Worship Program - 8/3/25
- Pastor Gary
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
Welcome to Worship!
We’re so glad you’ve chosen to be with us today. Whether you’re here for the first time or the hundredth, it’s a privilege to share this time of worship and reflection with you.
Today, we look at one of the most sobering stories in the life of David—a man after God’s heart who made a series of small compromises that led to devastating consequences. In 2 Samuel 11, what begins as a quiet evening at home ends with broken trust, tragic loss, and a cover-up that shakes the kingdom.
But this isn’t just a story about David. It’s a mirror for us all. Temptation is real. Compromise is dangerous. And no one is immune. Yet, even in our worst moments, God’s grace is still available. His mercy meets us not after we get it together, but in the very place where we fall apart.
We believe that following Jesus is about more than avoiding failure—it’s about becoming people who walk in wisdom, accountability, and grace. That’s why we pursue discipleship through three core commitments:
Gathering – In worship and fellowship, we find strength for the journey.
Growing – Through Scripture and spiritual habits, we learn to guard our hearts.
Serving – In grace-filled action, we reflect the heart of Christ to others.
If you’re struggling, searching, or simply ready for a fresh start—you’re not alone. We’re here to walk with you. Call 410-639-2144 or email me directly.
All for Him!
Pastor Gary
Order of Worship
Welcome |
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Prayer of Adoration | |
Opening Worship | |
Prayer of Intercession | |
Message | 5 Easy Steps to Ruin Your Life 2 Samuel 11 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 This is My Father’s World 19 Praise to the Lord the Almighty 3 Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us 130 Amazing Grace 574 | Rock Hall Church Raise A Hallelujah Jesus We Love You Waymaker Praise |
Message Notes
David #24: 5 Easy Steps to Ruin Your Life
2 Samuel 11
Step 1: Get Comfortable and Disengaged
Warning Sign: You stop doing what God called you to do.
Step 2: Let Desire Direct Your Eyes
Warning Sign: You entertain what should be eliminated.
Step 3: Cross the Line You Never Thought You Would
Warning Sign: You ignore conviction and cross God's boundaries.
Step 4: Cover It Up Instead of Repent It
Warning Sign: You’re more concerned with image than repentance.
Step 5: Harden Your Heart to the Conviction of Sin
Warning Sign: You feel no sorrow for sin.
Bottom Line:
“A faithful life it built on small, consistent choices.”
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
Rosalie and Eddie Kuechler
Dickie & Bettie Porter
Hubbard & Sharon Kendall
Joan & Mike Melvin
Joanne Carson
Audra Ashley
Jack Johnson
Diane McIntyre
Elma (Sis) Myers
The Standridge family
Leroy Cannon
Joe Holliday
Pam & Tom Glenn
Dean Wood
Baby Nixon Henry
Jean Spence
Stacey Angel
Edna Cox
Eric Legg
Linda Foote
Sam Kumar
Rick & Mary Etta Reedy
Elmer & Marsha Gustafson
Susan Medley
Alice Dulin
Ann Legg
Bruce Pirotte
Moe Morton
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, may we come before You with humble hearts, ready to receive and respond to Your grace. Hebrews 12:28
Monday – Our Growth God, deepen our understanding of Your mercy and transform us by Your Spirit. Romans 12:2
Tuesday – Our Leaders God, fill our leaders with compassion, wisdom, and courage as they serve with grace. 2 Timothy 2:1
Wednesday – Families God, let grace abound in homes, healing hurts and strengthening love. Colossians 3:12-14
Thursday – Our Community God, help us to be vessels of Your kindness in our neighborhoods and workplaces. Titus 3:1-2
Friday – The Next Generation God, raise up young hearts that know Your love and boldly share it with others. Psalm 145:4
Saturday – Our Witness God, help us live as people of grace—welcoming, forgiving, and pointing others to Christ. Matthew 5:16
This week’s events:
Tuesday:
7:00 pm - Bible Study @ RHMC Hall
Wednesday:
5:30 pm - FIshing Club
Thursday:
7:00 pm - The Thompson Family Farm @The Coleman's - 31431 Jim Davis Road, Galena
7:30 pm - Praise Band practice @RHMC
Saturday:
10 - 5 pm - Pirates Weekend Outreach
Sunday:
8:30 am - Church at the Beach @ Ferry Park
9:30 am - Worship Celebration @ WCMC
11:00 am - Worship Celebration @ RHMC
6:30 pm - Grill Night @Northpoint Marina Pavilion
WCMC - Wesley Chapel
RHMC - Rock Hall Church
