June 23, 2024

ORDER OF WORSHIP

9:45

Prelude

Blessed Assurance

Welcome and Prayer of Adoration

Holy, Holy, Holy

Apostles’ Creed

Gloria Patri

Life of the Congregation

None Other Lamb

Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer

Daniel, Daniel, Servant of the Lord

LISTENING & DISCERNMENT

KNOWING GOD’S VOICE IN THE NOISE

1 SAMUEL 3:1-10

DR. MARK CRUMPLER

TEACHING PASTOR | GRACE CHURCH BETHLEHEM

BETHLEHEM, PA

In Christ Alone

Invitation and Benediction

Postlude

Congregational songs are listed in bold italic .

ORDER OF WORSHIP

11:15

Here For You

Cornerstone

Call to Worship

Life of the Congregation

Pastoral Prayer

Great Are You Lord

LISTENING & DISCERNMENT

KNOWING GOD’S VOICE IN THE NOISE 1 SAMUEL 3:1-10

DR. MARK CRUMPLER

TEACHING PASTOR | GRACE CHURCH BETHLEHEM BETHLEHEM, PA

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Invitation and Benediction

Postlude

1 SAMUEL 3:1-10: KNOWING GOD ’ S VOICE IN THE NOISE

Gordon T. Smith begins his excellent book, The Voice of Jesus, by arguing that there are two questions that every Christian should be able to answer.

1. What is Jesus saying to you at this particular moment in your life?

2. How can you be confident that Jesus is speaking and not someone or something else?

The first question speaks to the practice of listening.

The second question speaks to the practice of discernment.

“When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice. But they will never follow a stranger; in fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger’s voice.”

John 10:4-5

“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God…”

1 John 4:1

There is no “technique” or “formula” for the practice of discernment. But there are some foundational truths for our encouragement in the story of Samuel.

1. God is patient in speaking to us

2. Listen to your life

3. Listen to others

4. Discern along the way

Discernment begins with Jesus’ invitation: “Follow me”.

Last week, our middle schoolers went to Camp Ducktown in Copperhill, Tennessee! At Ducktown, the students dove deeper into what it looks like to walk in faith with Jesus through our teachings, small group Bible studies, and worship. They also went whitewater rafting, horseback riding, and played paintball!

MILESTONES

Just as families keep in touch about joys and sorrows, our church family at Peachtree wants to do the same. During your prayers this week, we ask you to lift up these people to God.

HOSPITAL

Ellen Rouch | Northside

BIRTHS

Sophie Yoonjin Scott | 5/10

Jane and Eric Scott

Justant (Jut) James Bostwick | 6/10

Anna and Grant Bostwick

MEMBER DEATH

Curtis Walker | 6/15

FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS

Curtis Walker | 6/15

Father of Linda Walker

Morgan Payne | 6/18

Father of Matt Payne, Grandfather of James and Harrison Payne

The beautiful flowers in the sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of

Dorothy Card

by Nancy Matthews Starkey in memory of her mother for her birthday