Full Worship Service | January 18, 2026 at The Village Chapel

Описание: On Your Marks, Get Set, Wait!
Acts 1:1-8
Pastor Jim Thomas
January 4, 2026

Before the church moved forward, Jesus told them to stop. Before the mission began, He commanded them to wait.

The book of Acts opens not with strategy, speed, or self-confidence—but with a risen Lord who insists that His people do nothing until they are clothed with power from on high.

Join Pastor Jim for an introduction to the book of the Acts of the Apostles and the opening eight verses as he explores why waiting does not have to be wasted time; why the Spirit—not human effort—is the engine of the mission, and how God still moves His people onto mission with the presence and in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Order of Worship:
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God“ by Martin Luther
“Rejoice“ Words and Music by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Ben Shive, Skye Peterson, and Bryan Fowler
“Speak O Lord“ by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
“I Will Wait For You (Psalm 130)“ by Jordan Kauflin, Keith Getty, Matthew Merker, and Stuart Townend
“Doxology” by Thomas Ken and Louis Bourgeois
All songs are used with permission. CCLI License no. 2003690

Call to Worship: To God Be the Glory
Leader: To our God and Father be glory forever and ever!
People: My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.

Leader: To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, The only God, Be honor and glory forever and ever.
People: I will praise the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praises to my God While I have my being.

All: To our God and Father be glory forever and ever! Amen!

Classic Prayer: John Bailie
O Thou in whose boundless being are laid up all treasures of wisdom and truth and holiness, grant that through constant fellowship with Thee the true graces of Christian character may more and more take shape within my soul: The grace of a thankful and uncomplaining heart: The grace to await Thy leisure patiently and to answer Thy call promptly: The grace of courage, whether in suffering or in danger: The grace of boldness in standing for what is right: The grace of silence, that I may refrain from hasty speech: The grace of forgiveness towards all who have wronged me: And now, O God, give me a quiet mind. Dwell in my thoughts. Let me not be fretted by any anxiety over the lesser interests of life. And in my tasks of each day, to Thy Name be all the glory.

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