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Westminster Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles invites you to experience Virtual Worship. Scroll the page to participate in Virtual Sunday Worship and join us on Sunday’s at noon for the Video Chat Coffee Hour on Zoom. See you soon.
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Opening Prayer:
Lift up your voice and call out to God.
We cry out, believing that God hears us.
Come together and wait for God.
We come together, trusting that God is still speaking.
Surely God’s presence is here with us now.
We wait in hope, for God’s steadfast love lifts our hearts.
Come, worship the Lord.
We celebrate the power of God that restores us.
Amen.
Opening Hymn:
“Lift Every Voice And Sing” by Spelman College Glee Club
CHURCH NEWS & GIVING
Announcements:
FELLOWSHIP COFFEE HOUR via Zoom
Sunday at 12:00 p.m. / Noon
Fellowship with your Westminster Family. Let’s join one another for a check in and fellowship following the morning virtual worship service via zoom. Join the Zoom Coffee Hour Meetings – Let’s Chat! – CLICK HERE
Attention Westminster Family
~ DRIVE-IN COMMUNION SERVICE ~
Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
PLEASE ARRIVE 10:30-10:45 A.M.
On Sunday, March 7th we will be having a special drive-in Communion service in our parking lot. Please pay close attention to upcoming emails this week about instructions for the service. We will also meet for a special drive-in service the third Sunday of the month, Sunday, February 21st. So mark your calendar dates and join us in the WPC parking lot for our Westminster drive-in Sunday service.
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DRIVE-IN COMMUNION SERVICE TODAY
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PRAYER MEETING:
Wednesdays at 5:30pm
Please join us for the via conference call.
Phone: (339) 209-4324 – (no code is needed)
BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
As of Wednesday, September 9th, we will meet for our Bible Study at 1pm as to not conflict with the food giveaway ministry. Join Pastor Rhoden for our weekly zoom virtual Bible Study. – CLICK HERE
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BIBLE STUDY & PRAYER:
Wednesdays at 12 Noon
Interaction Based discussions/Scripture Translation will continue until the end of the summer. – GET DETAILS!
*** FOOD GIVE AWAY ***
Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
We know that times are tough. Thanks to our partnership with Immanuel Presbyterian Church, we’re giving away FREE FOOD to the community. Come and get your free box of food in the parking lot of Westminster Presbyterian Church of Los Angeles on Thursdays.
View Food Give Away ~ Click Here
Prayers of the People:
How can it be, O God, that as we gather here today, it is the first Sunday in Lent? How can it be that we are in the wilderness preparing to walk toward Jerusalem when it seems that only a few weeks ago, we were gathered together in wonder in the stillness of a stable? We realize how quickly time passes. During this Lenten journey, let us strive to live each moment to the fullest. When we are tempted to squander an hour in foolishness, turn us instead to spending the hour wisely. When we find ourselves looking back at the past with regret, turn us around –– not to thoughts of the future but to the present moment, walking purposefully in the present and in your presence. When we are of a mind to hold onto a grudge and withhold forgiveness, keep us centered in your love, gracious God, that we might be able to share the gift of your love with each person we meet. Keep us mindful that Lent is a journey; we pray that the grace of God will lead us home through Christ our Lord.
Amen!
Offering Song:
“Ain’t Gonna Let Nobody” by the Howard Gospel Choir
“We’ve Come This Far By Faith” by the Central Church of God Choir
Offering Prayer:
O God, when you talk of faith in the Scriptures, you say that we need only but a little and we can do much. Deepen our faith. Help us to pray in full belief that you can do miracles. Help us to live, trusting that you are with us each step of the way. We know our faith will shake and falter, but continue to strengthen us and to let us see every moment that you are ever faithful. We know we can trust you. Help us to do just that.
Amen.
Tithes and offerings:
SERMON MESSAGE
Sermonic Songs:
“El Shaddai” by Mt. Zion Worship
“Changed” by Geoffrey Golden
Sermon:
“A Brief History of Jesus”
~ (Mark 1:9-15) ~
By Pastor Carlton Rhoden
Scripture Reading
SERMON by Pastor Carlton Rhoden
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Closing Song:
“Believe For It” by CeCe Winans
“Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” by Yolanda Adams
CLOSING PRAYER
Send us forth on our Lenten journey. Send us forth through the wilderness of our world. As Moses gave the Hebrew people God’s symbol of forgiveness and hope, give to us, Lord, your spirit of forgiveness and grace. Send us out through the desert moments of our lives, into the light and life of God’s new dawn. Amen.
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MEET PASTOR RHODEN
Rev. Carlton A. Rhoden
Westminster Presbyterian Church / Los Angeles
Rev. Carlton A. Rhoden became the Pastor/Head of Staff of the Westminster Presbyterian Church in April, of 2014. Rev. Rhoden comes with a wealth of experience, having formerly served as Senior Minister of the First Baptist of Los Angeles from 2006 until 2013. Rev. Rhoden earned a Masters of Divinity from the American Baptist Seminary of the West in Berkeley California in 2005. Upon graduation Rev. Rhoden was awarded “The J. Alfred Smith Sr. Award for Outstanding Ministry in the Black Church”. He is also a graduate of the Harvard Divinity School Summer Leadership Program class of 2005. Rev. Rhoden received a Bachelor of Science in Social Work with a minor in African American Studies from the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey in 1999. While at Stockton, Rev. Rhoden was a member of the Men’s Basketball team, a member of Student Government, and pledged Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
He is also active in community organization, most recently with Oakland Community Organizations. He is nationally recognized for his expertise in this field and has provided advice and consulting for community organization groups from coast to coast.
Carlton is married to Nikki Thomas-Rhoden. Nikki holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration. They have two children, CJ and Maya. Nikki is a Social Worker who has a great concern for children in need. She is a graduate of Richard Stockton College of N.J. (B.A.), and a Master’s of Public Administration from Cal State Hayward. She is currently employed at Penny Lane Centers as a Site Director of Wrap Around. She is devoted to her family and the ministry of Westminster Presbyterian Church Los Angeles. Most importantly she is the best wife and mother a man and his children (Maya and C.J.) can have.
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