*Entire service available on video HERE
Call to Worship
Worship In Song
Before The Throne Of God Above
Rock Of Ages
The Proclamation Of God’s Word
John 15:1-11: Always Improving (Sean Nolan)
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 Every branch in me that does not produce fruit he removes, and he prunes every branch that produces fruit so that it will produce more fruit. 3 You are already cleanbecause of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, and I in you. Just as a branch is unable to produce fruit by itself unless it remains on the vine, neither can you unless you remain in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. The one who remains in me and I in him produces much fruit,because you can do nothing without me. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is thrown aside like a branch and he withers. They gather them, throw them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want and it will be done for you. 8 My Father is glorified by this: that you produce much fruit and prove to be my disciples. 9 “As the Father has loved me, I have also loved you. Remain in my love. 10 If you keep my commands you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 “I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you and your joy may be complete.
Songs Of Response
New Again
Fix My Eyes
One God
Announcements
1/8 – Engaging with Engage
1/29 – Kids Leader Meeting
Worship Through Giving:
Those who call Engage home are encouraged to worship through giving. Those giving by cash or check are encouraged to drop in the collection box in the lobby. To read more about what we believe about giving or to submit an offering online click HERE.
(also available on Venmo: @EngageAlbany)
Benediction
Just one thing: As citizens of heaven, live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you that you are standing firm in one spirit, in one accord, contending together for the faith of the gospel
-Philippians 1:27
Additional Resources:
We wanted to recommend the following options for Bible reading plans in 2023. We know that having a community really helps to see these types of commitments through so if we can help you find a buddy (or 2 or 3 or 4 etc.) to spur you on for reading Scripture this year, please let us know.
The following list includes various options and plans that are worth considering:
–Navigators 5x5x5 (5 mins a day, 5 days a week)
–1 Year/4 Streams (M’Cheyne) Plan
–Do-It-Yourself Bible Reading Plan Generator
And for Kids, consider:
both by David Murray