House Church Liturgy | March 10th

Liturgy | lit·ur·gy

1. the work of the people.

2. 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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• ACT ONE | Bread & Cup

  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

  1 Corinthians 11v22-26.

• ACT TWO | Feast

  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.

• ACT THREE | Prayers

  THE BEATITUDES:

  Blessed are the poor in spirit,

  for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

  Blessed are those who mourn,

  for they will be comforted.

  Blessed are the meek,

  for they will inherit the earth.

  Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

  for they will be filled.

  Blessed are the merciful,

  for they will be shown mercy

  Blessed are the pure in heart,

  for they will see God.

  Blessed are the peacemakers,

  for they will be called children of God.

  Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

  for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

• ACT FOUR | Praise

  Public Reading of the Psalms from the lectionary for this week:

  • Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22

  • Sing Together

• ACT FIVE | Scriptures

  Scriptures from the Lectionary this week:

  • Numbers 21:4-9

  • Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22

  • Ephesians 2:1-10

  • John 3:14-21

• ACT SIX | One Another

  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.

• ACT SEVEN | Blessing

  Receive the Lord's blessing as you are released into your ministry this week

  Numbers 6:24-26

  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:

• 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)

• We’re looking forward to the upcoming All Gathering on  April 7th at 4:30 PM at Westside Church (7300 Stockdale Highway)!