This Week at New Life

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Sunday’s Schedule

Order of Worship

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Call to Worship: Psalm 8

Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
Revelation Song

Confession: Exodus 20:12; Micah 6:8

Thy Mercy My God

Assurance of Pardon: Micah 7:18-19

(children dismissed)

Christ be Magnified

Community: Greeting and Announcements

Missions Moment: Adoption-Foster Community Group

Congregational Prayer

Sermon: Should I Vote?, Genesis 1:26–28, Romans 13:1–4
Anthony Gammage, preaching

General Offering

He Who is Mighty

Benediction

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Sermon Outline

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Should I Vote?

Text: Genesis 1:26–28, Romans 13:1–4

Preacher: Anthony Gammage

Outline

1. Where does government begin?
2. Why do we need government?
3. How should we view government?
4. What does God require of governing?
5. Should I vote?

Questions

1. Where does your ultimate hope lie in politics? Do you place your hope in political leaders for change, or in Christ’s reign? How does this shift your perspective on current events?
2. How does God’s design for government shape your civic duties? How does knowing that government is meant to reflect God’s justice impact the way you approach voting and public engagement? (Micah 6:8)
3. Do your political views shape your faith, or does your faith shape your politics?
4. Are you willing to let Scripture challenge your political beliefs? How can you reflect Christ’s humility and love in political conversations?

Prayer Focus

For the Adoption-Foster Community Group:

• Praise for the monthly community group meeting for foster and adoptive families that meets at New Life. Pray that families would continue to carve out the time in their schedules to come and connect and support one another. Pray that we will be a blessing and encouragement to each other.
• Pray for the teen group as they discuss some of the core issues in adoption, such as grief and loss, that they would be open and vulnerable with themselves and each other.
• Pray for compassion, connection, and healthy relationships in families.