Sunday Church Service: Come Let Us Build

Jul 4, 2024

Sunday Church Service Notes

Opening and Worship

  • Congregational Songs: Various hymns and worship songs were sung by the church members.
  • Focus: Reminded to be undistracted and focus on offering worship to God not out of obligation but in response to His goodness.
  • Prayer of Thanksgiving: Gratitude for God's compassion, faithfulness, and grace.
  • Reading of Psalms 24: Reminder of God's sovereignty and majesty.

Key Hymn:

  1. Ancient Gates
    • Singing and acknowledging God's eternal reign.
    • Encouraged to praise God joyfully and release worship.
  2. You are Worthy
    • Declaration of God's worthiness and holiness.

Sermon: "Come Let Us Build"

  • Scripture Readings: Nehemiah 2:1-5, 17-18.
  • Key Questions Addressed:
    1. What's Needed in Rebuilding:
      • Physical resources: materials, people, and effort to clear debris and strengthen structures.
      • Spiritual attributes: prayer, fasting, resilience, faith, and perseverance.
    2. Purpose of Personal Rebuilding:
      • Developing Christ-likeness through mission and service.
      • Engaging in God's work to build up and strengthen the community.
    3. Where Can We Rebuild:
      • Generations within the church: children, youths, young adults, working adults, and seniors.
      • Body Life Ministries: various service roles within the church like hospitality, worship, etc.
      • Holistic Mission: integral engagement in society including diaspora communities and local missions.
      • Everyday Life: marketplace, schools, and personal spheres of influence.

Other Key Points:

  • Intergenerational Church: Importance of mutual support and relationship-building across generations.
  • Analogies:
    • Breathing in (spiritual growth) and breathing out (mission and service).
    • Comparison of mango tree vs. papaya tree ministries (long-term impact and patience).
  • Call to Action:
    • Encouraged to work together for the Kingdom of God, knowing each person has a role.
    • Reflect on God-given burdens and act on them.
    • Reminder of previous prophetic word about building up the people (not just infrastructure) for God's glory.

Prayer and Dismissal

  • Sending Forth: Dismissed with a prayer to remain focused on personal and communal rebuilding for God's kingdom.
  • Children's Dismissal: Children go to their respective activities with prayers for guidance and learning.
  • Mission Trip Prayer: Specific prayer for a team going on a mission trip to minister and train leaders from different churches.

Announcements

  • Upcoming Activities:
    • Weekly corporate prayer meetings and upcoming incense arise.
    • MSF Food Fair: Proceeds supporting El Shaddai Learning Center.
    • Training Workshops: Cross-cultural awareness, young adult camps, etc.
    • New publication available: "Being with Jesus, Volume 3".

Closing Hymn and Doxology

  • Final Hymn: Let the Flame Burn Brighter.
  • Doxology: Praise to God from whom all blessings flow.

End Note: Reminder to act on God's call and continue supporting church initiatives and activities.