Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering
Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 4)
Pastor: May the Lord answer us when we call to Him in our need. May His righteousness be our strength.
People: May the Lord be merciful to us; may He bless our prayers and praise.
Pastor: Let the light of the Lord shine upon us; let us glorify and worship His Name. Amen.
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: Eternal King of the Universe, whose guidance enriches our lives and whose benevolence enhances our spirits, we offer our hearts and love, our devotion and worship to You alone.
People: Almighty Lord of Life, whose ways are mysterious, and yet whose love is evident through creation, we bless You with our praises and exalt Your Holy Name.
Guide: Heavenly Father, when we desert Your commands, You are disappointed with us; when break Your laws, You are hurt with our dishonesty.
People: Gracious Lord, forgive us for despising Your words; pardon us for disrespecting Your sacred scriptures. Hear us now, as we confess our selfish faults and sinful deeds.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Immortal God, only Christ can restore Your covenant with us. Only He has the power to set us on the right path to Your Kingdom.
People: Jesus redeems our sinful souls and reunites us to God’s everlasting love. By His grace, we are no longer enemies of God. In Christ’s words, we continue to pray, saying “Our Father... (THE LORD'S PRAYER” debts/debtors) (Isaiah 33:8)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus gives glory to God and returns to His favor. In Christ alone, we have the divine opportunity to be forgiven of the past, to be guided at present, and to be welcomed into God’s eternal realm. Let us rejoice and be glad, for in Jesus, Christ, God’s Only Son, we are saved and forgiven, both now and forevermore. Amen. (John 9:24)
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: In this holy place, God is known. His Name is great among His gathered people.
People: The Lord dwells within our hearts and calls us to this house of prayer and healing.
Pastor: God is our light and salvation. He is majestic and almighty, compassionate and caring.
People: In the midst of our fears, He stands beside us. In times of anger and frustration, He is our strength and peace.
Pastor: Heavenly Lord, heal us and all our loved ones; free us from pain and suffering; restore us to health and strength.
People: Rise up, O Living God, and save us from all of our afflictions. Hear us now as we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Pastor: May the LORD God hear our prayers and fulfill them; may He send us the gift of healing, and release us from our fears. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 76)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, help us to be attentive to the lessons of faith that we are about to read and hear. Reveal to us the teachings of Christ, so that by His great power, we may live our lives in ways that please and honor Him. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 8:10)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Dedication: Lord Jesus, You have called us to this holy place, to hear the Gospel, and to apply it in our lives. We bring before You our tithes and gifts, our loyalty and devotion. We pray that You will take them for the service of Your Kingdom, the preaching of Your word, and the edifying of Your Church. In Your Holy Name, we cheerfully give and faithfully pray. Amen. (1 Corinthians 16:4)
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Jesus be the everlasting treasure of our eternal lives; may the Father’s power be evident in all that we say and do; and may the Holy Spirit continue to lead us in ways that bring honor and blessing, power and glory to the One, Triune and Living God, both now and always. Amen. (2 Corinthians 4:7)
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
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