Good Morning!
There’s a story of a priest (who struggled with past hidden sins) who had a very devout lady in church one day tell him she regularly spoke with Jesus in prayer. The priest was doubtful. He told her, “The next time you talk to Jesus, ask him to tell you the sin that I’ve hidden since I was a boy.”
A few days later the lady returned and the priest asked, “DId you talk to Jesus? What did he say?”
“As a matter of fact, I did just this morning,”she replied, “Jesus said to tell you, he can’t remember.”
Today we explore the implications of this forgiveness for our lives and those around us.
In case you weren’t aware, this is just one of three churches that make up the Rock Hall United Methodist Charge. We share one mission, to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of Rock Hall and the world.
We long to see our entire community transformed by the power of God. This is why we share and show God’s love by serving our neighbors and telling the story of how God transformed our lives.
If you have any questions about our church or want to discuss your faith journey, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly. My email is gary@yourrockhall.church and my office telephone is 410-639-2144.
Thank you again for joining us.
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
Welcome Songs for Worship Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Prayer’s of the People Message
Pastor Gary Priddy Luke #19: Fruit of Forgiveness Luke 24:1-35
Next Steps
Practical ways you can take a “next step” in your faith journey.
Prayer of Thanksgiving Benediction
Life is much more than an accident. Wherever I go, I believe God needs me there. Wherever I am, I trust God has put me there. He has a purpose for me being there - Christ, alive in me, wants to do something through me, no matter where I am. I believe this and go in His grace and His love and His power. Amen.
If you would like someone to pray with you, please come and meet one of our ministry leaders at the altar at the end of the service.
Songs for Worship
Raum Chapel
327 Crown Him With Many Crowns
354 I Surrender All
364 Because He Lives
Wesley Chapel
2018 Honor And Praise
163 Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know
170 O How I Love Jesus
Rock Hall Church
My Jesus
Lord I Need You
Came to My Rescue
Message Notes
Luke #19: The Fruit of Forgiveness
Luke 7:36-50
Two ways to approach Jesus
Pharisees: ________________
Sinners: ________________
The truth about forgiveness:
Some of us don’t know ___________________________.
Genesis 3:1-24 & Romans 5:12/ James 2:10/ Isaiah 64:6/ Romans 3:9-12 & 20/ Galatians 5:4/ Matthew 5:20-48/ Hebrews 10:11/ Luke 10:20/ 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 & 11:23-28/ Hebrews 11:32-40
If we don’t want it, ________________________________.
Luke 18:9-14/ Galatians 2:21/ John 14:6/ Romans 3:20-26/ Romans 10:1-3 & 1 Corinthians 10:20
Those who get it, _______________________…
Luke 7:41-43/ John 14:15
Forgiven people, forgive people
This week's YouVersion Devotional:
Forgiveness Heals
5 Days
We were created to know, love and serve our Creator. In our pursuit to do that well, we often fail. Other people fail. We are left with bitterness, guilt and shame towards ourselves and towards others. Discover God's redemptive work in offering us forgiveness for our sins and the healing power that comes from forgiving not only others, but yourself as well. Join us by signing up here.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Do you know a SINGLE PARENT or a SENIOR in our community who could use some help around the house with some minor repairs? Let us know, We’d love to help!
Let’s connect Are you new to us? We would love to connect with you. Just go to hello.yourrhc.com
Meet with Pastor Gary Do you have a question or issue you need to discuss? Pastor Gary is available for pastoral counseling with individuals and couples To schedule, just Click “Meet with Pastor Gary” on our website
Wesley Cemetary Memorial Service May 29th @6pm there will be a memorial service held at Wesley Chapel. If you would like to donate a carnation in memory of a loved one, complete a request form and place it in the offering plate or make your request by email to the charge office by May 15th. info@yourrockhall.church
Prayer Request Policy Change In order to maintain a more current prayer list, we provide a copy of this past week’s prayer requests. Submit prayer requests using the prayer request cards in the pews or the digital prayer request form on our website: pray.yourrhc.com Please make sure you have permission to share other’s information.
Current Prayer Requests
Our children and youth ministries
Caregivers and first responders
People of Ukraine
Our nation’s leaders
Healing of our nation
Israel and the Middle East
People battling addictions
Single parents and their kids
Pastor Gary & Family
Joe & Cheryl Holliday
Joan Melvin
Eddie & Rosalie Kuechler
Karen Weller
Bobby Baker
Mariann Dulin
Carole Coleman
Donnie Dierker
Alice Dulin
Bobby Osborn,Jr
Ann Leary
Johnny Mullikin
Marsha Gustafson
Michael Geibel
Pat Hastings
Family of Charlotte Merchant
Family of Billy Hepbron
Active Military & their families including:
Trevion Hopkins
Kyle Schauber
Brock Willey
Kelly Bertelsen
Steve McCarthy
Tristan Hague
Dakota Collison
Geoffrey Andersen
John Pettit
Makenzie Williams
Dante Spagnolo
Ben Coppage
Jonathan Conner
Homebound:
Phyllis Dierker
Edna Cox
Ethel Toulson
This week's prayer focus:
Join us as a church in focused and specific prayer for our church, our community, and our world. Be prepared to see God do great things as we collectively turn to Him in prayer.
Sunday - Our Mission: God, give us a deep passion for the work of Christ. Luke 4:18-19
Monday - Our Church: God, develop spiritual growth & maturity in Your church. Hebrews 5:12-14
Tuesday - Our Leadership: God, help our pastor proclaim Your Word boldly. 2 Timothy 4:2
Wednesday - Families: God, help couples be faithful to the marriage promises they made to You and to each other. Hebrews 13:4
Thursday - Our Community: God, we thank you for those who serve in our community. 1 John 3:16
Friday - Children/Youth: God, help our young people commit themselves to a life of purity of mind and body. Psalm 119:9-11
Saturday - Adults: God, help our adults find and fulfill Your purpose for their lives. Jeremiah 29:11-14
This week’s events:
Monday:
6:00 - Women’s Small Group @Wesley Chapel
6:30 - Women’s small group @The Priddy’s
7:00 - Men’s small group @Teen Center
Tuesday:
2:00 - Trustees @WCUMC
7:00 - Small Group @Rock Hall Church fellowship hall
Wednesday:
4:00 - Rock Solid Kids - After School @Teen Center
5:00 - Rock Solid Kids @Teen Center
6:00 - Family Dinner @RH Church fellowship hall
6:30 - Youth Group @Teen Center
Thursday:
6:30 - Chancel Choir Practice @WCUMC
7:00 - Praise Team Practice @RHUMC
info@yourrockhall.church www.yourrockhall.church 410-639-2144