Worship Program - 5/10/26
- Pastor Gary
- 3 hours ago
- 5 min read
Welcome to worship this morning!
Today, we begin a brand-new series focused on the work of the Holy Spirit and the spiritual gifts God has given His Church. For many people, this can feel like a confusing or even intimidating topic—but it was never meant to create fear or division. These gifts were given to help us grow, serve, love others well, and continue the mission of Jesus in the world.
This week, we begin by looking at the life of Jesus Himself. Before He preached, healed, or ministered to others, Scripture tells us He was empowered by the Holy Spirit. That matters, because it reminds us that the Christian life was never meant to be lived in our own strength.
My prayer today is that you would be encouraged to see that God not only calls ordinary people—He empowers them. The same Spirit who worked through Jesus is still at work in His people today.
Thank you for being here today. If you have any questions or would like to get connected, we would love to hear from you. You can reach the charge office at 410-639-2144 or email me directly.
May today’s worship remind us that we are not alone, and that God still works through willing hearts surrendered to Him.
All for Him!
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
1Welcome | |
Prayer of Adoration | |
Opening Worship | |
Prayer of Confession | |
Prayer of Intercession | |
Message | Living Spirit Led Luke 4:14-21 Pastor 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 82 For the Beauty of the Earth 8 Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee 11 O Worship the King | Rock Hall Church Blessed Assurance Jesus Messiah Gratitude Revelation Song |
Sermon Outline
Living Spirit Led
Luke 4:14-21
Jesus Modeled Dependence on the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit Empowers Mission
The Spirit Forms Character, Not Just Ability
The Church Continues the Ministry of Jesus
Bottom Line:
We can only live like Jesus,
with the Spirit of Jesus.
TAKE IT HOME:
The Spirit That Empowers - Luke 4:14 Where have you been trying to live the Christian life in your own strength instead of depending on the Holy Spirit?
The Mission That Continues - Luke 4:18–19 Who around you needs the hope, encouragement, healing, or compassion of Jesus right now—and how might God want to use you to serve them?
The Character That Reflects Jesus - Galatians 5:22–23 Which fruit of the Spirit do you most need God to grow in your life during this season?
The Gifts That Build the Church - 1 Corinthians 12:4–7 What abilities, passions, or opportunities might God be using to reveal how He wants you to serve others?
The Life That Walks With God - John 15:5 What spiritual practice—prayer, Scripture, silence, worship, service, or community—could help you stay more connected to Jesus this week?
This Week's Announcements:
Daily Devotional Reading:
Wake-Up Call provides a daily encouragement to shake off the slumber of our busy lives and turn our eyes toward Jesus. Each morning our community gathers around a Scripture, a reflection, a prayer, and a few short questions, inviting us to reorient our lives around the love of Jesus who transforms our hearts, homes, churches, and cities.
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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
Joanne Carson
Audra Ashley
Diane McIntyre
Elma (Sis) Myers
Wilkins Hubbard
Joe Holliday
JJ Foote
Lisa Stottlemyer
Edna Cox
Don & Shirley Spagnolo
Rick & Mary Etta Reedy
Elmer & Marsha Gustafson
Susan Medley
David Black
Grant Stoops
Sherrie Jacobs
Alice Dulin
Beverly Beck
Jeanne Geibel
Bobby & Becky Glenn
Joan Stevens
Shelley Hillyer
Artie Kendall
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 – The Spirit Upon Us: Father, thank You for sending Your Spirit not only to save us, but to empower us to live for You. Teach us to depend on Your strength instead of our own. Luke 4:18
Monday – The Spirit That Leads Us: Lord, help us to follow where Your Spirit leads. Quiet the distractions around us so we may hear Your voice and walk in obedience. Romans 8:14
Tuesday – The Spirit That Empowers Us: Jesus, remind us that we were never meant to live the Christian life alone. Fill us with courage and strength to serve others in Your name. Acts 1:8
Wednesday – The Spirit That Forms Us: Holy Spirit, shape our hearts to reflect the character of Christ. Grow in us love, patience, kindness, and self-control as we follow You. Galatians 5:22–23
Thursday – The Spirit That Equips Us: Father, reveal the gifts You have placed within us for the good of Your Church. Teach us to use them humbly, faithfully, and with love. 1 Corinthians 12:7
Friday – The Spirit That Unites Us: Lord, help us to serve together as one body. Remove comparison, jealousy, and fear so that we may encourage one another and build each other up. Romans 12:4–5
Saturday – The Spirit That Sends Us: Jesus, send us into our homes, workplaces, and community with Your love and power. Let our lives point others toward the hope found in You. Matthew 5:16
This week’s events:
Monday
6:00 pm - Bible Study @Debbie Elburn’s
7:00 pm - Women’s Bible Study @Nancy Walls
Tuesday:
10:00 am - Bible Study Group @RHCCC
Thursday:
7:00 pm - Praise Band practice @RHC
Sunday
8:30 am - Bible Study @WC
9:30 am - Worship Celebration @WC
11:00 am - Worship Celebration @RHC
WC - Wesley Chapel
RHC - Rock Hall Church
RHCCC - Rock Hall Church Community Center
