Worship Program - 5/24/26
- Pastor Gary
- 3 days ago
- 5 min read
Welcome to worship this Pentecost Sunday!
Today we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit—the day God filled ordinary believers with extraordinary power to continue the mission of Jesus in the world. As we continue our series on spiritual gifts, we’re reminded that the Holy Spirit does more than simply give gifts… He also forms Christlike character within us.
The church in Corinth had no shortage of spiritual experiences, but Paul reminds them that gifts without love eventually create noise, division, and confusion. The greatest evidence of spiritual maturity is not how impressive we appear, but how deeply we love. The fruit of the Spirit is what makes the gifts of the Spirit safe.
This morning we will explore what it means to become people shaped by the love of Christ—people who serve humbly, grow patiently, and reflect Jesus to one another and to the world.
Today is also a special day in the life of our church as we receive new members into the family of faith. What a beautiful reminder that the church is not built on spectators, but on a body of believers joined together by the Spirit, each with a purpose and a place.
No matter where you are on your journey today, we are grateful you are here.
All for Him!
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
1Welcome | |
Prayer of Adoration | |
Opening Worship | |
Prayer of Confession | |
Prayer of Intercession | |
Message | The More Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 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 3 Praise to the Lord, The Almighty 7 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise 44 Great Is Thy Faithfulness | Rock Hall Church King of Kings Blessed Assurance No Longer Slaves Amazing Grace |
Sermon Outline
The More Excellent Way
1 Corinthians 13
Gifts Without Love Become Noise
Spiritual maturity is measured by love, not visibility.
Love Looks Like Jesus
Christlike love is patient enough to stay and sacrificial enough to serve.
Love Is More Dangerous Than Gifts
God is not only trying to use you—He is trying to transform you.
Love Is What Lasts
Jesus measured greatness by servanthood, not status.
Bottom Line:
The greatest sign of spiritual maturity is not power, but love.
TAKE IT HOME:
The Noise That Love Silences — 1 Cor 13:1–3
Reading: Matthew 7:21–23, Galatians 5:22–26 Where might your words, service, or spiritual efforts be missing the love that gives them meaning?
The Love That Looks Like Jesus — 1 Cor 13:4–7
Reading: John 13:34–35, Luke 10:25–37 Who in your life right now needs patience, kindness, forgiveness, or sacrificial love from you?
The Character That Lasts — 1 Cor 13:8–13
Reading: John 13:1–17, Colossians 3:12–14 Are you spending more energy pursuing recognition and results, or becoming more like Christ?
This Week's Announcements:
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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
John Miller
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
Andy Cox
Jonathan Callahan
Holly VanDyke
Sara Gagalski
Family of Francis Ciliberto
Family of Alvin Suskin
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 More Excellent Way: Father, form in us the kind of love that reflects Jesus. Let our words, gifts, and actions flow from hearts shaped by Your Spirit. 1 Cor 13:1–7
Monday – Love Over Pride: Jesus, guard us from selfish ambition and comparison. Teach us to celebrate others and serve with humility and joy. Phil 2:3–4
Tuesday – Discernment and Truth: Holy Spirit, help us discern what is truly from You. Keep our hearts anchored in Christ and our minds grounded in Your Word. 1 John 4:1
Wednesday – Patience in Growth: Lord, help us be patient with one another as we grow. Teach us to extend grace the way You continually extend grace to us. Col 3:12–14
Thursday – The Courage to Belong: Father, remind us that every believer matters in the body of Christ. Free us from insecurity and help us faithfully use what You’ve given us. Romans 12:4–5
Friday – Love That Serves: Jesus, make us attentive to the needs of others. Help us love not only with words, but through compassion, sacrifice, and service. John 13:34–35
Saturday – Character That Lasts: Holy Spirit, grow in us love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and self-control. Make us more like Jesus each day. Gal 5:22–23
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
Wednesday:
3:30-6 pm Rock Solid Kids @ RHCCC
6:00 pm - Dinner @ RHCCC
6:30 pm - Youth @ RHCCC
Thursday:
7:00 pm - Praise Band practice @RHC
Sunday
10:30 a.m. - Combined Worship Service @ WCC
WC - Wesley Chapel
RHC - Rock Hall Church
RHCCC - Rock Hall Church Community Center
