LCC Online Service - 21 February 2021
Welcome
Please click below for the video welcome message.
Family, today we celebrate the first Sunday of having Chad, Callie, Emery and Wilson with us.
After much prayer, seeking the Lord through the Pastoral Call Committee, and the final approval of the elders, we are so excited to have our new pastoral family in Zambia with us. It was a long process, but one that was undoubtedly confirmed by the Lord that Chad is to be our pastor. With this in mind, we are so confident that the Lord has great plans for our church.
We are also pleased to be resuming normal services at The Retreat, with the necessary Covid precautions.
PSALM 23
1 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.5 You prepare a table before me
in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me
all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.
PRAYER
As we celebrate the arrival of the Morreau family to join the eldership, and the regular meeting in person, let us continue to commit to the Lord important aspects of our church family and life.
The settling in of the Morreau family
Smooth transition to meeting on Sundays
Daniella Makawa as she mourns the loss of her husband, Sidney, and returns to work
Danielle and Andrew as they await the arrival of their first baby
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
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Song List:
- You Are My King - Hillsong
- How deep the Father's love - Fernando Ortega
- My Worth Is Not In What I Own - Fernando Ortega, Keith & Kristyn Getty
sermon
Sermon - Ken Bowker - John’s Letters - Part 4- The Love
Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17; 1 John 3:1-3; 1 John 4:7-14; 1 John 3:11-18;
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Prayer
1 Hear me, Lord, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.
2 Guard my life, for I am faithful to you;
save your servant who trusts in you.
You are my God; 3 have mercy on me, Lord,
for I call to you all day long.
4 Bring joy to your servant, Lord,
for I put my trust in you.5 You, Lord, are forgiving and good,
abounding in love to all who call to you.
6 Hear my prayer, Lord;
listen to my cry for mercy.
7 When I am in distress, I call to you,
because you answer me.8 Among the gods there is none like you, Lord;
no deeds can compare with yours.
9 All the nations you have made
will come and worship before you, Lord;
they will bring glory to your name.
10 For you are great and do marvelous deeds;
you alone are God.11 Teach me your way, Lord,
that I may rely on your faithfulness;
give me an undivided heart,
that I may fear your name.
12 I will praise you, Lord my God, with all my heart;
I will glorify your name forever.
13 For great is your love toward me;
you have delivered me from the depths,
from the realm of the dead.14 Arrogant foes are attacking me, O God;
ruthless people are trying to kill me—
they have no regard for you.
15 But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God,
slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.
16 Turn to me and have mercy on me;
show your strength in behalf of your servant;
save me, because I serve you
just as my mother did.
17 Give me a sign of your goodness,
that my enemies may see it and be put to shame,
for you, Lord, have helped me and comforted me.
- Psalm 86 (NIV)
Praise the Lord for His promises.
Pray for Chad, Callie and family’s arrival today.
Pray for those in our community who are being directly impacted by the effects of the COVID infection. Pray for quick and full recovery.
Pray for wisdom and clarity for the Elders as they seek additional Elders for the church.
Pray for wisdom for the government in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pray for the prison ministry work.
Pray for the work in Chipata
Pray for courage in participating in God’s Kingdom coming.
Please share your praises and prayer needs with any of the Elders via WhatsApp or email the church email or via the Prayer Form so that we can all continue being in prayer for one another.
Giving
Tithing and giving can be done through online transfer facilities (wire, mobile, & bank). We currently do not offer direct debit or credit card donations, but some have found TransferWise to be a helpful platform for transferring money locally or internationally (minimal transaction fees).
If you are unable to use contactless methods, you can still drop-off your offering at the church office during regular working hours. You can confirm any details with the church administrator by calling, texting, or WhatsApp: +260966800100
The church bank account details are below if you would like to use online transfer facilities:
Account name: Lusaka Community Church
$ acc #: 8700220232300
K acc #: 0150420232300
Bank: Standardchartered
Branch: Manda Hill
Branch code: 03000
Swift code: SCBLZMLX
Address: Roma Park, 609 Zambezi Drive, Lusaka, 10101
Benediction
Go now, and wherever people will hear you,
proclaim the life-changing love of God.
Do not fear your weakness,
for when you are weakest, Christ’s strength is known.
Travel lightly, live simply,
and honour those who welcome the gospel.
And may God be your protection and safe haven;
May the power of Christ Jesus dwell in you;
and may the Holy Spirit be your guide forever.
We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
In the name of Christ.
Amen.- Nathan Nettleton