St. Mark's United Methodist Church
God at War
God at War - Sermon 3 - “The Kingdom Taken by Force” - Feb. 28th, 2021
Locations & Times
Expand- St. Mark's Methodist5005 Love Rd, El Paso, TX 79922, USASunday 9:00 AM, Sunday 11:00 AM
St. Mark's YouTube Channel
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChjX3I5dZJ9oLYJqn0EescA9am Service
ExpandGod of wonders: Third Day
All the Poor and Powerless: All Sons And Daughters
Another in the fire: Hillsong United
Hosanna: Hillsong United:
King of my heart: Elevation Worship
11am Service
ExpandPrelude Music
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship (inspired by Ruth 1 and Mark 12)
Here in this place, there are no foreigners,
for all are welcome in God’s house.
Here in this worship, there is only acceptance,
for love is the language of faith.
Here in our lives, there are no divisions,
for God dwells in each of us.
Come, let us worship in unity and love.
Opening Hymn- Lord Be Glorified #2150 V1-4
1. In my life, Lord, be glorified, be glorified;
In my life, Lord, be glorified today.
2. In my home, Lord, be glorified, be glorified;
In my home, Lord, be glorified today.
3. In Your Church, Lord, be glorified, be glorified;
In Your Church, Lord, be glorified today.
4. In my heart, Lord, be glorified, be glorified;
In my heart, Lord, be glorified today.
Affirmation of Faith - Philippians 2
CONFESSION OF FAITH - Philippians 2:5-11
P: Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,
C: who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.
P: And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.
C: Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
Choral Call to Worship -Love the Lord by J. P. Rees, arr. Mark Schweizer
Pastoral Prayer
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed by 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 trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory,
forever. Amen.
Prayer Hymn -Open My Eyes that I May See #454 V1-3
1. Open my eyes, that I may see
glimpses of truth thou hast for me;
place in my hands the wonderful key
that shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my eyes, illumine me, Spirit divine!
2. Open my ears, that I may hear
voices of truth thou sendest clear;
and while the wavenotes fall on my ear,
everything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my ears, illumine me, Spirit divine!
3. Open my mouth, and let me bear
gladly the warm truth everywhere;
open my heart and let me prepare
love with thy children thus to share.
Silently now I wait for thee,
ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my heart, illumine me, Spirit divine!
Anthem- Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow by Arlen Clarke
Sermon- God at War - “The Kingdom Taken by Force”
Closing Hymn-Lord, You Give the Great Commission #584 V1, 2, 4, 5
1 Lord, you give the great commission:
“Heal the sick and preach the word.”
Lest the church neglect its mission,
and the gospel go unheard,
help us witness to your purpose
with renewed integrity:
Refrain:
With the Spirit’s gifts empow’r us
for the work of ministry.
2 Lord, you call us to your service:
“In my name, baptize and teach.”
That the world may trust your promise,
life abundant meant for each,
give us all new fervor, draw us
closer in community: [Refrain]
4 Lord, you show us love’s true measure:
“Father, what they do, forgive.”
Yet we hoard as private treasure
all that you so freely give.
May your care and mercy lead us
to a just society: [Refrain]
5 Lord, you bless with words assuring:
“I am with you to the end.”
Faith and hope and love restoring,
may we serve as you intend
and, amid the cares that claim us,
hold in mind eternity: [Refrain]
Blessings And Sending Forth
This Week at St. Mark's
ExpandThis Week at St. Mark's
Sunday, February 28th
9:00am Contemporary Service in the Fellowship Hall
10:00am The Chosen in Race Parlor
10:00am Kinder -4th grade Sunday School in Zumwalt Hall
10:00am 5th-6th grade Sunday School in Walker Annex
10:00am Nudge Youth Sunday School in Pavilion on Silverwood
11:00am Traditional Service in the Sanctuary
Tuesday, March 2nd
1:00pm Pastor's Bible Class in Race Parlor
6:30pm Divorce Care in the Choir Room
6:30pm Grief Share in the Conference Room
Wednesday, March 3rd
9:30am Online Bible Study with Elaine Frisbie
6:00pm Online Wednesday Night Women's Bible Study
6:30pm Online and In-person Mark'smen Study in Choir Room
Thursday, March 5th
6:30pm Couples Connection in Zumwalt Hall
