EPISODE · Jan 20, 2021 · 22 MIN

A Big “IF”

from Naples Community Church's Podcast · host Kirt Anderson

January 17, 2021 Preparation for Worship One day I'll hear the laugh of children in a world where war has been banned One day I'll see men of all colors sharing words of love and devotion Stand up and feel the Holy Spirit find the power of your faith Open your heart to those who need you in the name of love and devotion Yes, I believe I believe in the people of all nations to join and to care for love I believe in a world where light will guide us and giving our love we'll make heaven on earth Yes, I believe Time for Gathering Opening Hymn: “God Of Our Fathers” 1 God of our fathers whose Almighty hand leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies our grateful songs before Thy throne arise 2 Thy love divine hath led us in the past in this free land by Thee our lot is cast Be Thou our Ruler Guardian Guide and Stay Thy word our law Thy paths our chosen way 3 From war's alarms from deadly pestilence be Thy strong arm our ever sure defense Thy true religion in our hearts increase Thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace 4 Refresh Thy people on their toilsome way lead us from night to never ending day Fill all our lives with love and grace divine and glory laud and praise be ever Thine Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson: 2 Chronicles 7:11- 22 Page 338 Sermon: A Big “IF” Closing Hymn: “Be Still My Soul” 1 Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side bear patiently the cross of grief or pain Leave to thy God to order and provide in ev’ry change He faithful will remain Be still my soul thy best thy heav’nly Friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end 2 Be still my soul thy God doth undertake to guide the future as He has the past Thy hope thy confidence let nothing shake all now mysterious shall be bright at last Be still my soul the waves and winds still know his voice who ruled them while He dwelt below 3 Be still my soul the hour is hast'ning on when we shall be forever with the Lord When disappointment grief and fear are gone sorrow forgot love's purest joys restored Be still my soul when change and tears are past all safe and blessed we shall meet at last Benediction: ● Sunday School: Sundays @ 9:00 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom ● Issues Hour: Wednesdays @ 11:00 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom ● Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 5:00 PM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom