Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering
Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 146)
Pastor: We will praise the Lord all of our lives; we will sing praises to our God as long as we live.
People: Blessed are they whose help is in the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD our God.
Pastor: Let us worship the Maker of heaven and earth, the LORD who remains faithful forever. Amen.
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: Everlasting Lord of all bounties and blessings, we gather in Your presence to worship Your holy ways and to praise Your sacred Name.
People: Almighty God, to whom we pledge our hearts and devote our lives, we glorify Your Kingdom and power.
Guide: Merciful King, we try to please You with our words and deeds, but sometimes we leave our promises and pledges unfulfilled. We forget and reject Your commands. We still choose to make selfish choices.
People: Gracious Father, we hurt our loved ones by our mistakes and we dishonor our faith by rebelling against Your laws. Forgive us for being foolish and faithless, bigoted and proud, greedy and insensitive. Hear us now as we silently make our confessions to You.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Lord of our lives, we thank You for setting us free from the bondage of sin and death. We praise You for allowing Your Son Jesus to walk the earth, to sacrifice His life, and to reclaim us for Your Kingdom.
People: Through Christ’s obedience and love, we gratefully receive the blessings of forgiveness and restoration. We unite our hearts to His through the saying of Christ’s own words, “Our Father... (THE LORD'S PRAYER” debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus has opened our eyes to the consequences of our sins. He is the Holy One sent by God to redeem the world and bring us back to God’s mercy, grace, and love. He is our eternal Savior and everlasting Lord, both now and always. 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 : VBS
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.
People: Our God is a God who saves; the Sovereign Lord grants deliverance from all our fears.
Pastor: Summon Your power, O God; show us Your strength, O Lord, as You have done before.
People: We proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over the world, and whose healing strengthens our loved ones.
Pastor: You are awesome, O God, and in this sanctuary, we experience the blessing of Your presence.
People: Hear us now, O Lord, as we lift up our loved ones in prayer to You. May You protect and heal us from all harm.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Pastor: God gives strength, healing, and power to all His people. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 68)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, scatter Christ’s teaching into our hearts and minds. Let these sacred scriptures challenge and change us. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 8:1)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, we bring to You our tithes and gifts, our money and resources. Compared to the riches of Your grace, these are mere tokens of gratitude. With Your blessing, You can transform these gifts into messages, ministries and missions that bring will health, healing, and hope to many people throughout the world. Take our gifts and also accept our lives for the glorious work of Your Kingdom. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ enhance our faith each day; may the Father always protect our freedom; and may the Holy Spirit sustain our allegiance to the One, Triune and Living God, both now and forever. Amen.
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
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