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WORSHIP

BELONG

SERVE

8 AM Hymn Service (Rm. 3105/06)

9 AM & Worship Services 10:30 AM Early Childhood Children’s Ministry 10:30 AM Student Ministry (6th-12th)

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Prayers of WorshipPSALM 100

Sixth in a 10-part series titled: Summer in the Psalms

– Pastor Matt Friend –

What is worship? Any action or attitude thatmagnifies the worth of another.

Whom do we worship? The Lord. (vv. 1-5)

How do we worship as a church? By...

• Praying joyful words • Learning about God (v. 1) (v. 3)

• Serving with gladness • Gathering as a church (v. 1) (v. 4)

• Singing joyful songs • Giving thanks and (v. 2) praise (v. 4)

The Psalms are filled with a variety of other examples.

Why do we worship? Because...

1. God is God. (v. 3)

2. God is our Shepherd. (v. 3; cf. 23:1)

3. God is good. (v. 5)

4. God is love. (v. 5)

5. God is faithful. (v. 5)

Why we worship is more important than how weworship.

THIS WEEK’S BOOK RECOMMENDATIONThe Songs of Jesusby Tim & Kathy Keller

Dear Friends,

Matt Friend, Senior Pastor

@pastormattbcc

SERVE

Classroom HelpersWant to make an eternal impact on the next generation, but prefer not to teach? Our 3-4-year-old classroom helper option might be the perfect fit! See Jane at the Connect table, or email Jess (jbackus@BibleCenterChurch.com).

CHILDREN & STUDENTS

Tuesdays This Summer (6th-12th grade)July 10, 24, 31 • 6-8:30 PM • $5 • All students are invited to Magic Island for pizza, games, and tubing/boating on the river! In case of rain, we’ll meet at the church. Register at BibleCenterChurch.com/register.

Welcome to Bible Center! Whether you are a regular attender, local guest, or traveling visitor, we’ve prayed all week for these services to inspire and strengthen your faith. Please help yourself to coffee and donut holes near the fireplace, and make yourself at home.

In today’s message, we’ll continue our Summer in the Psalms series by diving into Psalm 100. The writer gives multiple directives:

• Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. (v. 1) • Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with

joyful songs. (v. 2) • Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise;

give thanks to Him and praise His name. (v. 4)

Instead of focusing on how the Lord wants us to worship Him, today we’ll consider the why. As a self-described atheist, Friedrich Nietzsche even believed that "he who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.”

Why love and worship the Lord? Verses 3 and 5 unlock the answers. Because...

1. The Lord is God. 2. He made us. 3. We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4. The Lord is good. 5. His love endures forever. 6. His faithfulness continues through all generations.

Let me invite you to go ahead and open your Bible or Bible app to Psalm 100, prepare your

notebook or memo on your phone, and wade into the deep and refreshing waters of Psalm 100 with me.

With you for the Gospel and for the city…

JULY 8, 2018

CHURCH LIFE

New Member ApplicantsAvon & Rebecca Cobourne, Todd Fowler, Thomas & Melissa Harper, Fabienne Stout, and Patricia Williamson

Farewell ReceptionSunday, July 15 • 12-2 PM • Gathering Space • A reception will be held for Pastor Chad and Melissa Cowan as they conclude their ministry at BCC and relocate to Wyoming to lead a church. All are welcome!

Prayer on the PropertyJoin us as we pray for God's grace and wisdom for our church, the city, and the state! In case it rains, alternate plans will be posted.

July 11, 6:30 PM . . . . . Bible Center Gathering SpaceAugust 1, 6:30 PM . . . The Levee (dress comfortably, bring water)

Bible Center School Employment OpportunitiesEmail Machelle Huffman (mhuffman@biblecenterschool.com) or call (304) 941-1710 for more information:• Full-Time Preschool Aide• Part-Time 4-year-old Class Teacher (August-May)

Our Sympathies to…• Pat Cox, whose sister, Barbara Myers Scott, passed away.• Sharon Dollison, whose mother, Macel Rollyson, passed away. Mrs.

Rollyson was also grandmother to Nathan Dollison and Daniel Dollison.• Regina Sneed, whose sister, Sharon Wilson, passed away.

BELONG

Today's Featured Group20s-40s without Kids Sundays • 10:30 AM • Rm. 3101/02Topic: Unique & United: How has God Wired You?Teacher: Tim Abraham

Facebook GroupsOur Facebook Pages are moving to Facebook Groups! See all Bible Center Facebook Groups from one place—just go to Facebook.com/BIbleCenter and click on "Groups" to join any of our social groups that fit your interests.

Vacation Bible School

Kids, grab your megaphones, lace up your cleats, tune your instruments, and put on your game faces! You’ll realize that God has given you His ultimate playbook: His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life… (2 Peter 1:3). Ages 4 to graduated 5th graders.Volunteers—middle school-age students as well as adults—are also needed for help with crafts, registration, or in classrooms.

Register on the BCC app or atBibleCenterChurch.com/register.

3 r d A n n u a l B i b l e C e n t e r S c h o o l

SUMMER Craft & Vendor ShowSaturday, July 21 • 10 AM-4 PM • With 40 booths to visit, shop some great merchandise and enjoy delicious food from our students! Like our Facebook page (facebook.com/bcscraftshow) and bring friends and family to support BCS! Proceeds from concessions sales will go toward purchasing soccer uniforms and boys basketball uniforms.

COMMUNITY LIFE

BCS 3rd Annual Summer Yard SaleSaturday, July 28 • 8:30 AM-2:30 PM • Reserve a table and space: $25 • Email Susan Arrowood (sarrowood@BibleCenterSchool.com) or Kelly Ramey (kramey@BibleCenterSchool.com) to participate. Cash or check only.

Global Leadership SummitAugust 9 & 10 • A blend of vision, inspiration, and practical skills from 15 nationally known speakers. Visit BibleCenterChurch.com/register.

Girlfriends Grow 2gether Event: Relationship RenovationSept. 14, 7-9:30 PM and Sept. 15, 9 AM-Noon • Speaker: Tammy Smith, PhD, Counselor; and Musicians: Carrolton and Jason Gray • Save $10 off the $50 ticket price now! For details, go to BibleCenterChurch.com/register.