Approaching God
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude & Gathering
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Almighty LORD, Your Kingdom is everlasting, and Your power shapes the history of this planet. We exalt Your Holy Name and praise Your wonderful deeds. You are Father of the nations and Lord of all the islands, therefore we give glory to You alone and seek to serve You with our prayers, praises, hearts, and souls.
People: Merciful Father, we have succumbed to sin and have been deeply troubled with our regrets. Pride has damaged our spirits and greed has tested our faith. Instead of honoring You in Christian service, we have glorified ourselves and hindered Your work through our faithless ways. Our paths have strayed from Your Presence, nor have our ways been Your own. Forgive our foolish mistakes and pardon all our selfish deeds. Hear us now as we silently confess our sins to You alone.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Compassionate God, we place our lives into Your hands by giving our hearts to Jesus Christ, Your Holy Son. His death on the Cross has purchased our salvation. His sacrifice has allowed us to seek Your favor and grace. We make our prayers in Jesus’ Name, uniting our souls with Him, saying, “Our Father …THE LORD’S PRAYER – (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus, through the love of His Father, gives us the Bread of Heaven. By Christ’s wounded body, our broken ways are healed; by His perfect obedience, we are reclaimed by God. Let us cheerfully rejoice, for our sins are completely forgiven, 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.
Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Deliver us from our fears, O God; protect us from those things which deeply trouble us. We are frail, O Lord, and vulnerable to attacks upon our bodies, in our minds, and within our hearts. Arise and help us; look upon our plight!
People: O LORD God Almighty, defend us from illness and disease; deliver us from sickness and pain. Become our Strength, O Lord, and as we seek Your favor and blessing, be our Great Healer.
Pastor: Go before us, O God, heal us and all our loved ones; restore our health and enable our loved ones to recover. May we know of Your strength and praise You for all of Your love, for You are our fortress, and our refuge in times of trouble. Hear us now as we pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
All: O God, You are our Strength, and we sing praises to You. O Lord, You are our stronghold, and our loving God. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 59)
Anthem
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, may we dearly hold the words of Christ to be true in our minds, and still be astonished by His deeds. May our hearts move quickly towards Him, and may our spirits be filled with His Holy Peace. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory:
Dedication : Lord Jesus, Your Holy work is undertaken, supported and accomplished in this church. We have heard Your challenges through the preaching of the gospel. Take these simple gifts and sacred tithes as true tokens of our gratitude. Bless them for the purposes of Your Kingdom through ministry, mission, service and stewardship, to glory of Your Holy Name. Amen.
Communion
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ enable us to form one body of faithful believers in this holy place; may the Father give strength to our spiritual body and nurture our church; and may the Holy Spirit help us to see that we all belong to God in the service of His Everlasting Kingdom. Amen.
Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; etc & Postlude
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Sunday prayers - 8th in ordinary Time - 25 May 2008
Approaching God
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude & Gathering
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Everlasting Majesty and Lord of all Creation, we lift our voices to praise Your Holy Name; we lift up our hearts to cheerfully rejoice in Your sacred presence. Throughout the whole earth, millions of people are blessing and glorifying Your power. Today, we gladly join them in the worship of Your ways and the praising of Your deeds.
People: Gracious Father, we know that our lives are imperfect and filled with moments of sinful mistakes. We have been selfish, proud and faithless; stubborn, greedy and indifferent; angry, bitter and spiteful. Heavenly Lord, forgive us when temptation overcomes us and sin overwhelms our hearts. Pardon us for neglecting our responsibilities and casting aside our faith. To You alone, we offer these personal confessions and seek Your mercy through Your Holy Son Jesus Christ. Hear us now as we silently pray.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Loving God, without Christ’s sacrifice, we would have no one to restore us; we would have no escape from Your wrath; and no hope of entering into Your everlasting Kingdom. Humbly and thankfully, we make these prayers in the Name of Jesus, our Only Savior and True Lord, and in His precious words, we unite our hearts, saying, “Our Father,…THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus, through the love of His Father, gives us the Bread of Heaven. By Christ’s wounded body, our broken ways are healed; by His perfect obedience, we are reclaimed by God. Let us cheerfully rejoice, for our sins are completely forgiven, 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
Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Have mercy upon us, O God, have mercy upon us, for in You our souls take refuge. We cry out to the One Most High God, who fulfills the purposes of our lives. Loving Lord, send forth Your mercy from heaven; release us from our fears through the power of Your faithful love.
People: In the midst of our anxieties and troubles, grant us peace. From the discomfort of our illnesses and the suffering we endure, heal us, O Lord. Let Your goodness and grace, greatness and glory be experienced in our lives and our loved ones, as we seek healing from all that harms us in body, mind, heart and spirit.
Pastor: Deliver us and all whom we pray for, from distress, disease and despair. Hear us now as we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
All: Great is Your love, O Lord, reaching from the farthest heavens into the very substance of our lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 57)
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, may we walk through the Scriptures and be led to a beautiful place. May we be filled with wonder and amazement through all that Christ has done for our lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & offertory
Dedication : Lord Jesus, we all have special gifts and talents, and we all have different resources and treasures. When we combine them and gather them before You, we glorify Your work and continue to enhance Your Name. Take our tithes and gifts; bless them for the life, work and ministry of Erin Church, which You ask us to undertake, support and fulfill in Your Holy Name. Amen.
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ keep us united to His body so that we may accomplish great things in His Name; may the Father sustain us as members of Christ’s church, so that we may honor His Kingdom; and may the Holy Spirit grant us a new vision so that we may fulfill the purposes of the One, Triune and Living God in this church and community, both now and always. Amen.
Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; etc & Postlude
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude & Gathering
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Everlasting Majesty and Lord of all Creation, we lift our voices to praise Your Holy Name; we lift up our hearts to cheerfully rejoice in Your sacred presence. Throughout the whole earth, millions of people are blessing and glorifying Your power. Today, we gladly join them in the worship of Your ways and the praising of Your deeds.
People: Gracious Father, we know that our lives are imperfect and filled with moments of sinful mistakes. We have been selfish, proud and faithless; stubborn, greedy and indifferent; angry, bitter and spiteful. Heavenly Lord, forgive us when temptation overcomes us and sin overwhelms our hearts. Pardon us for neglecting our responsibilities and casting aside our faith. To You alone, we offer these personal confessions and seek Your mercy through Your Holy Son Jesus Christ. Hear us now as we silently pray.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Loving God, without Christ’s sacrifice, we would have no one to restore us; we would have no escape from Your wrath; and no hope of entering into Your everlasting Kingdom. Humbly and thankfully, we make these prayers in the Name of Jesus, our Only Savior and True Lord, and in His precious words, we unite our hearts, saying, “Our Father,…THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus, through the love of His Father, gives us the Bread of Heaven. By Christ’s wounded body, our broken ways are healed; by His perfect obedience, we are reclaimed by God. Let us cheerfully rejoice, for our sins are completely forgiven, 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
Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Have mercy upon us, O God, have mercy upon us, for in You our souls take refuge. We cry out to the One Most High God, who fulfills the purposes of our lives. Loving Lord, send forth Your mercy from heaven; release us from our fears through the power of Your faithful love.
People: In the midst of our anxieties and troubles, grant us peace. From the discomfort of our illnesses and the suffering we endure, heal us, O Lord. Let Your goodness and grace, greatness and glory be experienced in our lives and our loved ones, as we seek healing from all that harms us in body, mind, heart and spirit.
Pastor: Deliver us and all whom we pray for, from distress, disease and despair. Hear us now as we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
All: Great is Your love, O Lord, reaching from the farthest heavens into the very substance of our lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 57)
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, may we walk through the Scriptures and be led to a beautiful place. May we be filled with wonder and amazement through all that Christ has done for our lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & offertory
Dedication : Lord Jesus, we all have special gifts and talents, and we all have different resources and treasures. When we combine them and gather them before You, we glorify Your work and continue to enhance Your Name. Take our tithes and gifts; bless them for the life, work and ministry of Erin Church, which You ask us to undertake, support and fulfill in Your Holy Name. Amen.
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ keep us united to His body so that we may accomplish great things in His Name; may the Father sustain us as members of Christ’s church, so that we may honor His Kingdom; and may the Holy Spirit grant us a new vision so that we may fulfill the purposes of the One, Triune and Living God in this church and community, both now and always. Amen.
Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; etc & Postlude
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Sunday prayers: Trinity Sunday 18 May 5-18-08
Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude & Gathering
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. Everlasting God, Your ways are never thwarted, and Your works signify Your immortal greatness; we applaud Your plan of salvation, and we exalt You above all others.
People: Gracious Father, before we knew You, we were enemies of Your kingdom, and even 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. Merciful Lord, save us from our sinful and selfish ways. Keep us from damaging our souls and blemishing our spirits. We ask for forgiveness and 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 would we ever be restored to Your everlasting kingdom. Thank You for giving Jesus to us, in whose words we continue to pray, saying, "Our Father, …:THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus challenged the people, rulers, and leaders of His day, asking them 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 through Him we are totally accepted by God.
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
Minute for Mission; VBS
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: We revere the Lord and seek His blessings; we come into His presence and abide in Him. 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.
People: May our loved ones and siblings, our families and friends receive help and power, energy and determination to overcome their illnesses and anxieties, their troubles and worries. O Lord, we seek peace for our souls, health for our hearts, and strength for our minds.
Pastor: Gracious God, have mercy upon us as we ask for healing. May we experience Your Holy Spirit within us and let us be restored physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Hear us now as we silently pray, for our loved ones and neighbors, our families and ourselves.
Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.
All: 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 “Jesus Draw me Close”
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, You inspired Christ’s first to spread the 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 through the lessons that we read, hear, and accept. In Christ's Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings, Sermon, & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: (unison)
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 Holy Name. Amen.
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: (unison) 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.
Doxology & Postlude
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude & Gathering
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. Everlasting God, Your ways are never thwarted, and Your works signify Your immortal greatness; we applaud Your plan of salvation, and we exalt You above all others.
People: Gracious Father, before we knew You, we were enemies of Your kingdom, and even 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. Merciful Lord, save us from our sinful and selfish ways. Keep us from damaging our souls and blemishing our spirits. We ask for forgiveness and 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 would we ever be restored to Your everlasting kingdom. Thank You for giving Jesus to us, in whose words we continue to pray, saying, "Our Father, …:THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus challenged the people, rulers, and leaders of His day, asking them 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 through Him we are totally accepted by God.
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
Minute for Mission; VBS
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: We revere the Lord and seek His blessings; we come into His presence and abide in Him. 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.
People: May our loved ones and siblings, our families and friends receive help and power, energy and determination to overcome their illnesses and anxieties, their troubles and worries. O Lord, we seek peace for our souls, health for our hearts, and strength for our minds.
Pastor: Gracious God, have mercy upon us as we ask for healing. May we experience Your Holy Spirit within us and let us be restored physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Hear us now as we silently pray, for our loved ones and neighbors, our families and ourselves.
Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.
All: 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 “Jesus Draw me Close”
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, You inspired Christ’s first to spread the 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 through the lessons that we read, hear, and accept. In Christ's Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings, Sermon, & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: (unison)
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 Holy Name. Amen.
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: (unison) 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.
Doxology & Postlude
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Sunday Prayers : Pentecost May 11, 2008
Approaching God
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude & Gathering
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: Merciful Father, we know that our lives are not perfect, nor are we fully faithful or thoroughly devoted to You. We have gone astray and fallen into temptation, letting sin overtake our souls and permitting greed to damage our spirits. Gracious God, forgive the mistakes we have made, the disappointments we have caused, the responsibilities we have neglected, and the blessings we have wasted. Help us to yield our hearts and humble our pride through the pledging of our lives 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, and faithful spirits within all of us. We make our prayers in Jesus’ Name and unite our hearts with Him, saying, “Our Father...THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus is the Bread of Life that we need 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 (sung): 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 – Kids & parents come down to front of the church
Baptism
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Be merciful to us, O God, for our worries burden us, especially when we are under pressure. O Lord, when we are anxious and afraid, help us to trust in You.
People: O God, whose words we praise, take away our fears and grant us peace of mind. We place our lives, and our loved ones into Your Holy hands.
Pastor: 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, heart and spirit. Hear us now as we personally pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
All: May we walk before the Lord in the light of His love. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 56)
Anthem
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, may we walk with Christ as we read and hear these 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 Your body of believers and we are called to support Your continuing ministry in our community and throughout the earth. Sanctify our tithes and gifts, so that they may be used for the life, work and mission of Your church. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ’s grace keep us humble; may the Father’s blessings keep us faithful; and may the Holy Spirit’s guidance keep us loving and serving the One Living Triune God, both now and always. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude & Gathering
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: Merciful Father, we know that our lives are not perfect, nor are we fully faithful or thoroughly devoted to You. We have gone astray and fallen into temptation, letting sin overtake our souls and permitting greed to damage our spirits. Gracious God, forgive the mistakes we have made, the disappointments we have caused, the responsibilities we have neglected, and the blessings we have wasted. Help us to yield our hearts and humble our pride through the pledging of our lives 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, and faithful spirits within all of us. We make our prayers in Jesus’ Name and unite our hearts with Him, saying, “Our Father...THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus is the Bread of Life that we need 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 (sung): 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 – Kids & parents come down to front of the church
Baptism
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Be merciful to us, O God, for our worries burden us, especially when we are under pressure. O Lord, when we are anxious and afraid, help us to trust in You.
People: O God, whose words we praise, take away our fears and grant us peace of mind. We place our lives, and our loved ones into Your Holy hands.
Pastor: 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, heart and spirit. Hear us now as we personally pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
All: May we walk before the Lord in the light of His love. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 56)
Anthem
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, may we walk with Christ as we read and hear these 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 Your body of believers and we are called to support Your continuing ministry in our community and throughout the earth. Sanctify our tithes and gifts, so that they may be used for the life, work and mission of Your church. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ’s grace keep us humble; may the Father’s blessings keep us faithful; and may the Holy Spirit’s guidance keep us loving and serving the One Living Triune God, both now and always. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
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