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Announcements;
POTLUCK SUNDAY; May 31st 10:30am Sign up to bring a part of the brunch meal. Great time to fellowship and we take communion!
No Gathering; Sunday June 7th // Be the church within your circle of influence. Prayerfully consider how God can use your skills and resources to be a blessing.
BEACH DAYS; 2nd Thursday of June July and August. 5:30-7:30pm @ Buccaneer Beach. BYOD (Bring your own dinner)
Volunteer opportunities;
Rising Tide Ranch; 1st Saturday of the month. 9-12. 12-1 BBQ/testimony food is provided. RSVP by DM on Instagram or lisa@unleashedworldwide.com
Thanks for giving towards our mission to serve our brothers and sisters in Haiti! We have heard some of the progress of the work on the school that is being expanded and teachers are getting paid monthly to continue teaching. God is at work in beautiful ways!
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Blessed Be Your Name
By Matt Redman and Beth RedmanBlessed be Your name
In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be Your nameBlessed be Your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed be Your nameEvery blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will sayBlessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious nameBlessed be Your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's all as it should be
Blessed be Your nameBlessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your nameEvery blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
And when the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will sayBlessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious nameBlessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name, ohYou give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your nameYou give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your nameYou give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your nameHoly Spirit
Written by Brian and Katie TorwaltThere's nothing worth more,
That will ever come close
No thing can compare
You're our living hope
Your Presence LordI've tasted and seen,
Of the sweetest of Loves
Where my heart becomes free,
And my shame is undone
In Your Presence LordHoly Spirit You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your Glory God is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your Presence LordThere's nothing worth more,
That will ever come close
No thing can compare
You're our living hope
Your Presence LordI've tasted and seen,
Of the sweetest of Loves
Where my heart becomes free,
And my shame is undone
In Your Presence LordHoly Spirit You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your Glory God is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your Presence LordHoly Spirit You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your Glory God is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your Presence LordLet us become more aware of Your Presence
Let us experience the Glory of Your GoodnessLet us become more aware of Your Presence
Let us experience the Glory of Your GoodnessLet us become more aware of Your Presence
Let us experience the Glory of Your GoodnessLet us become more aware of Your Presence
Let us experience the Glory of Your GoodnessHoly Spirit You are welcome here
Come flood this place and fill the atmosphere
Your Glory God is what our hearts long for
To be overcome by Your Presence LordBlessed Assurance
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine,
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Air of salvation, purchase of God,
Worn of His spirit, washed in His blood.This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior, all the day longPerfect submission, perfect delight
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight
Angels descending, ring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of loveThis is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior, all the day longYou Make Me Brave
By Bethel MusicI stand before You now
The greatness of your renown
I have heard the majesty and wonder of you
King of Heaven, in humility, I bowAs Your love, in wave after wave
Crashes over me, crashes over me
For You are for us
You are not against us
Champion of Heaven
You made a way for all to enter inI have heard You calling my name
I have heard the song of love that You sing
- So I will let You draw me out beyond the shore
Into Your grace,
Your graceAs Your love, in wave after wave
Crashes over me, crashes over me
For You are for us
You are not against us
Champion of Heaven
You made a way for all to enter-As Your love, in wave after wave
Crashes over me, crashes over me
For You are for us
You are not against us
Champion of Heaven
You made a way for all to enter inYou make me brave
You make me brave
You call me out beyond the shore
Into the wavesYou make me brave
You make me brave
No fear can hinder now the love
That made a wayYou make me brave
You make me brave
You call me out beyond the shore
Into the wavesYou make me brave
You make me brave
No fear can hinder now the
Promises You makeAs Your love, in wave after wave
Crashes over me, crashes over me
For You are for us
You are not against us
Champion of Heaven
You made a way for all to enter-As Your love, in wave after wave
Crashes over me, crashes over me
For You are for us
You are not against us
Champion of Heaven
You made a way for all to enter inFall Afresh
By Jeremy RiddleSpirit of the Living God come fall afresh on me
Come awake me from my sleep
Blow through the caverns of my soul
Pour in me to overflowSpirit of the Living God come fall afresh on me
Come awake me from my sleep
Blow through the caverns of my soul
Pour in me to overflow -
Liturgical Worship Readings
A Prayer for Mothers
Lord Jesus, you know well the blessing an earthly home can bring: Receive our thanks for all the love we have received in our homes, especially from those who have nurtured us from our earliest years. Hear our prayers for mothers everywhere,
that they may never lose heart nor ever be taken for granted,
but receive from their children the honor and love you showed to your mother, Mary, even as you were suffering on the Cross.
Bless and keep them all,
for your love's sake.
We ask you to bless all who live alone,
those who have lost their partner in marriage,
those who have never married,
those whose families are grown up and away from home and those who have outlived other members of their families and many of their friends:
Be with them to assure them of your love
and of their value to you every moment of their lives,
and enable them to rejoice in the fellowship of your Church on earth and in heaven;Father in heaven,
bless all mothers
and those who look after us in our daily lives.
Make us grateful for their goodness
and thankful for their care.
Help us to respond to them in loving obedience;
following the example of Jesus, your Son, our Lord. Amen.
Offertory Prayer
Faithful Father, thank you that you give the gift of abundant, eternal life. You have said that you are a Good Father who gives us good gifts. Your generosity overflows to us. Everything we have is a gift from you. As we bring our offerings to you, we give back to you from the abundant blessings you have given us. May our gifts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our God. Blessing and glory, wisdom and thanksgiving, honor, and power and strength, be unto you our God forever and ever. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.THE LORDS 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 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, for ever and ever. Amen.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Offer Prayers of Intercessions, Petitions, or Thanksgivings to the Lord either silently or aloud. After each person shares we simply acknowledge by saying “Lord hear our prayer.”
Prayer of Gratitude
Heavenly Father, We come before you today with hearts full of gratitude. Thank you for your countless blessings and your unwavering love. Thank you for the gift of life, for the air we breathe, and for the strength you give us each day. Your grace and mercy sustain us, and we are deeply grateful for your presence in our lifes.
Thank you for our family, friends, and the community you have surrounded us with. Thank you for providing for our needs and for guiding us with your wisdom. Even in times of trial, we thank you for the lessons and the growth that come from trusting in you.
Lord, may we never take your blessings for granted. Help us to remain mindful of your goodness and to share your love and kindness with others. We praise your name and give thanks for all that you are and all that you do.
In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Daily Prayer
Help me pay attention today.
I want to be so acutely aware of Your presence in every space.
Help me notice beauty that doesn't beg for applause, conversations that carry Your kindness, and the still, small ways You're working beneath the surface.
Let my feet be rooted, not rushed.
Let my heart be soft, not guarded.
And let my soul remember that You waste nothing—not even times of slowing down.
SERMON NOTES
GP Mission: We are a community established on experiencing the life-giving grace and peace found in knowing Christ.
"We participate in God's mission as a people. There's individual actions, there's individual moments, but ultimately, this is a symphony." -- MARK SAYERS
We typically preach through the weekly passages of Revised Common Lectionary
Title: New Temple People (Pentecost Sunday)
Sermon by Nate Wells
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 (NIV)
“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. When they heard this sound, a crowd came together in bewilderment, because each one heard their own language being spoken. Utterly amazed, they asked: ‘Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans? Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language? Parthians, Medes and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya near Cyrene; visitors from Rome (both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!’ Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, ‘What does this mean?’
Some, however, made fun of them and said, ‘They have had too much wine.’
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: ’Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel:
“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”’”
What is the Holy Spirit?
Why should we care?
The Significance of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit Makes God’s People the New Dwelling Place of God (The New Temple)
He is our Comforter in sorrow, our Teacher who leads us into truth, our Convictor who brings awareness of sin and our need for righteousness, and our Empowerer who gives us boldness to live and witness for Christ. Without the Holy Spirit, Christianity is just religion. With Him, it is a living relationship with the living God.
New Testament verses that highlight the importance of the Holy Spirit:
John 14:26 (ESV): “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.”
The Spirit is our divine Teacher
Acts 1:8 (ESV): “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses…”
The Spirit gives power for effective witness.
Romans 8:26 (ESV): “Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.”
The Spirit helps us when we are weak—even in prayer.
Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV): “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control…”
The Spirit transforms our character into the likeness of Christ.
The Holy Spirit Empowers Bold, Unified Witness to All Nations
Think about the Stephen story. As he was being killed said…“Don’t hold this sin against them.” BOLD!
Then Paul, who was a witness to Stephens death, gets saved and proclaims the Gospel to the nations.
ACTION STEP
Do we really believe God wants to shine through us?
Where do you need to remember the Holy Spirit lives in you this week?
Blessing…
Rejoice in knowing that we never walk alone.
Know the grace and peace of Christ walking beside us, guiding and protecting us.
Share this comfort with one another and feel his presence each moment of each day. Amen
Lasting Change Haiti
The option to give toward the ministry we partner with in Haiti is always available…
God is at work in Haiti, and we’re grateful to share just a few of the wonderful things God allowed our team to accomplish this past week through your support and generosity.
Successful crops from all the beans that went out to churches and families
New roof for a church in need in Fond Lantanier
Bibles for Pastor Wilson’s Church
Thanks to the funds you sent, the outreach was a huge blessing. We were able to purchase gas, water, and supplies—and most meaningfully, we bought Bibles. With support from LCH and the local church, they are now walking in new obedience and joy.
Bible Study Resources
Number one task of a Christ follower; Stay in that rhythm of receiving nourishment. A tree doesn’t work to receive but we choose what soil and if it’s near water source or in the care of a constant gardener.
Lectio Divina Journals
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