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Song # 647 Soldiers of Christ, Arise

1. Soldiers of Christ, arise And put your armor on; Strong in the strength which God supplies, Through His beloved Son. 1 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise Words by: Charles Wesley Music by: William B. Bradbury © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

1 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

1 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

2. Strong in the Lord of hosts And in His mighty power; Who in the strength of Jesus trusts, Is more than conqueror. 2 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise Words by: Charles Wesley Music by: William B. Bradbury © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

2 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

2 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

3. Stand, then, in His great might, With all His strength endued; But take, to arm you for the fight, The panoply of God. 3 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise Words by: Charles Wesley Music by: William B. Bradbury © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

3 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

3 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

5. That having all things done, And all your conflicts past, You may o'ercome thru Christ alone, And stand entire at last. 5 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise Words by: Charles Wesley Music by: William B. Bradbury © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

5 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

5 - Soldiers of Christ, Arise © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

Prayer Archie Marowa

Song # 23 Our God, He Is Alive

1. There is, beyond the azure blue, a God, concealed from human sight. He tinted skies with heavenly hue and framed the worlds with His great might. 1 - Our God, He Is Alive Words and Music by: Aaron W. Dicus Copyright © 1966 by A. W. Dicus, Renewed 1994, Assigned to Ellis J. Crum 1973 © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

1 - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

There is a God, He is alive, in Him we live, and we survive; From dust our God created man, He is our God, the great I AM. c - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

c - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

2. There was, a long, long time ago. a God whose voice the prophets heard. He is the God that we should know, who speaks from His inspired Word. 2 - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™ Words and Music by: Aaron W. Dicus Copyright © 1966 by A. W. Dicus, Renewed 1994, Assigned to Ellis J. Crum 1973

2 - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

There is a God, He is alive, in Him we live, and we survive; From dust our God created man, He is our God, the great I AM. c - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

c - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

3. Secure, is life from mortal mind, God holds the germ within His hand, Though men may search, they cannot find, for God alone does understand. 3 - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™ Words and Music by: Aaron W. Dicus Copyright © 1966 by A. W. Dicus, Renewed 1994, Assigned to Ellis J. Crum 1973

3 - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

There is a God, He is alive, in Him we live, and we survive; From dust our God created man, He is our God, the great I AM. c - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

c - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

4. Our God, whose Son upon a tree, a life was willing there to give, That He from sin might set man free, and evermore with Him could live. 4 - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™ Words and Music by: Aaron W. Dicus Copyright © 1966 by A. W. Dicus, Renewed 1994, Assigned to Ellis J. Crum 1973

4 - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

There is a God, He is alive, in Him we live, and we survive; From dust our God created man, He is our God, the great I AM. c - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

c - Our God, He Is Alive © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

Song # 652 We Have Heard the Joyful Sound

1. We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Bear the news to every land, Climb the steeps and cross the waves; On-ward! 'Tis our Lord's command: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 1 – We Have Heard the Joyful Sound Words: Priscilla J. Owens Music: William J. Kirkpatrick © 2002 The Paperless Hymnal™

1 – We Have Heard the Joyful Sound © 2002 The Paperless Hymnal™

3. Sing above the battle strife: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! By His death and endless life, Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Sing it softly through the gloom, When the heart for mercy craves; Sing in triumph over the tomb: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! 3 – We Have Heard the Joyful Sound Words: Priscilla J. Owens Music: William J. Kirkpatrick © 2002 The Paperless Hymnal™

3 – We Have Heard the Joyful Sound © 2002 The Paperless Hymnal™

Lord’s Supper Meditation Chad Fussell

Lord’s Supper

Song # 559 The Joy of the Lord

1. The joy of the Lord will be my strength; I will not falter, I will not faint. He is my Shepherd, I am not afraid; The joy of the Lord is my strength. 1 – The Joy of the Lord Words & Music: Twila Paris / Arr: Ken Young Copyright © 1991 by Ariose Music & Mountain Spring Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) International Copyright Secured. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. © 2006 The Paperless Hymnal®

1 – The Joy of the Lord © 2006 The Paperless Hymnal®

The joy of the Lord, the joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength. The joy of the Lord, the joy of the Lord, The joy of the Lord is my strength. c – The Joy of the Lord © 2006 The Paperless Hymnal®

c – The Joy of the Lord © 2006 The Paperless Hymnal®

Offering

Song # 648 Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus

1. Stand up, stand up for Jesus! Ye soldiers of the cross; Lift high His royal banner, It must not suffer loss; From victory unto victory His army shall He lead, Till every foe is vanquished, For Christ is Lord in-deed. 1 – Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus Words by: George Duffield Music by: George J. Webb © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

1 – Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

3. Stand up, stand up for Jesus! Stand in His strength alone; The arm of flesh will fail you, Ye dare not trust your own; Put on the gospel armor, And watching unto prayer, Where duty calls, or danger, Be never wanting there. 3 – Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus Words by: George Duffield Music by: George J. Webb © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

3 – Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

4. Stand up, stand up for Jesus! The strife will not be long; This day the noise of battle, The next the victor's song; To him that overcometh A crown of life shall be; He with the King of Glory Shall reign eternally. 4 – Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus Words by: George Duffield Music by: George J. Webb © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

4 – Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

Acts 2:40-47 (NKJV) Brad Beaubien 40 And he testified with many other arguments and exhorted them, saying, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 So those who welcomed his message were baptized, and that day about three thousand persons were added. 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.

Acts 2:40-47 (NKJV) Brad Beaubien 43 Awe came upon everyone, because many wonders and signs were being done by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together and had all things in common; 45 they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need.

Acts 2:40-47 (NKJV) Brad Beaubien 46 Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, 47 praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.

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Keep our heads in the book.

Keep our eyes on Jesus.

Keep our arms around each other.

Keep our knees bent.

Song # 676 Living for Jesus

1. Living for Jesus a life that is true, Striving to please Him in all that I do; Yielding allegiance, glad hearted and free, This is the pathway of blessing for me. 1 – Living for Jesus Words by: T. O. Chisholm Music by: C. Harold Lowden © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

1 – Living for Jesus © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee, For Thou in Thy atonement, Didst give Thyself for me; I own no other Master, My heart shall be Thy throne; My life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone. c – Living for Jesus © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

c – Living for Jesus © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

4. Living for Jesus thru earth's little while, My dearest treasure, the light of His smile; Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem, Bringing the weary to find rest in Him. 4 – Living for Jesus Words by: T. O. Chisholm Music by: C. Harold Lowden © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

4 – Living for Jesus © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee, For Thou in Thy atonement, Didst give Thyself for me; I own no other Master, My heart shall be Thy throne; My life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone. c – Living for Jesus © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

c – Living for Jesus © 2001 The Paperless Hymnal™

Prayer Anthony Brown Following the prayer, please remain seated for a special presentation from the Long Range Planning Committee.

LONG RANGE STRATEGIC PLANNING Shepherds Dreaming/Praying/Planning Committee Charged: Anthony Curcio, Chip Haslam, Tim Hogue, Ted Williams, Kim Long, Charles DeBerry, Joe Deweese, Clyde Head, Becky Ragan, Larry Snow, Steve Moore, Diana VanDyke and Shawn Harmon Congregational Input Community Survey Committee formulates/presents plan to shepherds Shepherds pray, study, and present plans for the future to the congregation

LONG RANGE STRATEGIC PLANNING Everyone 6 th grade-adults please participate. Questions 1-4………………………….….Demographics Questions 5-8…………………....Worship Assemblies Bible Classes Questions 9-12………………………...Elders, Deacons Ministers, Office Questions 13-15……………Ministries and Facilities Questions 16-17…………..Community Perceptions

18 Do you have any ideas or suggestions for how worship, Bible classes or small group ministries may be improved? 19 Is there a current ministry for our members or the community that you feel should be expanded, dropped, or merged? If so, which one(s)? 20 Is there a need for a new ministry for our members or the community that you feel should be started? 21 Are there any other comments or suggestions you have on issues that you feel the strategic planning committee may need to take into account in forming a plan? 22 From a long-range (5-10 year) perspective, what should be a target goal for Walnut Street’s Sunday morning worship attendance: A) B) C)1500+