Announcements

*Opening Hymn ‘Love Divine, all Loves Excelling’ RCH#92

*Opening Prayer (in Unison) Most Loving and Gracious God -- we praise you and we thank you for the guidance that you give us from day to day in your word and by your Spirit. Bless, we pray, this time of worship and of prayer that those who need comfort may be comforted, those who need challenge may be challenged, and that all of us may grow closer together as your children - as members of the body of Christ Jesus our Risen Lord, in whose name we pray, Amen!

Old Testament Lesson Deuteronomy 30 15-20

Epistle Lesson 1 Corinthians 3 1-9

Worship Songs in English & Telugu UECF Choir

Brief Testimonies:

Intercessory Prayer & Lord's Prayer Pastor Ravinder

Offertory

*Doxology

Offertory Prayer Pastor Ravinder

Gospel Lesson Matthew 5 21-37

Sermon ‘GOD’S PEOPLE SERVING TOGETHER IN UNITY’ Pastor Ravinder

*Closing Hymn: ‘They’ll Know We are Christians By Our Love’ RCH#284

*Closing Prayer & Benediction Pastor Ravinder

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Thanks to Rev. Dr.David Ravinder for ministering to us today.
• Next Sunday, Rev.Dr.David Ravinder will bring the Word of God.
• UECF Monthly Bible Study will be held on Friday, Feb 14th at 8:00 PM. Bro. Josiah Srigiri will lead the Bible Study.
• JBQ Championship Trophy for the Central League was won by UECF Slingshots and UECF two teams(Sanya, Angelica, Tabitha, Sheena & Ivan, Immanuel, Rishabh, Evelyn) entered into state finals which will be held on March 22nd. Immanuel Dhara(6th), Sanya Ravoori(8th), Ivan Yeddu(10th), Tabitha Dhara(12th), Angelica Vellore(17th) and Rishabh Kambham(18th) excelled in the individual positions. Thanks to Mr. Sunil & Mrs. Prafulla Vuppula, Coaches, Parents and Prayer warriors for their guidance, encouragement and support.
• Please contact the Treasurer, Mr. Anand Devi for your 2013 contribution statements.
• Last Sunday’s Offering was $435.00. We thank you for your support.
• Today’s Fellowship Hour is hosted by SANDELAs.
• Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.

• Lenten Cottage Prayer meeting(Theme: JESUS THE NEW WAY) schedule for this year:

Birthdays:

• Mrs. Sushma Pitta Feb 16^th
• Sravina Ravinder Feb 17^th
• Mr. Josiah Srigiri Feb 17^th
• Mrs. Kanakavalli Vemuri Feb 22^nd

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Maintain Unity

Our Daily Bread, February 9, 2014 — by Albert Lee

A man stranded by himself on an island was finally discovered. His rescuers asked him about the three huts they saw there. He pointed and said, “This one is my home and that one is my church.” He then pointed to the third hut: “That was my former church.” Though we may laugh at the silliness of this story, it does highlight a concern about unity among believers.

The church of Ephesus during the time of the apostle Paul was comprised of both rich and poor, Jews and Gentiles, men and women, masters and slaves. And where differences exist, so does friction. One concern Paul wrote about was the issue of unity. But observe what Paul said about this issue in Ephesians 4:3. He didn’t tell them to be “eager to produce or to organize unity.” He told them to endeavor “to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” Unity already exists because believers share one body, one Spirit, one hope, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father of all (vv.4-6).

How do we “keep the unity”? By expressing our different opinions and convictions with lowliness, gentleness, and patience (v.2). The Spirit will give us the power to react in love toward those with whom we disagree.

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