The Church Of Jesus Christ
Living Hope Restoration Branch
Independence, Missouri

“The Church / Life Balance” – Priest Zach Wilson
Worship Service – December 1st, 2019
Length 44;16

Special Music
Elders Bill Barrett, Jack Hagensen, Ken Schmidt – “On What A Beautiful Name”
Elder Ken Schmidt – “Communion Song / A Christmas Hymn For Communion”

Scripture References;
Philippians 4;4-7
Romans 5;8
Deuteronomy 7;9
Jeremiah 29;11-13
John 15;4
Alma 12;14-15
Alma 12;17
Alma 12;19
Alma 12;21
Alma 12;169-171
Alma 14;9-10
Alma 14;19
Alma 14;27-28
Alma 14;33-34, 36
Alma 14;40
Alma 14;48
Alma 14;49-52
Alma 14;53-55

Shortcuts;
Special Music – Elders Bill Barrett, Jack Hagensen, Ken Schmidt – “On What A Beautiful Name” 00;10
Welcome and Call To Worship – Elder Bob Dickson 03;01
Special Music – Elder Ken Schmidt – “Communion Song / A Christmas Hymn For Communion” 05;27
Sermon – Priest Zach Wilson 09;38
Pastorial Prayer – Elder Rick Gard 40;49

Sermon Focus Points
►Church members have a great responsibility to be mentors to the children of the branch.
►God created us in heaven before earth. God knows your likes and dislikes. God knows your level of comfort and discomfort. God knows your triumphs and your failures. God knows your struggles and your fears. God knows you.
►God loves you. While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
►God wants to be a part of your life, always keeping His covenants.
►We all deal balance our personal life, family life, public life, and professional life.
►Do we also deal with our church / life balance?
►We should seek God in all things, not just seeking God to get through difficulties.
►We all the ability to make the daily decision to be a living example for God.
►Our challenge is bring God into all of our life, where we live a purposeful life, dedicated to God, where we lay aside those things which cause separation and pain.
►We need to walk humbly for God and the world, to bring a testimony of Jesus, and be known as God’s children.