SHARE: GOING FISHING, REFLECTING LIGHT

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1 SHARE: GOING FISHING, REFLECTING LIGHT March 21, 2021 Fifth Sunday in Lent

2 Dear friends, WELCOME Welcome to Hephatha! Whether you re a member, a returning guest, or maybe this is your first time at Hephatha, we welcome you to this time of worship. During our time together, we hope that you experience the presence and love of God in a profound and life-changing way! May the music we share stir you, may the prayers we offer comfort you, and may the proclaimed Word of God challenge you to live with a new passion and purpose. Again, we are honored that you have chosen to worship here today. Warmly in Christ, Pastor Arthur Andrews CONTACT US 5900 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd. Anaheim, CA Phone: Fax: Hephatha.net Donna in the Church Office: HephathaChurch@Hephatha.net Pastor Arthur Andrews: ext. 151 AAndrews@Hephatha.net Vicar Timothy Potthoff: ext. 157 TPotthoff@Hephatha.net 2

3 SUNDAY ONLINE (11 a.m.) WORSHIP PRESERVICE The Father s House Sometimes on this journey I get lost in my mistakes What looks to me like weakness is a canvas for Your strength My story isn t over my story s just begun Failure won t define me cause that s what my Father does Failure won t define me cause that s what my Father does : Oo lay your burdens down Oo here in the Father s house Check your shame at the door 'cause it ain t welcome anymore Oo you re in the Father s house Arrival s not the endgame the journey s where You are You never wanted perfect You just wanted my heart And the story isn t over if the story isn t good Failure s never final when the Father's in the room Failure s never final when the Father's in the room Prodigals come home the helpless find hope Love is on the move when the Father s in the room Prison doors fling wide the dead come to life Love is on the move when the Father s in the room Miracles take place the cynical find faith Love is breaking through when the Father s in the room Jericho walls are quaking strongholds now are shaking Love is breaking through when the Father s in the room Love is breaking through when the Father's in the room CCLI Song # ; 2019 Cory Asbury Publishing SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia Be Essential Songs EGH Music Publishing Bethel Music Publishing; For use solely w ith the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. w w w.ccli.com; CCLI License #

4 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Arthur Andrews OPENING PRAYER OPENING SONG Nobody Loves Me Like You Morning, I see You in the sunrise every morning It's like a picture that You've painted for me A love letter in the sky Story, I could've had a really different story But You came down from heaven to restore me Forever saved my life : Nobody loves me like You love me, Jesus I stand in awe of Your amazing ways I worship You as long as I am breathing God, You are faithful and true Nobody loves me like You Mountains, You're breaking down the weight of all my mountains Even when it feels like I'm surrounded You never leave my side, oh Oh, what a song to sing Oh, what a song to sing Oh, what a song to sing Oh, what a song (My heart keeps singing) Oh, what a song to sing (What a song) Oh, what a song to sing (I'll never stop) Oh, what a song to sing Nobody loves me like You love me, Jesus 4

5 I stand in awe of Your amazing ways Nobody loves me like You, Nobody loves me like You CCLI Song # Alletrop Music Capitol CMG Paragon S. D. G. Publishing; Remaining portion is unaffiliated For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. CCLI License # INVOCATION Pastor: In the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit. People: Amen. CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION Pastor: We pause now to confess our sins: People: We look at our lifestyle and see that we often bring pain into our lives and of those whom we hurt by our words and deeds and actions. We often bring pain to your heart, O Lord, by our rebellious ways. Forgive us, for the sake of Jesus. Pastor: Your Father in heaven hears your cry. He sent his Son to die for you and for his sake forgives you. I announce that forgiveness in the name of the Father and of the T Son and of the Holy Spirit People: Amen. SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 4:18 20 Reader: While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Immediately they left their nets and followed him. Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. WE SING TO THE LORD King of My Heart Let the King of my heart be the mountain where I run The fountain I drink from, oh, He is my song 5

6 Let the King of my heart be the shadow where I hide The ransom for my life, oh, He is my song : You are good, good, oh You are good, good, oh You are good, good, oh You are good, good, oh Let the King of my heart be the wind inside my sails The anchor in the waves, oh, He is my song Let the King of my heart be the fire inside my veins The echo of my days, oh, He is my song You're never gonna let, never gonna let me down You're never gonna let, never gonna let me down Repeat You're never gonna let, never gonna let me down You're never gonna let, never gonna let me down Repeat CCLI Song # ; Meaux Jeaux Music Raucous Ruckus Publishing Sarah McMillan Publishing For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. CCLI License # SERMON Share: Going Fishing, Reflecting Light Text: Various Passages INTRODUCTION: I. CALLED TO SHARE THE GOOD NEWS. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. (Matthew 28:19-20). 6

7 And he said to them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Immediately they left their nets and followed him (Matthew 4:19-20). A. What is the Good news? B. How does your faith make a difference in sharing? But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect (I Peter 3:15). II. SHINING GOD S LIGHT AS A COMMUNITY. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God (II Corinthians 5:20). A. The importance of words B. The importance of actions CONCLUSION: OFFERING During this time please continue to worship through giving. PRAYER LORD S PRAYER Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those 7

8 who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen. BENEDICTION CLOSING SONG I Walk By Faith : I walk by faith each step by faith To live by faith I put my trust in You I walk by faith each step by faith To live by faith I put my trust in You Verse : Ev'ry step I take is a step of faith No weapon formed against me shall prosper And ev'ry prayer I make is a prayer of faith If my God is for me who can be against me? Verse I walk by faith each step by faith To live by faith I put my trust in You I walk (I walk) by faith (by faith) each step (each step) by faith (by faith) To live (to live) by faith (by faith) I put my trust in You I walk (I walk) by faith (by faith) each step (each step) by faith (by faith) To live (to live) by faith (by faith) I put my trust in You. 1990, 1999 Maranatha Praise, Inc. CCLI License # CCLI Song #

9 Holy Week Palm Sunday March 28 8:00 a.m. In person in the Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Live stream and In person in the Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. Sunday School in Fellowship Hall 11:00 a.m. Live Stream and in person under the tent in the parking lot. This service will feature the Rite of Confirmation and First Communion for the Confirmands. Maundy Thursday April 1 6:30 p.m. Live Stream and in person in the Sanctuary. Lord s Super will be offered Good Friday April 2 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Prayer Vigil with the option of being either indoors or outdoors 6:30 p.m. Live Stream and in person in the Sanctuary Easter April 4 9:00 a.m. In person under the tent in the parking lot 11:00 a.m. Live Stream and In person under the tent in the parking lot 9

10 TOUR TOUR THE OLD TESTAMENT with Tim Graham Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on the phone or online on Zoom Starting Wednesday, April 14 Have you ever wanted to get a better understanding of the Old Testament? Join us as we take a tour of the Old Testament over the next six months or so. As we examine key chapters and events we'll get a sense for some of the major themes and how to relate the Old Testament to the New Testament. In addition to looking at the "big story" of the Old Testament we'll take a look at various individual books and see how they relate to each other and to the big picture. Tim Graham grew up in Papua New Guinea as the child of missionary Bible translators. He has a B.A. and master s degree in mathematics. He retired from engineering in 2012 and went back to school, completing an MDiv at Westminster Seminary California. He is currently a PhD candidate in Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is a member of the board of biblicaltraining.org, an organization which provides free seminary-level classes on the Bible and theology online. He lives in Anaheim Hills with his wife, Susanna, a dentist. Their daughter, Hope, is a sophomore at Vanderbilt University. To sign up, contact the church office at or HephathaChurch@Hephatha.net. 10

11 PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION All prayer requests are listed a maximum of six weeks and then removed. Should you wish to continue praying for this request, simply send us an updated Prayer Request. To place someone on the Prayer Chain, please contact the church office at hephathachurch@hephatha.net or Those who are ill, recovering, or grieving: Ruben Arbues (surgery); Lesley Stratton (surgical procedure); Terry Baudot (surgery on April 1); Charles (friend of the Greene s, cancer treatment); Brass family, (friends of Cathy Blankenship, on the loss of Matt); Danyl (seizure); Esther (friend of the Parmely family, recovering from a fall); Jacky Hytner (friend of the Gorsha family, battling cancer); Patricia Reeves (suffering from grief from her mother s passing); Harper Burton (9 year old with leukemia); Steve Doane (Melissa Turney s Uncle, covid and heart issues); Jerry Walsh (health issues); Cameron Fischer (cancer treatment); Bob Turney (Dave Turney's brother, on hospice). Those who are serving in the armed forces: Brandon Walker; JT Gaumer (Jan Delaney s grandson); Shayne Mabry (friend of Robert Burns); Robert Burns (Hephatha & OLU grad); Sgt. Carlos Ortiz; Ryan Armstrong; Steven & Kyle Drake (Lindsay Drake s cousins). GIVING (Monthly average needed to meet budget is $53,500) Date Received 2/28 $7,747 3/7 $4,897 3/14 $6,364 Budget Electronic Giving for December: $24,900 Interested in electronic giving? Contact Catherine Lagaris at ext. 156 or clagaris@hephatha.net 11 Actual Over/ (under) Dec. $70,008 $83,633 $13,625 YTD. $321,050 $338,775 $17,725

12 MONDAY: March 22 9 a.m. Couch Connections devotion live stream. TUESDAY: March 23 9 a.m. Couch Connections devotion live stream. WEDNESDAY: March 24 8 a.m. Women s Wednesday Bible discussion online. Contact the Church office for an invite. 9 a.m. Couch Connections devotion live stream. 3:30 p.m. Rite of Confirmation Practice 6:30 p.m. Online Midweek Lenten Service. 7 p.m. High School Youth Group on campus. THURSDAY: March 25 9 a.m. Couch Connections devotion live stream. 10 a.m. Women s Thursday morning Bible study on Zoom. Contact the church office for an invite. 7 p.m. Women s Thursday evening Bible study on Zoom. Contact the church office for an invite. FRIDAY: March 26 9 a.m. Couch Connections devotion live stream. 7 p.m. Jr. High School Youth Group on campus. SUNDAY: March 28 8 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary with limited live music, the Lord s Supper offered. 9:30 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary with limited live music, the Lord s Supper offered. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School in the Fellowship Hall. 11 a.m. Rite of Confirmation Service and Live stream. Worship under the tent in the parking lot. 12