Worship Recap 06.19.11... "Who Is God?"

Our message was inspired by Matthew 28:16-20. It was shared be a guest speaker [Thanks Jeremy, I enjoyed sharing with you both Saturday and Sunday] who asked us... Who is God? Amazing how such a simple question can raise so many answers.

I created a medley of Chris Tomlin's "Holy Is The Lord" and the traditional hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty" and was pleased with the comments and participation.

I also found myself writing a new musical setting for "Go, Make Disciples"... it was just a simple call and response verse with a bridge that we sang together. This was a great song to close with following the message and the congregation picked it up quickly.

So who is God to you?

Music Plan

Let My Words Be Few [Matt & Beth Redman]

Prayer of Focus

He Reigns [Franklin]

Holy Is The Lord - [Tomlin] Holy, Holy, Holy -[Hymn] Medley

Statement of Faith

Your Desire For Us [Hanson, Mann]

Message

Go [Hanson, ,Mann]

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Pray on,

Eddy

Worship Recap 06.12.11 ... "A Blessing to Someone"

Never undermine the effect you have on people, never doubt your ability to touch even the most unlikely person, and above all never question how God wants to use you.

Every once in a while God provides a moment of clarity, a time of revealing, a time of personal nourishing. We could never imagine how He works to bring all things together in his kingdom. So it's such a joy when we realize we've been able to be a blessing to someone.


Needless to say I'm pumped for the week to come, and thankful for being used in His plan.

Music Plan
Come and Get You Love [Mann, Vegas]
Prayer of Focus
In The Sanctuary [Carr]
Your Desire For Us [Hansen, Mann]
Baptism
Statement of Faith
Living My Life [Mann]
Message
Graduation Milestone
Holy Spirit Come [Miner]

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Pray on,
Eddy

Stepping Back to Re-Focus

I was really blessed to be invited to participate at St. David's 60th Revival Concert last weekend. What a great energizing and spiritual experience. When I think about sixty years of ministry I can't help but wonder how many lives have been touched?

I've been around a little less then sixty years, but I've got an appreciation for how long that really is. That's a lot of praising and worshiping not to mention the fellowship and most importantly the discipling.

We are always involved in the process of doing God's work. We are creating history on a daily basis. Some of us have been in service for long periods of time at one location while others have been used for shorter intervals at multiple places. Some of us serve the masses while others serve smaller communities.

Being in His service is really what's important. Allowing Him to use us in whatever capacity that He has planned. Trusting in Him. What a blessing it is to be called to be a part of spreading His word.

The past few days have been invigorating as I've gained a new perspective on my part of the process. In my case stepping back and seeing the larger picture has helped me focus back on where I'm currently being called to minister.

Worship Recap 06.05.11 ... "Can I Get A Witness"

Our message this week was from Acts 1:6-14, and revealed some light on how to witness to the world.

It's not my nature to be a standing on the soap box kind of guy. My attitude and response to the life that happens to me and around me has been the strongest reflection of my faith.

Losing my teaching position [due to the school closing] two years ago was a time when more than a few people inquired as to how I could remain so calm and joyful in that desperate and dark period.

Through those last few weeks I was able to share where my strength came from and in hindsight, lives were touched, and lives were changed. There are just so many ways to witness.

Music Plan
Awesome Is The Lord Most High [Tomlin]
Prayer of Focus
Not Forgotten [Houghton, Lindsey]
Remembrance [Redman]
Statement of Faith
Communion
Lamb of God [Mann]
Redeemer [Mullen]
Message
This Is My Father's World [Hymn]

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Pray on,
Eddy

St. David's 60th Revival Fest Concert

Saturday, June 4th @7pm
St. David's Lutheran Church
9169 Academy Road
Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-332-7424

Join me tomorrow night as we celebrate 60 years of mininstry at St. David's. I'm blessed to be a part of the program with Joe McArdle and The Rejoice Band and other special guests.

Make Them Ready

How often do you pray for your team? Jesus prayed for his, "Make them ready for your service through your truth; your teaching is truth” (John 17:17, NCV).

There are seasons when service comes easy, and then there are seasons when it gets buried under all of life's distractions. You know the feeling, like there just doesn't seem to be enough time or enough energy. If you've felt it, chances are someone on your team has also.

On any given Sunday, there's most likely someone on your team that's struggling with conflict. Jesus knew that for his team to stay strong and focused, they needed to fix their eyes on the truth. So he prayed for them. Do yourself, your team, and your God a favor and pray.

Father, as I take this time to be with you, I'm humbled by the honor it is to serve you. Lord watch over our team and care for them as they maneuver through the week. Handle us with your unswerving love. Feed us with your word. Strengthen us with your wisdom, and bless us as we prepare for the moment of leadership this weekend. Amen.