HE IS ALIVE!
                                                                                     
                                                                                              April 12, 2026
 
 
WORSHIP IN REVERENCE
 
Prelude                                                                                                                                        Deacon Garlan Garner
 
Call to Worship                                                                                                                                          Psalm  113:1-9
 
Opening Prayer Moment                                                                                                                                   Pulpit 
 
Hymn of praise                                                                                                 #12 Praise Him! Praise Him!
 
Scripture                                                                                                                                                                   Acts 2:1-21
 
Selection                                                                                                                                                                                   Choir                   
Welcome Visitors & Announcements                                                           Mrs. Stacey Gaffney
 
Offertory Scripture                                                                                                                           Malachi 3:8-10
 
Morning Offering                                                                                                                                                       Ushers 
 
Doxology
 
Introduction of the Guest Speaker                                                   Pastor Lucious Fullwood
 
Selection                                                                                                                                                  #411 Lift Him Up                    
MORNING MESSAGE

SERMON                                     
 
                                                                                             “YOU FEEL ME”
                                                                                            Hebrews 4:15
                                              Rev. Timothy Johnson, Associate Minister
                                                                          Bellevue Baptist Church
                                                        
 Invitation to Christian Discipleship
 
Invitation Selection                                                                                                          #227 I Surrender All
 
Closing Prayer and Benediction
 
Attendance: 4-05-2026
 
Worship Service 
Sanctuary:   172
Online Views:   173
 
Sunday School: 
in person:  121
Online:  22
 
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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
 
PRAYING FOR KINGS      Dr. Joseph Stowell
 
I URGE, THEN, FIRST OF ALL, THAT.. PRAYERS… BE MADE FOR… KINGS AND ALL THOSE IN AUTHORITY, THAT WE MAY LIVE PEACEFUL AND QUIET LIVES IN ALL GODLINESS AND HOLINESS. 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Well, we may not have kings to pray for, but as the verse says, we do have people who are in authority over us. It’s easy to construct the prayer list. Our president, other government officials, our boss at work, policemen, our parents, teachers, and a host of others who can pull rank on our lives.
 
I don’t know how you feel about the “rulers” in your life, but it would be safe to say that praying for them may not be your first impulse. Yet one of our Lord’s interests in our prayers to Him is that we keep authority figures on the list regularly.

How should we pray for leaders? We should pray for what they need. Wisdom, freedom from graft and deceit, a genuine interest in doing what is best for those who are under their authority but, most important, governing in a way that would enable us to live “peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness” (1 Timothy 2:2).
 
The early church lived out its commitment to Christ in the context of authorities who were often treacherous and threatening toward believers. The Christian’s only hope was in the protection that God could provide. Which brings me to my point. Consistently praying for those who lead us is an ongoing reminder of two things.
 
First, that it is our calling to live peaceful lives “in all godliness and holiness.” If we prayed that every day, we just might make some progress in that area.
 
Second, these kinds of prayers remind us that our hope is not in earthly kings but in the King of kings, who alone has ultimate power and authority over even the most powerful rulers. For too long we have put our trust for protection, prosperity, and peace in earthside rulers.

As the psalmist said, “Some boast in chariots and some in horses, but we will boast in the Name of the Lord, our God” (Psalm 20:7 NASB).
 
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The worship service for today is live streamed. It can be heard later on YouTube and the Church website (www.bellevuebaptistchurchchicago.org) To listen to the service go to Church website and select the media tab for the sermon
 
Thursday Evening Prayer and Bible Study (6:30-8:30 p.m.) Call the Church office with an email address to receive the link. For members who will be using their phones, you may call this number: 1-312-626-6799 and enter the following meeting ID and passcode for the Zoom meeting.
 
Meeting ID: 421 100 2593
Passcode: 849750