April 12, 2020 - Sunday Service Worship Guide
TOday's Announcements
Good morning Mercy Hill! Happy Resurrection Day to you! If you're new to Mercy Hill, we just wanted to extend a special welcome to you. Glad to have you with us!
If you're tuning in for the Watch Party, you'll notice that the platform has tabs where you can find today's Worship Guide, read an online Bible, and even chat. While we're meeting virtually like this, we'd encourage everyone to please consider taking a moment to put a comment in the chat box there. Let us know who you are and maybe where you're tuning in from. Say hi. We miss you! And as we get into the message, feel free to share other Scriptures that come to mind, prayer requests that you have, questions that you'd like answered, etc. It would be great to interact even in this limited format.
Here are a few critical announcements to keep in mind:
- Sunday Service Follow-Up: Remember to join us immediately following the Watch Party via Zoom for a time of connection and prayer. You can find a link to join in here.
- Home Groups: All groups have now moved to a virtual format. Find one to join here. You are not alone!
- Mercy Hill Kids Online Worship: Beginning at 11:30am today! Last week was a great time : ) Go here to read more and to find a link to sign in!
- COVID-19 SOS Form: If you or anyone you know needs help during this challenging time, we'd love to do what we can!
- Neighborhood Care Cards: With the shelter-in-place order extending for yet another month, please consider making use of these cards as a way of reaching out to and serving your neighbors. You can get more info regarding these in the last section of this post.
Today's Sermon
Title: Do Not Be Afraid . . . He Is Risen!
Text: John 14:27-28a
Preacher: Nick Weber
Manuscript: If you appreciate following along with written material, you can find today's manuscript here.
Reflection Questions
- When Nick asked you to fill in the blank in the following sentence, what was your answer? "If I just had _______, then I would have peace." Explain. How would you have answered this question a year ago? How would you answer this question now after listening to the sermon?
- Which of the five categories (Relational, Financial, Vocational, Moral, Physical) tends to cause you the most anxiety? How does the gospel apply? How might Jesus press in, meet you in this place, and bring peace?
- How have you been responding to the Coronavirus pandemic lately? In what ways has all of this tempted you towards fear? Get specific. What's been particularly hard? How has it affected your relationships, your finances, your job, etc.?
- Easter is a celebration of Jesus Christ as risen from the dead! If He is risen, why is life still hard? Where is He in the midst of all of this? What would it look like to turn to Him in faith even now and lay hold of Him and this peace that He offers?
Call to Response
Sing:
- Living Hope (Phil Wickham)
- In Christ Alone (Shane and Shane)
Pray:
If you need prayer in any way, please either: (1) request it during the Watch Party via the "Request Prayer" button; (2) fill out a Connection Card; or (3) post your request to our Mercy Hill Community Facebook Group. We’d love to be lifting you up and caring for you in this time!
Give:
If you’d like to give an offering this morning, please check out our Give page to find the best option for you!
Mercy Hill Kids
While difficult, this pandemic does create a wonderful chance for parents to step towards their God-given call as chief disciplers of their kids. We know this may feel overwhelming and that is why we want to help! Parents of Mercy Hill children should have already received an email from the Director of Mercy Hill Kids, Christina Lugo, regarding ways you can utilize the Gospel Project curriculum at home. This information has also been included on our blog here. Beyond this, each Sunday, we are also looking to host an online worship gathering for our kids. You can check here for more details. We'd love to have you join us!
If you have any questions or need help in any way, don't hesitate to reach out to Christina at
Have a Wonderful Week!