Approaching God
Announcements
Prelude & Gathering
Introit
Acclamation (based on words of Psalm 37)
Leader: Let us trust in the LORD and do good; may we dwell in this land and enjoy safe pasture.
People: We will delight ourselves in the LORD and He may grant us the desires of our hearts.
Leader: Let us bless and praise the One, True & Living God!
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Everlasting Father, whose deeds across the generations have sustained our people; whose ways throughout the centuries have enhanced our faith; we worship and adore You forever.
People: Living God, whose purposes are never thwarted and whose plans are always fulfilled, we look to You for favor and blessing, mercy and grace.
Guide: Immortal Lord, we know that we are weak and human, that our bodies are frail and our minds are constantly distracted. Forgive us when we allow our wants and desires to become sinful and selfish.
People: Compassionate Father, deliver us from deceitful and dishonorable deeds; pardon us for making poor choices and persistently opposing Your power over our lives. Hear us now as we silently confess our sins.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Almighty God, refresh us with Your loving kindness; restore us through Your Holy Son. May He claim authority over our lives, by cleansing our souls and renewing our faith in You.
People: For we make our requests in Jesus' Name and in His own holy words, we continue to pray, saying, “Our Father, etc.” (Isaiah 26v19)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Our Lord Jesus placed Himself in harm's way and died upon a lonely Cross, so that we may be forgiven and restored to God's love. We deserve God's punishment for our mistakes, yet Christ shields us from God's wrath and brings us back into His Holy Presence and Everlasting Favor. Let us rejoice and glorify our Savior forever. Amen. (John 7:1)
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
Choir Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Leader: Let us come to the Lord with praise and thanksgiving, for He has done marvelous things.
People: The Lord has made His salvation known to us and revealed His righteousness to all our people.
Leader: May the Lord remember His love for us as we present our petitions; may His faithfulness to us grant us courage and hope.
People: May we jubilantly proclaim God's healing amongst us; may we shout for joy when he answers our prayers.
Leader: O Lord, take our prayers and reshape our lives. Take our sicknesses and reclaim our health by Your gracious love.
People: Precious Lord, be near to us and all our loved ones. Heal us from all that harms us in body, mind, heart and spirit. Hear us now as we quietly pray.
Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit
Leader: Let our hearts resound in faith; let our hopes be realized through God's favor and blessing. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 98)
Singing of ‘Sanctuary’
Prayer for Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, may Christ speak to us through the words of his servant Luke. May all that You inspired him to write about Jesus become holy and sacred, meaningful and mighty in each of our lives today. In Jesus' Name. Amen. (Acts 4:25)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, may we excel in faithfulness, as we give these gifts to build up the church. May we eagerly serve You with our time, talents and tithes, as we contribute our resources, talents and money to You this day. Bless these gifts and guide us to use them wisely for the life, work and ministry of Your Kingdom here on earth. In Your Holy Name, we pray. Amen. (1 Corinthians 14:12)
2nd Hymn
Benediction: May Christ write His ways across our hearts; may the Father teach us to worship reverently; and may the Holy Spirit empower us to confess our faith in the One, Triune and Eternal God, both now and always. Amen. (Romans 14:11)
Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; etc & Postlude
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
Sunday prayers for April 15
Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering
Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 141)
Pastor: Living Lord, we call to You; come quickly to us. Hear our voices as we cry out to You.
People: May our prayers and praises be acceptable to You, O God of our hearts.
Pastor: May the lifting up of our songs and spirits be pleasing to You, Almighty God. Amen.First
Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: High King of Heaven and Maker of the earth, we gather as stewards and servants, disciples and devotees of Your holy ways.
People: From the comfort of our homes, we have come to this sacred place to hear Your words and honor Your glorious Name.
Guide: Loving Lord, in the midst of our lives, there are moments of sin. Our days are full of good intentions, but our deeds display our faithless ways.
People: Merciful Father, instead of keeping Your commands, we make selfish choices. Instead of holding on to Your precious words, we hurt others with our bitter talk and personal grudges. Forgive us for pandering to our pride and nursing our wrath. Hear us now as we quietly confess our sins to You.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Living God, let Your justice prevail over our lives, and may Your Son’s mercy cleanse our souls. May His blood restore us to Your righteousness. May His sacrifice reclaim our lives for You.
People: For in Him, we are saved from Your wrath and with Christ, we are returned to Your favor. Hear us now as we pray, saying His sacred words...THE LORD'S PRAYER” debts/debtors
(Isaiah 32:16)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Christ brings us back into the loving courts of God and sheds us of our shame. He takes away our sins and renews our lives. We are no longer blinded by greed or held captive to sin. He releases us from our guilt and redeems us for God. Let us rejoice and glorify Him forevermore. Amen. (John 9:13)
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
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Hear us, O God, as we voice our concerns; bring peace to our troubled souls.
People: Keep us safe from sickness; shelter us in the midst of all our worries.
Pastor: When we are beset with problems, and hard pressed with fear, be our strength and shield.
People: When life suddenly strikes us with grief and sorrow, carry and comfort us. O Lord.
Pastor: Encourage our hopes and heal our illnesses. Look after our loved ones and strengthen them in body, mind, heart, and soul.
People: Hear us now as we silently pray for ourselves and for all those who are in need of healing.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Pastor: Let us rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in Him. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 64)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, gather our thoughts and help us to focus on Christ. Enable us to lay our spirits at His feet. Teach us life lessons through the power of these sacred scriptures. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Acts 7:58)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, You have mysteriously affected our lives and penetrated our souls. You have brought us to this holy house of prayer. We gather before You our tithes and gifts, and ask that You bless them for the work of this church and the glory of Your kingdom. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen. (1 Corinthians 15:51)
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ shelter us from sin and shame; may the Father enlighten our souls and embrace us with His love; and may the Holy Spirit keep us faithfully focused on worshipping the One, Triune, and Living God. Both now and forever. Amen. (2 Corinthians 3:13)
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering
Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 141)
Pastor: Living Lord, we call to You; come quickly to us. Hear our voices as we cry out to You.
People: May our prayers and praises be acceptable to You, O God of our hearts.
Pastor: May the lifting up of our songs and spirits be pleasing to You, Almighty God. Amen.First
Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: High King of Heaven and Maker of the earth, we gather as stewards and servants, disciples and devotees of Your holy ways.
People: From the comfort of our homes, we have come to this sacred place to hear Your words and honor Your glorious Name.
Guide: Loving Lord, in the midst of our lives, there are moments of sin. Our days are full of good intentions, but our deeds display our faithless ways.
People: Merciful Father, instead of keeping Your commands, we make selfish choices. Instead of holding on to Your precious words, we hurt others with our bitter talk and personal grudges. Forgive us for pandering to our pride and nursing our wrath. Hear us now as we quietly confess our sins to You.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Living God, let Your justice prevail over our lives, and may Your Son’s mercy cleanse our souls. May His blood restore us to Your righteousness. May His sacrifice reclaim our lives for You.
People: For in Him, we are saved from Your wrath and with Christ, we are returned to Your favor. Hear us now as we pray, saying His sacred words...THE LORD'S PRAYER” debts/debtors
(Isaiah 32:16)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Christ brings us back into the loving courts of God and sheds us of our shame. He takes away our sins and renews our lives. We are no longer blinded by greed or held captive to sin. He releases us from our guilt and redeems us for God. Let us rejoice and glorify Him forevermore. Amen. (John 9:13)
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
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Hear us, O God, as we voice our concerns; bring peace to our troubled souls.
People: Keep us safe from sickness; shelter us in the midst of all our worries.
Pastor: When we are beset with problems, and hard pressed with fear, be our strength and shield.
People: When life suddenly strikes us with grief and sorrow, carry and comfort us. O Lord.
Pastor: Encourage our hopes and heal our illnesses. Look after our loved ones and strengthen them in body, mind, heart, and soul.
People: Hear us now as we silently pray for ourselves and for all those who are in need of healing.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Pastor: Let us rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in Him. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 64)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, gather our thoughts and help us to focus on Christ. Enable us to lay our spirits at His feet. Teach us life lessons through the power of these sacred scriptures. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Acts 7:58)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, You have mysteriously affected our lives and penetrated our souls. You have brought us to this holy house of prayer. We gather before You our tithes and gifts, and ask that You bless them for the work of this church and the glory of Your kingdom. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen. (1 Corinthians 15:51)
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ shelter us from sin and shame; may the Father enlighten our souls and embrace us with His love; and may the Holy Spirit keep us faithfully focused on worshipping the One, Triune, and Living God. Both now and forever. Amen. (2 Corinthians 3:13)
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
Thursday, April 5, 2007
Easter Sunday Service
Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering
Acclamation Lighting of the Easter Menorah
Pastor: Christ is Risen!
People: He is Risen indeed! (Lighting of 7 Candles)
Pastor: Jesus, Savior of the World, we worship and adore You. We honor and glorify You forever. Amen.
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: Wonderful King and Eternal Savior, this is Your Holy Day and we are thankful to be called Your people. You are the Righteous Son of God and our Everlasting Lord.
People: Sacred Majesty and Almighty Redeemer, You are the Lord of all Creation and the Ruler of the Universe. You have overcome sin and death, bringing promises of life and love that lasts forever.
Guide: Gracious Jesus, we caused Your wounds at Calvary because we are sinful people. We crucified You to the Cross because of our stubborn, rebellious, and selfish ways.
People: Precious Lord, forgive our foolish mistakes and grave errors. Pardon our hurtful words and shameful deeds. Hear us now as we confess to You alone.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Victorious Savior, Your blood has cleansed our sinful souls. Your sacrifice has restored us to God’s favor. Without You, our lives are wasted. With You, our hopes are made eternal.
People: We make these prayers in Your Holy Name and unite our spirits to You, by saying "Our Father, Who art in heaven...THE LORD'S PRAYER” debts/debtors.
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus is the Only One who can save our souls from everlasting destruction. His Name alone has the power to forgive our sins and to release us from death and despair. Let us rejoice and celebrate the victory of our Lord and King forevermore. 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)
Baptism
Encountering God
Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: The LORD reigns, He is robed in majesty and is armed with strength.
People: God establishes our world and sustains our lives.
Pastor: Eternal God, we are finite and frail, in need of help, healing and wholeness.
People: We lift up our voices of prayer to You, from our pounding hearts and troubled minds.
Pastor: Mighty Redeemer, have mercy upon us and heal us of all that harms us in body, mind, heart and spirit.
People: Gracious God, we also bring to You our families and friends, colleagues and neighbors who need Your Loving touch and holy healing. Hear us now as we pray.
Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit
Pastor: The LORD is merciful and holy; just and faithful. He hears our prayers in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 93)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, impact our lives with the power of the Gospel. Let the Good News of Christ’s resurrection bring joy to our souls. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, You have given everything for our salvation. You have sacrificed Your life so that we may live forever in God’s eternal presence. We can never repay the debt that we owe You, but we can support the work and ways of Your church with our tithes and gifts. Take this offering and bless it, so that others may hear the Gospel, through the preaching of the Word and the glorifying of God’s Name. Amen.
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the almighty and amazing love of the Father, and the power and presence of the Holy Spirit be with us now and always. Amen.
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering
Acclamation Lighting of the Easter Menorah
Pastor: Christ is Risen!
People: He is Risen indeed! (Lighting of 7 Candles)
Pastor: Jesus, Savior of the World, we worship and adore You. We honor and glorify You forever. Amen.
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: Wonderful King and Eternal Savior, this is Your Holy Day and we are thankful to be called Your people. You are the Righteous Son of God and our Everlasting Lord.
People: Sacred Majesty and Almighty Redeemer, You are the Lord of all Creation and the Ruler of the Universe. You have overcome sin and death, bringing promises of life and love that lasts forever.
Guide: Gracious Jesus, we caused Your wounds at Calvary because we are sinful people. We crucified You to the Cross because of our stubborn, rebellious, and selfish ways.
People: Precious Lord, forgive our foolish mistakes and grave errors. Pardon our hurtful words and shameful deeds. Hear us now as we confess to You alone.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Victorious Savior, Your blood has cleansed our sinful souls. Your sacrifice has restored us to God’s favor. Without You, our lives are wasted. With You, our hopes are made eternal.
People: We make these prayers in Your Holy Name and unite our spirits to You, by saying "Our Father, Who art in heaven...THE LORD'S PRAYER” debts/debtors.
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus is the Only One who can save our souls from everlasting destruction. His Name alone has the power to forgive our sins and to release us from death and despair. Let us rejoice and celebrate the victory of our Lord and King forevermore. 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)
Baptism
Encountering God
Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: The LORD reigns, He is robed in majesty and is armed with strength.
People: God establishes our world and sustains our lives.
Pastor: Eternal God, we are finite and frail, in need of help, healing and wholeness.
People: We lift up our voices of prayer to You, from our pounding hearts and troubled minds.
Pastor: Mighty Redeemer, have mercy upon us and heal us of all that harms us in body, mind, heart and spirit.
People: Gracious God, we also bring to You our families and friends, colleagues and neighbors who need Your Loving touch and holy healing. Hear us now as we pray.
Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit
Pastor: The LORD is merciful and holy; just and faithful. He hears our prayers in Jesus’ Name, Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 93)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, impact our lives with the power of the Gospel. Let the Good News of Christ’s resurrection bring joy to our souls. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, You have given everything for our salvation. You have sacrificed Your life so that we may live forever in God’s eternal presence. We can never repay the debt that we owe You, but we can support the work and ways of Your church with our tithes and gifts. Take this offering and bless it, so that others may hear the Gospel, through the preaching of the Word and the glorifying of God’s Name. Amen.
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the almighty and amazing love of the Father, and the power and presence of the Holy Spirit be with us now and always. Amen.
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Maundy Thursday
On the night in which Jesus was betrayed, He took some bread and wine, saying, "This is My Body; this is My Blood. Take, eat, drink, and remember Me."
Worship Bulletin cover for Maundy Thursday service
Worship Bulletin cover for Maundy Thursday service
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Another Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service
Here's a second Maundy Thursday service
Maundy Thursday Service
PRELUDE:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Pastor: The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)
HYMN: When in The Night I Meditate.........No. 165
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Guide: Lord Jesus, we seek You tonight, for You are the source of our salvation. As we worship in this house of prayer, let Your peace enter our hearts.
People: Lord Jesus, come among us and grant us Your grace.
Guide: In the midst of our troubles, You are our shelter. At times when we struggle with life, You are our shield.
People: Lord Jesus, fill us with Your strength and show us Your love.
Guide: Do not hide Your face or reject us, O Lord, because of our sins. We are sorry for our errors and regret our selfish choices.
People: Lord Jesus, on this darkest of nights and most somber of days, have mercy upon us.
Guide: Teach us Your ways, O Lord, and restore us to Your blessing. Pardon our arrogance and pride; our foolish and stupid acts; our angry and bitter words.
People: Lord Jesus, only Your blood can heal the wounds we have caused; only Your broken body can mend our past mistakes.
Guide: Keep us from betraying You this night and everyday. Protect us, O Lord, from our sinful selves.
People: Lord Jesus, we place our lives into Your hands and put our souls under Your Sovereignty. Have mercy upon us and grant us Your peace. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT READING:......... Psalm 102:1-11
HYMN: Ah, Holy Jesus............. No. 93
OLD TESTAMENT READING:.......Psalm 102:12-22
HYMN: Were You There?........... No. 102
OLD TESTAMENT READING:....Psalm 102:23-28
Choir Anthem: Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley........Mengel
HYMN: An Upper Room Did the Lord Prepare.......No. 94
NEW TESTAMENT READING:.... 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
HOMILY: An Afflicted Man
OFFERING:
DEDICATION
All: Lord Jesus, we have betrayed You many times and afflicted You with our sorrows. We have caused You to die on the Cross because we are sinful and selfish. We can never repay our debts to You, for what can we offer that will pay for absolute forgiveness and eternal life? We give You these gifts, that others may hear and read Your Words, and that souls may be saved, both near and far. In Your Holy name, we give and pray. Amen.
COMMUNION - At the appropriate time, the congregation shall come forward to receive the bread and wine. After this, the elders will come to those who wish to take communion where they are seated.
Congregational Prayer: Lord Jesus, You have given everything of Yourself so that we may share in the eternal glories of Your Kingdom. Thank You for sharing Your amazing love and grace with us this night. In Your Name, we thankfully pray. Amen.
HYMN: Go to Dark Gethsemane........No. 97
NEW TESTAMENT READING:........ John 18:1-11
Congregation Exits Silently
Maundy Thursday Service
PRELUDE:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
Pastor: The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)
HYMN: When in The Night I Meditate.........No. 165
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Guide: Lord Jesus, we seek You tonight, for You are the source of our salvation. As we worship in this house of prayer, let Your peace enter our hearts.
People: Lord Jesus, come among us and grant us Your grace.
Guide: In the midst of our troubles, You are our shelter. At times when we struggle with life, You are our shield.
People: Lord Jesus, fill us with Your strength and show us Your love.
Guide: Do not hide Your face or reject us, O Lord, because of our sins. We are sorry for our errors and regret our selfish choices.
People: Lord Jesus, on this darkest of nights and most somber of days, have mercy upon us.
Guide: Teach us Your ways, O Lord, and restore us to Your blessing. Pardon our arrogance and pride; our foolish and stupid acts; our angry and bitter words.
People: Lord Jesus, only Your blood can heal the wounds we have caused; only Your broken body can mend our past mistakes.
Guide: Keep us from betraying You this night and everyday. Protect us, O Lord, from our sinful selves.
People: Lord Jesus, we place our lives into Your hands and put our souls under Your Sovereignty. Have mercy upon us and grant us Your peace. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT READING:......... Psalm 102:1-11
HYMN: Ah, Holy Jesus............. No. 93
OLD TESTAMENT READING:.......Psalm 102:12-22
HYMN: Were You There?........... No. 102
OLD TESTAMENT READING:....Psalm 102:23-28
Choir Anthem: Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley........Mengel
HYMN: An Upper Room Did the Lord Prepare.......No. 94
NEW TESTAMENT READING:.... 1 Corinthians 11:23-32
HOMILY: An Afflicted Man
OFFERING:
DEDICATION
All: Lord Jesus, we have betrayed You many times and afflicted You with our sorrows. We have caused You to die on the Cross because we are sinful and selfish. We can never repay our debts to You, for what can we offer that will pay for absolute forgiveness and eternal life? We give You these gifts, that others may hear and read Your Words, and that souls may be saved, both near and far. In Your Holy name, we give and pray. Amen.
COMMUNION - At the appropriate time, the congregation shall come forward to receive the bread and wine. After this, the elders will come to those who wish to take communion where they are seated.
Congregational Prayer: Lord Jesus, You have given everything of Yourself so that we may share in the eternal glories of Your Kingdom. Thank You for sharing Your amazing love and grace with us this night. In Your Name, we thankfully pray. Amen.
HYMN: Go to Dark Gethsemane........No. 97
NEW TESTAMENT READING:........ John 18:1-11
Congregation Exits Silently
Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service
Maundy Thursday Service
PRELUDE:
CALL TO WORSHIP: (based on Psalm 81)
Leader: O Lord, help us to heed Your warnings and change our sinful ways.
HYMN: Go to Dark Gethsemane......... No. 97
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Guide: Lord Jesus Christ, we confess that there are many times when we do not listen to You, nor do we always follow Your words.
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to change our foolish ways..
Guide: When we are stubborn-hearted and full of pride, when we are self-centered and follow our own sinful longings:
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to mend our broken faith.
Guide: When we refuse to hear Your voice and choose to fulfill our own desires;
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to return to You.
Guide: When we suppress Your voice within our hearts and betray Your love for us;
People: Lord, forgive us and help us humbly accept You.
Guide: When we rebel against Your love and crucify You with our deeds;
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to be Your holy people. Cleanse us from our sins by Your precious blood, and mercifully restore us to Your service; to the glory of Your Name. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT READING:......... Zecheriah 13:4-9
HYMN: An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare.......... No. 94
OLD TESTAMENT READING:.......... Isaiah 65:8-14
HYMN: Were You There?............. No. 102
NEW TESTAMENT READING:............ 2 Timothy 4:14-18
HYMN: Beneath the Cross of Jesus.......... No. 92
NEW TESTAMENT READING:........... Mark 14:22-31
HOMILY: Even if All Fall Away, I will Follow You!
OFFERING:
DEDICATION
All: Lord Jesus, You sacrificed Your life for us, so there is nothing that we can do or give which will ever be equal to Your precious gift. We gather these tokens and ask that You will bless them for ministry and mission, pastoring and preaching, church planting and faith sharing. In Your Holy Name. Amen.
COMMUNION - At the appropriate time, the congregation shall come forward to receive the bread and wine. After this, the elders will come to those who wish to take communion where they are seated.
Congregational Prayer: God our Father, Your Son Jesus Christ has left to us this meal of bread and wine in which we share His body and His blood. As we keep the feast of His redeeming love may we feed on Him by faith, receive His grace, and find fullness of life: through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMN: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.............. No. 100
NEW TESTAMENT READING:............. Mark 14:32- 46
Congregation Exits Silently
PRELUDE:
CALL TO WORSHIP: (based on Psalm 81)
Leader: O Lord, help us to heed Your warnings and change our sinful ways.
HYMN: Go to Dark Gethsemane......... No. 97
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Guide: Lord Jesus Christ, we confess that there are many times when we do not listen to You, nor do we always follow Your words.
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to change our foolish ways..
Guide: When we are stubborn-hearted and full of pride, when we are self-centered and follow our own sinful longings:
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to mend our broken faith.
Guide: When we refuse to hear Your voice and choose to fulfill our own desires;
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to return to You.
Guide: When we suppress Your voice within our hearts and betray Your love for us;
People: Lord, forgive us and help us humbly accept You.
Guide: When we rebel against Your love and crucify You with our deeds;
People: Lord, forgive us and help us to be Your holy people. Cleanse us from our sins by Your precious blood, and mercifully restore us to Your service; to the glory of Your Name. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT READING:......... Zecheriah 13:4-9
HYMN: An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare.......... No. 94
OLD TESTAMENT READING:.......... Isaiah 65:8-14
HYMN: Were You There?............. No. 102
NEW TESTAMENT READING:............ 2 Timothy 4:14-18
HYMN: Beneath the Cross of Jesus.......... No. 92
NEW TESTAMENT READING:........... Mark 14:22-31
HOMILY: Even if All Fall Away, I will Follow You!
OFFERING:
DEDICATION
All: Lord Jesus, You sacrificed Your life for us, so there is nothing that we can do or give which will ever be equal to Your precious gift. We gather these tokens and ask that You will bless them for ministry and mission, pastoring and preaching, church planting and faith sharing. In Your Holy Name. Amen.
COMMUNION - At the appropriate time, the congregation shall come forward to receive the bread and wine. After this, the elders will come to those who wish to take communion where they are seated.
Congregational Prayer: God our Father, Your Son Jesus Christ has left to us this meal of bread and wine in which we share His body and His blood. As we keep the feast of His redeeming love may we feed on Him by faith, receive His grace, and find fullness of life: through the same Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
HYMN: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.............. No. 100
NEW TESTAMENT READING:............. Mark 14:32- 46
Congregation Exits Silently
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