Approaching
God
Welcome and announcements
Welcome and announcements
Prelude
Gathering
Call to
Worship
Youth: Praise
the Lord from the heavens; praise Him in the heights above.
People: Praise Him all His people; praise Him throughout the world.
Youth: Praise the Name of the Lord, for He alone is to be worshipped. Amen.
First Hymn
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
People: Praise Him all His people; praise Him throughout the world.
Youth: Praise the Name of the Lord, for He alone is to be worshipped. Amen.
First Hymn
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Guide: Gracious
Lord, throughout our lives we seek opportunities to serve and worship You. On
this holy day, accept our praises and thanksgiving. You are our strength and
salvation, as well as our source of hope and healing. Each day we place our lives
and dreams into Your hands; each time we do this, You do not disappoint us.
People: Merciful Father, we know that our disobedience diminishes our faith. We understand that our spiteful words and deeds distress others and disappoint You. Forgive us for being self-centered and full of pride. Pardon our vanity and shallow ways. Help us to turn to You for mercy and grace, forgiveness and pardon. Hear us now as we humbly pray.
People: Merciful Father, we know that our disobedience diminishes our faith. We understand that our spiteful words and deeds distress others and disappoint You. Forgive us for being self-centered and full of pride. Pardon our vanity and shallow ways. Help us to turn to You for mercy and grace, forgiveness and pardon. Hear us now as we humbly pray.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Eternal King, we are indebted to You for sending Jesus into this world. He has given His life as the everlasting sacrifice for all of our mistakes, regrets, and sins. We pledge our lives to Him and place ourselves under His authority. Hear us now as we pray in Christ’s own words,
“Our Father...
THE LORD'S PRAYER” (debts/debtors)
Promise of
the Gospel
Guide: Christ is
the answer to all of our questions, and He is the One who fulfills all our
obligations to God. In Him, we have the perfect Savior and the most merciful of
all Lords. We will rejoice and declare our allegiance to Him alone, both now
and forever. 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)
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
Anthem
Prayers for
Health and Healing
Pastor: Hasten to
us, O God; come quickly among us and give heed to our prayers. We seek Your
love to remedy our fears; we ask for Your compassion and grace.
People: Loving Lord, in the midst of our
troubles, support us. In times of illness and crisis, be ever faithful. May we
know of Your complete joy; may we be strengthened by Your kindness.
Pastor: Almighty
God, we are human and frail, prone to worry and sickness, fear and depression. Be
near to us and all our loved ones. Heal us in body, mind, heart, and soul. Hear
us now as we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Pastor: You are
our Help and Redeemer. Come quickly to us, O God. In Jesus’ Name, we pray.
Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 70)
Singing of ’Sanctuary.’
Prayer of
Illumination
Reader: Holy
Spirit, build up Your church and enhance our knowledge about God’s ways. Let
the words that we read seep into our souls, softening our hearts, and reshaping
our lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray.
Amen.
Scripture Readings
Scripture Readings
The Message & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication
(in unison): Lord Jesus, You are
the source of our eternal well-being and the One who forgives our sins. We will
always be indebted to You, therefore we gather this offering to honor and
glorify You. Help us to be generous with
our gifts and responsible in our stewardship. Bless the tithes and gifts we
place before you. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Closing Hymn
Benediction (in
unison): May Christ’s mercy fill our lives with favor and blessing; may the
Father’s compassion bring purpose and meaning to our lives; and may the Holy
Spirit keep us from despair and lead us to a greater glory, through our
service, worship, and devotion to the One, Triune, and Living God, both now and
forever. Amen.
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
