Online Service - 29 November 2020 — Lusaka Community Church

Welcome

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Greetings LCC,

We are so thankful that you are able to join with us today. Many of us are looking towards the end of this year. This year which has been difficult for many of us. As we begin the time of Advent, may we continue to set our eyes on Jesus and surrender the close of the year to Him and offer the coming year to Him.
Today may we read Psalm 16 together:

1 Keep me safe, my God,
    for in you I take refuge.
2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
    apart from you I have no good thing.”
3 I say of the holy people who are in the land,
    “They are the noble ones in whom is all my delight.”
4 Those who run after other gods will suffer more and more.
    I will not pour out libations of blood to such gods
    or take up their names on my lips.
5 Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup;
    you make my lot secure.
6 The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
    surely I have a delightful inheritance.
7 I will praise the Lord, who counsels me;
    even at night my heart instructs me.
8 I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
    With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
9 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
    my body also will rest secure,
10 because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead,
    nor will you let your faithful one see decay.
11 You make known to me the path of life;
    you will fill me with joy in your presence,
    with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
- Psalm 16

Verse 8 – “I will keep my eyes always on the LORD, with Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
May this be our prayer today as we continue in our service…
Let us Pray.

Praise and Worship

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Song List:
- Come Thou Fount (Above All Else) - Shane & Shane
- Hope Of Heaven - Emmanuel North Point Worship
- Behold Our God - Sovereign Grace Worship
- Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus - Fernando Ortega

sermon

Sermon - Augustine Mulenga - Advent Series Part 1 - Hope
Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34; Romans 5:1-5; Psalm 46:1-3

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Prayer

For the wide sky and the blessed sun,
For the salt sea and the running water,
For the everlasting hills
And the never-resting winds,
For trees and the common grass underfoot.
We thank you for our senses
By which we hear the songs of birds,
And see the splendor of the summer fields,
And taste of the autumn fruits,
And rejoice in the feel of the snow,
And smell the breath of the spring.
Grant us a heart wide open to all this beauty;
And save our souls from being so blind
That we pass unseeing
When even the common thornbush
Is aflame with your glory,
O God our creator,
Who lives and reigns for ever and ever.
- Walter Rauschenbusch, 1861–1918, “Prayer of Thanksgiving”

Praise God for His faithfulness.
Praise God for His mighty works.
Give thanks to God for His grace and mercy.
Pray for Chad, Callie and family as they spend time with family and prepare to join us in the the new year.
Pray for those in our Church family going through health issues.
Pray for the Howard family for comfort and peace as they mourn the loss of Felicity.
Pray for financial provision, sustainability, and stewardship for LCC.
Pray for Dave Hutchinson and family after the passing of his mother. We rejoice with him that she is with the Lord and continue to pray for opportunities to share about her faith as they celebrate her life.
Pray for continued wisdom for the government in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pray for the prison ministry work.
Pray for the work in Chipata.
Pray for wisdom and guidance for the Elders.
Pray for opportunities to proclaim the Gospel fearlessly as we should.

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

If you are able to commit to regular giving, please click on the following link and complete the form: Pledge Form

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

Thank you

What a joy to join with you today worshipping our Lord and King.

Benediction

Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Christ, all creatures here below.
Praise Holy Spirit, Comforter,
One God Triune, whom we adore.
Amen.
- The Doxology

LCC Online Service - 29 November 2020