Monday, June 15, 2015

Sunday Prayers - Ordinary 12B - 21 June

Approaching God

Welcome & Announcements

Prelude

Call to Worship

Pastor:                  Let us give thanks to the LORD for He is good!
People:                We will praise God for rescuing and redeeming our souls.
Pastor:                  As we gather together, may we cheerfully worship and glorify our King. Amen.

Hymn

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Guide:                  Heavenly Father, You have called us from our homes to worship You. You have led us to this holy place to adore Your ways and hear Your word. We abide in Your sacred presence, seeking both Your favor and love. We are sustained by Your grace and blessed by Your compassion.
People:                 Everlasting God, we know that our lives are often imperfect. We have followed paths, which have led us astray. We have made choices that have blemished our faith. Have mercy upon us and free us from hopelessness, fear, or despair. Restore us to Your salvation by accepting our humble confessions. Hear us now as we silently and sincerely pray.

- SILENCE -

Guide:                  Gracious Father, You have given us the sacred opportunity of being forgiven for all of our past foolishness, faithlessness, and sinfulness. We are only saved through the blood of Your Son Jesus Christ, and all of our mistakes are pardoned through His sacrifice at Calvary. We are unworthy to receive such wonderful blessings, but we are totally grateful to be reclaimed as Your people in Christ. Hear us now as we pray in our Savior’s own words, saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER” (debts/debtors).

Promise of the Gospel
Guide:                  Jesus will forgive us every time we sincerely ask Him for pardon. Our souls are fortified by His words and our spirits are enhanced by His love. Let us rejoice and be glad, for our salvation is assured, through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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.

Anthem

Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)

Praise Song

Encountering God

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor:                 Hear our cries, O God, and listen to our heartfelt prayers. From the depths of our souls, we call to You. When we are weak and our hearts are troubled, become for us the rock of our salvation.You are our refuge and our strength against all things which harm us in body, mind, heart and soul. We desire to dwell in Your healing presence. We look to You to keep us safe from illness and injury, disease and despair, as well as pain and suffering.

People:                 We call upon You, Loving Father, on behalf of ourselves, our loved ones, and those whom we know that need Your help. May Your love and faithfulness protect all of us and may we experience Your peace and blessing, as well as a renewed hope and healing. Hear us now as we pray.

Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit

Pastor: May we sing praise to our Heavenly Father, whose compassionate healing is graciously given and fulfilled in each of our lives this day. In Jesus’ Name, we thankfully pray. Amen.    
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 61)

Singing of ‘Sanctuary.’

Prayer for Illumination

Reader:                Holy Spirit, may we glorify Christ by opening our minds and hearts to His words. May we understand His actions and applaud His continuing ministry, as we read and receive His sacred words. In His Holy Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings
The Message and the Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication (unison – led by pastor):       Lord Jesus, You have granted us faith through the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. You have allowed us to be healed of the past and strengthened us for what lies ahead. In return, we bring before You these tithes and gifts, knowing that we cannot never repay You for all that You have ever done for us. Receive this money and these checks; bless them for the continuing work of Your ministry here on Earth. In Your Holy Name, we pray. Amen.

Hymn

Benediction (unison):    May Christ enable us to serve Him each and every day; may the Father continually teach us from His Holy Word; and may the Holy Spirit empower us to witness effectively and faithfully to the One, Triune, and Living God, from this day forth and forevermore.


Doxology & Postlude

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