
ROSEMARK MEN'S BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY meets this Saturday morning at 8AM in the Memorial Hall. Please bring your fathers, sons, and brothers!
MID-SOUTH APOLOGETICS TEAM MEETING at RARPC is scheduled for Friday, September 20 @ 7PM. See the website for details!
WOMEN'S MINISTRY UPDATE: The church cookbook is ready for pre-order. Cost is $10. They’ll make great Christmas gifts for family and friends! Please see Ann De Aragon for more details. ALSO, there is a donation box in the vestibule to collect back-to-school supplies for Operation Christmas Child (i.e. pencils, crayons, markers, notebooks, erasers, scissors, etc.). FINALLY, an All Church Luncheon has been planned for Sunday, October 6, after the morning service.
OUR MONTHLY CALENDAR & NEWSLETTER is available on-campus and online at: RichlandARP.org (see "Calendar and Events")
WANT TO LEARN MORE about our church, ministries, mission, and membership? Contact the Pastor at our church website, or a church Elder.
CALENDAR:
9/10 - Ladies AM Bible Study; 9:30AM
9/11 - Annual Day of Prayer Against Oppression
9/11 - Wednesday Night Family Dinner & Pastor's Study & Youth Choir; 6
9/12 - Confidential Care Banquet in Germantown; 6PM
9/13 - HARE Meeting @ 3PM
9/14 - Rosemark Men's Breakfast & Bible Study; 8AM in Memorial Hall
9/20 - MSAT Mtg. at RARPC; 7PM "Dev. of Pres. History in England"
9/28 - Country Fair at Rosemark
*For those needing additional space for family members, please retreat to the children's room or Memorial Hall. Tune in our live-stream on YT or FB.
*Our campus and services are videotaped. CCLI License # 5481544
