House Church Liturgy | February 25th
Liturgy | lit·ur·gy
the work of the people.
a pattern of worship practices designed to form our lives in a particular direction.
Retelling the story of Jesus through the breaking of bread, fellowship, prayers, and the scriptures, slowly seeps into our imagination, transforming who we are.
The Sunday liturgy is not particularly spectacular or necessarily a "quick fix" to the weekly struggles of life; instead, it is a slow-working cadence, done in community, allowing the Spirit to renew our minds and giving us the character of Christ.
Sometimes the liturgy may feel foreign, sometimes awkward, and other times rich and significant. Regardless, we can trust that the Spirit is at work in us through the ordinary of the gathered church.
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Assign someone from the House Church Community to lead communion. You can share something impacting you about the Lords Supper, or share a scripture/word for the moment, or simply read
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Communion is primarily a feast of shared food within the community of Jesus followers. Continue communion as you eat and share life together.
Invite a kid or student in your House Church to pray for the meal.
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THE JESUS PRAYER:
Lord Jesus Christ,
Son of God,
Have mercy on me
A sinner.
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Public Reading of the Psalms from the lectionary for this week:
Sing Together
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Scriptures from the Lectionary this week:
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Give some space for prayer, encouragement, and edification.
Teaching from this week’s Scripture reading.
Take time to pray for one another.
Encourage one another.
Bring something to edify the Church.
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Receive the Lord's blessing as you are released into your ministry this week
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Kids Scripture Work Page:
Feel free to use this page before/during House Church to support Kids to stay involved and understand the Scriptures as you read them together.
*Thanks Moffett House Church for making these!
Big Kid Page
River & Way Announcements:
We’re looking forward to the upcoming All Gathering on March 3rd at 4:30 PM at Westside Church (7300 Stockdale Highway)!
This gathering will have a special focus as we host our 3rd Annual Vision and Prayer (AVP) that evening. During AVP, we'll reflect on what God has been doing among us this past year and look ahead to what lies ahead this coming year. We'll share pastoral vision, provide a "common account" financial update, sing, pray together, and take the Bread & Cup.
This AVP holds particular significance as we plan to update on the steps forward in navigating leadership transitions, including the departure of the Othart family in the Summer and the establishment of elders/overseers for River & Way. Please plan on being a part of this significant moment in shaping the health and life of our community.
Kid church will be available for infants to first graders, and we'll enjoy tacos (and ice cream) after AVP in the courtyard and back classroom.
Hope to see you there!
Easter Sunday: Jesus’ resurrection from the grave is not only the center point for our Christian faith but is also the most significant moment in all of human history. Join us on Easter Sunday Morning, March 31st as we worship together! All River & Way House Churches are meeting together at the Collective Venue Downtown at 10:00 AM. (931 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301)
