Order of Service 

-Prayer Focus of the Week–FBC San Luis Rey
-Scripture Reading
-Worship through Music (see BAND app for lyrics)
-Sermon
-Response Song
-Lord’s Supper
-Question & Answer Time
-Announcements:

50th Anniversary – On Sunday July 27th, First Baptist Church of San Luis Rey will celebrate 50 years of ministry! They have invited us to celebrate with them in both a luncheon and a special service that day. The service, “Bridges to the Future: Honoring Our Past, Shaping Tomorrow”, will begin at 3pm in the sanctuary. The lunch fellowship will be 12-3pm. Let’s come alongside our brothers and sisters and rejoice in what God has done for over half a century here!

Back to School Bash – Olive Crest and Strong Families are doing a Back to School Bash next month for local families in need. There are many ways the church community is helping, Pillar will be hosting a carnival style game for everyone to participate in. We want to make it special for the families with fun prizes, so we’re collecting said prizes over the next two weeks. We’re collecting items like small plushies, balls, bubbles, slime, stickers, etc. If you’d like to support but don’t have the bandwidth at the moment, you can designate a financial contribution to Pillar (attn. Olive Crest) and we will buy some prizes on your behalf. Jerry & Adri and Aftershock Youth are leading the charge, so if you have questions talk to Adri. You can even volunteer to help with the booth on Saturday August 2nd.

Gather & Grow – The first Saturday of the month is a time where we intentionally seek to connect and learn together. This month, in addition to our name tags, youth/treehouse activities, and potluck, we’re holding a mid-year “Townhall”. This is a time to come together for fellowship, as well as discuss the happenings of the church as we head into the next season. All are invited!

Four:Six Prayer – Each Saturday at 4:06 PM, we set aside time to pray together before service. Rooted in Philippians 4:6, this gathering is about more than just a pre-service ritual—it’s a moment to pause, refocus, and re-center our hearts on the presence and peace of God. As we bring our gratitude and our needs before Him, we prepare ourselves to worship in unity and expectation. This intentional rhythm reminds us that prayer isn’t the backup plan—it’s the starting place. Everyone is invited to join.

Fight Clubs are same-gender groups of about three people encouraging each other to live a life aligned with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The ultimate goal is to love Jesus more, through our affection for and our allegiance to him, by helping each other rehearse the gospel and fight sin. Fight Clubs strive to meet at least twice a month for an intentional, focused time devoted to the word and genuine fellowship. For more information or to sign up contact: 

Ladies – Carmen Aponte – [email protected]

Men – Trace Martinez – [email protected] 

Giving –
There are several ways to give at Pillar Church. Click here to give online, or you may drop your offering in the box located on the Welcome Table. Thank you for your contribution!

Email List –
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UPCOMING EVENTS  

July
27th – 50th Anniversary Celebration at FBC San Luis Rey (3pm)

August
2nd – Gather & Grow (“Townhall”)
9th – Group Life Membership Class
23rd – Chili Cook-off /Cornhole Tourney
30th – 5th Saturday Worship Service 

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four:six Prayer – Psalm 46

Psalm 46 (ESV)
1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the chariots with fire.
10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”
11 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Praise & Thanksgiving

Prompts:

  • Praise God for being your refuge and strength in hard times (v.1).
  • Thank Him for His constant presence (v.5, 7, 11).
  • Rejoice in the truth that God is not shaken even when the world feels chaotic (v.2–3).
  • Reflect on how God brings joy and peace to His people (v.4).

Example Prayers:

  • Thank You, Lord, for being my safe place when everything feels unstable.
  • God, I praise You because You are with us in every season—Your presence never leaves.
  • Even when nations rage, You remain King. I give You praise for being unshakable.

Intercession

Prompts:

  • Pray for people facing disaster or personal chaos—that they would find God as their refuge (v.1–3).
  • Pray for peace in the world—ask God to make wars cease and bring reconciliation (v.8–9).
  • Intercede for the nations—that they would acknowledge and exalt God (v.10).
  • Ask God to help His people stand firm, even when surrounded by conflict or fear (v.5–6).

Example Prayers:

  • God, be a refuge to families who are facing grief or displacement right now.
  • Lord, speak peace into violent places—break the cycle of war and bring Your justice.
  • We ask that the nations would turn and know that You alone are God.
  • Strengthen Your church in hard places. Help them to be glad in Your presence.

Additional Sample Prayers by Verse

Psalm 46:1

  • God, thank You that You are not distant. You are near and ready to help whenever trouble comes.
  • Be the strength today for those who are weary, and the refuge for those who are afraid.

Psalm 46:2–3

  • Lord, even when everything feels uncertain, help us to live without fear, trusting in You.
  • When the ground shakes beneath our lives, be our solid foundation.

Psalm 46:4–5

  • God, bring joy and peace to Your people again—fill our community with Your gladness.
  • Even when the world feels dry and broken, let the streams of Your presence refresh us.

Psalm 46:6

  • Speak, Lord, into the chaos of our world. Let Your voice bring peace and order where there is unrest.
  • We pray for leaders and nations to bow to Your authority and wisdom.

Psalm 46:7 & 11

  • Thank You, Lord, that You are with us—not just in power, but in presence.
  • Be a fortress today for those who feel exposed or vulnerable.

Psalm 46:10

  • Help us to quiet our minds and hearts, Lord, and know that You are in control.
  • We pause now to remember: You are God. You will be exalted. You are enough.