Worship Program - 6/1/25
- Pastor Gary
- May 30
- 4 min read
Welcome to Worship!
We’re so glad you’ve joined us today for this special Pentecost Sunday. Whether you’ve been part of this church family for years or today is your first time with us, we’re thankful you’re here—and we believe God has something to say to each of us.
This week’s message, “Not That Spirit,” brings us into 2 Samuel 3, where David’s kingdom is growing, but not everyone is surrendering to God’s will. Through the stories of Abner, Joab, and David, we’ll see how pride, rebellion, and partial obedience can keep us from fully experiencing the life God desires for us. It’s a timely reminder that God’s patience should never be mistaken for His approval—He’s calling us to live by His Spirit, not our own strength.
Each week, we invite you to take part in the life of our church as we pursue Christ together:
Gathering in worship and fellowship
Growing in God’s Word and spiritual practices
Serving one another and our community
If you have questions or want to connect more deeply, I’d love to talk with you. You can reach me at 410-639-2144 or use the cards in your pew.
Today is a celebration of promise, power, and purpose—may the Holy Spirit breathe into you as we worship, remember, and renew.
All for Him!
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
Welcome |
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Prayer of Adoration | |
Opening Worship | |
Prayer of Intercession | |
Message | Not that Spirit 2 Samuel 3 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 Count Your Blessings 385 In the Garden 342 Living Hope 560 | Rock Hall Church Glorious Day Holy Spirit God Really Loves Us Same Power |
Message Notes
David #17: Not that Spirit
2 Samuel 3:2-39
Character Lessons from Our Cast of Characters:
Abner:
Pride Can Blind Us to God’s Will
Joab:
Loyalty Without Submission Is Rebellion
David:
Selective Obedience ≠ Surrendered Obedience
Bottom Line:
Don’t mistake God’s patience with His approval.
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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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
Pastor Kenny Hickman
Rosalie and Eddie Kuechler
Dickie & Bettie Porter
Grant Stoops
Hubbard & Sharon Kendall
Joan & Mike Melvin
Joanne Carson
Audra Ashley
Jack Johnson
Diane McIntyre
Elma (Sis) Myers
Leroy Cannon
Carolyn Spray
Joe Holliday
Pam & Tom Glenn
Dean Wood
Baby Nixon Henry
Jean Spence
Stacey Angel
Edna Cox
Nate Beauchamp
Joan Stevens
Joe Strollo
David Black
Rick & Mary Etta Reedy
Marion Gagnon
Elmer & Marsha Gustafson
Susan Medley
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 and Awe of God: God, help us to approach You with reverence and joy. Let our worship this week be filled with Your Spirit and rooted in truth, drawing our hearts closer to Your glory. Hebrews 12:28-29
Monday – Our Personal Holiness: God, make us more like Jesus. Purify our hearts, align our desires with Yours, and give us strength to walk in obedience even when it’s hard. 1 Peter 1:15-16
Tuesday – The Next Generation: God, raise up children, teens, and young adults who know You deeply and follow You boldly. Let our church pour into them with wisdom, truth, and love. Psalm 145:4
Wednesday – Those Seeking Direction: God, guide those in our church who are facing decisions or feeling uncertain. Speak through Your Word, confirm by Your Spirit, and lead them in peace. Proverbs 3:5-6
Thursday – Our Community Impact: God, open doors for our church to be a blessing in our neighborhood. Help us see the needs around us and respond with compassion, truth, and service. Micah 6:8
Friday – Our Work and Witness in Daily Life: God, use our work, conversations, and everyday actions as opportunities to glorify You. Let us be faithful and fruitful wherever You’ve placed us. Colossians 3:23-24
Saturday – Renewal and Rest: God, teach us to rest well in You. Refresh our hearts, restore our strength, and prepare us to worship, serve, and walk with You in the week ahead. Matthew 11:28-30
This week’s events:
Monday
6:00 pm - Bible Study @ Debbie Elburn’s
Tuesday
2:00 pm - VBS Meeting @ RHMC Hall
7:00 pm - Bible Study @ RHMC Hall
Wednesday:
5:30 pm - FIshing Club @Eastern Neck Island
Thursday:
6:00 pm - Prayer Meeting @ WCMC
7:30 pm - Praise Team practice @ RHMC
Sunday:
8:30 am - Church at the Beach @ Ferry Park Beach
8:30 am - Bible Study @WCMC
9:30 am - Worship Celebration @WCMC
11:00 am - Worship Celebration @RHMC
6:00 pm - Grill night @ Charles & Donna Edwards
WCMC - Wesley Chapel
RHMC - Rock Hall Church
