February 17, 2013 Worship Service
Leader: Praise the Lord, you people of God.
People: We have come to sing, and laugh, and shout God’s praises for all to hear!
Leader: Listen to the Lord, you people of God.
People: We have come to hear God’s word, and ponder the mysteries of God’s sacred promises.
Leader: Praise the Lord, you people of God.
People: Our God is an awesome God, greatly to be praised.
calling us back to your covenant, and teaching us your ways.
In the fullness of time, you sent us your Son Jesus, teaching with such authority, that our eyes were opened to see your ways anew. Open our hearts and minds, that we may understand and proclaim your teachings for all to hear. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen!
Scripture Reading: Ephesians 1:1-12
Special Song: Ms. Jemima Bhaskar
Intercessory Prayer & Lord's Prayer: Pastor Joseph Theophilus
Worship Songs in Telugu: UECF Choir
Sermon: ‘The Blessings of doing the Will of God’ Pastor Theophilus
Offertory
*Doxology
Offertory Prayer: Pastor Joseph Theophilus
*Closing Hymn: ‘Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing’ RCH#2
*Closing Prayer & Benediction: Pastor Joseph Theophilus
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Thanks to Rev. Dr. David Ravinder for ministering to us today.
- Next week, Holy Communion will be administered. Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Word od God.
- UECF General Body Meeting will be held on Feb 24th to elect new leaders(President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, 5 Board of Trustees, 4 Pastorate Committee members, Missions, Bible Study, Sunday School, Music, Stewardship, Women’s Fellowship, Married Couples and Youth Coordinators, Custodian, Spiritual Adviser). Please provide your nominations to the nominations committee: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder(908-625-7443, revravinder@hotmail.com), Mrs. Shanthi Bhaskar(732-521-2973, shabha40@gmail.com), Mr. Praveen Charles(908-9383896, charlesprav@gmail.com), Mr. Nagesh (201-736-1192, nageshandpallavi@gmail.com).
- Please contact the Treasurer, Mr. Anand Devi for your contribution statements.
- 2nd Lenten Cottage Prayer Meeting will be held on Friday, Feb 22nd at 7:00 PM. Rev. Dr. David Ravinder will bring the Word of God.
- Last Sunday’s Offering was $2156.00. We thank you for your support.
- Today’s Fellowship Hour is hosted by UECF.
- Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.
Feb | 3 UECF | 10 RAVINDERs | 17 | 24 | - |
Mar | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 29, 31 |
Apr | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | -- |
- Lenten Cottage Prayer meeting schedule for this year:
Date | Hosts | Preacher |
15 - Feb - 2012 | C MYLAs | Rev. Dr. David Ravinder |
22 - Feb - 2013 | Rev. Dr. David Ravinder | |
01 - Mar - 2013 | A MYLAs | Rev. Dr. David Ravinder |
08 - Mar - 2013 | PUNURUs | Rev. Dr. David Ravinder |
15 - Mar - 2013 | PITTAs | Rev. Dr. David Ravinder |
22 - Mar - 2013 | KODURIs | Rev. Dr. David Ravinder |
Birthdays:
- Sravina Ravider Feb 17th
- Mr. Josiah Srigiri Feb 17th
About Rev. Joseph V. Theophilus
Rev. Joseph V. Theophilus is currently the Pastor of The New Covenant Church, NJ. After his Theological Teaching, Training and Ordination, he was an Associate and Youth Pastor of Pentecostal Church in India. Later he served as the Senior Pastor & Regional Director of New Covenant Pentecostal Church in Melbourne, planting & overseeing many churches in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and establishing mission outposts in Indonesia & Philippines. He was a member of Editorial board for 3 different monthly magazines publishing articles regularly. He was also the senior editorial member of board for publishing Sunday School syllabus for grades 1-11 which is currently being followed in about 50 countries.
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