Oct 02nd, 2011 Worship Service
Leader: Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
People: We are gathered to hear God’s word and to open ourselves to his Spirit.
Leader: Teach and admonish one another in all wisdom, and with gratitude in your hearts.
People: We are here to help one another and to rejoice together in the goodness of the Lord.
Leader: Whatever you do, in word or deed,
People: do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God.
Old Testament Lesson Psalms 130 Mr. Sam Rapaka
Epistle Lesson Ephesians 1 3-14 Mrs. Preethi Pilli
Gospel Lesson Matthew 9 1-8
Special Song Pastor Jaya Prasad & Team
Prayers of the People & Lord's Prayer Mrs. Udaya Pulipati
Worship Songs in Telugu UECF Choir
Sermon ‘Qualifications for Forgiveness’ Rev. Dr. Suneel Bhanu
Offertory
*Doxology
Offertory Prayer Pastor Jaya Prasad
*Closing Hymn: ‘Freely, Freely’ RCH#447 *Closing Prayer & Benediction: Rev. Dr. Suneel Bhanu
ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Thanks to Rev. Dr. Suneel Bhanu Busi for ministering to us today.
- Next week, Dr. Deva Raju Patta will bring the Word of God.
- Special Gospel Meetings by Bro. Madhu & Sis. Jessie Veena Payarda will be held on Oct 14th @ 7:00PM, Oct 15th @5:30 PM and Oct 16th @ 5:30. Please invite your family and friends for these special meetings. Please sign-up the fellowship roster if you would like to bring any dish(s).
- Please encourage your children to participate in JBQ program. For more information, Please contact Mr. Sunil Vuppula.
- Last Sunday’s Offering was $1189:00. We thank you for your support.
- Today’s Fellowship Hour is hosted by MYLAs.
- Please sign-up the Fellowship Roster if you would like to volunteer to host the Fellowship Coffee Hour.
OCT | 2 | 9 SAM RAPAKAs | 14,15, 16 | 23 | 30 |
NOV | 6 | 13 | 20 | 30 | -- |
DEC | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | 31 |
Birthdays:
- Mrs. Olives Rapaka 07th Oct
- Mrs. Manju Thota 09th Oct
Anniversary:
- Mrs. Padma & Mr. Hemanth Borugadda 05th Oct
Birth Announcement:
Mrs. Deepti & Mr. Kamal Kiran Janumala are blessed with a baby boy. Rian Rishith was born on Saturday, October 1st at 2:35 PM. He weighed 7lbs and 4.8 Oz and 20.5’ long.
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A Legacy Of Repentance
All nations have heroes, but Israel may be alone in making epic literature about its greatest hero’s failings (Ps. 51). This eloquent psalm shows that Israel ultimately remembered David more for his devotion to God than for his political achievements.
Step-by-step, the psalm takes the reader through the stages of repentance. It describes the constant mental replays, the gnawing guilt, the shame, and finally the hope of a new beginning that springs from true repentance.
In a remarkable way, Psalm 51 reveals the true nature of sin as a broken relationship with God. David cries out, “Against You, You only, have I sinned” (v.4). He sees that the sacrifices God wants are “a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart” (v.17). Those, David has.
In his prayer, David looks for possible good that might come out of his tragedy and sees a glimmer of light. Perhaps by reading this story of sin others might avoid the same pitfalls, or by reading his confession they might gain hope in forgiveness. David’s prayer is answered and becomes his greatest legacy as king. The best king of Israel has fallen the farthest. But neither he, nor anyone, can fall beyond the reach of God’s love and forgiveness.
How blest is he whose trespass
Has freely been forgiven,
Whose sin is wholly covered
Before the sight of heaven. —Psalter
Repentance is the soil in which forgiveness flourishes.
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