Online Service - 27 December 2020 — Lusaka Community Church

Welcome

Good morning every one, on this first Sunday after Christmas. WELCOME.

Christmas was a little different this year in the way we have had to deal with difficulties but, the message of Christmas is age-old, and what a glorious message.

Jesus' comings made a way for us to live on into eternity with Him through His New Covenant in the blood of Jesus. He made a better way for us to be able to live and be in relationship with Him. Now Jesus expects us to be a light on a hill to shine forth to the glory of God as the truth of the Word is proclaimed.

The darkness has been driven back.

We will continue as we praise Him in song and prayer and feed on the word that He has prepared for us today.

Jesus is the light of the world- even the tiny Christ Child Whom we have been commemorating.

Amen!

Praise and Worship

Please select “play” on the image below and join with us in worshiping our Lord and Saviour.

Song List:
- The First Noel - Phil Wickham
- O Come All Ye Faithful (Let Us Adore Him) - Hillsong
- Hark the Herald Angels Sing - Chris Tomlin
- Silent Night - Chris Tomlin

sermon

Sermon - Dave Roberts - Advent Series Part 5 - Adoration
Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7 (and sections from Luke 2; Matthew 2; Revelation 4:11)

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Prayer

1 I will exalt you, my God the King;
    I will praise your name for ever and ever.
2 Every day I will praise you
    and extol your name for ever and ever.
3 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;
    his greatness no one can fathom.
4 One generation commends your works to another;
    they tell of your mighty acts.
5 They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—
    and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
6 They tell of the power of your awesome works—
    and I will proclaim your great deeds.
7 They celebrate your abundant goodness
    and joyfully sing of your righteousness.
8 The Lord is gracious and compassionate,
    slow to anger and rich in love.
9 The Lord is good to all;
    he has compassion on all he has made.
10 All your works praise you, Lord;
    your faithful people extol you.
11 They tell of the glory of your kingdom
    and speak of your might,
12 so that all people may know of your mighty acts
    and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.
13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,
    and your dominion endures through all generations.
The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises
    and faithful in all he does.
14 The Lord upholds all who fall
    and lifts up all who are bowed down.
15 The eyes of all look to you,
    and you give them their food at the proper time.
16 You open your hand
    and satisfy the desires of every living thing.
17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways
    and faithful in all he does.
18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,
    to all who call on him in truth.
19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
    he hears their cry and saves them.
20 The Lord watches over all who love him,
    but all the wicked he will destroy.
21 My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord.
    Let every creature praise his holy name
    for ever and ever.
- Psalm 145

Praise the Lord.
Give thanks to God for the rains and the coming new year.
Pray for Chad, Callie and family as they spend time with family, sell their house, prepare to travel, and for favor at immigration as they review the work permit documents.
Pray for Kate that grace abounds in the waiting on God’s timing.
Pray for those in our Church family going through health issues.
Pray for financial provision and wisdom for LCC.
Pray for continued perseverance and wisdom for the government in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Please continue to pray for Vanessa Swart following the surgery, asking for steady restoration to full health and strength.
Pray for the prison ministry work and for God’s presence to be experienced by staff and inmates .
Pray for the work in Chipata
Pray for wisdom and guidance for the Elders.
Pray for opportunities to proclaim the Gospel fearlessly.

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

May you be strengthened as you go forth
To carry God’s love, as Mary did.
A love that is radical, powerful, and life-affirming.
Amen

LCC Online Service - 27 December 2020