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Sunday Prayers for Lent 2A - Second Sunday in Lent - March 16

Approaching God

Welcome & Announcements

Prelude

Gathering Song

Call to Worship

Liturgist:               Living Lord, we look to You for blessings of grace. Come among us as we worship You.

People:                 When we need help, You support us, O God. When we are weak, You are our strength.

Liturgist:               Loving Father, accept our grateful prayers and songs of thanksgiving. Amen.

Hymn

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Guide: Lord of Life and Creator of the Universe, we proclaim You as our One, True, and Holy God. We seek to serve You as Your called servants and chosen people. We adore Your wonderful ways and are constantly amazed by Your powerful deeds.

People:                 Heavenly Father, we want to please You and follow all of Your ways. However, we allow pride and bitterness to anger, disappoint, and hurt other people in order to have our own way, and to fulfill our selfish desires.

In doing so, we separate ourselves from Your Love and deaden our spirits to Your commands. Forgive us for rejecting Your words and damaging our faith by our unloving, unholy, and un-Christian actions. Hear us now as we humbly confess our sins to You alone.

- SILENCE -

Guide:                  Merciful God, You have the authority to judge us severely, but instead You graciously gave us Your Son Jesus to die for our failures, faults, and fallen ways. By His wounds, we are healed. By His sacrifice, we are forgiven and restored. We make our confessions in Christ’s Name and through His own words, we unite our hearts with Him, saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER” (debts/debtors).

Promise of the Gospel

Guide:                   Jesus saves us from our sins and restores us to God’s everlasting love. He wants us to choose life over death, faith over fear, and obedience over defiance. When we sincerely come to Him for forgiveness, Christ grants us mercy and grace. Let us rejoice and be glad, for Jesus our Savior rescues us 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)

Encountering God

Choir Anthem

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor:                  The LORD reigns; He is robed in majesty and is armed with strength. God establishes our world and sustains our lives. We are finite and frail, in need of help, healing, and wholeness. We therefore lift up our voices in prayer to our God, from our fearful hearts and troubled minds.

People:                Mighty Redeemer, have mercy upon us and heal us of all that harms us in body, mind, heart, and spirit. We also humbly bring to You our families and friends, as well as our colleagues and neighbors who need Your Loving touch and holy healing. Hear us now as we personally pray.

Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit

Pastor:                 The LORD is merciful and holy; just and faithful. He compassionately hears our prayers in Jesus’ Name, Amen.                    (Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 93)

Singing of ‘Sanctuary’

Prayer for Illumination

Reader:                 Holy Spirit, help us to recognize what Christ is doing in our church and community. Enable us to hear His words from these holy passages. Teach us His ways, so that we may tell others of His ministry, mission, and kingdom. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message and Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication (in unison – led by pastor):  Lord Jesus, we have worshipped You in song and praised You with our music. We have gathered our tithes and offerings and placed them before Your throne. Take these tokens and bless them, so that we may bring life to Your words by ministering to our congregation, our community, and throughout the world. In Your Holy Name, we cheerfully give and pray. Amen.

Hymn

Benediction (unison):  May the God of hope allow us joy and peace as we trust in Him, so that we may share these blessings with others and be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit each day. In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; One God forevermore. Amen.

Doxology & Postlude

Sunday Prayers Lent 1A - March 9

Approaching God

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude

Gathering Song

Call to Worship

Liturgist:               Let us praise God for He has shown His wonderful love to us.

People:                We will be encouraged and uplift our hearts, for our hope is in the LORD.

Liturgist:               Let us worship and glorify God! Amen.

Hymn

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Guide:                 Sovereign Lord of the Universe and Gracious God of our hearts, we praise Your glorious ways and bless Your wonderful deeds. You are the One, True and Living God. We are honored to be called into Your Holy Presence. We feel favored to presently gather in Your Holy House.

People:                 Loving Lord of Life, You watch over the Earth and see all of our ways. You know that we are sinful and selfish, foolish and faithless, as well as proud and pitiless at times. Forgive our faults and pardon our past mistakes. We know that we have neglected to do good deeds, and have inflicted our sins on other people. We have followed our own self-centered choices and allowed temptation to contaminate our souls. Hear us now as we humbly confess our sins to You alone.

- SILENCE -

Guide:                  Heavenly Father, enable us to honor Your Name by placing Christ at the center of our lives. May His Passion free us from our sins. May His sacrifice restore us to Your Favor. For we make our confessions in Christ’s Name and through His own words, we unite our hearts in prayer, saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER” (debts/debtors)

Promise of the Gospel

Guide:                  Jesus wants us to turn away from our sinful ways and return to Him. He calls us to follow Him and to witness to His mercy. Our past sins are forgiven for He loves us, and because we honor His authority over our lives by asking for His grace. So let us rejoice and be glad, for Christ is our Savior and we are restored to God’s favor and blessing, both now and forever. Amen.

Gloria Patri (sung): 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:                 Lord, we proclaim Your love this morning and thank You for Your faithfulness to us. You make us glad through Your wonderful deeds; we rejoice in the work of Your healing hands.

People:                 Loving Lord, we know that You understand us perfectly and that You think about us constantly. May we flourish by Your grace; may we be healed through Your mercy.

Pastor:                  In the midst of our sickness, be our salvation. During times of depression or despair, be our defender and deliverer. Look after our loved ones and heal them of all that harms them in body, mind, heart, and soul. Hear us now as we pray.

Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit

Pastor:                 The Lord is our righteousness, our peace, and strength. He loves as His redeemed people and restores us in Jesus’ Name, Amen.          (Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 92)

Singing of ‘Sanctuary’

Prayer for Illumination

Reader:                 Holy Spirit, enable us to discern between right and wrong through the guidance of these scriptures. Open our hearts and minds to Christ’s teaching, so that we may cheerfully obey God every day. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.  

Scripture Readings

The Message and the Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory:

Dedication (in unison – led by pastor): Lord Jesus, You have revealed to us Your perfect ways through the Living Word of the scriptures. In response, we gather together our tithes and offerings, placing them into Your keeping. We ask that You will bless these tokens, and enable us to use them for the many ministries and missions that You have called us to pursue and fulfill. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.

Hymn

Benediction (unison):    May Christ help us to regard each day as a sacred and special gift; may the Father continue to supply our needs and satisfy our souls; and may the Holy Spirit teach us to live our lives in thankfulness to the One, Triune, and Living God, both now and always. Amen.

Doxology & Postlude

Devotions for Lent: Walking to Calvary by John Stuart

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Sunday Prayers: Ordinary 8/ Epiphany 8 - March 2

Approaching God

Welcome & Announcements

Prelude

Gathering Song

Call to Worship

Liturgist:               Almighty God, we gather in Your Holy House to praise and glorify Your Sacred Name.

People:                Hear us as we sing our songs of faith and uplift to You our heartfelt prayers.

Liturgist:               Let us rejoice in God’s presence and worship His Son Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Hymn

               

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Guide:                  Sovereign Lord of the Universe, we praise Your glorious ways and bless Your wonderful Name. We are honored to be allowed into Your Holy Presence. We feel favored when You summon us to Your Holy House of praise and prayer.

People:                 Loving Lord of Life, You rule over the Earth and see all of its ways. You know that we are sinful and selfish, foolish and faithless, as well as proud and pitiless at times. Merciful God, forgive our faults and pardon our past mistakes. We have neglected to do good deeds, and have inflicted hurt on other people. We have followed our own misguided ways and allowed temptation to contaminate our souls. Hear us now as we inwardly confess our sins to You alone.

- SILENCE -

Guide:                  Heavenly Father, we want to honor You by placing Christ at the center of our lives. May His Passion free us from our sins. May His sacrifice restore us to Your Favor. In Christ’s Name, we pray and through His own words, we unite our hearts, saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’s PRAYER (debts/debtors)

Promise of the Gospel

Guide:                  Jesus wants us to turn from our sinful ways and be restored to Him. He calls us to follow Him and become witnesses of His mercy. All of our past sins are completely forgiven because He graciously loves us. Let us honor Christ’s authority over our lives by appreciating His redeeming grace. Let us rejoice and be glad, for Christ is our Savior and we are eternally restored to God’s favor and blessing. 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.

Children’s Sermon

Encountering God

Anthem

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor:                 Almighty Father, we proclaim Your love this morning and thank You for Your faithfulness to us. You make us glad through Your wonderful and gracious deeds; we rejoice in the work of Your healing hands of mercy and love.

People:                 Loving Lord, we know that You understand us perfectly, and that You think about us constantly. May we flourish by Your grace; may we be healed through Your compassion. In the midst of our illnesses, be our salvation. During times of depression or despair, be our defender and deliverer.

Pastor:                  Living God, look after our loved ones and heal them of all that harms them in body, mind, heart and soul. Hear us now as we pray.

Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit

Pastor:                 The Lord is our righteousness, our peace, and our strength. He loves and restores us in Jesus’ Name, Amen.                  (Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 92)

Unison singing of ‘Sanctuary.’

Prayer for Illumination

Reader:                 Holy Spirit, enable us to judge between right and wrong through the guidance of these scriptures. Open our hearts and minds to Christ’s teaching, so that we may please and obey God every day. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings                         

The Message and the Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory:    

Dedication (in unison – led by pastor): Lord Jesus, You have revealed Your ways through the Living Word of the scriptures. In response, we gather together our tithes and offerings, placing them into Your keeping. We ask that You will bless these tokens and enable us to use them for the many ministries and missions You have called us to pursue and fulfill. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen. 

Communion

Hymn                                   

Benediction (in unison):  May the God of hope fill us with all joy and peace as we trust in Him, so that we may overflow with love by the power of Christ in our lives. In the Name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; One God forevermore. Amen.

Doxology & Postlude

Sunday worship prayers - Ordinary 7/ Epiphany 7 - Feb 23

Approaching God

Welcome & Church Announcements

Prelude

Hymn:

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Guide:                         Almighty and Infinite God, Majestic and All-Powerful Creator, we approach You with awe and reverence; we gather in humility and service. Your Hands have formed our universe; Your Will sustains our lives. What are we that You are mindful of us? Who are we to receive Your compassion and care?

People:  Gracious Lord, nothing is hidden from Your gaze; no secrets can be kept from Your heart. We have shamefully sinned and selfishly centered our lives upon greed, power, desire and deceit. We have neglected our faith; spoken harsh words; passed by people in need and have put You to the back of our minds. We are guilty of many sins, so we seek Your compassion and ask for mercy. Hear us now as we solemnly pray.

- SILENCE -

Guide: Loving Father, we are unworthy to receive grace and yet You have given us Your Son Jesus. He died for our mistakes. He took the punishment due for our sins and sacrificed Himself for all the wrong things that we have ever said and done. Without Jesus as our Savior, we remain unforgiven. Without Christ’s obedience, we are unrestored. Hear us now as we unite our hearts with His, through Christ’s own words, saying “Our Father…(THE LORD’S PRAYER – debts/debtors)

Promise of the Gospel

Guide:  Christ knows all of our secrets and everything that goes on in our minds, hearts and lives. Only He can fully offer us salvation. Only He can restore us to the One, True and Living God. When we honestly believe in Him and sincerely confess our sins, He will forgive us and bring us back to God. So let us rejoice and be glad for Jesus has pardoned our foolish ways and re-established our everlasting relationship with the LORD, both now and always. 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:             Lord, You have been our dwelling place and healing source throughout all generations. Before the Earth was made with its seas and mountains, You existed.

People:            O LORD, how long shall we suffer from our sicknesses? Have compassion upon us and heal all Your servants. Satisfy our prayers with Your unfailing love, so that we may praise and glorify You every day.

Pastor:             Lord God, make us glad by restoring our health; bring peace, hope and healing to all our loved ones. May Your compassionate deeds be shown to us; may the splendor of Your strength be experienced by all, for whom we now pray.

Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit

Pastor:             May the favor of the LORD rest upon us. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

                        (Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 90)

Singing of ‘Jesus, Draw Me Close’

Prayer for Illumination:

Reader:             Holy Spirit, open our hearts to Christ’s teaching, and enable us to spread His message amongst the people that we know and love, through applying these sacred words in our everyday lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings

Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory:

Dedication (unison): Lord Jesus, in all that we do, we witness to Your ministry. Today, we gather this offering as a true token of our faith and loving response to Your sacred words. Take these gifts and tithes and bless them for Your continuing work and ways amongst us. In Your Holy Name we pray. Amen. 

Hymn:

Benediction(unison):  May Christ feed us with faith, hope and love; may the Father look down upon us with compassion and care; and may the Holy Spirit perfectly lead us into the presence of the One, Triune and Living God, where we shall live and be accepted forevermore. Amen.

Doxology        Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; etc & Postlude

Church Prayers for Ordinary 6 - Epiphany 6 - Feb 16

Approaching God

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude

Gathering Song

Call to Worship

Liturgist:               We wait for the LORD to come among us, as we place our hopes in His Word.

People:                 We trust in the LORD and His unfailing love. We are restored to His glory and kingdom.

Liturgist:               The LORD redeems us from our sins, so let us worship and glorify Him! Amen.

Hymn:  

               

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Guide:                  Almighty Lord, whose words have shaped our civilization and whose love sustains all our people, we humbly approach Your Holy presence and seek Your protection, providence, and peace. Each day, we are confronted with sinful and sorrowful distractions. We are tempted to give in to our sinful desires, and vain enough to justify our misdeeds.

People:                 Gracious Father, enter into our hearts and minds and fortify our Christian beliefs. Anoint our souls with Your Holy Spirit so that we may endure times of temptation. Forgive us for being weak and sinful people. Pardon our neglect of good works, charitable deeds, and sacrificial giving. Teach us Your ways and redirect our paths so that we may sincerely serve and honor You. Hear us now as we personally confess our sins to You alone.

- SILENCE -

Guide:                  Merciful Lord, may we enter Your Presence with hope and thanksgiving. May we adore Jesus as our Savior, who gave of His Life so that we may be cleansed of the past, strengthened in the present, and restored to Your eternal Kingdom in the future. We make our confessions in Jesus’ Name and through His Own Words, we now pray, saying “Our Father….THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)”

Promise of the Gospel

Guide:                  When events go against us and we are fearful of what lies ahead, Jesus is there beside us, ready to calm the rough times in our lives with His mercy, grace, and never-ending love. So let us celebrate His wonderful deeds and glorious ways, both now and forever. Amen. 

Gloria Patri(sung-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.

Children’s Sermon

Encountering God

Anthem

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor:                  We have heard what God has done in the past and we have each experienced His unfailing love in our lives. By His guidance, we have overcome our troubles, and through His mercy, we have flourished.

People:                 The Lord is our King and God forever. We seek His favor to forgive us. We look to Him for the hope of our healing. We pray that God will give us victory over our pain and sickness, over illness and disease, as well as discomfort and despair.

Pastor:                  Almighty LORD, hear our prayers and answer our heartfelt pleas. Touch us with Your Holy Spirit and enter into the hearts, minds, bodies, and souls of all our loved ones, so they may also be healed of all that harms them and restored to health, happiness, and wholeness.

               

Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit

Pastor:                  May the LORD rise up and help us, restoring us through His unfailing love. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.                  (Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 44)

Unison Singing of ‘Sanctuary.’

Prayer for Illumination

Reader:                                Holy Spirit, possess our minds with Christ’s goodness and fill our spirits with the power of these sacred scriptures. Open our hearts to godly ways, and change our lives by challenging our ideas, opinions, and beliefs. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings                         

The Message and the Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory     

Dedication Prayer (in unison – led by pastor):                   Lord Jesus, today You have given us a new hope and restored us to Your Father’s Kingdom. In return, we cheerfully give these tokens to You, praying that You will bless them for the ministries and missions that You have called our church to establish and accomplish. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.   

Hymn                                     

Benediction (unison):    May Christ bind us to His love, so that we may truly witness to Him; may our Heavenly Father keep us free from temptation, so that we may honor His ways; and may the Holy Spirit keep reminding us of God’s mercy and grace, so that we may remain truly thankful for all that we have been eternally promised and given. Both now and forevermore. Amen.

Doxology and Postlude

Prayers for Ordinary 5 and Epiphany 5 - Feb 9

Approaching God

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude

Gathering Song

Call to Worship

Liturgist:               May God’s everlasting love be shared with us; may we each know of His grace and salvation.

People:                 We will live together in His Kingdom; we will seek God's wisdom and teaching in His House.

Liturgist:               Let us lift up our hearts and voices as we praise the Lord, whom we worship forever. Amen.

First Hymn:

Prayers of Adoration and Confession

Guide:                  Almighty God, whose power sustains all that lives and exists, and whose promises remain unbroken, as well as undiminished across the centuries; we worship You with our hearts and serve You with our lives. Your ways are infinitely beyond our own, and Your works are gloriously displayed throughout the universe; therefore, we pledge our loyalty and allegiance to You alone.

People:                Gracious Father, there are moments when we pursue our sinful desires and selfishly make bad choices; there are also times when we cast aside Your holy words and choose to follow our own understanding. Forgive us for being unfaithful, ungrateful, and unworthy of Your grace. Pardon us for separating ourselves from You, and forgive us for allowing pride, as well as greed, to dictate our self-centered decisions. Hear us now as we silently pray.

- Silent Confessions -

Guide:                  Loving God, we look to You for our salvation through Your Son Jesus Christ. In Him, we find peace and pardon, faith and forgiveness, as well as restoration and redemption. We are thankful for His sacrifice and in His Holy Name, we continue to pray, saying, "Our Father, Who art in heaven...THE LORD'S PRAYER" (debts/debtors)

Promise of the Gospel

Guide:                  Jesus shows mercy to us and restores us to God's kingdom forever. We rely upon His love and grace. We do not deserve these wonderful gifts, but we are truly thankful and eternally grateful for these blessings. With Christ, we are reunited to God's everlasting favor. To Him be the glory and power, forever and ever. 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:                 O Lord, in all of our hearts we know that You are with us. In each of our lives, we experience Your love. Look upon us, O Lord, and grant our prayers. Have mercy upon us as we seek Your favor and compassion.

People:                 We turn to You for help to diminish our fears. We call on You for healing, and to release us from pain. When our strength is at its lowest, grant us Your power. When our health is weak and fragile, be our support and shield. Hear us now as we silently pray.

Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.

Pastor:                  May the Lord restore us physically and mentally, as well as emotionally and spiritually. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.                 (Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 14)

Singing of 'Sanctuary.’

Prayer of Illumination

Reader:                Holy Spirit, You have called us to be here today. You want us to receive Christ’s message, and to apply His teachings in our daily lives. Open our hearts and minds to all that God gives us through His sacred words. In Jesus' Name, we pray.  Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message and the Apostles' Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication (in unison – led by pastor)

Lord Jesus, You have called us to be Your followers, even though we are sometimes the least faithful among Your people. With this offering, we express our desire to re-dedicate our lives to You, and pledge our service to God’s Kingdom on Earth. Take our tithes and gifts, and use them for the continuing work of Your Church throughout the world. In Your Sacred Name, we give and pray. Amen.

Closing Hymn:

Benediction (in unison):               May Christ make each of our lives a living testimony of faith; may the Father's love keep us focused on His ways; and may the Holy Spirit grant us wisdom and shower us with grace. To the glory and honor of the One, Triune, and Living God, both now and forevermore. Amen.     

Doxology & Postlude