Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering
Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 145)
Pastor: We will exult You, our God and King; we will praise Your Name for ever and ever.
People: Great are You, O Lord, and most worthy of praise; Your greatness no one can fathom.
Pastor: Let us commend the works of the Lord to one another; let us worship our mighty God. Amen.
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: Almighty God, who sustains the seasons and commands the weather, whose power upholds the forces of nature and the climate of our world, we glorify Your mighty deeds and honor Your eternal words.
People: Everlasting King, whose plans are never thwarted and whose promises are always fulfilled, we covenant this time to praise You; we set aside this hour to glorify Your Holy Name.
Guide: Loving Father, we confess to being unfaithful and disloyal to Your ways. We admit to allowing temptations to overcome our resolve and letting troubles weaken our faith.
People: Gracious Lord, we know that we have disappointed You on numerous occasions and we have harbored grudges, made selfish choices, and allowed pride to over rule our hearts. We have failed to attain Your standards, so we are guilty of offending You by our sins. Hear us now as we make our personal confessions to You alone.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Heavenly Father, we thank You for Jesus Christ, our Savior and Your Son. He covers us from our sins and shields us from Your wrath. His sacrifice has obtained forgiveness and restoration. His resurrection has given us hope and salvation.
People: May we be united to His Spirit and remain in His enduring love. In His words, we continue to pray, saying, Our Father... (THE LORD'S PRAYER” debts/debtors)
(Isaiah 32:19)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus is the Holy Son of God, who challenges our ways and confronts our sins. He alone has the power to reclaim us for God and to return us to His Kingdom. So let us rejoice and be glad, for Jesus is our everlasting Savior and glorious Lord, both now and always. Amen. (John 9:16)
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: May God be gracious to us and bless us with health and healing.
People: May His holy ways be made known among us; may His salvation be experienced by all His people.
Pastor: May we praise the Lord at all times; may we know of His abundant love and abiding strength.
People: May our loved ones know of Your healing presence; may they be glad of Your compassion and care.
Pastor: O Lord, we pray that You will heal our hearts and spirits, our bodies and minds. .
People: Bless us with Your grace and bestow Your mercy upon all our loved ones. Hear us now as we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Pastor: God will bless us and all the earth will know of His love. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 67)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, we seek Your approval over all that we do; grant us Your guiding presence. Open our hearts and minds to the message of these scriptures and grant us ways to apply them in our church. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 7:60)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, we offer to You our tithes and gifts. We take them from the resources and finances that You have already given to us. So, we return the fruits of our lives to You and ask that You will bless them for the life, work, and ministry of this church. Amen. (1 Corinthians 15:53)
Communion
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ help us turn to Him each day for guidance, approval, and love; may the Father be pleased with our faith and protect us from our fears; and may the Holy Spirit bless our souls, so that we may continue to worship, honor and glorify the One, triune and Living God, both now and always. Amen.
(2 Corinthians 3:16)
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Monday, May 21, 2007
Sunday prayers - May 27, 2007
Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering & Introit
Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 88)
Leader: O LORD, the God who saves us, we call upon You and praise Your Almighty Name.
People: May our prayers and praises come before You. May You delight in all that we sing and say.
Leader: We will worship and glorify God. Let us wait upon His presence and honor His power.
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: Almighty Father, whose sacred Word brought this universe into being, and whose divine Will sustains all life, we approach You as humble servants and children, as disciples and followers of Christ.
People: Everlasting God, whose ways are never thwarted, and whose works signify Your immortal greatness, we applaud Your plan of salvation, we exalt You above all others.
Guide: Gracious Father, before we knew You, we were enemies of Your kingdom, and rebelled against Your Son. We have been reckless with our faith, and wasteful with our lives. We constantly surrender to temptation and give way to our fears.
People: Merciful Lord, save us from our sinful and selfish ways. Keep us from damaging our souls and contaminating our spirits. Help us to ask for forgiveness and to seek Your grace. Hear us now as we silently confess to You.
- Silent Confessions -
Guide: Heavenly Father, without Jesus as our Savior, we would be cast away from your loving presence forever. Without His sacrifice, we would have no opportunity to be forgiven nor restored to Your everlasting kingdom.
People: Thank You for giving Jesus to us, and for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who guides and counsels us. We make these prayers in Christ's Name and through His own words continue to pray, saying, "Our Father, etc." (Isaiah 29:5)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus challenged the people, rulers, and leaders of His day to repent of their sins and be restored to God. Today, we face the same challenges from Christ. We have humbly confessed our sins and sought His mercy. Let us rejoice and be glad, for Jesus is our Savior and we are accepted by God..
(John 7: 48)
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: We revere the Lord and seek His blessings; we come into His presence and abide in Him.
People: May the Lord grant us health and healing, strength and support. May the fruits of our prayers enhance our faith and increase our devotion to Him.
Leader: May our loved ones and siblings, our families and friends receive help and power, energy and resolve to overcome their illnesses and anxieties, their troubles and worries.
People: O Lord, we seek peace for our souls, health for our hearts, and strength for our minds.
Leader: Gracious God, have mercy upon as we ask for healing. May we experience Your Holy Spirit and be restored physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
People: Hear us now as we silently pray, for our loved ones and neighbors, our families and ourselves.
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Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.
Leader: May the LORD favor us with His blessings of health and strength. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 128)
Singing of 'Sanctuary. (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination: Reader: Holy Spirit, You inspired the disciples of long ago to spread Christ's Good News and to proclaim the victory of God's Kingdom over all the earth. Lift up our spirits in the same ways and rekindle our faith. In Christ's Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 5:38)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication:
Lord Jesus, we have sang Your praises and received Your message. We have been empowered by Your Spirit and embraced by God. Take these gifts and tokens, tithes and offerings as our cheerful response to Your Word and our grateful thanks for Your Love. Bless them for the continuing work of the gospel, the glorifying of God's kingdom and the praising of Your Name. Amen. (1 Corinthians 14:15)
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ continue to welcome us into His flock; may the Father enhance our faith and friendships in Him; and may the Holy Spirit challenge and convert our ways, so that we may glorify, worship and serve the One Triune and Living God forevermore. Amen. (Romans 16:5)
Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; etc & Postlude
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering & Introit
Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 88)
Leader: O LORD, the God who saves us, we call upon You and praise Your Almighty Name.
People: May our prayers and praises come before You. May You delight in all that we sing and say.
Leader: We will worship and glorify God. Let us wait upon His presence and honor His power.
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: Almighty Father, whose sacred Word brought this universe into being, and whose divine Will sustains all life, we approach You as humble servants and children, as disciples and followers of Christ.
People: Everlasting God, whose ways are never thwarted, and whose works signify Your immortal greatness, we applaud Your plan of salvation, we exalt You above all others.
Guide: Gracious Father, before we knew You, we were enemies of Your kingdom, and rebelled against Your Son. We have been reckless with our faith, and wasteful with our lives. We constantly surrender to temptation and give way to our fears.
People: Merciful Lord, save us from our sinful and selfish ways. Keep us from damaging our souls and contaminating our spirits. Help us to ask for forgiveness and to seek Your grace. Hear us now as we silently confess to You.
- Silent Confessions -
Guide: Heavenly Father, without Jesus as our Savior, we would be cast away from your loving presence forever. Without His sacrifice, we would have no opportunity to be forgiven nor restored to Your everlasting kingdom.
People: Thank You for giving Jesus to us, and for the gift of the Holy Spirit, who guides and counsels us. We make these prayers in Christ's Name and through His own words continue to pray, saying, "Our Father, etc." (Isaiah 29:5)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus challenged the people, rulers, and leaders of His day to repent of their sins and be restored to God. Today, we face the same challenges from Christ. We have humbly confessed our sins and sought His mercy. Let us rejoice and be glad, for Jesus is our Savior and we are accepted by God..
(John 7: 48)
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: We revere the Lord and seek His blessings; we come into His presence and abide in Him.
People: May the Lord grant us health and healing, strength and support. May the fruits of our prayers enhance our faith and increase our devotion to Him.
Leader: May our loved ones and siblings, our families and friends receive help and power, energy and resolve to overcome their illnesses and anxieties, their troubles and worries.
People: O Lord, we seek peace for our souls, health for our hearts, and strength for our minds.
Leader: Gracious God, have mercy upon as we ask for healing. May we experience Your Holy Spirit and be restored physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
People: Hear us now as we silently pray, for our loved ones and neighbors, our families and ourselves.
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Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.
Leader: May the LORD favor us with His blessings of health and strength. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 128)
Singing of 'Sanctuary. (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination: Reader: Holy Spirit, You inspired the disciples of long ago to spread Christ's Good News and to proclaim the victory of God's Kingdom over all the earth. Lift up our spirits in the same ways and rekindle our faith. In Christ's Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 5:38)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication:
Lord Jesus, we have sang Your praises and received Your message. We have been empowered by Your Spirit and embraced by God. Take these gifts and tokens, tithes and offerings as our cheerful response to Your Word and our grateful thanks for Your Love. Bless them for the continuing work of the gospel, the glorifying of God's kingdom and the praising of Your Name. Amen. (1 Corinthians 14:15)
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ continue to welcome us into His flock; may the Father enhance our faith and friendships in Him; and may the Holy Spirit challenge and convert our ways, so that we may glorify, worship and serve the One Triune and Living God forevermore. Amen. (Romans 16:5)
Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; etc & Postlude
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Sunday prayers - May 20, 2007
Approaching God
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude
Gathering
Word of Acclamation ( based on Psalm 143)
Leader: Teach us to do Your will, for you are the One, True and Living God.
People: May your good Spirit lead us and keep us faithful to You.
Leader: Let us turn to the Lord, to worship and glorify His Wonderful Name!
First Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Eternal Creator of Life, whose precious words gave birth to the Universe and whose wonderful ways sustain this planet we call Earth, we approach You with our prayers and praises, asking that You will hear our heartfelt cries and be pleased with our songs of salvation.
People: Loving Lord, whose power is displayed throughout the nations of the world and whose will can never be diminished nor thwarted, we give You thanks for being mindful of our needs, our concerns and cares.
Guide: Merciful Father, we know that our lives are not perfect, not fully faithful nor thoroughly devoted to You. We have gone astray and fallen into temptation, letting sin overtake our souls and permitting greed to damage our spirits.
People: Gracious God, forgive our foolish ways and grant us Your pardon. We regret the mistakes we have made, the disappointments we have caused, the responsibilities we have neglected and the opportunities we have wasted. Help us to glean Your goodness in our lives by yielding our hearts and humbling our pride to Your Son Jesus Christ, our Savior. Hear us now as we confess our sins to You alone..
- SILENCE -
Guide: Compassionate Lord, thank You for hearing our prayers and petitions. Thank You for bringing Jesus into our lives. We know that His Sacrifice has canceled all our sins and created clean hearts, new lives, faithful spirits within us all.
People: We make these prayers in Jesus’ Name and unite our hearts with Him, saying, “Our Father, etc...
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus is the Bread of Life that we seek to nourish our souls and strengthen our spirits. He alone has the power and authority to forgive our sins and restore us to God’s favor and grace. So let us celebrate His goodness and glory in His love, both now and forever. 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.
Children’s Sermon
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Leader: Be merciful to us, O God, for worries constantly burden us; all day long we are under pressure.
People: O Lord, when we are afraid, we will trust in You.
Leader: O God, whose words we praise, take away our fears and grant us peace of mind.
People: We place our lives, our loved ones, our prayers and concerns into Your healing hands.
Leader: We pledge ourselves to Your Kingdom and humbly ask that You will heal us, and all whom we pray for, from all that harms us in body, mind, soul and spirit.
People: Deliver us from despair and keep us from falling into fear or frustration. Hear us as we sincerely pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Leader: May we walk before the Lord in the light of life and His love. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 56)
Anthem
Singing of Jesus, draw me close
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, may we walk with Christ as we read and hear the sacred scriptures. May we be drawn nearer to Him, so that we may praise and glorify His wonderful ministry on earth. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory:
Dedication : Lord Jesus, we all belong to the Your body of believers and we each are called to honor and bless Your continuing work in this church, community and country. Take our gifts and set them apart for the life, work and mission of Your church here on earth, in this town, nation and throughout the world. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Final Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ’s keep us humble; may the Father’s blessings keep us faithful; and may the Holy Spirit keep us loving and serving the One, True, Triune God, both now and always. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude
Gathering
Word of Acclamation ( based on Psalm 143)
Leader: Teach us to do Your will, for you are the One, True and Living God.
People: May your good Spirit lead us and keep us faithful to You.
Leader: Let us turn to the Lord, to worship and glorify His Wonderful Name!
First Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Eternal Creator of Life, whose precious words gave birth to the Universe and whose wonderful ways sustain this planet we call Earth, we approach You with our prayers and praises, asking that You will hear our heartfelt cries and be pleased with our songs of salvation.
People: Loving Lord, whose power is displayed throughout the nations of the world and whose will can never be diminished nor thwarted, we give You thanks for being mindful of our needs, our concerns and cares.
Guide: Merciful Father, we know that our lives are not perfect, not fully faithful nor thoroughly devoted to You. We have gone astray and fallen into temptation, letting sin overtake our souls and permitting greed to damage our spirits.
People: Gracious God, forgive our foolish ways and grant us Your pardon. We regret the mistakes we have made, the disappointments we have caused, the responsibilities we have neglected and the opportunities we have wasted. Help us to glean Your goodness in our lives by yielding our hearts and humbling our pride to Your Son Jesus Christ, our Savior. Hear us now as we confess our sins to You alone..
- SILENCE -
Guide: Compassionate Lord, thank You for hearing our prayers and petitions. Thank You for bringing Jesus into our lives. We know that His Sacrifice has canceled all our sins and created clean hearts, new lives, faithful spirits within us all.
People: We make these prayers in Jesus’ Name and unite our hearts with Him, saying, “Our Father, etc...
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus is the Bread of Life that we seek to nourish our souls and strengthen our spirits. He alone has the power and authority to forgive our sins and restore us to God’s favor and grace. So let us celebrate His goodness and glory in His love, both now and forever. 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.
Children’s Sermon
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Leader: Be merciful to us, O God, for worries constantly burden us; all day long we are under pressure.
People: O Lord, when we are afraid, we will trust in You.
Leader: O God, whose words we praise, take away our fears and grant us peace of mind.
People: We place our lives, our loved ones, our prayers and concerns into Your healing hands.
Leader: We pledge ourselves to Your Kingdom and humbly ask that You will heal us, and all whom we pray for, from all that harms us in body, mind, soul and spirit.
People: Deliver us from despair and keep us from falling into fear or frustration. Hear us as we sincerely pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Leader: May we walk before the Lord in the light of life and His love. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 56)
Anthem
Singing of Jesus, draw me close
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, may we walk with Christ as we read and hear the sacred scriptures. May we be drawn nearer to Him, so that we may praise and glorify His wonderful ministry on earth. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory:
Dedication : Lord Jesus, we all belong to the Your body of believers and we each are called to honor and bless Your continuing work in this church, community and country. Take our gifts and set them apart for the life, work and mission of Your church here on earth, in this town, nation and throughout the world. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Final Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ’s keep us humble; may the Father’s blessings keep us faithful; and may the Holy Spirit keep us loving and serving the One, True, Triune God, both now and always. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
Monday, May 7, 2007
Sunday Prayers - May 13
Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering
Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 144)
Pastor: Praise be to the Lord, our Rock, who teaches us His holy ways and leads us out into the world.
People: The Lord is our loving God and living strength. He is our shield and deliverer.
Pastor: Let us worship God, in whom we take refuge. Let us serve Him together as one people before His throne. Amen.
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: Everlasting Father, in whose presence we live and die, we come before You looking for peace and love, wholeness and strength.
People: Living Lord, we seek security in this sanctuary and acceptance in Your arms. We aim to please You with our praises and charm You with our songs.
Guide: Almighty Lord, You fully know our hearts and completely understand our minds. You have seen the secrets that make us sick and the sins that cause us shame.
People: Merciful Father, when we have gone astray or deliberately disturbed Your purpose for us, please forgive us. When we have rebelled against Your words and selfishly chosen to do bad deeds, please pardon us. Hear us now, as we inwardly confess our grievous faults and sinful choices to You alone.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Benevolent Sovereign, we know that we can only find rest and redemption, forgiveness and assurance in Christ Jesus our Lord. Without His mercy, we are lost. Without His grace, we are cast away forever.
People: Grant His peace to our hearts and minds, as we unite our spirits with Him, through the praying of His precious words: Our Father... (THE LORD'S PRAYER” debts/debtors)
(Isaiah 32:18)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Christ works with us to show us God’s ways in the world. By forgiving us of sin, He grants us a new opportunity to begin our lives and to faithfully serve His kingdom. Let us rejoice and be glad, for Jesus is our Savior and we are completely assured of salvation, both now and always. Amen. (John 9:15)
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)
Encountering God
Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Let us approach the Lord with our prayers and petitions; let us look to Him to fulfill His promises.
People: We will bring to the Lord our worries and burdens. He will listen to our cries and pleas for help.
Pastor: As we come before God with our requests, let us remember His glorious deeds and powerful ways.
People: The Lord hears the prayers of our hearts. He knows and understands all our anxieties, and all of our cares.
Pastor: O Lord, we cherish You and ask for Your mercy. Heal us and all our loved ones. Grant strength and recovery, rest and renewal to those who are weary, ill, and troubled.
People: Listen to our prayers, O Lord. Hear the deep and personal petitions from our hearts and souls. To You alone, we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Pastor: Praise be to God, who has not rejected our prayers or withheld His love from us. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 66)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, do not hold our sins against us, but rather open our hearts and minds to Christ’s message that will change us today. Make us ready to accept and apply His words throughout our lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 7:60)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, we live in a material world that is obsessed with possessions. Each week, You give us an opportunity to cast off the chains of greed and avarice, insecurity and selfishness by contributing tithes, gifts, and alms to this congregation. Allow us to be open handed and generous, so that Your work in this church will be supported, augmented, and fulfilled. In Your Holy Name, we joyfully give and cheerfully pray. Amen. (1 Corinthians 15:53)
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ reveal to us His work every day of our lives; may the Father help us to recognize where we need to be in His Kingdom; and may the Holy Spirit remove all barriers from our hearts, so that we may fully serve the One Triune and Living God in this world, and the next. From this time forth and forevermore. Amen. (2 Corinthians 3:15)
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering
Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 144)
Pastor: Praise be to the Lord, our Rock, who teaches us His holy ways and leads us out into the world.
People: The Lord is our loving God and living strength. He is our shield and deliverer.
Pastor: Let us worship God, in whom we take refuge. Let us serve Him together as one people before His throne. Amen.
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: Everlasting Father, in whose presence we live and die, we come before You looking for peace and love, wholeness and strength.
People: Living Lord, we seek security in this sanctuary and acceptance in Your arms. We aim to please You with our praises and charm You with our songs.
Guide: Almighty Lord, You fully know our hearts and completely understand our minds. You have seen the secrets that make us sick and the sins that cause us shame.
People: Merciful Father, when we have gone astray or deliberately disturbed Your purpose for us, please forgive us. When we have rebelled against Your words and selfishly chosen to do bad deeds, please pardon us. Hear us now, as we inwardly confess our grievous faults and sinful choices to You alone.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Benevolent Sovereign, we know that we can only find rest and redemption, forgiveness and assurance in Christ Jesus our Lord. Without His mercy, we are lost. Without His grace, we are cast away forever.
People: Grant His peace to our hearts and minds, as we unite our spirits with Him, through the praying of His precious words: Our Father... (THE LORD'S PRAYER” debts/debtors)
(Isaiah 32:18)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Christ works with us to show us God’s ways in the world. By forgiving us of sin, He grants us a new opportunity to begin our lives and to faithfully serve His kingdom. Let us rejoice and be glad, for Jesus is our Savior and we are completely assured of salvation, both now and always. Amen. (John 9:15)
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)
Encountering God
Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Let us approach the Lord with our prayers and petitions; let us look to Him to fulfill His promises.
People: We will bring to the Lord our worries and burdens. He will listen to our cries and pleas for help.
Pastor: As we come before God with our requests, let us remember His glorious deeds and powerful ways.
People: The Lord hears the prayers of our hearts. He knows and understands all our anxieties, and all of our cares.
Pastor: O Lord, we cherish You and ask for Your mercy. Heal us and all our loved ones. Grant strength and recovery, rest and renewal to those who are weary, ill, and troubled.
People: Listen to our prayers, O Lord. Hear the deep and personal petitions from our hearts and souls. To You alone, we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Pastor: Praise be to God, who has not rejected our prayers or withheld His love from us. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 66)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, do not hold our sins against us, but rather open our hearts and minds to Christ’s message that will change us today. Make us ready to accept and apply His words throughout our lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 7:60)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, we live in a material world that is obsessed with possessions. Each week, You give us an opportunity to cast off the chains of greed and avarice, insecurity and selfishness by contributing tithes, gifts, and alms to this congregation. Allow us to be open handed and generous, so that Your work in this church will be supported, augmented, and fulfilled. In Your Holy Name, we joyfully give and cheerfully pray. Amen. (1 Corinthians 15:53)
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ reveal to us His work every day of our lives; may the Father help us to recognize where we need to be in His Kingdom; and may the Holy Spirit remove all barriers from our hearts, so that we may fully serve the One Triune and Living God in this world, and the next. From this time forth and forevermore. Amen. (2 Corinthians 3:15)
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
Sunday prayers - 050107
Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering
Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 143)
Pastor: O Lord, may this morning bring us words of Your unfailing love, for we place our trust in You.
People: O God, show us the way to lead our lives, for to You alone we lift up our souls.
Pastor: O Lord, teach us to do Your will and may Your Spirit lead us in worship this Sabbath day. Amen.
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: Glorious and Eternal God, whose fruits of righteousness bring peace into our lives, we worship Your holy ways and devote ourselves to Your divine love.
People: Heavenly Father, You strongly influence our hearts and minds, so that our spirits can grow in confidence and faith.
Guide: Majestic Lord, we are accountable to You alone, and we are sustained by Your almighty power. We come here to glorify Your goodness and to seek Your guidance for lives.
People: Gracious King, we know that we often fail to meet Your standards and that we fall short of Your expectations. Forgive us for allowing sin to taint our souls and for letting temptation enslave our spirits. Pardon the mistakes that we have caused and the selfish choices we have made. Hear us now as we quietly pray.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Loving God, only Your Son Jesus can restore us to Your blessing and favor. Only His blood can cleanse our unrighteous and unholy ways.
People: Enable us to seek His forgiveness and to rely upon Him for our salvation. For in Christ’s words we now pray, saying ... (THE LORD'S PRAYER” debts/debtors) (Isaiah 32:17)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Christ opens our eyes to our misdeeds and seeks to bring us back to God. His death has fully paid the debt we owe to God and now we can dwell eternally in His Kingdom. Let us rejoice and be glad for Christ is Savior, Lord, and King, both now and always. Amen. (John 9:14)
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: Praise awaits You, O God, in this holy house; in You, are all promises kept.
People: In all the universe, You alone hear our prayers, so to You we will come with our pleas.
Pastor: When we are overwhelmed with worry, You can bring peace to our hearts and minds.
People: Blessed are those who choose to come to You with their burdens, for You fill them with goodness and love.
Pastor: Answer us, O God our Savior, with awesome deeds of healing, deliverance, and strength.
People: Support us in the midst of sickness and trouble; heal us and our loved ones from all that harms us in body, mind, heart, and soul. Hear us now as we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Pastor: When our prayers end, healing begins. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 65)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, take our minds and open them to the love of our Lord. Let Christ’s ways enter our hearts through these sacred words. Grant us understanding and help us to apply these lessons in our lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 7:59)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, in the twinkling of an eye You will return amongst us. Until then, You have asked us to work for Your Kingdom and support Your church. In obedience to You, we bring before You our gifts of money and our faithful tithes. Bless them for all that You would have us accomplish in this congregation. Help us to augment these gifts with our devotion, time and talents. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen. (1 Corinthians 15:52)
Communion
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ open our lives to do His work in today’s world; may the Father keep us mindful of His loving covenant; and may the Holy Spirit move our hearts to worship and glorify the One, Triune and Living God, from this time forth and forevermore. Amen. (2 Corinthians 3:14)
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering
Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 143)
Pastor: O Lord, may this morning bring us words of Your unfailing love, for we place our trust in You.
People: O God, show us the way to lead our lives, for to You alone we lift up our souls.
Pastor: O Lord, teach us to do Your will and may Your Spirit lead us in worship this Sabbath day. Amen.
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: Glorious and Eternal God, whose fruits of righteousness bring peace into our lives, we worship Your holy ways and devote ourselves to Your divine love.
People: Heavenly Father, You strongly influence our hearts and minds, so that our spirits can grow in confidence and faith.
Guide: Majestic Lord, we are accountable to You alone, and we are sustained by Your almighty power. We come here to glorify Your goodness and to seek Your guidance for lives.
People: Gracious King, we know that we often fail to meet Your standards and that we fall short of Your expectations. Forgive us for allowing sin to taint our souls and for letting temptation enslave our spirits. Pardon the mistakes that we have caused and the selfish choices we have made. Hear us now as we quietly pray.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Loving God, only Your Son Jesus can restore us to Your blessing and favor. Only His blood can cleanse our unrighteous and unholy ways.
People: Enable us to seek His forgiveness and to rely upon Him for our salvation. For in Christ’s words we now pray, saying ... (THE LORD'S PRAYER” debts/debtors) (Isaiah 32:17)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Christ opens our eyes to our misdeeds and seeks to bring us back to God. His death has fully paid the debt we owe to God and now we can dwell eternally in His Kingdom. Let us rejoice and be glad for Christ is Savior, Lord, and King, both now and always. Amen. (John 9:14)
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: Praise awaits You, O God, in this holy house; in You, are all promises kept.
People: In all the universe, You alone hear our prayers, so to You we will come with our pleas.
Pastor: When we are overwhelmed with worry, You can bring peace to our hearts and minds.
People: Blessed are those who choose to come to You with their burdens, for You fill them with goodness and love.
Pastor: Answer us, O God our Savior, with awesome deeds of healing, deliverance, and strength.
People: Support us in the midst of sickness and trouble; heal us and our loved ones from all that harms us in body, mind, heart, and soul. Hear us now as we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Pastor: When our prayers end, healing begins. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 65)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, take our minds and open them to the love of our Lord. Let Christ’s ways enter our hearts through these sacred words. Grant us understanding and help us to apply these lessons in our lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 7:59)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, in the twinkling of an eye You will return amongst us. Until then, You have asked us to work for Your Kingdom and support Your church. In obedience to You, we bring before You our gifts of money and our faithful tithes. Bless them for all that You would have us accomplish in this congregation. Help us to augment these gifts with our devotion, time and talents. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen. (1 Corinthians 15:52)
Communion
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ open our lives to do His work in today’s world; may the Father keep us mindful of His loving covenant; and may the Holy Spirit move our hearts to worship and glorify the One, Triune and Living God, from this time forth and forevermore. Amen. (2 Corinthians 3:14)
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
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