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Blue Rock Church

Independence Day Celebration, July 4, 2021

Prelude of Praise

Welcome and Announcements

U.S. Army Band (video)                   “Battle Hymn Of The Republic”       

*Sing Praise                                                         “Raise A Hallelujah”

Testimony Praise

+ Children dismissed to Junior Church

*Sing Praise                                                          “No Longer Slaves”

Tithes and Offerings with *Doxology

*Hymn                           “America The Beautiful”                        799       

Prayer

Scripture                                                                            Acts 13:42-52

Message:           “Faith Is A Journey –Part 8”

*Sing Praise                                                                          “Our God”

*Benediction                                

* Please stand. (Feel free to sit or kneel)

First time attenders please complete a blue guest card & place in the offering. We invite you to join our church family.

Be sure to invite your friends to church to hear about Jesus.

July 4, 2021                                                                       Acts 13:42-52

FAITH IS A JOURNEY – Part 8

I.         Sometimes you’re ____________ to _________ put.

As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people invited them to speak further about these things on the next Sabbath.  When the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with them and urged

them to continue in the grace of God.                                      Acts 13:42-43

On the next Sabbath almost the whole city gathered to hear the word

of the Lord.                                                                                                Acts 13:44

II.        Sometimes you’re ____________ for ____________ out.

When the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy and talked

abusively against what Paul was saying.                                      Acts 13:45

Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly:  "We had to speak the word of God to you first.  Since you reject it and do not consider your-

selves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles. For this is what the Lord has commanded us:  "'I have made you a light for the Gentiles,

that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'"                              

                                                                                                      Acts 13:46-47

III.       Sometimes you’re ___________ to ___________ out.

When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the

Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.  The word of

the Lord spread through the whole region.                            Acts 13:48-49

But the Jews incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and

Barnabas, and expelled them from their region.  So they shook the dust from their feet in protest against them and went to Iconium.  And the

disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.      Acts 13:50-52

1.       Remain steadfast wherever God has planted you

           until He tells you differently. Remember that your

           journey and mine is one of trusting in God’s plan.

           God’s grace will enable you and me to serve Him

           faithfully so that others hear and can be free at last.

2.       Refuse to be shaken from your faith when the

           enemy starts abusing you and your faith. Satan

           likes things to continue the same and for people to

           just go through religious practices. But, God uses us

           to help people embrace a relationship with Jesus.

3.       Resist the urge to give up when you experience

           conflict concerning your faith. Instead, look for the

           opportunities to spread out to others who are ready

           to begin a faith journey with Jesus. Enjoy your own

           journey as the Holy Spirit fills you with His power.

          July       

              12th-16th Vacation Bible School 6:30-8:30 pm           

              18th Youth – Northside Pool 2:00-4:00 pm      

              21st ELB 5:00 pm

                             Congregation Welcome 6:30 pm

Prayer Requests

Who are YOU praying for this week?

Harold Rosenberger                               Becky Allison        

Margaret Cole                                         Katie Hammon

Debbie Rohrer                               Chris Nygard

Gina Daywalt                                          Pat Blubaugh

David Hinkle                                         Debbie Knepper   

Noah McCampbell                                Jim Matthews

                                                             Linda Gossard

Sympathy:                                             

Maddie Yohe & family