Outline
of Service 12th May 2019
Servanthood or Selfishness – 3 John 11
He that doeth good is of God
Hymn117: Faith of Those Who Have Gone Before
The Lord’s Prayer from
Luke 11:2-4
Psalm
44:1-8 – God is our Deliverer
Bible Readings: -
·
Sarah and the
Angel: Genesis 18:1-15
·
Gaius and
Diotrephes: 3 John 1-14
·
Faithful
Supporters: Luke 23:50-24:11
Hymn 14: Power to Stand
for God and Good
·
In
3 John, John compares the different lifestyles of Servanthood (Gaius) and
Selfishness (Diotrephes) recommending us to follow the example of Gaius
·
Through
this Epistle John demonstrates the importance of friends and friendships in our
Christian life
·
Sarah
one of the Matriarchs of the Bible shared fellowship with an Angel, whilst still
questioning the Power of God
·
On
Mothers Day let us remember the role that women (and mothers) played in
supporting Jesus during His lifetime and through His trial and crucifixion
·
In
this period between Easter and Whitsuntide let us seek to show true servanthood
to the Master as we seek for the Promised Power to deliver us from selfishness!
Hymn 90: Faithful
Servants
Doxology
