Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude & Gathering
First Hymn
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Guide: Lord of All Wisdom and Creator of Time, we come before You as a people of faith. We seek to delight You with our prayers and praises. You are the sure foundation of our lives and the source of our well being. We willingly give our hearts to You; we freely want to serve You.
People: Gracious God, we know that we have committed acts that disappoint You; we have said words that disrespect You; we have made decisions that dishonor You. We are guilty of many sins, too numerous for us to count or even remember. Forgive us for those sinful deeds we have forgotten, and for all those selfish mistakes that we still commit. Hear us now as we make our confessions.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Most Merciful God, Your Son Jesus Christ is the key to our forgiveness and restoration. He is the One who saves us from our selfish past and present mistakes. His authority removes our sins and redeems for Your Kingdom. Through His Name and in His words, we make these prayers, saying “Our Father... THE LORD'S PRAYER” (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: When we acknowledge Christ as our Savior and confess our sins to Him, we are liberated from our fears of God’s punishment and restored to His favor. Christ alone has the power to decide our ultimate destiny, so let us rejoice in His abiding mercy and abundant grace. Amen.
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude & Gathering
First Hymn
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Guide: Lord of All Wisdom and Creator of Time, we come before You as a people of faith. We seek to delight You with our prayers and praises. You are the sure foundation of our lives and the source of our well being. We willingly give our hearts to You; we freely want to serve You.
People: Gracious God, we know that we have committed acts that disappoint You; we have said words that disrespect You; we have made decisions that dishonor You. We are guilty of many sins, too numerous for us to count or even remember. Forgive us for those sinful deeds we have forgotten, and for all those selfish mistakes that we still commit. Hear us now as we make our confessions.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Most Merciful God, Your Son Jesus Christ is the key to our forgiveness and restoration. He is the One who saves us from our selfish past and present mistakes. His authority removes our sins and redeems for Your Kingdom. Through His Name and in His words, we make these prayers, saying “Our Father... THE LORD'S PRAYER” (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: When we acknowledge Christ as our Savior and confess our sins to Him, we are liberated from our fears of God’s punishment and restored to His favor. Christ alone has the power to decide our ultimate destiny, so let us rejoice in His abiding mercy and abundant grace. 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
Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: O LORD, why does trouble come to us and why do good people suffer? We remember Your deeds of deliverance and Your ways of salvation. Come to us and heal us.
Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)
Encountering God
Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: O LORD, why does trouble come to us and why do good people suffer? We remember Your deeds of deliverance and Your ways of salvation. Come to us and heal us.
People: Turn towards us, O Living God, and take away our fears by strengthening our faith. You have helped our people across many generations. Come to us now, in this holy place. Touch us with Your Presence. Heal us by Your Love.
Pastor: Do not forget those whom we cherish and love, Almighty Lord. Heal them of all that harms them in body, mind, soul and spirit. Do not let our loved ones give into to despair. Fill them with peace and hope, strength and health, restoration and power.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Pastor: May God rise up and deliver us. May His Healing touch be with us all day long. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 74)
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 74)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close."
Prayer of Illumination
Reader: Holy Spirit, heal us by the power of the Gospel and grant strength to our souls through Christ’s message. Open our hearts and minds to the bounty of the wisdom, knowledge and encouragement that Jesus provides. In His Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings
Prayer of Illumination
Reader: Holy Spirit, heal us by the power of the Gospel and grant strength to our souls through Christ’s message. Open our hearts and minds to the bounty of the wisdom, knowledge and encouragement that Jesus provides. In His Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings
The Message & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Dedication (unison): Lord Jesus, thank You for enabling us to set aside these tithes and gifts from the resources and income that we have been blessed with. Take them and bless them for the continuing work of Your church here, for the preaching of the Gospel, the spreading of Your love, and the glorifying of God. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Communion
Closing Hymn:
Benediction (unison): May Christ preach to our hearts each day; may the Father grant us opportunities to serve Him in this community; and may the Holy Spirit encourage us to worship the One, Triune and Living God, both now and always. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
Serving God
Dedication (unison): Lord Jesus, thank You for enabling us to set aside these tithes and gifts from the resources and income that we have been blessed with. Take them and bless them for the continuing work of Your church here, for the preaching of the Gospel, the spreading of Your love, and the glorifying of God. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Communion
Closing Hymn:
Benediction (unison): May Christ preach to our hearts each day; may the Father grant us opportunities to serve Him in this community; and may the Holy Spirit encourage us to worship the One, Triune and Living God, both now and always. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
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