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Today’s service was began when Pastoral Assistant Josh Bertsch welcomed everyone, then read Psalm 66:1-4 and said a prayer.  Filling in today to lead the singing was Nolan Hodge.  He sang and played the piano while the gathered sang along.

  • To God Be the Glory
  • When I Survey

Everyone spent several minutes greeting one another and welcomed guests who were visiting today. When all the handshakes were done, Josh delivered several announcements.

  • Shape Note School today in the Fellowship Hall at 2:30pm. FMI: Michele Cull
  • Statement of Faith Teaching series continues tonight.
  • Neighborhood Block Party coming soon.  Donations for side menu items are needed.  FMI: Chandler Bainter
  • Spencer announced a guest Worship Leader for next weekend.

Josh called up the ushers who would collect the offering, then said a prayer. While the offering was collected, the congregation sang and prepared for the sermon.

  • I Stand Amazed (How Marvelous)
  • Jesus Messiah

Josh read today’s sermon scripture, then Youth Pastor Justin Francis delivered the message.  The full audio can be heard by clicking on the date link below, or right-click and select “Save As” to save the file to your computer.  Click on the scripture reference to read the scripture.

Date Reference Title Speaker
March 18, 2018 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 The Reconstructed Life Justin Francis

After the sermon, everyone stood and sang Amazing Grace during a time of reflection.

Josh closed the service with an invitation for anyone to speak to a pastor after the service about church membership, becoming a Christian, or to discuss today’s sermon. He read Romans 1.16-17 as a benediction, then dismissed the group.