Home Worship
For right now, staying home is the way we love our neighbor. Think about it: you may be staying home for your own health, but you also can not be a carrier to others you might come in contact with. But being isolated from human contact for days on end gets very lonely. We don’t know how long we will be sequestered in our homes, so please be in prayer for those who live alone. Remember also those who do not have a home or safe haven. Take this time to grow in your trust of God and not be anxious.
In John 14:27 Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
This is not live-streamed worship, happening in real time as you are at home, but it is a way we can bind together through worship while we must stay apart physically. Everything posted here in Home Worship has been compiled by Highland Park laity and staff, with the hope of helping you feel closer to one another, and helping you draw closer to Almighty God, who is always with us.
May God bless you and keep you.
Now, let’s worship together.
In John 14:27 Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”
This is not live-streamed worship, happening in real time as you are at home, but it is a way we can bind together through worship while we must stay apart physically. Everything posted here in Home Worship has been compiled by Highland Park laity and staff, with the hope of helping you feel closer to one another, and helping you draw closer to Almighty God, who is always with us.
May God bless you and keep you.
Now, let’s worship together.
May 17, 2020 Sixth Sunday of Easter
Call to Worship
The Lord has been our refuge and our keeper.
It is God who has kept us from falling and saved our lives.
Let our thanks and praise resound as we make our home a place of worship
Let our love and gratitude be shown in all that we do.
Open your hearts and spirits to God this day.
Lord, be with us and place your hand of healing in our lives.
AMEN.
The Lord has been our refuge and our keeper.
It is God who has kept us from falling and saved our lives.
Let our thanks and praise resound as we make our home a place of worship
Let our love and gratitude be shown in all that we do.
Open your hearts and spirits to God this day.
Lord, be with us and place your hand of healing in our lives.
AMEN.
Leaning on the everlasting Arms by Elisha Hoffman
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Children's Time
with Mrs. Laura |
Congratulations To Our 2020 Graduates!
The following graduate information was received after the video was made.
Congratulations to these graduates, too!
We are proud of you!
If we missed any graduates, we apologize. Please contact us and let us know.
Congratulations to these graduates, too!
We are proud of you!
- Kirk Johnson, Wilson High School, International Baccalaureate Program
- Jenna Nance, Frances Marion University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology; Jenna is working for The United Way with marketing.
- Josh Martin, Clemson University, Bachelors in Construction Science and Management; Josh will be working in Charleston with C.F. Evans as a project engineer
- Leigh Anna Driggers, Frances Marion University (December 2019), Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education; Leigh Anna will be teaching Montessori at McLauren Elementary, 1st-3rd Grades
If we missed any graduates, we apologize. Please contact us and let us know.
Decorative Christianity- Pastor Mike
New Wine by Brooke Ligertwood, sung by Greg Bowlus
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Prayers of the People
led by Johnathan Munn |
A Closing Thought -
Want to know what it means to love others as Christ loved us? Paul describes love this way- "Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends." (1 Corinthians 13) Jesus said that loving someone means going the distance, even to giving up your life for them. It's the hard way of life. But it's the only way.
Want to know what it means to love others as Christ loved us? Paul describes love this way- "Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth. It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends." (1 Corinthians 13) Jesus said that loving someone means going the distance, even to giving up your life for them. It's the hard way of life. But it's the only way.
Benediction
Being washed in the love of Christ,
now go into this world with the healing love of God
and share it generously in peace and hope.
God’s peace will always be with those who live in God’s love.
AMEN.
Being washed in the love of Christ,
now go into this world with the healing love of God
and share it generously in peace and hope.
God’s peace will always be with those who live in God’s love.
AMEN.
Thanks to Laura Driggers and Johnathan Munn for helping to lead today's service. Thanks to Elizabeth Messier for making our 2020 Graduation video!
Offering
Many have been asking how to give to the church in these times. You may give through our online portal on this website. Go there by clicking the word “GIVING” at the top of the page.. May God bless you for your continued support of our church.
Announcements
Bishop Holston has requested that we continue with our online worship meetings and no in-person gatherings through May 20. You may read his statement here. Although Highland Park Church is not having live worship at the moment, staff members are in their offices each week day. We ask that you not come to the building physically, but we welcome and encourage you to call (843/662-1233) or email if you have any need or business with the church.
For now, no groups, classes, or committees are meeting in person. Several are meeting online using easy-to-use formats like GoTo Meeting and Zoom and FaceTime. Please contact your leaders if you have not heard from them. Please keep in touch and give us your feedback as we discover alternative ways to worship, learn, and serve together. May all be well.
Scripture Lessons for May 24: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53
RightNow media at-home study for the month of May: Overcoming Anxiety During COVID 19. Anxiety can feel like a constricting snake slowly tightening around us until it is difficult to breathe. In recent weeks, the anxiety surrounding the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus has a hold on the whole world as people die, economies decline, and our lives change right before our eyes.
In this four-part series, Jonathan Pokluda speaks words of comfort and wisdom, to help Christians navigate the areas of life COVID-19 is affecting. During this series you'll be encouraged in how to overcome anxiety in these troubling days and explore ways you can remain faithful to God and to others. If you are not a part of RightNow, please email Andi and she will send you an invitation. It is free for the Highland Park Church family.
If you have a pastoral emergency, Pastor Mike is available through church phone, personal phone, and this email.
Offering
Many have been asking how to give to the church in these times. You may give through our online portal on this website. Go there by clicking the word “GIVING” at the top of the page.. May God bless you for your continued support of our church.
Announcements
Bishop Holston has requested that we continue with our online worship meetings and no in-person gatherings through May 20. You may read his statement here. Although Highland Park Church is not having live worship at the moment, staff members are in their offices each week day. We ask that you not come to the building physically, but we welcome and encourage you to call (843/662-1233) or email if you have any need or business with the church.
For now, no groups, classes, or committees are meeting in person. Several are meeting online using easy-to-use formats like GoTo Meeting and Zoom and FaceTime. Please contact your leaders if you have not heard from them. Please keep in touch and give us your feedback as we discover alternative ways to worship, learn, and serve together. May all be well.
Scripture Lessons for May 24: Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53
RightNow media at-home study for the month of May: Overcoming Anxiety During COVID 19. Anxiety can feel like a constricting snake slowly tightening around us until it is difficult to breathe. In recent weeks, the anxiety surrounding the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus has a hold on the whole world as people die, economies decline, and our lives change right before our eyes.
In this four-part series, Jonathan Pokluda speaks words of comfort and wisdom, to help Christians navigate the areas of life COVID-19 is affecting. During this series you'll be encouraged in how to overcome anxiety in these troubling days and explore ways you can remain faithful to God and to others. If you are not a part of RightNow, please email Andi and she will send you an invitation. It is free for the Highland Park Church family.
If you have a pastoral emergency, Pastor Mike is available through church phone, personal phone, and this email.