December 31, 2023 (Week 59 of church formation)
Lord’s Day Worship
Today, enjoy a deep relationship with God. That is how we rest.
Without it, you are just practicing religion, which Jesus came to denounce.
Praise
Worthy of It All
Worthy of It All
Power of Your Love
Power of Your Love
Power of Your Love
Power of Your Love
Power of Your Love
Power of Your Love
Power of Your Love
Power of Your Love
Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
Overwhelmed
Every Step
I can sing with my whole heart,�I have all I need
In Jesus, my Savior,�my joy is complete
Every Step
Onward to glory�yet here I will wait
I will trust in Christ�Every step I take
Every Step
I am sure of your promise�To guide me each day
Though some may oppose me,�I won’t be ashamed
Every Step
Whatever I face�Lord, it won’t be in vain
I will trust in Christ�Every step I take
Every Step
For all of my days�I will live for your glory�Running with courage and faith
The prize of my journey,�the joy of salvation�To meet my King face to face
Every Step
So I’m looking to Jesus,�perfector of faith
My heart set on heaven�Where treasure awaits
Every Step
I’ll run with endurance�To finish the race
I will trust in Christ�Every step I take
Every Step
For all of my days�I will live for your glory�Running with courage and faith
The prize of my journey,�the joy of salvation�To meet my King face to face
Every Step
I will, I will rejoice.�Whatever comes my way�God, you’re faithful to save
I will, I will rejoice.�I know that God is with me always
Every Step
For all of my days�I will live for your glory�Running with courage and faith
The prize of my journey,�the joy of salvation�To meet my King face to face
Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father in heaven, may Your name be kept holy. May Your Kingdom come soon. May Your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today the food we need, and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us. And don't let us yield to temptation, but rescue us from the evil one.�For the Kingdom and all the power and glory belong to You forever and ever. Amen.
Greet One Another
Extended version
Seeking God as We Launch
Our Vision�Be a Disciple, and Make Disciples
Join us after encountering Jesus�ljl.church/membership
Our Ask to God, as We Launch�75 people (40 members)�$100,000 given to people in need
LJL Member Pledge
LJL Member pledge
Jesus is my Lord and Savior, and I will follow Him willingly as His disciple.
I will seek His Kingdom�trusting Him for all my needs, and
Make disciples of all nations�from where He has placed me
Announcements
Welcome to the Day of Rest (Mark 2:27)
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MARCH X, 2024 - (SAT) 6PMish
Seeking a married couple and two singles to help
Chair Shuffle
Scripture Reading
Acts 2:36-47 (NLT)
Scripture Reading Principles
Acts 2:36-47 (NLT)
36”So let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Messiah!” 37Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”
Acts 2:36-47 (NLT)
38Peter replied, “Each of you must repent of your sins and turn to God, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39This promise is to you, and to your children, and even to the Gentiles—all who have been called by the Lord our God.”
Acts 2:36-47 (NLT)
40Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!” 41Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.
Acts 2:36-47 (NLT)
42All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. 43A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.
Acts 2:36-47 (NLT)
44And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. 45They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. 46They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity.
Acts 2:36-47 (NLT)
47all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
Your church�Your community to know�and encounter God
Your small groups�Name the individuals and their requests.�To know and encounter God. To grow.
Your calling�Stay anchored to Jesus, seeking His Kingdom�Your (future) spouse and children
Let’s pray together
Reflections and Prayer
What did God call us to, and how are we doing in them?�As we reflect, let’s turn to God for help.�
Acts 2:36-47
Retreat for members! (and guests)
Would you like little to�no cost and stay local?
Or pay $100 to go away somewhere?
Three Question Membership Survey from the Committee Members
Is Jesus your Lord and Savior?
Do you agree with our vision and want to partake in what God is doing through LJL Church?�Be a Disciple, and Make Disciples
Have you been baptized?
Acts 1:5-8 (NLT)
5John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” 8…you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
To the ends of the world
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And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Your calling�(Career, Family, Location, Timing, Life!)
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Our calling�(LJL church, the local church - that’s you!)
and
Global Church calling�(All Christians, past, present, future)
God’s Kingdom
Acts 2:36-47 (NLT)
36”So let everyone in Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, to be both Lord and Messiah!” 37Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?”
Acts 2:36-47 (NLT)
38Peter replied, “Each of you must 1) repent of your sins and turn to God, and be 2) baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. Then 3) you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39This promise is to you, and to your children, and even to the Gentiles—all who have been called by the Lord our God.”
Acts 2:36-47 (NLT)
40Then Peter continued preaching for a long time, strongly urging all his listeners, “Save yourselves from this crooked generation!” 41Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all.
Acts 2:36-47 (NLT)
42All the believers devoted themselves to the 1) apostles’ teaching, and 2) to fellowship, and 3) to sharing in meals, and 4) to prayer. 43A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders.
Acts 2:36-47 (NLT)
44And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. 45They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. 46They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity.
Acts 2:36-47 (NLT)
47all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
Instructions
Write and grab three
Things to adjust in your life
Things to pray for God to do
Do you experience the Holy Spirit in your life?
You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. (1:8)
Is your life a witness to those around you?
Do you tell others about Jesus?
How far is your reach?
You will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere…to the ends of the earth (1:8)
Is Jesus your Lord and Savior daily?
God has made Jesus to be both Lord and Messiah! (36)
Is your heart turned to God?
Does your heart turn to sin (the world)?
“Brothers, what should we do?” You must (37-38)� 1) repent of your sins and turn to God
Have you turned to God, but did not receive baptism?
2) be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ�3) you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Do you have a heart to bring others to Christ?�(Is God worth it to you?)
Peter strongly urged all his listeners,�“Save yourselves from this crooked generation!” (40)
Do you see people coming to faith in God�because of your message?
Those who believed were baptized and added to the church (41)
Is your knowledge of God (Bible) increasing?
1) apostles’ teaching (42)
Do you truly know others deeply, �starting with your small group members?
2) to fellowship (42)
Do you eat with others, in and out of season?
3) to sharing in meals (42)
Do you pray?
Do you pray with others?
Do you pray for others?
4) to prayer (42)
Do you have a deep sense of awe when you worship?
Deep sense of awe came over them (43)
Do you see God doing miracles around you?
Performed many miraculous signs and wonders (43)
Do you meet consistency in time, place, and frequency?
Believers met together in one place (44)
Do you have a generous heart to give when needed?
Is money your God? Or do you believe He provides?
Believers shared everything they had (44)
Believers shared the money with those in need (45)
Do you recognize God’s mercy and grace in your life?
Do you respond to God in worship?
Do you keep the Sabbath day holy?
Are you able to lay down your burdens before Jesus?
They worshiped together at the Temple each day (46)
Do you open your home to welcome others?
They met in homes for the Lord’s Supper (46)
Do you pay for others’ meals? Do you do it with joy?
They shared their meals with great joy and generosity (46)
As you live your Christian life, do you praise God?�Do people see you in a good light?
all the while praising God (47)
and enjoying the goodwill of all the people (47)
Are you welcoming guests to small groups?�(Is it ready, loving enough that they would feel loved?)
Are people coming to faith in Jesus?
And each day the Lord added to their
fellowship those who were being saved. (47)
Reflections and Prayer
What did God call us to do? How are we doing in them?�As we reflect, let’s turn to God for help.�
Acts 2:36-47
The challenge for this week
Reflect on your (church) calling.
Spend time in prayer asking God to help.
Consider the ways you must change, and implement
Give an Offering and Prayer Requests
You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” -2Corinthians 9:7
www.ljl.church/give
God is so good
God is so good
God is so good
God is so good
He’s so good to me
Give Offering and Prayer Requests
www.ljl.church/give
You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.” -2Corinthians 9:7
Offering Prayer
Sending
Blessing as you go out to the world