we are his hands. day 1: hands full of purpose opening prayer in the name of the father, son, and...

We Are His

Hands

Day 1:Hands Full of

Purpose

Opening PrayerIn the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Dear Heavenly Father,

You are an amazing God. Thank you for sending your son to be our Savior. We are sorry for our sin. Help us to learn how to use the hands you have created for us to share the love of Jesus. Please bless our time together. In Your Name, Amen.

They’ll Know We Are Christians

We are one in the Spirit,We are one in the Lord,We are one in the Spirit,We are one in the Lord,

And we pray that all unityMay one day be restored;

And they’ll know we are Christians By our love, by our love,

Yes, they’ll know we are Christians By our love.

We will walk with each otherWe will walk hand in hand

We will walk with each otherWe will walk hand in hand

And together we’ll spread the newsThat God is in our land;

We will work with each otherWe will work side by side

We will work with each otherWe will work side by side

And we’ll guard each man’s dignityAnd save each man’s pride;

All Praise to the FatherFrom whom all things come,And all praise to Christ Jesus

His only Son,And all praise to the Spirit

Who makes us all one;


Yes, they’ll know we are Christians By our love. (Repeat)

Jeremiah 1:4-10The Call of Jeremiah

4 The word of the LORD came to me, saying,5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

Question: What are the four “I” phrases God uses?



Question: What is God calling Jeremiah to be and to do?



Question: What do these “I” phrases tell us about our relationship with God?

Jeremiah 1:4-106 “Alas, Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”

Question: What was Jeremiah’s response to God? Has someone ever told you were too young to do something?

Jeremiah 1:4-107 But the LORD said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the LORD.

Question: What promises does God give Jeremiah? God makes these same promises to us.

Jeremiah 1:4-109 Then the LORD reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. 10 See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.”

Think: How do the lyrics of the next song relate to the story of Jeremiah?

I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in deepest sin

My hand will save.

Here I Am, Lord

I, who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them?

Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?

I have heard you calling in the night.

I will go, Lord, If you lead me.

I will hold your people in my heart.

I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people's pain. I have wept for love of them.

They turn away.

I will break their hearts of stone, Give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my word to them.

Whom shall I send?

I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame.

I will set a feast for them. My hand will save.

Finest bread I will provide Till their hearts be satisfied. I will give my life to them.

Whom shall I send?

Song ReflectionHow did the song relate to the story of Jeremiah?

ConfessionL: Let us make a confession of our sins.

C: Merciful Father, we poor sinners confess that we are guilty of our sins. We sin when we tell lies, steal, hurt others and don’t do the things that you want us to. Our sins are committed by our own hands. Lord, we are sorry and seek your forgiveness.

ForgivenessL: Our loving Father sees our pain and the pain

we give to others. Christ lived, died, and rose again, so that there would be forgiveness to replace the hurts of our lives. Through the love and grace of Christ, we are forgiven.

C: May we go out into the world knowing we are completely forgiven and that you will guide our thoughts and actions so that we can be your hands. Amen!

Small Group• Go with your cabin groups and counselor.

Meet back in 20 minutes.

• What is God calling us to do?

Matthew 28:20b20 [Jesus said]…And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Question: What promises does God give to us?

PrayersDear Heavenly Father…

Teach us to pray, “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.”

Blessed be the Lord the God of IsraelFrom everlasting to everlasting.


Blessed be the Lord

And all God’s people say amen! Amen!And all God’s people say amen! Amen!

And all God’s people say amen!Oh praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord, give thanks to the Lord, For He is good. (echo)

His steadfast love endures forever,For he is good. (echo)

I will tell the mighty deeds of the Lord,And show forth all His praise. Alleluia!

Gather us, O Lord our GodFrom among the nations (echo)Deliver us and save us, O God,

God of our salvation (echo)So we may give thanks to Thy holy name,

And glory in Thy praise. Alleluia!

Bud WilkinsonBud Wilkinson, former coach of the Arizona Cardinal’s football team, was once asked in an interview, “What contribution does professional sports make to the physical fitness of Americans?”

Bud Wilkinson“Very little. A professional football game is happening where 50,000 spectators, desperately needing exercise, sit in the stands watching 22 men on the field desperately needing rest.”

• How does this quote relate to what God is calling us to do as Christians?

I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heartDown in my heart, down in my heart.

I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart,Down in my heart to stay.

I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy

And it’s the greatest, grandest feeling,And it’s a feeling here to stay,

And it’s a joy that needs revealing,So, I’ve just got to say:

I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of JesusDown in my heart, down in my heart.

I’ve got the love of Jesus, love of JesusDown in my heart, down in my heart to stay

I’ve got the wonderful love of my blessed RedeemerDown in my heart, down in my heart.

I’ve got the wonderful love of my blessed RedeemerDown in my heart, down in my heart to stay

I’ve got the joy, joy, joy, joy,Love of Jesus, love of Jesus,

Peace that passes understanding,Satisfactory situation,

Wonderful love of my blessed Redeemer,Down in the depths of my heart,

Down in my heart to stay.

Pastor’s Message

Apostles’ CreedI believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended into hell.

Apostles’ CreedThe third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty, from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Question of the Day

What can you do today and after you leave camp to move more from being a spectator to being a participant?

Closing

L: We are manyC: But one in Faith

L: We are called to beC: The hands of Christ.

Benediction

L: Jesus is here, Jesus is there, Jesus is everywhere, but especially, because He loves us, He lives right here in our hearts.

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