Dallas Bible Church Service

Welcome and Worship

• Welcoming remarks for both in-person and online attendees.
• Call to stand and worship together.
• Songs emphasized:
  • "Evidence": God's faithfulness and strength.
  • "God With Us": Jesus as deliverer and savior.
  • "Praise to the Father": Praise to God for salvation.

Prayer

• A prayer for restoration, renewal, and refreshment in Jesus.
• Emphasized giving everything to God.

Baptism

• Baptism of Noah Miller, a young believer.
• Baptism as an ordinance symbolizing an inward change when trusting Jesus.
  • Belief in Jesus' death and resurrection is central.
• Encouragement for others to consider baptism.

Announcements

Youth Ministry

• Nightlife for Youth: Fellowship and teaching on Wednesday nights for grades 6-12.

Women's Bible Study

• Studying 2 Samuel on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings.

Men's Bible Study

• Studying Galatians on Wednesday nights and Friday mornings.
• Emphasis on how the gospel transforms life.

Welcome to New Visitors

• Introduction by Brian Rabau, Associate Pastor.
• Invitation to connect at the welcome desk or online.

Community Time

• Invitation to greet others around and dismiss children to ministry space.

Farewell to Youth Minister Warren Trusdale

• Warren leaving for academia at Prestonwood Christian Academy.
• Words describing Warren: faithful, encourager, humble.
• Prayer and blessing over Warren and his family.

Sermon by Pastor Jeff

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

• Story of Paul, Eutychus, and the early church.
• Themes:
  • Importance of Community.
  • Staying spiritually awake and present.
  • Avoiding spiritual danger by not drifting to "edges".

Key Points

• Easy to Fall Asleep: Spiritually & physically; importance of staying alert.
• Getting Away from the Edges: Avoiding dangerous behaviors.
• Seeking Mud Puddles of Humanity: Engaging in the messy work of helping others.
  • Examples from the life of Paul and Jesus.

Personal Stories

• Impact of community and mentors in Pastor Jeff’s life.
• Encouragement to check in on those in need of spiritual support.

Call to Action

• Encourage reaching out to those struggling or absent.
• Invitation to serve in children’s ministries or other areas.
• Importance of engaging in community and being a part of others' spiritual journeys.

Closing Worship

• "Christ Be Magnified": Call for Christ to be glorified in all aspects of life.
• Prayer for Jesus to guide the congregation throughout the week.