Welcome Message
HELLO! WELCOME TO WPC
from Pastor Carlton Rhoden – Get Sermon
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.
~ Happy Father’s Day ~
Shhh, Virtual Worship is Starting
Opening Prayer:
Praise the Lord, who has shown us the wonders of his unfailing love; and who, for the sake of his name, leads us and guides us.
In you, O Lord, we put our trust. You are our God, and our lives are in your hands.
Lord, let the light of your face shine on us as we celebrate together in your presence.
Amen.
Opening Praise:
“Battle Hymn of the Republic” – Thomas Allen
CHURCH NEWS & GIVING
Announcements:
SURVEY | Attending Worship at WPC In-Person (COVID-19):
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“Stay-at-Home” Thursday Bible Study:
Please join the video conference online.
Bible Study:
Please join Pastor Rhoden for our weekly virtual Bible Study Thursday at 12:30.
Prayer Meeting:
Please join us for the Wednesday prayer meeting at 5:30pm via conference call.
Phone: (701) 802-5077 – Access Code: 3183682
Join the Zoom Coffee Hour Meetings – GET DETAILS: CLICK HERE
Fellowship Coffee Hour:
Fellowship with Westminster Family Sunday at 12:00, let’s join one another for a check in and fellowship following the morning virtual worship service via zoom.
NBPC-SC Bible Study and Prayer Meeting:
Interaction Based discussions/Scripture Translation: NRSV ~ Leader – Pastor Ragland, Knox Presbyterian. Starts on June 3rd at 12 noon, and ends at 1:30pm. It will continue on Wednesdays at the same time until the end of the summer. The first 3 sessions will be led by Rev. Reggie Ragland. Click Here for details on how to join online – GET YOUR STUDY GUIDE TODAY!
Prayer Song:
“The Battle Is Not Yours” – Yolanda Adams
Prayers of the People:
As we enter into this time of prayer, O God, we offer our gratitude that you are always present to us. Instill in us a desire to listen to others. Help us listen with open hearts and open minds, that people might feel safe in our presence. Instill in us a spirit of serenity that others might feel accepted in your nonjudgmental grace. Free us from the tendency to label people and ideas, and allow us instead to lean into mercy and kindness. In the stillness of these moments, we acknowledge the times when we have been less than kind, merciful and open. Thank you for never banning us from your presence, loving God; help us so to love and accept others
Amen!
Offering Song:
“Jesus At The Center” – Israel & New Breed
“I’m Not Ashamed of The Gospel” – The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
Offertory Prayer:
O God, because we have been given so much, help us to give more.
Because we are loved so much, give us the strength to love more.
Because we are accepted as we are, give us the grace to accept others without judgment or prejudice.
We give ourselves and our gifts with grateful hearts.
Amen.
Tithes and offerings:
SERMON MESSAGE
Sermonic Songs:
“Battlefield” – Willie Banks and the Messengers
Sermon:
“The Truth about Fear”
~ Matthew 10:24-39 ~
By Pastor Carlton Rhoden
SCRIPTURE READING
PASTOR CARLTON RHODEN
“Let me tell you the truth about fear.”
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SONG OF INVITATION
“Gracefully Broken” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
CLOSING SONG
“Living In The Overflow” – Charity Gayle and Joshua Sherman
Closing Prayer:
Beloved, you are ambassadors for the kingdom of God! Strengthened in hearing the Word proclaimed and sitting at God’s table, go into the world secure in God’s blessing and love to share the good news.
Amen.
We hope you enjoyed Virtual Sunday Worship.
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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.
Very very good Pastor !!!