Positional or Personal Power

February 9, 2025Preparation for WorshipTime for GatheringOpening Hymn “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”I sing the mighty power of God that made the mountains riseThat spread the flowing seas abroad and built the lofty skiesI sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the dayThe moon shines full at His command and all the stars obeyI sing the goodness of the Lord that filled the earth with foodHe formed the creatures thru the word and then pronounced them goodLord how Thy wonders are displayed where'er I turn my eyeIf I survey the ground I tread or gaze upon the skyThere's not a plant or flower below but makes Thy glories knownAnd clouds arise And tempests blow by order from Thy throneWhile all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy careAnd everywhere that we can be Thou God art present thereThou God art present there!Prayer of PraiseSong of WorshipPrayers of the Church and the Lord’s PrayerOffering and DoxologyScripture Lesson 1 Samuel 18:6-12a, 19:1-10Sermon Positional or Personal PowerClosing Hymn “Ancient of Days”Though the nations rage kingdoms rise and fallThere is still one King reigning over allSo I will not fear for this truth remainsThat my God is the Ancient of DaysChorusNone above Him none before Him all of time in His handsFor His throne it shall remain and ever stand all the power all the gloryI will trust in His name for my God is the Ancient of daysThough the dread of night overwhelms my soulHe is here with me I am not aloneO His love is sure and He knows my nameFor my God is the Ancient of Days [Chorus]Though I may not see what the future bringsI will watch and wait for the Saviour kingThen my joy complete standing face to faceIn the presence of the Ancient of Days [Chorus]For my God is the Ancient of DaysBenedictionFellowship• Sunday Morning Study: Experiencing God | 9 AM in the Sunshine Room• Sunday Prayer | 9:30 AM in the Sunshine Room• Monday Bible Study with Emil| 12 PM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom• Tuesday Women’s Bible Study with Anneke| 6 PM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom• Wednesday Issues Hour | 11 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom• Billy & Dawn Gospel Concert: Sunday, February 16th | 3PM at First Pres in Bonita. Tickets $10, find link in emails.• F3 Ladies Luncheon: Tuesday, February 18th | 1PM at Lavender. Individual checks, please sign up.• F3 Book Club: Friday, February 21st | 10AM at 7515 Pelican Bay Blvd. The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard.• Member Spotlight: Sunday, February 23rd | Join us after service as we learn more about Pam Nilson & Tom Hudak.• NCC Over 60s Singles Group: Wednesday, February 26th | 6-7 PM in the Sunshine Room.• Blue Zones Walk: Saturday, March 1st | 9AM in the Isles of Collier Preserve. Please sign up.• Movie Night: Sunday, March 2nd | 5PM at the church. Join us as we watch Jesus Revolution. Please sign up.• Fellowship Cruise: Thursday, March 13th | 550 Port O Call Way. Boarding at 5:30PM. Tickets go on sale soon.• Thank you to Shirley Pessl for providing the cookies today.• The chancel flowers were given by Nanette Finkle in memory of Mike Finkle.