Description
Mark 6:30-44
Jesus and His disciples withdrew to a desolate place. Moved with compassion, Jesus miraculously fed a multitude with only five loaves and two fish. This demonstration of power proved that Christ was and is the abundant provider, and we can trust God’s provision to meet our needs beyond measure. We can also learn that what we have to offer, no matter how minute, can be used for the glory of God and blessings to others.
We Lift Our Hearts in Worship
[Preservice options include video countdowns, worship song videos, welcomes), CDs, or live music.]
Welcome & Time of Greeting
Pastor / Worship Leader
Welcome, dear friends, to our time of worship, where we gather in the presence of our abundant Provider, who lavishes us with His grace and provision.
Worshipers
How good it is when brothers and sisters gather together in unity. Praise the Lord!
Time of Praise and Worship
Same God
Brandon Lake | Chris Brown | Pat Barrett | Steven Furtick, © Brandon Lake Music (Admin. by Bethel Music Publishing) Maverick City Publishing Worldwide (Admin. by Bethel Music Publishing) Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Housefires Sounds (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) Music by Elevation Worship Publishing (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC) Bethel Music Publishing
Cornerstone
Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan, William Batchelder Bradbury, ©2011 Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Way Maker
Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, © 2016 Integrity Music Europe (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)
[Traditional Options]
The Church’s One Foundation
BH 75 236; BH 91 350; CH 401; CHH 272; EH 525; ELW 654; HWC 277; HFG 547; HLC 200; HGP 184; HS 116; LBW 369; LSB 644; LW 289; NCH 366; PH 442; RH 340; STTL 668; WC 689; UMH 545; WAR 544; WHM 331; WIS 304
Christ Is Our Cornerstone
LSB 917; LW 290
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
BH 75 216; BH 91 54; CH 139; CHH 86; ELW 733; HS 98 889; HWC 43; HPW 14; HFG 98; HLC 37; HGP 12; LSB 809; NCH 423; PH 276; RH 8; STTL 44; WC 80; UMH 140; WOV 771; WAR 72; WHM 519; WIS 86
Invocation
Pastor / Worship Leader
Gracious and bountiful God, we are gathered in Your name.
Worshipers
In the name of Jesus.
Pastor / Worship Leader
Our hearts are full of gratitude as we acknowledge Your abundance in our lives.
Worshipers
Fill this place with the richness of Your love and provision.
Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction
Pastor / Worship Leader
Heavenly Father, thank you for being our Jehovah Jireh, our Provider. You meet every need according to Your riches in glory. As we worship today, open our eyes to see all that you have provided. We are rich in You! Help us to trust in Your provision and to share generously with others, reflecting Your abundant love to the world.
Worshipers
In the name of Jesus, our Savior and Provider, we pray, amen.
Time of Confession and Forgiveness
[Alternate location: following Message]
Pastor / Worship Leader
Just for a moment, let’s pause and reflect on the grace and provision offered to us by our Lord Jesus Christ.
Worshipers
Lord Jesus, Abundant Provider, we confess that we have doubted Your provision and sought after worldly comforts to satisfy us. We confess that we have failed to recognize Your abundant blessings in our lives and have been slow to share generosity with others. Forgive us, Lord, for our lack of faith and gratitude. Help us to trust in Your provision and to share Your abundance with others, reflecting Your love and generosity in all that we do.
Pastor / Worship Leader
Hear the good news! In Christ, we are forgiven! His grace is more than sufficient to cover our sins and His love knows no bounds.
Worshipers
Thanks be to God for His abundant mercy and forgiveness! May His love and provision inspire us to live lives of gratitude and generosity. In the name of Jesus, amen.
We Hear God’s Word
[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]
First Reading Jeremiah 23:1-6
Jeremiah condemned the leaders of Israel for their negligence in shepherding God’s people. He promised that God would raise up a righteous branch from the line of David to reign as king.
“Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pasture!” declares the Lord. 2 Therefore this is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says to the shepherds who tend my people: “Because you have scattered my flock and driven them away and have not bestowed care on them, I will bestow punishment on you for the evil you have done,” declares the Lord. 3 “I myself will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries where I have driven them and will bring them back to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and increase in number. 4 I will place shepherds over them who will tend them, and they will no longer be afraid or terrified, nor will any be missing,” declares the Lord. 5 “The days are coming,” declares the Lord, “when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, a King who will reign wisely and do what is just and right in the land. 6 In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior.
