This Week at New Life

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Call to Worship: Psalm 8:1,3-4,9

• Leader- O Lord, our Lord,
      how majestic is your name in all the earth!
• All- You have set your glory above the heavens.
• Leader-When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?  Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor. You have given him dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet, all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field, the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas.
• All-O Lord, our Lord,
      how majestic is your name in all the earth!

Forever 

Is He Worthy?

Prayer of Confession:

Our Father, forgive our sins.  Forgive our many failures in the face of temptation, and those times when we have been stubborn in the face of correction. Forgive the times we have been proud of our own achievements and those when we have failed to boast in your works. Forgive the harsh judgments we have made of others, and the leniency we have shown to ourselves. Forgive the lies we have told to others, and the truths we have avoided. Forgive us the pain we have caused others and the indulgence we have shown ourselves. Lord God, have mercy on us and make us whole. In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen.

Silent Confession

Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 2:4-5, 10

As you come to him (Jesus), a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 

Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

His Mercy is More

Greeting and Announcements

Missions Moment: Rachel Mullelly with Cradle of Hope

God is For Us  (Children dismissed)

Congregational Prayer

Scripture Reading: Colossians 4:7-18

Sermon: Anthony Gammage “The Work of the Gospel”

Offering

My Worth is Not in What I Own

Benediction

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Title: “The Work of the Gospel”
Preacher: Anthony Gammage

Text: Colossians 4:7-18

7 Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. 8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, 9 and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here.

10 Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him), 11 and Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God. 13 For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis. 14 Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. 16 And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. 17 And say to Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.”

18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

Sermon Outline

Sermon Reflection Questions

Adult School of Discipleship

• “How to Read the Bible: Genres” – meets in the the auditorium
• “Christ in the Pentateuch” – room 305
• The Welcome Class – room 102

Young Adults (18 – 30 year olds)

• meets upstairs in room 303
• contact Michelle Yardumian for more information

Senior High Youth (9 – 12th grade)

• meets upstairs in room 306
• contact Dave Hopping for more information

Junior High Youth (6 – 8th grade)

• meets upstairs in room 307
• contact Sydney Becker for more information

Children (0 – 5th grade)

• Infants, toddlers, pre-school and elementary school chidren please check in at the children’s desk down the hallway from the lobby.  Read more about our children’s ministry HERE

At New Life Dresher, we warmly welcome individuals of all ages with special needs, whether they are children, young adults, or adults. Contact Amy Gill for more information.

Diaconate Prayer Requests

• Pray for wisdom and unity as the diaconate seeks to steward the church’s resources well and care for those in physical and financial need. Ask that the Lord would guide each decision with compassion and discernment.
• Pray for spiritual encouragement and protection for our deacons as they serve. Ask the Lord to sustain their hearts in the gospel, that their service would overflow from a deep love for Christ and His church.
• Pray for opportunities for the diaconate to be a bridge between the church and the community—meeting practical needs in a way that points people to the hope of Jesus.
• For the Food Pantry, specifically 1) God’s continued provisions from Trader Joe’s and community partners, 2) wisdom and perseverance for the food pantry leadership team, 3) more volunteers to help serve with the various food pantry responsibilities.

Cradle of Hope Prayer Requests

• That God will protect all of us from Spiritual warfare
• That our moms, staff, and volunteers will all grow closer to Jesus through our time at the Cradle
• For financial provision for the year.  We have a Spring Fundraiser on May 18, 3-6pm
• For opportunities for our moms to work, go to school, or find affordable housing.