Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Gathering Song & Prelude
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: All Knowing God and Almighty Creator, who sees everything across the Universe and who knows all that happens on the Earth, we gather at Your command and congregate to do Your bidding. Loving Father, You shield Your people from everlasting despair and give guidance to our daily lives, therefore we worship Your Ways and cherish Your Counsel.
People: Heavenly Lord, we are in awe of Your perfection and humbled by our mistakes. We are fully aware of Your Holiness and constantly mindful of our sinfulness. When we lose control of our lives and damage our faith; when we ignore Your advice and turn away from Your commands, forgive our stupidity; pardon our foolishness; and have mercy over our selfish choices and sinful ways. Hear us now as we sincerely confess our faults to You.
- Silent Confessions -
Guide: Lord God, we are dust in Your eyes and do not deserve Your forgiveness. We are unworthy of Your Son's sacrifice, which blesses us through His precious blood. We praise You for sending Jesus to save us. In His Name, we make these prayers and unite our spirits to Him, through His own words, saying, "Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus came to persuade us to turn to God, to repent of our sins, and to ask for mercy. We have followed His guidance and sought His forgiveness. Let us rejoice and be glad, for Christ is our Savior, Restorer and King, both now and forevermore. Amen.
Gloria Patri(sung in unison): Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)
Encountering God
Choir Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: We look to the LORD to strengthen our spirits; otherwise our efforts would be in vain. We seek the LORD to watch over our lives; otherwise our hopes may be unfulfilled.
People: When we are wearied through worry and exhausted by anxiety, may God grant us peace and rest. May God grant us good health and give us the blessing of strength for each day.
Pastor: O LORD, we gather the prayers of our hearts and bring before You the petitions of our souls. Heal us, and all our loved ones, from all that harms us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Hear us now as we silently pray,
Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.
Pastor: May the LORD accept our prayers and grant us healing. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 127)
The Message: Part #1
Singing of “Jesus, Draw Me Close.”
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, guard our spirits through the power of the Gospel. Keep us closely connected to Jesus through His words and actions. Teach us His truths and empower us with His Strength. In Christ's Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings
The Message: Part #2 & the Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication (unison):
Lord Jesus, our spirits constantly pray to You and seek Your favor. Before You, we gather our tithes and offerings, as pledges of our faith and tokens of our gratitude to You alone. Bless them for the continuing work of the Gospel, the preaching of Your word, and the expanding of God's kingdom through this community, country and world. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Closing Hymn:
Benediction(unison): May Christ continue to claim our lives for His ministry; may the Father keep us grateful for His blessings; and may the Holy Spirit strengthen the Sacred Church of the One, Triune and Everlasting God, now and always. Amen.
Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow & Postlude
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