**Message Notes: Holy Communion Service at Praise God Ministry (10.07.2026)**

This service, led by *Ps. Ratna Maitra*, focused on the theme of humility, the dangers of pride, and the believer's walk with God. Below are the core sections of the message.

**1. Introduction and Opening (0:21 - 56:14)**
*   **Worship:** The service opened with congregational singing and prayer (0:21 - 28:26).
*   **Testimonies:** Members shared personal accounts of God's faithfulness, including miraculous protection during a fire and answers to prayer regarding family housing (28:36 - 37:36).
*   **Announcements:** Updates on church activities, including upcoming Bible quizzes (*Genesis 20-25*), baptism services, and prayer requests for those in medical need (49:14 - 51:27).

**2. Core Sermon: The Dangers of Pride (1:01:51 - 1:48:10)**
*Ps. Ratna Maitra* delivered a message centered on the following three points:

*   **The Nature of Pride (1:11:18 - 1:22:16):** 
    *   God hates pride (*Proverbs 6:6-8*). 
    *   Using the *Edomites* as a warning, the pastor noted how worldly success can lead to a false sense of self-sufficiency. Believers are cautioned not to let the comforts of life (like those in *Kuwait*) blind them to their need for God.
*   **The Responsibility of the Believer (1:11:02 - 1:41:00):**
    *   Are we our brother's keeper? The sermon challenged the congregation to reflect on their walk with God. 
    *   Using *Daniel* as a model of a man who feared God and maintained integrity, the message emphasized that relying on God’s Word—rather than human effort—is the secret to a long, blessed life.
*   **The Contrast: Herod vs. Jesus (1:43:17 - 1:48:10):**
    *   The sermon compared *Herod the Great* (a symbol of pride and cruelty) with the humility of *Jesus Christ*. While Herod sought power, Jesus humbled Himself to the point of death on the cross, ultimately being raised by the power of the Holy Spirit.

**3. Holy Communion (1:48:21 - 1:50:24)**
*   The service transitioned into the *Holy Communion*, emphasizing the new covenant. The congregation was invited to partake in the bread and wine as a symbolic act of receiving healing and forgiveness, reaffirming their commitment to walk in the humility of Christ.

**4. Closing Prayer (2:03:54 - 2:05:29)**
*   A final prayer was offered for the nation of *Kuwait*, its leaders, the congregation's families, and for peace in regions affected by conflict.