EPISODE · Jan 14, 2024 · 19 MIN

Press it to the Edges

from Naples Community Church's Podcast · host Kirt Anderson

January 14, 2024 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” A mighty fortress is our God a bulwark never failing Our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe His craft and power are great and armed with cruel hate On earth is not his equal Did we in our own strength confide our striving would be losing Were not the right man on our side the man of God's own choosing Dost ask who that may be Christ Jesus it is He Lord Sabaoth His name from age to age the same And He must win the battle And though this world with devils filled Should threaten to undo us we will not fear For God hath willed His truth to triumph through us The prince of darkness grim we tremble not for him His rage we can endure for lo his doom is sure One little word shall fell him That word above all earthly pow'rs no thanks to them abideth The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him who with us sideth Let goods and kindred go this mortal life also The body they may kill God's truth abideth still His kingdom is forever Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson 2 Timothy 1:3-14 Sermon Press it to the Edges Closing Hymn “The Battle Belongs to the Lord” In heavenly armor we'll enter the land the battle belongs to the Lord No weapon that's fashioned against us will stand the battle belongs to the Lord Chorus And we sing glory honor power and strength to the Lord We sing glory honor power and strength to the Lord When the power of darkness comes in like a flood the battle belongs to the Lord He's raised up a standard the pow'r of His blood the battle belongs to the Lord [Chorus] When your enemy presses in hard do not fear the battle belongs to the Lord Take courage my friend your redemption is near the battle belongs to the Lord [Chorus] Benediction: Get your tickets today for the second, first annual Fellowship Cruise • NEW Sunday Morning Study – This Thing Called Prayer | Starting January 21st 9AM in the Sunshine Room • Sunday Prayer: Sundays | 9:30 AM in the Church Office • Bible Study: Mondays | 12 & 6 PM in the Sanctuary and via Zoom • Fellowship Coffee Hour: Wednesdays | 10 AM in the Sanctuary, join us for coffee and snacks. • Issues Hour: Wednesdays | 11 AM in the Sanctuary and via Zoom • F3 Ladies Luncheon: Wednesday, January 17th | 12PM at Bellini Italian Restaurant. Individual checks, please sign up. • Member Spotlight: Sunday, January 21st | After service. Join us as we learn more about Cecil and Keve Nance. • Annual Cruise: January 25th aboard the Naples Princess. Tickets are $50/person, please pay Karen Boatright. • F3 Book Group Meeting: Friday, February 23rd | 10AM at 7515 Pelican Bay Blvd The Claridge • Cookies provided by Mary Elizabeth Beadle