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Worship Series

Gathering & Gospelling, July 11 - August 15, 2021

Each week during this six-week worship series, worship will be centered on a different theme, drawn from two books Unbinding the Gospel by Martha Grace Reese and The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker. 
The themes are:
July 11
Practicing Communion

1 Corinthians 10:16-17, John 6:30-35

July 18
Make Holy Spaces

Exodus 3:1-6, Isaiah 6:1-3

July 25
Active Welcoming & The Invisible Church

1 Corinthians 10:1-4, Hebrews 12:1-2

August 1
Commitment: Here I am, I am Here

Numbers 6:22-26, Isaiah 6:6-8

August 8 
Confession & Authenticity & Baptism

Hebrews 4:14-16, Ephesians 4:1-6, 11-13

August 15
Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly

John 6:5-14, Genesis 12:1-2
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'To create a space for this we will:
Ask you to pray in church and at home, for the Church and for all those we meet
Engage creatively in worship: some of the worship language and elements will be different; remember it's only six weeks
Spend some time reflecting on questions to ourselves during the prelude
Pray some more, lean on God, trust God wants this to be done
Participate in a community creating activity during worship
Study a verse at home: read it, journal it, draw it, memorize it, engage in a way that works for you!
Do some homework to continue your journey
​Week 1
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Prayer of the Day
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Reflection Questions
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Study or Memory Verse
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Homework
​Week 2
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Prayer of the Day
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Reflection Questions
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Study or Memory Verse
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Homework
​Week 3
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Prayer of the Day
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Reflection Questions
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Study or Memory Verse
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Homework
​Week 4
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Prayer of the Day
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Reflection Questions
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Study or Memory Verse
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Homework
​Week 5
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Prayer of the Day
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Reflection Questions
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​Week 6
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Prayer of the Day
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Homework
Series design by The Reverend Katy Stenta, Pastor, New Covenant Presbyterian Church, Albany, NY. ​https://katyandtheword.com/ Used with permission.
Ascension Lutheran Church
300 North Lafayette Street, PO Box 266, Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 487-5679


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  • Home
  • I'm New!
    • What to Expect
    • What's a Lutheran?
  • About
    • Contact Us and Find Directions
    • Contact the church office
    • Contact Pastor
    • Vision, Mission and Values
    • Congregation Policies
    • Facility Use
    • Columbarium and Memorial Wall
  • Live Stream
  • Connect Online
  • Ministries
    • Worship and Music >
      • Worship Archive >
        • December 2021
        • November 2021
        • October 2021
        • September 2021
        • August 2021
        • July 2021
        • June 2021
        • May 2021
        • April 2021
        • March 2021
        • Anniversary Hymn
        • February 2021
        • January 2021
        • Summer 2021 Worship Series
      • Listen to Sermons >
        • Sermons from 2021
        • Sermons from 2020
        • Sermons from 2019
        • Sermons from 2018
        • Sermons from 2017
        • Sermons from 2016
        • Sermons from 2015
    • Caring for Each Other >
      • Women of the ELCA (WELCA)
      • Adventurers' Group
    • Education and Faith Formation >
      • "Flat Jesus"
      • ELCA Youth Gathering
    • Strengthening Community >
      • "God's Work. Our Hands."
    • Prayer and Affirmation >
      • Praying the News
  • Calendar
  • News
    • Response to COVID-19
  • Give
    • Ways to Give
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