Worship Service                                                    April 27, 2008 

 

 

Call to Worship

Welcome

Invocation/Offering

Songs of Praise and Worship

Today’s Message What You Have is Enough.

 

BIG IDEA: God is sufficient when you offer what you have

 

I.                    Sometimes the                             outweighs our                             .

Matthew 14:12-14, Mark 6:31-34

Matthew 14:22-23

Philippians 1:21-26

2 Samuel 11:1                            

 

II.                 Sometimes Jesus waits for us to                              before He enters the moment.

Matthew 15:22-28

2 Kings 5:1, 9-14

 

III.               Jesus uses what is                             not what is                            .

Luke 6:12-16

I Corinthians 1:26-29

Luke 4:1-4

 

IV.              Jesus operates under his own                            and                            .

Luke 4:5-8

Matthew 24:23-26, 36

I Corinthians 15:58

     

 

Benediction

 

Love INC in Anchorage Update

 Love INC in Anchorage received over 30 calls from neighbors in need during the first month of operation.   Circumstances and needs have been quite varied.  Each call has been an opportunity to listen compassionately to a neighbor’s story and pray with them concerning their situation.  Over 252 volunteer hours have been invested in helping out neighbors in need.  Volunteers have assisted by answering phones, verifying needs and providing such things as counseling, furniture, transportation, and household repairs.   One neighbor, who lives alone, called needing help after knee replacement surgery.  After receiving a much-needed request, she wrote to say,  “Thank you…the gift and visits made today a day I will remember for a very long time and will definitely be a bright spot on my list of daily blessings.”  What a privilege it is to share Christ’s love with those in need.  If you are interested in learning how you can join with others in serving our neighbors, please contact Becky Durkee, your Church Ministry Coordinator…                                 

1)       Originally, Wanda and I thought that we would contact the CMC’s first when a need was matched with an individual from your congregation; however, as we have moved from theory to practice, that has changed.  In an effort to expedite our response to the needs, we are using three options:   1) emailing those in the database who match the needed talent or gift 2) directly contacting those individuals by phone 3) contacting the CMC to request that they make a contact with the individual who has offered their talent.  In the event that either option 1) or 2) is exercised, it is our plan to inform you, as the CMC of your church, if and when one of your church members is involved in meeting a need.

2)       Some churches have begun to contemplate how their congregation might participate in a gap ministry.  I am attaching a fresh list of potential ministries based on calls thus far.

3)      We understand the value in remaining flexible and open to God’s redirection.  We highly value your input and would love to hear from you regarding:

a.       Any ideas or suggestions regarding your personal involvement as a CMC.   

b.       Any comments or suggestions from your church leadership/members regarding their participation as a church partner and how we might be able to better serve your church.

4)       Lastly, we spend ½ hour each day in prayer, prior to receiving calls.  We pray for the day ahead, neighbors who have already called, the intake workers, and for our partner churches.  If there is any way we can pray for you personally and/or your congregation, please let us know.

 Thank you all for your ongoing willingness to serve.

 Serving Christ Together,

Elaine Phillipps, Executive Director

Love INC in Anchorage

274-5683

 Announcements …

For additional information regarding any of the following items, please contact the church office at (907)562-3238.

 

Nursery Coordinator Needed!:  For the past couple of years, Sara Mason has faithfully served as ABC’s nursery coordinator.  In June, Sara and her family will be leaving Alaska.  The nursery coordinator serves the precious babies and toddlers, and their families. 

 

 

 Praise Dance Fundraiser:  (Please note the date change.)

 A Praise Dance fundraiser benefitting the Gospel Mission will be at the church Friday, May 2nd.  A silent-auction bake sale will be followed with a family movie.  The auction will begin at 6pm; the movie   starts at 6:30pm. Admission is by donation. 

 

 

Memorial Service: Everyone is invited to attend a memorial service honoring Reverend Harrison Lee Weaver. The service will be held at the church on May 3rd at 2:00pm. There will be a reception immediately following the service.     

 

 

 

What’s happening this week…

                                                      

TODAY 27th            8:30 am    Prayer         

                                   9:00 am    Sunday School

                                    10:15 am Worship Service

                    12:30 pm    Truthseekers will be at the Nolan’s                                

Mon. 28th                  6:30 pm    Women’s Care Group, 3rd floor church prayer room

                                                                                                                                               

Tue.  29th                   7:00 pm    Worship Team

                                                                                                                                                               

Wed.  30th                 7:00 pm    Youth Group

                                                                                                                            

Thurs. 1st                     7:00 pm    Wiesinger Care Group @ Wiesinger’s house              

                                                               

 

 

Ø       Visit our website…www.alliancebiblechurchak.org to learn more about our church, upcoming events, youth activities, ministries, listen to sermons, and more.

Ø       Sermon on CD or Tapes… Request your copy of Sunday’s sermon on the sign-up sheet at the information table or listen via the internet at our website.

Ø       Encouragement Cards…Communicate your appreciation and support to others who attend Alliance Bible Church.  Please be sure to sign your name, put the recipient’s full name on the front, and drop it in the basket on the informational table.  We’ll supply the address and cover the postage.

Ø       Weekly Prayer lists…If you have a prayer request during the week, please notify the Church office or Prayer Chain.