Last Part 3

For over two years Rockland Community Church has had a very unique worship service.  Instead of having two separate services as many churches do (one "traditional" and one "contemporary) and instead of having a "blended" service, we have had a three-part worship service.  Worshipers are encouraged to attend the part or parts that they prefer or feel led to attend.  The first part of our service is fairly liturgical and we sing traditional hymns.  The second part includes the sermon and weekly communion.  And the third part is very informal and includes contemporary worship songs, a discussion time, and an open prayer time.  Some people stay for all three, some for just the first two, some for the last two, and there's even someone who comes just for part 2.  While having a three-part service didn't lead to a boom in attendance, it worked very well for our small church.  I'm sad to see the 3-part service come to an end, but as my pastorate at RCC comes to an end, it is time to wrap it up.  A huge thank you to Bobby, James, and Paul (and those who helped them) who each took their turn leading us during Part 3 over the last few years.  And an even bigger thank you to the people of RCC who had the courage to try something different!

Here are the songs that our worship leader for Part 3 has picked for tomorrow.  Such an appropriate set of songs in response to tomorrow's sermon on worry.  Such appropriate songs to sing as we seek to trust God for our future as a church.  I pray that I will sing these songs tomorrow with the conviction that God's grace is enough, that our God is indeed greater, that God is on our side, and that Jesus is our Savior!  Instead of worrying, I will sing and pray and do my best to trust in God's provision!