Mike Jarvis will guide us through the remarkable story of the Prophet Nehemiah, who found extraordinary courage to approach the Persian king Artaxerxes with an audacious request. Despite serving as cup bearer to the king, Nehemiah dared to ask for his release to travel over 900 miles to Jerusalem, where he would lead the monumental effort to rebuild the city walls and restore its honour. This powerful message will inspire us to consider what God might be calling us to achieve through prayer, planning, and faith.
Join us this Sunday, January 18th at 10:30 am as we gather together for worship, prayer, and encouragement at the Glasgow Church of Christ. Whether you’re joining us in person at the Clyde Community Centre or connecting with us online, you are warmly welcomed to be part of our church family.
Sam will lead us as we come to the foot of the cross of Christ, sharing a time of reflection and remembrance as we take communion together, honouring the sacrifice of our Lord.
Order of Worship
- Worship Songs: – Simon Phillips & Shona Tootill
- Welcome & Prayer: – Tom Emery
- Communion Message: – Sam Jarvis
- Sermon: “Prayer & Planning – How To Achieve The Impossible” by Mike Jarvis
- Fellowship with tea and coffee until 12:30 PM
Fellowship & Refreshments
Stay after the service for tea, coffee, and fellowship until 12:30 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with others, build friendships, and encourage one another as we walk this journey together.
All are welcome, whether you’re a long-time member, new to the area, exploring faith for the first time, or simply looking for a community.
We would love to have you join us!
What to Expect:
- Engaging worship music
- Biblical teaching that applies to daily life
- Warm, welcoming community
- Meaningful communion celebration
- Refreshments and fellowship
Message Summary & Reflection
Coming soon…
Scriptures To Be Shared In This Message:
Nehemiah 2:1-10
Artaxerxes Sends Nehemiah to Jerusalem
1 In the month of Nisan in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was brought for him, I took the wine and gave it to the king. I had not been sad in his presence before, 2 so the king asked me, “Why does your face look so sad when you are not ill? This can be nothing but sadness of heart.”
I was very much afraid, 3 but I said to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should my face not look sad when the city where my ancestors are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?”
4 The king said to me, “What is it you want?”
Then I prayed to the God of heaven, 5 and I answered the king, “If it pleases the king and if your servant has found favor in his sight, let him send me to the city in Judah where my ancestors are buried so that I can rebuild it.”
6 Then the king, with the queen sitting beside him, asked me, “How long will your journey take, and when will you get back?” It pleased the king to send me; so I set a time.
7 I also said to him, “If it pleases the king, may I have letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, so that they will provide me safe-conduct until I arrive in Judah? 8 And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the royal park, so he will give me timber to make beams for the gates of the citadel by the temple and for the city wall and for the residence I will occupy?” And because the gracious hand of my God was on me, the king granted my requests. 9 So I went to the governors of Trans-Euphrates and gave them the king’s letters. The king had also sent army officers and cavalry with me.
10 When Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite official heard about this, they were very much disturbed that someone had come to promote the welfare of the Israelites.
