February 23, 2014 Worship Service
Leader: Give praise and thanksgiving unto God, for he made all things, he alone stretched out the heavens.
People: He formed us in the womb and called us to be his servants before we were born.
Leader: Rejoice and be glad, for God remembers his purpose and does not forget his people.
People: God has swept away our transgressions like a cloud, our sins like a mist.
Old Testament Lesson Leviticus 19 1-2, 9-18
Epistle Lesson 1 Corinthians 3.10-23
Worship Songs in English & Telugu UECF Choir
Brief Testimonies:
Intercessory Prayer & Lord's Prayer Pastor Ravinder
Offertory
*Doxology
Offertory Prayer Pastor Ravinder
BABY DEDICATION(Abigail Jasmine Pitta)
Special Song UECF Women
Gospel Lesson Matthew 5 38-48
This Is the Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Sermon ‘Building Up the Temple’ Pastor Ravinder
Holy Communion
*Closing Hymn: ‘Have Thine Own Way Lord’ RCH#371 *Closing Prayer & Benediction: Pastor Ravinder
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Thanks to Rev. Dr.David Ravinder for ministering to us today.
- UECF Monthly Men & Women Prayer Meetings will be held on Friday, Feb 28th @ 7:30 PM.
- Please contact the Treasurer, Mr. Anand Devi for your 2013 contribution statements.
- Passion Play by Couples for Christ will be held on Saturday, April 19th at UECF Fellowship Hall. Please contact Pastor Davd Ravinder for more information.
- Last Sunday’s Offering was $1398.00. We thank you for your support.
- Today’s Fellowship Hour is hosted by PITTAs.
- Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.
Feb | 2 UECF | 9 UECF | 16 | 23 | - |
Mar | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
Apr | 6 | 13 | 18 | 19, 20 | 27 |
- Lenten Cottage Prayer meeting(Theme: JESUS THE NEW WAY; Pastor Ravinder will lead the study) schedule for this year:
Date | Hosts | Place |
07 - Mar - 2014 | C MYLAs | 52 Such St, Parlin |
14 - Mar - 2014 | PILLIs | UECF, Metuchen |
21 - Mar - 2014 | KAMBHAMs | 68 Meadow Run Rd, Bordentown |
28 - Mar - 2014 | ||
04 - Apr - 2014 | SHAIKs | UECF, Metuchen |
11 - Apr - 2014 | DHARAs | UECF, Metuchen |
Birthdays:
- Ms. Sharon Pitta Feb 27th
- Mr. Manohar Pitta Feb 28th
- Mr. Cecil Peram Feb 28th
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Bolt On Blake
Our Daily Bread, February 22, 2014 — by C. P. Hia
Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake of Jamaica made history when they finished first and second respectively in both the men’s 100-meter and 200-meter race in the 2012 London Olympics. Despite their rivalry on the track, Bolt paid tribute to Blake as a training partner: “Over the years, Yohan has made me a better athlete. He really pushed me and kept me on my toes.” It’s clear that the two spurred each other on to greatness on the track.
As believers in Christ, we have the privilege and responsibility of encouraging one another in our faith. The writer of Hebrews said, “Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works” (Heb. 10:24).
The church is not just an institution or a mere social club. It is where we, who have been brought near to God and washed from sin, can help one another grow in Christlikeness. The purpose of meeting together as a corporate body is to exhort and encourage one another (vv.19-25).
No believer can function alone. To live as our Lord Jesus wants us to, we need the community of believers. As you meet with other believers, think of who you can come alongside and encourage by your words and actions to be more like the Christ we love and serve.
Before our Father’s throne
Before our Father’s throne
We pour our ardent prayers;
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
Our comforts and our cares. —Fawcett
A healthy church is the best witness to a hurting world.
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