Approaching God
Prelude: Welcome & Announcements
Call to worship ( based on Psalm 119:140,142 &144)
Leader: Almighty God, Your promises have been fulfilled; because of this, we love You.
People: Gracious Lord, Your righteousness is everlasting and Your Word is forever true.
Leader: Heavenly Father, Your statutes are always right; grant us the favor of living in Your Presence forever.
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Almighty Father, Who created the land, sea and air, we worship Your wonderful ways and praise Your Everlasting Name. You are the King of Glory, whose words produce Life and whose thoughts uphold the Universe.
People: Lord of Creation, You have plowed history with Your deeds of deliverance, and sustained our people with Your Love. You have directed our destinies and pre-determined all the paths that we should follow.
Guide: Merciful God, we have sought safety in Your plan of salvation, and refuge in Your acts of redemption. You have become a haven of healing and a harbor of holiness for our minds, hearts, bodies and souls.
People: Gracious Father, become a river of life for us, cleansing our past mistakes, freeing us from our vilest sins, and pardoning us of our selfish ways. We know that we have disappointed You with our false choices and feeble faith. Hear us now as we personally confess our sins to You.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Father God, without Jesus, we have no hope of complete forgiveness. Without His sacrifice, we have no way to be restored to Your favor. We place our sinful selves into Christ’s Hands and pray that His power will restore us to the blessings of Your Eternal Kingdom.
People: For we ask this in our Precious Savior’s Name and through His own words, we continue to pray, saying “Our Father, etc.”(Isaiah 23v10)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus has the authority to forgive our sins, to heal our souls and to grant us God’s blessings. When we truly believe that He is the Son of God and place our lives into His Keeping, we are guaranteed forgiveness of our sins and God’s everlasting love. So let us rejoice and be glad, for Jesus is our One, True and Living Savior, both now and always. Amen. (John 6v10)
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: We will exalt you, O LORD, for You lift us out of the depths of despair and will not let our troubles overwhelm us.
People: O LORD our God, we call to You for help, for You alone can truly heal us of all that besets us.
Leader: We feel secure in Your Holy Presence and safe in Your Abiding Love. Strengthen our faith and diminish our fears. Fill us with peace and free us from pain.
People: O LORD, please show Your favor to our friends and families. Grant them health and healing; release them from dismay and depression. Bring health, hope and happiness to them.
Leader: Hear us, O LORD, as we pray. Be merciful to us and all our loved ones, for You alone have the power to help us recover from all of our troubles.
People: Turn our worries into cheers; remove our sadness and replace it with joy. Hear us now as we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Leader: May our hearts sing to You, O God, and never be silent. O LORD, we will give You our thanks forever. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 30)
Anthem
Minute for Mission : Stewardship
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, You know what lies ahead of each of our lives. You know the joys we will celebrate. and the problems we will encounter. Prepare our hearts and minds for those future times by enabling us to hear Christ’s words, receive them in our hearts, and apply them in our daily lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 2:31)
Scripture Readings :
Sermon
The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication : Lord Jesus, may we primarily give of our lives to Your ministry in this church, community, and Your Kingdom. May we freely give to You of our time, talents and resources in ways and means that will honor and glorify Your Name. May You favorably bless these tokens and pledges, these gifts and offerings for the life, work and mission of Your church at Erin and throughout the world. In Your Holy Name, we pray. Amen.
( 1 Cor 11v18)
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ enable us to branch out into the world in service, ministry and mission; may the Father establish strong and firm roots of faith in our hearts, souls and minds; and may the Holy Spirit empower us with godly gifts, so that we may witness to Christ’s grace, God’s love and the Spirit’s compassion, both now and always. Amen. ( Romans 11v18)
Monday, October 29, 2007
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Sunday prayers - Oct 28
Approaching God
Welcome & Announcements
Gathering & Prelude
Word of Acclamation ( based on Psalm 119:129,130 & 135)
Leader: O Lord, Your statutes are wonderful; therefore we seek to obey them.
People: The meaning of Your Holy words gives us light; it brings us understanding and wisdom.
Leader: Make Your face shine upon Your servants, O God, and teach us Your decrees, for we worship and glorify Your Name.
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: LORD Almighty, whose plans are always fulfilled and whose will is never thwarted, we adore and revere You as our True Creator, Heavenly Father and Everlasting God.
People: Gracious Lord, You have called us to this place of prayer and worship, so that we may know Your peace, share Your Words and experience Your Love.
Guide: Loving God, we praise You for being patient with us. We acknowledge Your kindness and compassion. We know that we have sinned against You by allowing pride to determine our actions, fear to diminish our faith, and greed to overcome our charity.
People: Merciful Father, humble us in Your Holy Presence. Enable us to cast off our sinful ways. Forgive our vile mistakes and corrupt decisions, our selfish choices and unworthy deeds. Please hear us now as we personally confess our faults to You.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Eternal God, You can only save us from ourselves when we place our lives into Christ’s hands. You can only forgive our sins when we humbly confess our mistakes to Jesus, Your Son, who died for our sake.
People: We pray these personal petitions in Christ’s Name, seeking His forgiveness and uniting our spirits with Him, saying, “Our Father, etc.”(Isaiah 23v9)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus receives our prayers and changes our lives. He takes each one of us, despite our weaknesses and failings, and blesses us with forgiveness and faith, salvation and strength. So let us rejoice In God’s grace and be truly thankful, for Jesus is our Savior, Jesus is our Lord. Amen. (John 6v9)
Gloria Patri
Children’s Sermon
Encountering God
Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Leader: Ascribe to the LORD, all you His people, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
People: Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; for He is powerful, compassionate and kind.
Leader: We worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; in this place of prayer, we seek His healing.
People: The voice of the LORD is powerful; He speaks and we are restored to health, wholeness and happiness.
Leader: The voice of the LORD is majestic; therefore, we humbly call upon Him to heal us of all that harms us.
People: Almighty LORD, be merciful to our family and friends; love them and comfort them. Release them from pain and suffering. Renew their strength and mend their broken bodies, minds, hearts and spirits in Jesus’ Name. Hear us now as we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Leader: The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 29)
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, reveal to us God’s message for our lives today through the words of these sacred scriptures. Enable us to seek, find and experience the promises of blessing, guidance and wisdom that emerge from Christ’s life and teaching. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 2:30)
Scripture Readings :
Sermon
The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication : Lord Jesus, direct our lives and enable us to freely give our lives to You. Please take these gifts and bless them for the life, work and ministry that You have called our church to undertake and fulfill. Let Your Name be praised through this offering and let Your Word be spread through these resources. For we give and pray in Your Holy Name. Amen. ( 1 Cor 11v17)
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ set us free from clinging to fear and wallowing in sin; may our Heavenly Father graft us to His Kingdom and grow us in His Love; and may the Holy Spirit enable us to share in God’s work and be nourished by His Everlasting Word, both now and always. Amen. ( Romans 11v17)
Welcome & Announcements
Gathering & Prelude
Word of Acclamation ( based on Psalm 119:129,130 & 135)
Leader: O Lord, Your statutes are wonderful; therefore we seek to obey them.
People: The meaning of Your Holy words gives us light; it brings us understanding and wisdom.
Leader: Make Your face shine upon Your servants, O God, and teach us Your decrees, for we worship and glorify Your Name.
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: LORD Almighty, whose plans are always fulfilled and whose will is never thwarted, we adore and revere You as our True Creator, Heavenly Father and Everlasting God.
People: Gracious Lord, You have called us to this place of prayer and worship, so that we may know Your peace, share Your Words and experience Your Love.
Guide: Loving God, we praise You for being patient with us. We acknowledge Your kindness and compassion. We know that we have sinned against You by allowing pride to determine our actions, fear to diminish our faith, and greed to overcome our charity.
People: Merciful Father, humble us in Your Holy Presence. Enable us to cast off our sinful ways. Forgive our vile mistakes and corrupt decisions, our selfish choices and unworthy deeds. Please hear us now as we personally confess our faults to You.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Eternal God, You can only save us from ourselves when we place our lives into Christ’s hands. You can only forgive our sins when we humbly confess our mistakes to Jesus, Your Son, who died for our sake.
People: We pray these personal petitions in Christ’s Name, seeking His forgiveness and uniting our spirits with Him, saying, “Our Father, etc.”(Isaiah 23v9)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus receives our prayers and changes our lives. He takes each one of us, despite our weaknesses and failings, and blesses us with forgiveness and faith, salvation and strength. So let us rejoice In God’s grace and be truly thankful, for Jesus is our Savior, Jesus is our Lord. Amen. (John 6v9)
Gloria Patri
Children’s Sermon
Encountering God
Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Leader: Ascribe to the LORD, all you His people, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
People: Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; for He is powerful, compassionate and kind.
Leader: We worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; in this place of prayer, we seek His healing.
People: The voice of the LORD is powerful; He speaks and we are restored to health, wholeness and happiness.
Leader: The voice of the LORD is majestic; therefore, we humbly call upon Him to heal us of all that harms us.
People: Almighty LORD, be merciful to our family and friends; love them and comfort them. Release them from pain and suffering. Renew their strength and mend their broken bodies, minds, hearts and spirits in Jesus’ Name. Hear us now as we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Leader: The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 29)
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, reveal to us God’s message for our lives today through the words of these sacred scriptures. Enable us to seek, find and experience the promises of blessing, guidance and wisdom that emerge from Christ’s life and teaching. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 2:30)
Scripture Readings :
Sermon
The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication : Lord Jesus, direct our lives and enable us to freely give our lives to You. Please take these gifts and bless them for the life, work and ministry that You have called our church to undertake and fulfill. Let Your Name be praised through this offering and let Your Word be spread through these resources. For we give and pray in Your Holy Name. Amen. ( 1 Cor 11v17)
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ set us free from clinging to fear and wallowing in sin; may our Heavenly Father graft us to His Kingdom and grow us in His Love; and may the Holy Spirit enable us to share in God’s work and be nourished by His Everlasting Word, both now and always. Amen. ( Romans 11v17)
Monday, October 15, 2007
Sunday prayers - Oct 21, 2007
Approaching God
Welcome & Announcements
Gathering & Prelude
Word of Acclamation ( based on Psalm 119:124 & 125)
Leader: O Lord, deal with us according to Your Love; teach us Your precious decrees.
People: We are Your servants; open our hearts and minds so that we may understand Your sacred ways.
Leader: Come among us, Almighty Lord, and do Your wonderful deeds; for we praise and glorify Your Name forever! Amen.
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Heavenly Father, Bestower of blessings and Lord of life, we adore and applaud Your mighty works of creation, which remind us of Your majestic Power and inspire us to confidently place our lives into your hands.
People: Wonderful Lord, we have set aside this sacred time and planned our praise and worship to reflect upon Your ways, rejoice in Your deeds and regenerate our faith in Your Holy Word. You are the One, true and Living God; we are privileged to be Your humble servants.
Guide: Merciful God, despite our enthusiasm for Your Will, we confess to being partial to our own understanding and more apt to follow our own desires. Instead of seeking Your guidance, we cherish our own opinions and ideas. Instead of accepting Your counsel, we furnish our own, which leads us into temptation and causes us to diminish our faith.
People: Holy and Sacred Lord, forgive us when we offend You by our sinful actions and selfish deeds. Pardon our personal mistakes and foolish choices which taint our souls with greed, pride, envy, hatred, anger and disinterest. Hear us now as we individually confess our sins to You.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Gracious God, our hope is in the Lord and our salvation is in Christ’s hands. By His blood, we are cleansed. By His sacrifice, we are saved. He alone can forgive our past mistakes and restore us to Your Favor.
People: We make these prayers in Christ’s Name and unite our hearts through Him, saying, “Our Father, etc.”
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus calls us to be his disciples and we are empowered to speak up for Him. Through faith, we testify to Christ’s power of forgiveness and His sovereignty over all of creation. So, let us rejoice in Him and express our thanks to Him, by sharing His promises and gospel with all whom we love, and with all whom we personally need to forgive. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. (John 6v8)
Gloria Patri
Children’s Sermon
Anthem
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Leader: We call upon You, O Lord, the Rock of our salvation. Hear our prayers and grant us peace.
People: Hear our cries for mercy as we call to You for help; listen to our pleas in this holy place of prayer.
Leader: We lift up our hearts to You, Living God, and humbly ask for healing..
People: For You are our strength and shield; our hearts trust in You and we are encouraged.
Leader: Lord God, have mercy upon us and all whom we love. Bless us all with healing and strength, wholeness and peace, renewal and hope.
People: For You alone have the strength and power to overcome illness, anxiety, injury and insecurity. hear us now as we silently pray for all those who are precious to our hearts.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Leader: Save all Your people, Lord and bless us one by one; be our shepherd and carry us forevermore. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 28)
Reader : Holy Spirit, grant our spirits confidence and deepen our faith through these sacred scriptures. Open our hearts to Christ’s amazing love and enhance our minds with His precious teaching. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 2:29)
Scripture Readings :
Sermon
The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication : Lord Jesus, our hearts are exposed to You at all times, therefore You know completely what and how we give. We pray that these tokens may be given to You honorably, cheerfully and faithfully. Grant us the wisdom to use them in the enhancement of God’s Kingdom through the preaching of the Gospel, the serving of the Church and the praising of God’s Name, both now and always. Amen.
Hymn :
Benediction: May we grow in Christ’s grace each and everyday; may we be spiritually fruitful to the glory of our Father in heaven; and may the Holy Spirit strengthen the foundations of our faith, so that we may confidently share the good news of Jesus with the world, both now and always. Amen. ( Romans 11v16 )
Welcome & Announcements
Gathering & Prelude
Word of Acclamation ( based on Psalm 119:124 & 125)
Leader: O Lord, deal with us according to Your Love; teach us Your precious decrees.
People: We are Your servants; open our hearts and minds so that we may understand Your sacred ways.
Leader: Come among us, Almighty Lord, and do Your wonderful deeds; for we praise and glorify Your Name forever! Amen.
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Heavenly Father, Bestower of blessings and Lord of life, we adore and applaud Your mighty works of creation, which remind us of Your majestic Power and inspire us to confidently place our lives into your hands.
People: Wonderful Lord, we have set aside this sacred time and planned our praise and worship to reflect upon Your ways, rejoice in Your deeds and regenerate our faith in Your Holy Word. You are the One, true and Living God; we are privileged to be Your humble servants.
Guide: Merciful God, despite our enthusiasm for Your Will, we confess to being partial to our own understanding and more apt to follow our own desires. Instead of seeking Your guidance, we cherish our own opinions and ideas. Instead of accepting Your counsel, we furnish our own, which leads us into temptation and causes us to diminish our faith.
People: Holy and Sacred Lord, forgive us when we offend You by our sinful actions and selfish deeds. Pardon our personal mistakes and foolish choices which taint our souls with greed, pride, envy, hatred, anger and disinterest. Hear us now as we individually confess our sins to You.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Gracious God, our hope is in the Lord and our salvation is in Christ’s hands. By His blood, we are cleansed. By His sacrifice, we are saved. He alone can forgive our past mistakes and restore us to Your Favor.
People: We make these prayers in Christ’s Name and unite our hearts through Him, saying, “Our Father, etc.”
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus calls us to be his disciples and we are empowered to speak up for Him. Through faith, we testify to Christ’s power of forgiveness and His sovereignty over all of creation. So, let us rejoice in Him and express our thanks to Him, by sharing His promises and gospel with all whom we love, and with all whom we personally need to forgive. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. (John 6v8)
Gloria Patri
Children’s Sermon
Anthem
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Leader: We call upon You, O Lord, the Rock of our salvation. Hear our prayers and grant us peace.
People: Hear our cries for mercy as we call to You for help; listen to our pleas in this holy place of prayer.
Leader: We lift up our hearts to You, Living God, and humbly ask for healing..
People: For You are our strength and shield; our hearts trust in You and we are encouraged.
Leader: Lord God, have mercy upon us and all whom we love. Bless us all with healing and strength, wholeness and peace, renewal and hope.
People: For You alone have the strength and power to overcome illness, anxiety, injury and insecurity. hear us now as we silently pray for all those who are precious to our hearts.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Leader: Save all Your people, Lord and bless us one by one; be our shepherd and carry us forevermore. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 28)
Reader : Holy Spirit, grant our spirits confidence and deepen our faith through these sacred scriptures. Open our hearts to Christ’s amazing love and enhance our minds with His precious teaching. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 2:29)
Scripture Readings :
Sermon
The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication : Lord Jesus, our hearts are exposed to You at all times, therefore You know completely what and how we give. We pray that these tokens may be given to You honorably, cheerfully and faithfully. Grant us the wisdom to use them in the enhancement of God’s Kingdom through the preaching of the Gospel, the serving of the Church and the praising of God’s Name, both now and always. Amen.
Hymn :
Benediction: May we grow in Christ’s grace each and everyday; may we be spiritually fruitful to the glory of our Father in heaven; and may the Holy Spirit strengthen the foundations of our faith, so that we may confidently share the good news of Jesus with the world, both now and always. Amen. ( Romans 11v16 )
Monday, October 8, 2007
Sunday prayers: Oct 14, 2007
Approaching God
Prelude: Welcome & Announcements
Call to worship ( based on Psalm 119:114,116,117)
Leader: O Lord, You are our refuge and shield; We have placed our hopes in Your word.
People: Sustain us according to Your promises, and we will live; do not let our hopes be dashed.
Leader: Uphold us, and we will be delivered; we will always have regard for your decrees.
People of God! Let us worship and glorify the Lord!
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Almighty and Everlasting God, whose ancient power created the heavens and the earth; whose holy word sustains all existing, we humbly bow before Your sacred presence and seek to please You with our prayers and praises.
People: Heavenly Lord, You have called us to Your House to worship Your ways and glorify Your great and wonderful deeds. You have gathered us from different places to unite our voices, minds and hearts in song, ceremony and service.
Guide: Gracious Father, we know that our lives are imperfect and sometimes we disappoint through bad choices and poor decisions. We allow our faith to be diminished by our passions and pride, our ambitions and ideals, our sinful greed and self-centered goals.
People: Merciful God, in those moments when we are reckless with our souls and indifferent to Your words; when we are unconcerned about our Your Salvation and inconsiderate of Your Ways, please forgive us. For we know that only Your Holy Son Jesus can save us from ourselves, cleanse us of the past and free us from our sins. Hear us now as we confess our mistakes to You in silent prayer.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Loving Lord, we thank You for Your mercy and the power of Your peace. We praise You for allowing Christ to enter into our lives. We pray that faith may settle our fears, hope may bring us healing and that Jesus will continue to bring joy into our hearts.
People: For we pray this in His Holy Name and unite our souls together, saying, “Our Father, etc.”(Isaiah 23v7)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: We cannot buy forgiveness nor can we earn God’s mercy. Only Jesus has the power to forgive our sins, direct our paths and restore us to God’s Kingdom. he knows our hearts and understand the struggles that we endure each day. Let us rejoice in His love and praise His Holy Name. Amen. (John 6v7)
Gloria Patri
Children’s Sermon
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Leader: The LORD is our light and our salvation-- whom shall we fear?
People: The LORD is the stronghold of our lives-- of what shall we be afraid?
Leader: For in the day of trouble he will keep us safe in his dwelling.
People: Hear our voices when we call, O LORD; be merciful to us and answer our prayers for healing.
Leader: We seek Your grace and mercy, O Lord; heal us of all that harms us.
People: May our families and friends be confident of Your power and care; may they know Your goodness in their lives. Grant them peace instead of pain, serenity instead of suffering, happiness instead of hopelessness. Hear us now as we silently bring them to You.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Leader: Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 27)
Anthem
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, make know to us the paths of life through the readings of the scriptures. Fill with joy in Your presence through the teachings of our Lord. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 2:28)
Scripture Readings :
Sermon
The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication : Lord Jesus, You have heard our praises and prayers and You have given us much to think about through Your words. In thanksgiving, we gather, offer and present these tokens of gratitude to You and we pray that You will guide us to use them for the many ministries and missions that our church seeks to fulfill in Your Name. Take our time, talents and resources and help us to glorify You with our daily deeds. In Your Precious Name, we pray. Amen. ( 1 Cor 11v4)
Hymn :
Benediction: May Jesus keep us holy so that we produce fruits of faith; may the Father keep united through His love and grace; and may the Holy Spirit enable and empower us to reach out to the people of this community, so that God’s Kingdom is enhanced, both now and forevermore. Amen.( Romans 11v15 )
Prelude: Welcome & Announcements
Call to worship ( based on Psalm 119:114,116,117)
Leader: O Lord, You are our refuge and shield; We have placed our hopes in Your word.
People: Sustain us according to Your promises, and we will live; do not let our hopes be dashed.
Leader: Uphold us, and we will be delivered; we will always have regard for your decrees.
People of God! Let us worship and glorify the Lord!
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Almighty and Everlasting God, whose ancient power created the heavens and the earth; whose holy word sustains all existing, we humbly bow before Your sacred presence and seek to please You with our prayers and praises.
People: Heavenly Lord, You have called us to Your House to worship Your ways and glorify Your great and wonderful deeds. You have gathered us from different places to unite our voices, minds and hearts in song, ceremony and service.
Guide: Gracious Father, we know that our lives are imperfect and sometimes we disappoint through bad choices and poor decisions. We allow our faith to be diminished by our passions and pride, our ambitions and ideals, our sinful greed and self-centered goals.
People: Merciful God, in those moments when we are reckless with our souls and indifferent to Your words; when we are unconcerned about our Your Salvation and inconsiderate of Your Ways, please forgive us. For we know that only Your Holy Son Jesus can save us from ourselves, cleanse us of the past and free us from our sins. Hear us now as we confess our mistakes to You in silent prayer.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Loving Lord, we thank You for Your mercy and the power of Your peace. We praise You for allowing Christ to enter into our lives. We pray that faith may settle our fears, hope may bring us healing and that Jesus will continue to bring joy into our hearts.
People: For we pray this in His Holy Name and unite our souls together, saying, “Our Father, etc.”(Isaiah 23v7)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: We cannot buy forgiveness nor can we earn God’s mercy. Only Jesus has the power to forgive our sins, direct our paths and restore us to God’s Kingdom. he knows our hearts and understand the struggles that we endure each day. Let us rejoice in His love and praise His Holy Name. Amen. (John 6v7)
Gloria Patri
Children’s Sermon
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Leader: The LORD is our light and our salvation-- whom shall we fear?
People: The LORD is the stronghold of our lives-- of what shall we be afraid?
Leader: For in the day of trouble he will keep us safe in his dwelling.
People: Hear our voices when we call, O LORD; be merciful to us and answer our prayers for healing.
Leader: We seek Your grace and mercy, O Lord; heal us of all that harms us.
People: May our families and friends be confident of Your power and care; may they know Your goodness in their lives. Grant them peace instead of pain, serenity instead of suffering, happiness instead of hopelessness. Hear us now as we silently bring them to You.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Leader: Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 27)
Anthem
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, make know to us the paths of life through the readings of the scriptures. Fill with joy in Your presence through the teachings of our Lord. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 2:28)
Scripture Readings :
Sermon
The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication : Lord Jesus, You have heard our praises and prayers and You have given us much to think about through Your words. In thanksgiving, we gather, offer and present these tokens of gratitude to You and we pray that You will guide us to use them for the many ministries and missions that our church seeks to fulfill in Your Name. Take our time, talents and resources and help us to glorify You with our daily deeds. In Your Precious Name, we pray. Amen. ( 1 Cor 11v4)
Hymn :
Benediction: May Jesus keep us holy so that we produce fruits of faith; may the Father keep united through His love and grace; and may the Holy Spirit enable and empower us to reach out to the people of this community, so that God’s Kingdom is enhanced, both now and forevermore. Amen.( Romans 11v15 )
Monday, October 1, 2007
Sunday prayers - Oct 7, 2007
Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering
Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 10)
Pastor: The LORD is King for ever and ever.
People: He listens to our cries of affliction and embraces us with His love.
Pastor: The LORD is our defender and protector. He diminishes our fears by enhancing our faith. Amen!
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: Lord of Life and Creator of the Universe, whose ways are everlasting and whose words are never thwarted, we humbly gather in Your holy house of prayer.
People: Almighty Father, we have come from our homes to be with You. We have set aside this hallowed hour to praise and adore You.
Guide: Merciful God, we have neglected to be Your faithful servants in the world. We have ignored opportunities to share the Gospel and to help other people in need.
People: Gracious Lord, we are guilty of a multitude of sins. There are so many times each day when we allow temptation to overcome our faith, and for pride to diminish our beliefs. Hear us now as we confess our sins to You alone.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Loving God, thank You for allowing us to be forgiven of our past mistakes. We praise You for bringing Christ into our world, to die for our sins, and to reclaim the lost.
People: We make our confessions in Christ’s Name and through His sacred words, we continue to pray, saying “Our Father... (THE LORD'S PRAYER” debts/debtors) (Isaiah 33:14)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: We believe that Jesus came from heaven to reconcile people to God. He alone has the power to forgive our sins and restore us to God’s everlasting favor. So let us rejoice and be glad, for though we have sinned greatly, we also have a Great Savior. Amen. (John 9:29)
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: God presides over our lives, sustaining our bodies and nurturing our spirits.
People: May the Lord defend us against disease and discomfort; may His favor grant us hope and health.
Pastor: In the midst of our weakness, may the Lord bring us strength. When fear affects us, may He enhance our faith.
People: Lord, rescue us from pain and suffering; attend to our loved ones and answer all our prayers.
Pastor: Grant us patience and understanding. Free us from worry, and settle us with Your peace.
People: Loving God, heal us and all our loved ones, from all that harms us in body, mind, heart and spirit. Hear us now as we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Leader: May the Lord rise up and grant all of our requests. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 82)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, help us to hear what God is teaching to us through these sacred scriptures. Let His words be wholly received and gladly accepted in our hearts. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 8:14)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Dedication: Lord Jesus, help us to carry on the great work that You have called our church to do in this community. Give us the courage to offer our time, talents, and treasures in sacrificial ways that will honor and glorify You. Take our tithes and gifts, and bless them for Your ministry and mission. In Your Holy Name, we pray. Amen. (1 Corinthians 16:8)
Communion
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ strengthen our beliefs each day; may the Father fill us with His goodness and love; and may the Holy Spirit keep us devoted to the service of the One, Triune and Living God, both now and always. Amen. (2 Corinthians 4:13)
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude, Gathering
Acclamation (based on words from Psalm 10)
Pastor: The LORD is King for ever and ever.
People: He listens to our cries of affliction and embraces us with His love.
Pastor: The LORD is our defender and protector. He diminishes our fears by enhancing our faith. Amen!
First Hymn:
Prayers of Confession
Guide: Lord of Life and Creator of the Universe, whose ways are everlasting and whose words are never thwarted, we humbly gather in Your holy house of prayer.
People: Almighty Father, we have come from our homes to be with You. We have set aside this hallowed hour to praise and adore You.
Guide: Merciful God, we have neglected to be Your faithful servants in the world. We have ignored opportunities to share the Gospel and to help other people in need.
People: Gracious Lord, we are guilty of a multitude of sins. There are so many times each day when we allow temptation to overcome our faith, and for pride to diminish our beliefs. Hear us now as we confess our sins to You alone.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Loving God, thank You for allowing us to be forgiven of our past mistakes. We praise You for bringing Christ into our world, to die for our sins, and to reclaim the lost.
People: We make our confessions in Christ’s Name and through His sacred words, we continue to pray, saying “Our Father... (THE LORD'S PRAYER” debts/debtors) (Isaiah 33:14)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: We believe that Jesus came from heaven to reconcile people to God. He alone has the power to forgive our sins and restore us to God’s everlasting favor. So let us rejoice and be glad, for though we have sinned greatly, we also have a Great Savior. Amen. (John 9:29)
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: God presides over our lives, sustaining our bodies and nurturing our spirits.
People: May the Lord defend us against disease and discomfort; may His favor grant us hope and health.
Pastor: In the midst of our weakness, may the Lord bring us strength. When fear affects us, may He enhance our faith.
People: Lord, rescue us from pain and suffering; attend to our loved ones and answer all our prayers.
Pastor: Grant us patience and understanding. Free us from worry, and settle us with Your peace.
People: Loving God, heal us and all our loved ones, from all that harms us in body, mind, heart and spirit. Hear us now as we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
Leader: May the Lord rise up and grant all of our requests. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 82)
Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, help us to hear what God is teaching to us through these sacred scriptures. Let His words be wholly received and gladly accepted in our hearts. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen. (Acts 8:14)
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Dedication: Lord Jesus, help us to carry on the great work that You have called our church to do in this community. Give us the courage to offer our time, talents, and treasures in sacrificial ways that will honor and glorify You. Take our tithes and gifts, and bless them for Your ministry and mission. In Your Holy Name, we pray. Amen. (1 Corinthians 16:8)
Communion
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ strengthen our beliefs each day; may the Father fill us with His goodness and love; and may the Holy Spirit keep us devoted to the service of the One, Triune and Living God, both now and always. Amen. (2 Corinthians 4:13)
Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude
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