Sunday prayers - Ordinary 22B - September 02

Approaching God

Welcome & announcements

Prelude

Gathering Song

Call to Worship

Youth:                   Be merciful to us, O Lord. In our weakness, become our strength.
People:                 Turn, O Lord, and deliver us. Hear our prayers and praises.
Youth:                   May the Lord be pleased with our worship. May we delight in His bountiful favor. Amen.

First Hymn

Prayers of Adoration and Confession

Guide:                 Almighty God, whose sacred words are life to the believing soul, and whose eternal ways impact our world; we gather together to praise Your Holy Name and to exalt Your everlasting power. Your whose infinite strength gives hope to billions of people throughout the Earth, therefore we cheerfully lift up our hearts to worship and glorify Your boundless sovereignty.
People:                 Merciful Majesty, despite seeking to faithfully serve You, we still yield to temptation and surrender our lives to selfish acts and sinful ways. We appeal to Your grace and seek Your pardon. We confess our faults and regret our mistakes. Hear us now as we quietly bring our admissions of guilt to You alone.

- SILENCE -

Guide: Heavenly Father, without the love of Your Son Jesus Christ, our hopes would be vanquished and our confessions made in vain. Christ alone is the One who saves us from our sins and restores us to Your favor.  In His everlasting words, we continue to lift up our prayers, saying “Our Father...THE LORD'S PRAYER” (debts/debtors)    

Promise of the Gospel

Guide: How does Christ return us to the blessing of God’s pleasure? By sacrificing Himself in our place and fully atoning for all of our sins. Let us rejoice and be glad of His mercy, which endures 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

Anthem

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor:                 We are called to be God’s people, to listen to His words, and to apply His teaching. For generations, our people have known the bounty of hope and the blessing of healing from the LORD.

People:                 O LORD, we seek to experience Your Holy touch; we pray for recovery, renewal, and restoration. We call upon You, O Living God, to show us Your wonders by healing our hearts, mending our minds, and strengthening our spirits

Pastor:  Eternal Lord, let miracles of hope and health, of blessing and healing be granted to us and to all whom we pray for, on this holy day. May all of our loved ones and neighbors, our friends and colleagues trust in Your word and experience deliverance from pain, discomfort, suffering, and disease. Hear us now as we quietly pray.

Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit

Pastor:  May the Lord shepherd us to salvation and lead us towards an abundance of health, wholeness, and healing. In Jesus’ Name, we ask and pray. Amen.

(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 78)

Singing of “Sanctuary.”

Prayer of Illumination

Reader: Holy Spirit, as we read and hear the good news of the Kingdom of God, open our hearts and minds to the living presence of Christ. Enable us to seek His truth and to apply His ways in our daily lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. 

Scripture Readings

The Message & the Apostles' Creed

Serving God

Offering and Offertory

Dedication (in unison – led by pastor):  Lord Jesus, You help us wherever we go through life and in times of trouble, You tarry with us. In return, we offer You our lives for service in God’s Kingdom, as well as for the spreading of the Gospel. Take our tithes and gifts from our resources; use and bless them for Your continuing work in this congregation and community. In Your Holy Name, we cheerfully give and faithfully pray. Amen.

Communion

Closing Hymn

Benediction (unison): May Jesus protect us from all that would persecute our faith and diminish our beliefs; may the Father refresh and strengthen our souls; and may the Holy Spirit continue to keep us in the loving service of the One, Triune, and Living God, both now and forever. Amen.

Doxology & Postlude

Sunday Worship Prayers - Ordinary 22A - 28 August

Approaching God

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Song

Call to Worship

Pastor:             O Lord, look down from Your sanctuary on high; cast Your loving gaze upon Your people.

People:           We will declare the deeds of the Lord and give praises to His holy Name.

Leader:            We have assembled to glorify and worship God. Let us continue to love and adore Him.

First Hymn:

           

Prayers of Adoration and Confession

Guide:              Heavenly Father and Wonderful King, we humble ourselves in Your sacred presence; we rejoice in Your holy love. We belong to You and so we seek to serve Your Kingdom. We exalt Your powerful ways and lift up on high Your Everlasting Name.

People:           Loving God, in the midst of our many needs and numerous wants, we sometimes give in to temptation and sin, selfishness and pride. When we go against Your Word or turn our backs on Your counsel, forgive our foolishness and pardon our ingratitude. Hear us now as we confess our sins to You alone.

- Silent Confessions -

Guide: Eternal Lord, through Your divine wisdom, we have been given a Holy Savior. By Your compassionate love and perfect grace, we have been redeemed through Jesus Christ, our Lord. We make our confessions in Christ's Name, knowing that He has all authority in Heaven and on Earth to restore us completely to You. In His sacred words, we now pray, "Our Father, Who art in Heaven...THE LORD’S PRAYER" (debts/debtors)

           

Promise of the Gospel:

Guide:              Christ stooped down from Heaven to become one of us. His perfect obedience to God led Him to be sacrificed for all of our past mistakes and shameful sins. He writes our names in the Book of Life and reclaims us as God's own. Let us rejoice in our Redeemer and celebrate the everlasting victory of our Savior, Jesus Christ. 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

Offering & Offertory anthem

Dedication (unison):              Lord Jesus, You enable us to interpret Your teachings through acts of devotion and love.  Faithfully, we bring before You our tithes and gifts, asking that You will bless them for the preaching of Your Word and the praising of God's Name. Amen.

Children leave for Enrichment and Planet Worship

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor:             O LORD, we cry aloud to You and lift up our voices for mercy. We pour out our petitions to You, O Lord; we tell our heartfelt troubles to You alone.

People:           When our spirits are weary and our hearts are full of anxiety, we turn to You, O Lord, who sees the way ahead. When we feel isolated and alone, uncared for and unloved, we seek refuge in You, our God.

Pastor:             The Lord is our source for strength. He has the power to overcome our sickness, suffering and pain. Rescue us, O Lord, and all our loved ones, for we are in need of healing, wholeness and recovery from all that harms us in body, mind, heart and soul.  Hear us now as we silently pray.

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

Pastor:             The Lord sets us free from our fears and restores us by His goodness, compassion, and love. In Jesus' Name, we pray.  Amen.

(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 142)

           

Singing of ‘Jesus, Draw Me Close.’

Prayer of Illumination:

Reader:            Holy Spirit, grant us wisdom and understanding of these sacred scriptures. Speak to our hearts and fill us with Christ's love. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message & the Apostles' Creed

Serving God

Closing Hymn:

Benediction (unison): May we obediently serve Christ in our daily lives; may the Father's wisdom brings us everlasting joy; and may the Holy Spirit keep us faithfully devoted to the One, Triune and Living God, both now and always. Amen.

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

            

Sunday prayers - Ordinary 22 - Aug 30

Approaching God

Announcements & A Word of Welcome

Prelude, Gathering & Introit

Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 52)

Leader: Let us trust in the LORD's unfailing love.

People: We will praise God forever, for the great works He has done.

Leader: We hope in His Holy Name. Let us worship and glorify the LORD

Hymn:

Confessional Prayer

Guide: Eternal Lord, whose power is limitless and whose works are glorified throughout Creation; we come before You, seeking to please Your Spirit, and faithfully blessing Your Holy name.

People: Almighty Father, whose ways still astound us and whose love strengthens our hearts, we turn to You for hope and renewal, for comfort and peace.

Guide: Loving God, You know us completely and comprehend all of our ways. You see the mistakes that we make and observe all of our foolish and selfish choices.

People: Merciful Lord, You bring us here to confess our sins and silently admit our guilt. You lead us to this moment where we ask for pardon and seek Your grace. Hear us now as we privately pray.

- Silent Confessions -

Guide: Immortal Father, we are gathered in Christ' Name, for only He can cleanse us of the past and restore us to Your Kingdom. His sacrifice is our salvation; His obedience is our offering. His perfection is our prayer. His cross is our confession.

People: We make these prayers in the Holy Name of Jesus and through His everlasting words, we now pray, saying, “Our Father, etc.” (Isaiah 27v12)

Promise of the Gospel

Guide: Jesus amazed His own people with His knowledge and preaching of the Gospel. Those things still amaze us today, but we are also astonished by His bravery and courage, which led Him to the Cross-to suffer and die for our sins. Only He can restore us to God. Only He can take us into the glorious, eternal Kingdom. So let us rejoice and give thanks for Christ our Savior is supreme and His grace is more than sufficient for all our needs. Amen. (John 7: 15)

Gloria Patri: 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)

2nd Hymn

Encountering God

Choir Anthem

Prayers for Health and Healing

Leader: Throughout the day, from beginning to end, we will praise the Name of the Lord.

People: He is exalted over all the nations; His glory extends from heaven to earth.

Leader: Our God is sovereign of all that we know; His power is displayed among His people.

People: The Lord looks down upon the earth and sees all of our problems and troubles.

Leader: He raises us from the pits of despair; in the midst of our pain, He fulfills our needs.

People: May the Lord hear our prayers for all our loved ones and ourselves. May He bring healing to our hearts, peace to our minds, strength to our bodies and comfort for our souls.

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

Leader: May the Lord restore our hopes and accept our prayers. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 113)

A Time to recognize our Sunday School Teachers (Past & Present)

Singing of ‘Sanctuary’

Prayer for Illumination:

Reader: Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with Christ's teaching and love. Enable us to understand and retain today's message, so that we may apply these lessons each day of our lives. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 5:3)

Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication:

Lord Jesus, You have enabled our church to come together to sing praises to God, to pray for one another and to receive the blessings of Your words. We now bring to You our thankful response. Take these gifts and tithes for Your continuous ministry amongst us and Your mission throughout the world. In Your Holy name, we give and pray. Amen. (1 Corinthians 14:23)

Closing Hymn:

Benediction: May Christ continue to direct our lives each day; may the Father encourage us to devote more of our time to His Kingdom; and may the Holy Spirit inspire us to go out into the world expressing our faith, with joy, hope and love. To the glory of the One, Triune and Living God, both now and evermore. Amen. (Romans 15:3)

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

Sunday Prayers: Ordinary 22 Aug 31

Approaching God

Announcements & A Word of Welcome

Prelude & Gathering Song

Hymn:

Confessional Prayer

Guide: Eternal Lord, whose power is limitless and whose works are glorified throughout Creation; we come before You, seeking to please Your Spirit, and faithfully blessing Your Holy Name. Your ways still astound us and Your love strengthens our hearts, therefore we turn to You for hope and renewal, comfort and peace.

People: Loving God, You know us completely and comprehend all of our ways. You see the mistakes that we make and observe all of our foolish and selfish choices. You bring us here to confess our sins and silently admit our guilt. You lead us to this sacred moment when we ask for pardon and seek Your grace. Hear us now as we privately pray.

- Silent Confessions -

Guide: Immortal Father, we are gathered in Christ' Name. Only He can cleanse us of the past and restore us to Your Kingdom. His sacrifice is our salvation; His obedience is our offering. His perfection is our prayer. His cross is our confession.

People: We make these prayers in the Holy Name of Jesus and through His everlasting words, we now pray, saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)

Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus amazed His own people with His knowledge and preaching of the Gospel. Those things still amaze us today, but we are also astonished by His bravery and courage, which led Him to the Cross - to suffer and die for our sins. Only He can restore us to God. Only He can take us into the glorious, eternal Kingdom. So let us rejoice and give thanks for Christ our Savior is supreme and His grace is more than sufficient for all our needs. Amen.

Gloria Patri: 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

Minute for Mission

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor: Throughout the day, from beginning to end, we will praise the Name of the Lord. He is exalted over all the nations; His glory extends from heaven to earth.

People: Our God is sovereign of all that we know; His power is displayed among His people. The Lord looks down upon the earth and sees all of our problems and troubles.

Pastor: He raises us from the pits of despair; in the midst of our pain, He fulfills our needs. May the Lord hear our prayers for all our loved ones and ourselves. May He bring healing to our hearts, peace to our minds, strength to our bodies and comfort for our souls.

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

Pastor: May the Lord restore our hopes and accept our prayers. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 113)

Singing of ‘Jesus, Draw Me Close’

Prayer for Illumination:

Reader: Holy Spirit, fill our hearts with Christ's teaching and love. Enable us to understand and retain today's message, so that we may apply these lessons each day of our lives. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication:

Lord Jesus, You have enabled our church to come together to sing praises to God, to pray for one another, and to receive the blessings of Your words. We now bring to You our thankful response. Take these gifts and tithes for Your continuous ministry amongst us and Your mission throughout the world. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.

Closing Hymn:

Benediction: May Christ continue to direct our lives each day; may the Father encourage us to devote more of our time to His Kingdom; and may the Holy Spirit inspire us to go out into the world expressing our faith, with joy, hope and love. To the glory of the One, Triune and Living God, both now and evermore. Amen.

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