Approaching
God
Welcome & announcements
Prelude
Gathering Song
Call
to Worship
Youth: The Lord is righteous; He frees
us from fear and sin.
People: May the
blessing of God be upon us, as we worship the Name of the Lord.
Youth: Let
us praise God and glorify His works on Earth. Amen.
First Hymn
Prayers
of Adoration and Confession
Guide: Almighty
God, whose strength inspires us and whose presence can bring us peace, we
worship Your ways and delight in Your words. You established the universe and created
all life, therefore we humbly bow before You and seek to please You with our
prayers.
People: Gracious
Father, each day we battle with temptation and sin; we struggle to overcome our
desires and greed, as well as our bitterness and pride. We confess to our faithless
and rebellious ways; we ask forgiveness for our wrong doing, our misdeeds, and
our mistakes. Hear us now as we silently ask You for mercy.
- Silent Confessions -
Guide: Heavenly
Father, we thank You for hearing our prayers and for blessing us with Jesus,
Your Holy Son who is our Savior and Redeemer. Without Christ, our lives would
be meaningless and our souls would be lost. In Him alone, we unite our spirits
and continue to pray, saying, “Our Father, Who art in heaven...THE LORD'S
PRAYER” (debts/debtors)
Promise
of the Gospel
Guide: Christ fulfilled all
that God expected of Him. From the ancient patriarchs and the prophets of old,
Christ’s coming was predicted and expected. Today, we can rejoice in the fact
that He has come into the world to redeem sinners, as well as to restore His
people to the loving presence of the Almighty and Everlasting God. 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: Our spirits seek the One, True
and Living God. Here, in this place of hope and healing, we meet Him. We have often
cried out to the Name of the Lord; He has felt our hurt and seen our tears.
People: As we pour out
our souls in prayer, let us remember the times when we have experienced the
power and presence of God. Let us remember those who have undergone breast
cancer treatment. Let us be thankful for their courage and tenacity, as well as
their love of life and the others around them.
Pastor: When they are downcast at times
because of illness, worries, and burdens, strengthen their weary spirits. As
they continue to put their hope in the Lord and pioneer new ways to overcome
this cancer, may they be granted help, healing, and wholeness. Hear us now, O Lord,
as we quietly pray.
Silent
Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Pastor: The Lord is with us at all times.
He hear our prayers and grants us life. In Christ’s Name, we pray. Amen.
Singing of “Sanctuary.”
Prayer
of Illumination
Reader: Holy
Spirit, teach us Christ’s ways from what we read and hear today. Open our
hearts and minds to His ongoing ministry. Enable us to celebrate the Gospel by
applying it in our lives every day. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings
The Message & the Apostles' Creed
Serving
God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication
(in unison – led by pastor): Lord Jesus, You have given us
faith, hope, and the promise of eternal life. You have also blessed us with
time, talents, and money. All that we own belongs to You. All that we gain
comes from You. From these blessings, we have set aside this offering. Take our
tithes and gifts and use them for the work of Your Church, as well as for the
spreading of the Gospel in our church, community and around the world. In Your
Holy Name, we cheerfully give and thankfully pray. Amen.
Closing Hymn
Benediction (unison): May Christ grant us peace of mind each and
every day; may the Father find our hearts and lives pleasing to Him; and may
the Holy Spirit keep us traveling in the light and love of the One, Triune, and
Living God, both now and forever. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
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