Calling All Digital Disciples!

Brothers and sisters in Christ, tomorrow we’re taking a small but mighty step into the digital age! Please bring your laptops to church as we’ll be setting up new Zoom accounts together!

Our tech-savvy volunteers will be there to help everyone get connected.

Time: After our January 5th Sunday service

What to bring: Your laptop or tablet (fully charged!)

Where: Seven Oaks Park (200 Leisure Lane, Columbia, SC)

Let’s embrace this new way of studying His word together.

See you all Sunday!

God Bless!

Watch Night Virtual Service
Let’s thank the Lord for 2024, and pray the New Year in together!!! 

Access tonight’s Watch Night Virtual Service at 11PM here: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/616013293

New King James Version
“We then, as workers together with Him also plead with you not to receive the grace of God in vain. 2 For He says: “In an acceptable time I have heard you, And in the day of salvation I have helped you.”
Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” ~2 Corinthians 6

Note: Wednesday night Bible study will resume on 1/8/2025. Happy New Year!

Five Spiritual Imperatives – September 8, 2024

From the Desk of Reverend Dr. John Lane, Senior Pastor, Disciples of Christ Church and Related Ministries

Knowledge

• “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7)
• “The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge” (Proverbs 18:15)
• “The earth, O Lord, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes” (Psalm 119:64)
• “I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit” (Isaiah 48:17)

Obedience

• “To obey is better than sacrifice” (1 Samuel 15:22)
• “If a man love me, he will keep my words” (John 14:23)

Wisdom

• “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom” (Proverbs 4:7)
• “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom” (Psalm 111:10, Proverbs 9:10)

Understanding

• “He that keepeth understanding shall find good” (Proverbs 19:8)
• “With all thy getting get understanding” (Proverbs 4:7)

A Forgiving Heart

• “Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren” (Genesis 50:17)
• “Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors” (Matthew 6:12-15)
• “When ye stand praying, forgive” (Mark 11:25)
• “If thy brother trespass against thee… forgive him” (Luke 17:3-4)

Review & Reflect: “For thus the LORD said to me, “As a lion or a young lion growls over his prey, and when a band of shepherds is called out against him he is not terrified by their shouting or daunted at their noise, so the LORD of hosts will come down to fight on Mount Zion and on its hill.” ~Isaiah 31:4

This scripture portrays God’s protection of His people as fierce and unrelenting, likened to a lion guarding its prey. Just as a lion stands undeterred by the shouts and commotion of shepherds, God remains steadfast in His defense of Mount Zion and His people.

“And one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.” ~ Revelations 5:5

The Lion of Judah, Jesus Christ, is revealed as the conquering Messiah who alone is worthy to unveil God’s plans. This verse offers hope, showing that Christ’s victory over sin and death grants Him the authority to reveal and execute God’s purposes for creation.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Pray: Mighty God, our Protector, We stand in awe of Your strength and unwavering commitment to us. Like a lion guarding its prey, You stand firm against all that threatens Your people. In times of fear and uncertainty, remind us of Your fierce love and protection. Give us the courage to face our challenges, knowing that You fight for us. Help us to trust in Your power, even when opposition seems overwhelming. May we find comfort in Your presence and strength in Your promise to defend us. Thank You for Your steadfast love and protection. Guide us to remain faithful under Your watchful care. In Your powerful name we pray, Amen.

“Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” Deuteronomy 6:5

Celebrating God’s love past and present, our Lenten season is the start of the DOCC Lenten/Resurrection Sunday Bible Reading Plan: Our Father’s Love. Join us on Ash Wednesday (2/14) through Good Friday (3/29). We will read Deuteronomy to see God’s matchless love (daily plan below).

Our lives heed His voice when our hearts read His word.

💕February💒

Feb. 14: Deuteronomy 1:1-25
Feb. 15: Deuteronomy 1:26-46
Feb. 16: Deuteronomy 2:1-25
Feb. 17: Deuteronomy 2:26-37
Feb. 18: Deuteronomy 3:1-11
Feb. 19: Deuteronomy 3:12-29
Feb. 20: Deuteronomy 4:1-31
Feb. 21: Deuteronomy 4:32-49
Feb. 22: Deuteronomy 5:1-21
Feb. 23: Deuteronomy 5:22-33
Feb. 24: Deuteronomy 6
Feb. 25: Deuteronomy 7
Feb. 26: Deuteronomy 8
Feb. 27: Deuteronomy 9
Feb. 28: Deuteronomy 10
Feb. 29: Deuteronomy 11:1-15

💕March💒
Mar. 1: Deuteronomy 11:16-32
Mar. 2: Deuteronomy 12:1-16
Mar. 3: Deuteronomy 12:17-32
Mar. 4: Deuteronomy 13
Mar. 5: Deuteronomy 14
Mar. 6: Deuteronomy 15
Mar. 7: Deuteronomy 16
Mar. 8: Deuteronomy 17
Mar. 9: Deuteronomy 18
Mar. 10: Deuteronomy 19
Mar. 11: Deuteronomy 20
Mar. 12: Deuteronomy 21
Mar. 13: Deuteronomy 22:1-12
Mar. 14: Deuteronomy 22:13-30
Mar. 15: Deuteronomy 23
Mar. 16: Deuteronomy 24
Mar. 17: Deuteronomy 25
Mar. 18: Deuteronomy 26
Mar. 19: Deuteronomy 27
Mar. 20: Deuteronomy 28:1-35
Mar. 21: Deuteronomy 28:36-68
Mar. 22: Deuteronomy 29
Mar. 23: Deuteronomy 30
Mar. 24: Deuteronomy 31:1-13
Mar. 25: Deuteronomy 31:14-30
Mar. 26: Deuteronomy 32:1-27
Mar. 27: Deuteronomy 32:28-52
Mar. 28: Deuteronomy 33
Mar. 29: Deuteronomy 34

“The God of my father was my help, and delivered me” Exodus 18:4

Celebrating freedoms past and present, Father’s Day is the start of the DOCC Summer Bible Reading Plan: Our Father’s Love. Join us for part 1 from now through July 31. We will read Exodus to see God’s matchless love and power to deliver His children Israel, and you and me (daily plan below). From the Burning Bush and the Red Sea to His Glory on the Mountain and in the Tabernacle, our God shows Himself strong as our Father, and that we are never forsaken.

Our lives heed His voice when our hearts read His word.

August

• Aug 13: Romans 1:1-8
• Aug 14: Romans 1: 9-16
• Aug 15: Romans 1:17-24
• Aug 16: Romans 1: 25-32
• Aug 17: Romans 2:1-10
• Aug 18: Romans 2:11-20
• Aug 19: Romans 2:21-29
• Aug 20: Romans 3:1-18
• Aug 21: Romans 3:19-31
• Aug 22: Romans 4:1-8
• Aug 23: Romans 4:9-17
• Aug 24: Romans 4:18-25
• Aug 25: Romans 5:1-11
• Aug 26: Romans 5:12-21
• Aug 27: Romans 6:1-7
• Aug 28: Romans 6:8-18
• Aug 29: Romans 6:19-23
• Aug 30: Romans 7:1-6

September

• Sep 1: Romans 7:14-25
• Sep 2: Romans 8:1-11
• Sep 3: Romans 8:12-21
• Sep 4: Romans 8:22-30
• Sep 5: Romans 8:31-39
• Sep 6: Romans 9:1-18
• Sep 7: Romans 9:19-33
• Sep 8: Romans 10:1-8
• Sep 9: Romans 10:9-15
• Sep 10: Romans 10:16-21
• Sep 11: Romans 11:1-10
• Sep 12: Romans 11:11-24
• Sep 13: Romans 11:25-36
• Sep 14: Romans 12:1-8
• Sep 15: Romans 12:9-21
• Sep 16: Romans 13:1-7
• Sep 17: Romans 13:8-14
• Sep 18: Romans 14:1-8
• Sep 19: Romans 14:9-15
• Sep 20: Romans 14:16-23
• Sep 21: Romans 15:1-16
• Sep 22: Romans 15:17-33
• Sep 23: Romans 16:1-16
• Sep 24: Romans 16:17-27

“The God of my father was my help, and delivered me” Exodus 18:4

Celebrating freedoms past and present, Father’s Day is the start of the DOCC Summer Bible Reading Plan: Our Father’s Love. Join us for part 1 from now through July 31. We will read Exodus to see God’s matchless love and power to deliver His children Israel, and you and me (daily plan below). From the Burning Bush and the Red Sea to His Glory on the Mountain and in the Tabernacle, our God shows Himself strong as our Father, and that we are never forsaken.

Our lives heed His voice when our hearts read His word.

June
Jun 18  Ex 1
Jun 19  Ex 2
Jun 20  Ex 3
Jun 21  Ex 4
Jun 22  Ex 5
Jun 23  Ex 6
Jun 24  Ex 7
Jun 25  Ex 8
Jun 26  Ex 9
Jun 27  Ex 10
Jun 28  Ex 11
Jun 29  Ex 12:1-28
Jun 30  Ex 12:29-51

July
Jul 1 Ex 13
Jul 2 Ex 14
Jul 3 Ex 15
Jul 4 Ex 16
Jul 5 Ex 17
Jul 6 Ex 18
Jul 7 Ex 19
Jul 8 Ex 20
Jul 9 Ex 21
Jul 10 Ex 22
Jul 11 Ex 23
Jul 12 Ex 24
Jul 13 Ex 25
Jul 14 Ex 26
Jul 15 Ex 27
Jul 16 Ex 28:1-21
Jul 17 Ex 28:22-43
Jul 18 Ex 29:1-28
Jul 19 Ex 29:29-46
Jul 20 Ex 30
Jul 21 Ex 31
Jul 22 Ex 32
Jul 23 Ex 33
Jul 24 Ex 34
Jul 25 Ex 35
Jul 26 Ex 36
Jul 27 Ex 37
Jul 28 Ex 38
Jul 29. Ex 39:1-21
Jul 30 Ex 39:22-43
Jul 31 Ex 40