Worship Program - 10/12/25
- Pastor Gary
- 10 hours ago
- 5 min read
Love doesn’t always feel good—but it always does good.”
We’re so glad you’ve joined us for worship today.
If you’ve ever had a tough conversation with someone you care about, you already know—love isn’t always comfortable. Sometimes love means speaking truth, setting boundaries, or owning our part in a conflict. It’s not easy, but it’s good. Because real love doesn’t avoid hard things; it works through them with grace and gentleness.
Today, as we look at 2 Samuel 19–20, we’ll see how quickly conflict can divide God’s people—and how gentleness, unity, and wisdom can bring peace again. These moments in David’s story remind us that even when relationships get complicated, God’s way is still the best way.
Love calls us to step toward each other, not away. It invites honesty instead of harshness, reconciliation instead of resentment, and courage instead of comfort.
So whether you’re in a season of calm or conflict, I hope you’ll hear God’s gentle voice reminding you: “Love doesn’t always feel good—but it always does good.”
Welcome home. Let’s worship the One who loved us enough to tell us the truth—and to give His life to make peace with us.
If you’d like to talk more about faith, prayer, or next steps in your journey, please reach out. You can reach us at the church office at 410-639-2144, or send an email at the address below.
In Christ,
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
Welcome | |
Prayer of Adoration | |
Opening Worship | |
Prayer of Confession | |
Prayer of Intercession | |
Message | Making Peace in a World of Conflict 2 Samuel 19-20 Rev Gary Priddy |
Next Steps | |
What you can do for a “next step” of faith. | |
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. | |
Songs for Worship
Wesley Chapel My Tribute 580 Crown Him With Many Crowns 278 The Church’s One Foundation 388 | Rock Hall Church My Father’s World Came to My Rescue Glorious Day Goodness of God Gratitude |
Message Notes
David #33: Making Peace in a World of Conflict
2 Samuel 19:9-43
3 Steps to Peace in Place of Conflict
Step 1: Be GENTLE
Gentle words disarm anger. God calls His people to peace-making, not point-scoring.
Step 2: Aim for UNITY
Unity isn’t about winning the argument—it’s about protecting the relationship.
Step 3: Work TOGETHER on the Real PROBLEM
Peacemaking means working together on the real problem—not fighting one another.
Bottom Line:
“Love doesn’t always feel good—but it always does good.”
Take it Home:
Read Proverbs 15:1–2, 4.
Think of a time this week when your words added fuel instead of peace.
What emotions were driving you in that moment?
What would a “gentle answer” have sounded like instead?
What practices can help you slow down and respond with calm strength the next time your emotions try to take control?
Read Matthew 18:15–17.
Jesus teaches us to deal with conflict directly, privately, and early.
When have you avoided a difficult conversation because you feared how it might go?
How might honest, one-on-one dialogue have led to understanding instead of resentment?
What step toward reconciliation do you sense God asking you to take this week?
Read Matthew 5:21–26.
In Joab’s story, anger led to murder. Jesus reminds us that contempt and name-calling are seeds from the same root.
When have you used sarcasm, labels, or spiritual superiority to distance yourself from someone who hurt you?
How can humility and confession reopen the door to unity?
If you need to make peace, what would “leaving your gift at the altar” look like in your life right now?
Read James 3:13–18.
The “wise woman” of Abel shows that wisdom is peaceable, gentle, and open to reason.
Remember a time when a calm, wise word defused a tense situation.
How does this kind of wisdom protect both truth and relationships?
In your current disagreement, what would it mean for you to work with the other person on the real problem rather than against them?
Daily Devotional Reading:
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This Week's Announcements:
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
Our nation’s leaders
Healing of our nation
People battling addictions
Single parents and their kids
Pastor Gary and family
Rosalie and Eddie Kuechler
Dickie & Bettie Porter
Hubbard & Sharon Kendall
Joan & Mike Melvin
Joanne Carson
Audra Ashley
Jack Johnson
Diane McIntyre
Elma (Sis) Myers
Joe Holliday
Pam & Tom Glenn
Dean Wood
Stacey Angel
Edna Cox
Alfred Cornelius
Bruce Pirotte
Rick & Mary Etta Reedy
Elmer & Marsha Gustafson
Susan Medley
Tim Cloud
Moe Morton
David Black
Sam Kuma
Mike Hickman
Marcia Jacquette
Gary Elllis (Pastor Gary's Brother)
Active Military & their families including:
Trevion Hopkins
Kyle Schauber
Brock Willey
Makenzie Williams
Steve McCarthy
Geoffrey Andersen
Jonathan Conner
Dante Spagnolo
This week's prayer focus:
Join us 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 Worship God, remind us that love doesn’t always feel good, but it always does good. Even when the path is painful, help us see that Your love is still at work for our good. Psalm 46:10
Monday – Our Growth God, grow in us a faith that welcomes Your refining love. When You confront, correct, or stretch us, keep us from running away. Let discomfort become the soil where spiritual maturity grows. Rom 5:3–5
Tuesday – Our Leaders God, give our leaders the courage to speak truth in love and to lead with humility. When conflict arises, help them choose gentleness over defensiveness and unity over winning. Pro 15:1
Wednesday – Families God, teach our families that real love listens, forgives, and perseveres through hard moments. Protect homes from harsh words and cold silences. Help us model grace when we disagree. Co 3:12–14
Thursday – Our Community God, make our church a place where people see the beauty of loving well—even when it’s hard. Let our neighbors find in us a peace that doesn’t depend on comfort, but on Christ. Mat 5:9
Friday – The Next Generation God, help our children and youth see that Your kind of love is bold and brave. When they face rejection or conflict, give them hearts that choose kindness, courage, and forgiveness. 1 Tim 4:12
Saturday – The Nations God, move among the nations with the kind of love that confronts evil and heals wounds. Teach us that peace without truth cannot last. Let the world see the power of Your love in Christ. Isa 9:6–7
This week’s events:
Monday:
6:00 pm - Study Group at Debbie Elburn’s
6:30 pm - Women’s Bible Study @Nancy Walls’
Tuesday:
12:00 pm - Ruth’s Circle
Wednesday:
1-3 pm - Ageless Wonders @ RHMC Hall
Thursday:
7:30 pm - Praise Band practice @RHMC
Sunday:
9:30 am - Worship Celebration @ WCMC
11:00 am - Worship Celebration @ RHMC
WCMC - Wesley Chapel
RHMC - Rock Hall Church
