Approaching God
Welcome
& Announcements
Prelude
Gathering
Call to Worship
Herald: Let us trust in the unfailing
love of God.
People: Our hearts rejoice in His
salvation of us.
Herald: Let us sing to the Lord for He
has been good to us. Amen.
Hymn
Prayer of Adoration
and Confession
Guide:
Almighty God, we praise
You for bringing our world into existence, as well as for sustaining our lives
with Your love. We gather in Your Holy Presence and present our heartfelt prayers
in Your Sacred Place.
People: Immortal
Father, whose promises are never broken and whose words are always fulfilled,
we confess to our weaknesses and mistakes, our sinful ways and stubborn pride, as
well as our diminished faith and foolish decisions. We deserve Your punishment
for our rebellious and unchristian acts, yet You choose to offer us forgiveness
and mercy through Jesus Christ our Lord. Hear us now as we silently confess and
personally pray.
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SILENCE -
Guide:
Loving Lord, You have
removed the disgrace of our sins through the blood of Jesus Christ, Your Holy
Son. We dedicate our hearts to Him and place our lives into His Hands. With His
Holy words, we now pray, saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER”
(debts/debtors).
Promise of the
Gospel
Guide: Across
the centuries and throughout the generations, Jesus has provided us with the
means to salvation. He sacrificed Himself, so that we may be restored to God’s
favor. He advocates on our behalf, so that we may receive the crown of eternal
life. Let us rejoice and be glad, for Christ is our way, truth, and life for
ever 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
Anthem
Prayers for Health
and Healing
Pastor:
In
this holy place, God is known. His Name is great among His gathered people. The
Lord dwells within our hearts and calls us to this house of prayer and healing.
God is our light and salvation. He is majestic and almighty, compassionate and
caring. In the midst of our fears, He stands beside us. In times of anger and
frustration, He is our strength and peace.
People:
Heavenly Lord, heal us and
all our loved ones; free us from pain and suffering; restore us to health and
strength. Rise up, O Living God, and save us from all our anxieties and afflictions.
Hear us now as we silently pray.
Silent
Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Pastor:
May
the LORD God hear our prayers and fulfill them; may He send us the gift of
healing and release us from our fears. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. (Healing Prayer based on words &
phrases from Psalm 76)
Prayer for
Illumination
Reader:
Holy Spirit, challenge our souls through
Christ’s teaching from these scriptures. Proclaim in these holy words, the
authority and power of Jesus over our lives and across the world. In His Name,
we pray. Amen.
Scripture
Readings
The
Message and Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering
& Offertory
Dedication
(unison – led by pastor): Lord
Jesus, all that we have, belongs to You. All that we own has come from Your
blessings. Take these gifts and use them to enhance and expand Your life,
ministry, and work in our church, our community, and across the countries of
the world. In Your Holy Name, we lovingly give and cheerfully pray. Amen.
Hymn:
Benediction
(unison): May Christ encourage us to
follow His ways; may the Father establish His word in our hearts; and may the
Holy Spirit lead us to the kingdom of God, both now and always. Amen.
Doxology
& Postlude
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