Worship Program - 11/9/25
- Pastor Gary
- Nov 7, 2025
- 5 min read
Welcome to Worship
We’re so glad you’ve joined us for worship today. As we come near the end of our journey through the life of David, we turn to his final words in 2 Samuel 23—a closing reflection from a man who didn’t live perfectly, but finished faithfully.
These verses are more than a farewell; they’re David’s testimony. Looking back over a life of victories and failures, he speaks not about his strength, but about God’s grace. He reminds us that the same God who raised him up, ruled over him, and remained faithful through every season is the God who still holds our lives together today.
Whether you’re just beginning your walk with God or you’ve followed Him for decades, this message is for you. Because finishing well doesn’t come from getting everything right—it comes from trusting the One who never fails.
As we worship, I invite you to listen for the steady rhythm of God’s faithfulness in your own story. Sing freely, pray honestly, and let His Spirit renew your confidence that the best finish begins with a faithful God.
Welcome home—let’s worship together.
In Christ,
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
Welcome | |
Prayer of Adoration | |
Opening Worship | |
Prayer of Confession | |
Prayer of Intercession | |
Message | The Faithful Finish 2 Samuel 23:1-7 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 616 When We All Get to Heaven 596 O Master Let Me Walk With Thee 589 Here I Am Lord | Rock Hall Church Same Power Turn Your Eyes You Are My King Psalm 23 |
Message Notes
DAVID #37: The Faithful Finish
GOD — David’s Final Picture (2 Samuel 23:1–7)
WHO WE ARE — Raised Up by Grace (v 1-2)
I am not who I’ve __________ to be, but who __________ has made me to be.
You didn’t climb here—God carried you here.
WHAT WE DO — Ruled by Righteousness (v 3-4)
Wherever God places me, I’m called to lead with __________ and the __________ the Lord.
Righteous leadership makes life brighter for everyone around you.
HOW WE DO IT — Resting in God’s Covenant Faithfulness (v 5-7)
My __________ is not in what I can do, but in what __________ has promised to do.
God finishes what He starts.
Bottom Line:
Life only makes sense when you see your small piece in God’s big picture.
TAKE IT HOME: The Faithful Finish
God My Foundation
Read: 1 Samuel 16:11–13; Ephesians 2:4–6
David never forgot that God raised him up from humble beginnings. Where have you seen God lift you from weakness, fear, or failure? What part of your story reminds you that God’s grace—not your effort—is your foundation? How can you help someone else see how God is “raising them up” this week?
God My Guide
Read: Micah 6:8; Psalm 111:10
David learned that leadership begins with being ruled by God. What does “ruling in the fear of the Lord” look like in your daily life—as a parent, grandparent, friend, or coworker? Where are you tempted to lead by pressure or pride instead of reverence and righteousness? How might your words and actions bring light and renewal—like the morning sun—to someone around you this week?
God My Promise Keeper
Read: 2 Samuel 7:8–16; Philippians 1:6
David’s confidence wasn’t in himself but in God’s covenant faithfulness. Where do you need to rest instead of strive—trusting that God will finish what He started? What promise from Scripture do you need to hold onto today? How can remembering God’s unbreakable covenant help you endure through difficulty or doubt?
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
Dickie & Bettie Porter
Hubbard & Sharon Kendall
Joan & Mike Melvin
Joanne Carson
Audra Ashley
Jack Johnson
Diane McIntyre
Elma (Sis) Myers
Joe Holliday
Dickie Jamar
Pam & Tom Glenn
Dean Wood
Lisa Stottlemyer
Edna Cox
Shirley Spagnolo
Rick & Mary Etta Reedy
Elmer & Marsha Gustafson
Susan Medley
Tim Cloud
Moe Morton
David Black
Sam Kuma
Family of Lillian Mitchell
Grant Stoops
Janie Comegys
Alvin Suskin
Vernon Rodney
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, You are worthy of all praise. Tune our hearts to worship You in spirit and in truth, not just with our voices but with our lives. Psalm 95:1–6
Monday – Our Neighbors – God, open our eyes to see the people You’ve placed around us. Give us compassion to listen, courage to love, and grace to share Your hope. Luke 10:27
Tuesday – Our Witness – God, make us more like Jesus. Transform our hearts, renew our minds, and help us walk in step with Your Spirit each day. 1 Thessalonians 5:23–24
Wednesday – Our Families – God, be the center of our homes. Teach us to forgive quickly, to speak kindly, and to serve one another with humility and joy. Colossians 3:12–14
Thursday – Our Church – God, make us one body united by Your Spirit. Strengthen our faith, deepen our love, and send us out as Your hands and feet in this world. Ephesians 4:15–16
Friday – Our Community – God, let Your light shine through us in this town. May our words bring peace, our work bring hope, and our presence bring glory to Your name. Jeremiah 29:7
Saturday – Our Calling – God, remind us that we are chosen for Your purpose. Help us live faithfully, serve joyfully, and trust You completely as we follow where You lead. 2 Timothy 1:9
This week’s events:
Monday:
6:00 pm - Study Group at Debbie Elburn’s
6:30 pm - Women’s Bible Study @Nancy Walls’
Tuesday:
10:00 am - Bible Study Group @RHMC Hall
Noon - Ruth’s Circle @ Debbie Elburn”s
7:00 pm - Rock Hall Board @RHMC Hall
Wednesday:
3:30 - 6:00 pm - Rock Solid Kids @RHMC Hall
7:00 pm - Youth @ RHMC Hall
Thursday:
7:30 pm - Praise Band practice @RHMC
Sunday:
10:30 am - Combined Worship Celebration @RHMC
WCMC - Wesley Chapel
RHMC - Rock Hall Church
