Bayshore Gardens Community Church Believing Again Gaining Hope

Bayshore Gardens Community Church Believing, Again Gaining Hope Caring Relationships Christ Jesus

WE EXTEND A WARM WELCOME TO MEMBERS, REGULAR ATTENDERS, and THOSE VISITING TODAY. If you are visiting with us, we welcome you to our church! You are no longer a stranger for you are with the people of God.

WE INVITE YOU TO SIGN THE ATTENDANCE PAD so that we may celebrate your presence with us today! Please pass it on to the next person and then back down the row

Please Take Your Bulletins Home With You and Read the Announcements We invite you to take advantage of the many opportunities for fellowship and service

Bayshore Gardens Community Church Believing, Again Gaining Hope Caring Relationships Christ Jesus

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 96: 1; 98: 1; 149: 1; Isaiah 42: 10 Sing to the Lord a NEW song; SING TO THE LORD, ALL THE EARTH; Sing to the Lord a NEW song; SING, FOR HE HAS DONE MARVELOUS THINGS;

Sing to the Lord a NEW song; SING HIS PRAISE IN THE ASSEMBLY OF HIS SAINTS; Sing to the Lord a NEW song; SING HIS PRAISE TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.

**THE OPENING HYMN #811 ‘ANOTHER YEAR IS DAWNING’

Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be In working or in waiting, another year with Thee; Another year of progress, another year of praise, Another year of proving Thy presence all the days.

Another year of mercies, of faithfulness and grace, Another year of gladness in the shining of Thy face; Another year of leaning upon Thy loving breast; Another year of trusting, of quiet, happy rest.

Another year of service, of witness for Thy love, Another year of training for holier work above; Another year is dawning, dear Father, let it be On earth, or else in Heaven, another year for Thee.

I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;

He descended into hell; The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting Amen

SILENT PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND CONFESSION THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON Revelation 21: 5 -6 And He who occupied the sovereign place said, “Behold, I make all things NEW!” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true. ” He said to me, “It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To him who is thirsty, I will give to drink without cost from the spring of the water of life. ”

THE CHANCEL CHOIR “THE LONGER I SERVE HIM” Dale Newhouse, Director Pat Woods, Accompanist

A TIME OF SHARING WITH GOD’S CHILDREN OF ALL AGES

THE HOLY SCRIPTURE Philippians 4: 4‑ 8 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable‑‑if anything is excellent or praiseworthy‑‑think about things such as these.

OPEN OUR EYES LORD Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, To reach out and touch Him, And say that we love Him; Open our ears, Lord, And help us to listen; Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus. (Please repeat)

THE SERMON THE PROSPECT IS EXCELLENT KEY VERSES: Philippians 4: 6 -7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all human understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus Bayshore Gardens Community Church Dr. Daniel Herlein

Our English word “DIAGNOSIS” comes from the Greek word διαγιvώσκω which means “to discover by observing around or through. ” Our English word “PROGNOSIS” comes from the Greek word πρoγιvώσκω which means “to project or to predict what will happen based on that which has been diagnosed. ”

EVALUATING OUR CIRCUMSTANCES: 1 - Putting our concerns in proper perspective 2 - Acknowledging that there are some circumstances which we have no human power to change 3 - Where a change in our circumstances IS possible, we have God’s power to make careful, informed decisions

No matter what the DIAGNOSIS of our present situation might be, the PROGNOSIS, that is, the ultimate outcome, can always be in our favor, that is, IF we follow the Biblical prescription found in Philippians 4: verses 6 & 8

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Finally, whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, or admirable ‑‑if anything is excellent or praiseworthy ‑‑ focus on things such as these.

1 - Maintaining a strong communion with the Lord 2 - Strengthening your relationships with others 3 - Accepting and caring about yourself and your well‑being 4 - Focusing on that which is positive and affirming

Philippians 4: 7 ‑ THE PEACE OF GOD, WHICH TRANSCENDS ALL HUMAN UNDERSTANDING, WILL GUARD YOUR HEARTS AND YOUR MINDS IN CHRIST JESUS.

Rejoice in the Lord because the ultimate PROGNOSIS IS GOOD.

The Pastoral Prayer and The 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 DEBTS AS WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS; AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION BUT DELIVER US FROM EVIL. FOR THINE IS THE KINGDOM, AND THE POWER, AND THE GLORY FOREVER AMEN.

OUR OFFERING As A Tangible Expression Of Our Gratitude To God, We Joyfully Offer Our Monetary Gifts To Financially Support God's Work At Bayshore Gardens Community Church

THE DOXOLOGY PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW; PRAISE HIM ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW; PRAISE HIM ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOST; PRAISE FATHER, SON AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

THE CLOSING HYMN #686 ‘O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST’

O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. Under the shadow of Your throne Your saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is Your arm alone, And our defense is sure.

Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting You are God, To endless years the same. A thousand ages in Your sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night Before the rising sun.

Time, like an ever rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly, forgotten, as a dream Dies at the opening day. Our God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be now our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home.

THE PASTORAL BENEDICTION Go forth from this place as God’s elect and covenant people. . . AMEN

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