Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude & Gathering
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Loving God of all creation, Giver of all good, we seek Your divine presence and hope to experience Your sacred strength. You are the Giver of wisdom and the provider of all blessings. We humbly approach Your throne of grace, looking for meaning and purpose to be given to our lives.
People: Blessed God and Ruler of all the nations, we know that we are sinful and proud, selfish and vain, rebellious and foolish. We come here to confess our faults and to make peace with Your Spirit. In You we find refuge for our weary souls and comfort for our anxious spirits. You alone have the power to forgive our fallen ways. Hear us now as we sincerely confess our sins to You.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Heavenly Lord, You have restored us to Your favor through the noble sacrifice of Your Son Jesus Christ. We cling to Him as our Savior and we look to Him alone for Your loving mercy.
People: We give these prayers in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. In His perfect words, we now pray, saying “Our Father…” THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus was hated by the world because He confronted evil. Today, He confronts the sins in our lives and challenges us to become more like Him. Through His blood, our souls are cleansed of our sinful past, so let us rejoice and be glad, for our Risen Savior Jesus has triumphed over death and sin forevermore. 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
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: We will give thanks to the LORD and call on His Name; we will make known his glorious deeds. We will praise and sing to the One, True and Living God, whose wonderful acts sustain our people.
People: Let us seek the Lord and rejoice in His goodness; let us approach Him with confidence and faith. May we look to the Lord for strength; may He compassionately answer our prayers.
Pastor: As we remember the wonders He has done, let us ask Him for healing and mercy. May our God bring healing to our hearts, peace to our minds, strength to our spirits and wholeness to our souls and to all for whom we now pray.
Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.
ALL: He is the LORD our God and His blessings are all around us. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 105)
Singing of ‘Jesus, Draw Me Close.’
Prayer for Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, may we all become one in heart and mind through the power of these sacred scriptures. May we share the teaching of Christ and receive the preaching of His word. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, we have voiced our praises to God and listened to Your scriptural message. You have challenged our lives and changed our ideas. In response, we offer You our tithes and gifts, praying that You will bless them for the life, work and ministry of this church and Your mission throughout the entire world. In Your Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Communion
Second Hymn:
Benediction: May we serve Christ each day of our lives; may we please the Father with our acts and deeds; and may we seek the approval and joy of the Holy Spirit, both now and forever. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
Monday, June 30, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Sunday prayers: 13th in Ordinary Time June 29
Approaching God
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude & Gathering
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Almighty God, who knows all our secrets and who sees all that we do, we humbly approach You, with awe and reverence, seeking to please You with our worship and hoping to delight You with our love. We have sinned against You and fought against Your ways. We have put You to the back of our minds and diminished Your influence over our decisions.
People: Gracious Father, we have fled from Your presence and sought refuge in our own understanding. We have fallen into temptation and become ensnared with our own sinful works, words and ways. Forgive our foolish faults and selfish stupidity. Pardon us for being distracted by our own desires and deceived by our own delusions. Help us to turn to Jesus, to receive His joy and experience His mercy, to be restored by His grace and reclaimed by His blood. Hear us now as we sincerely confess our sins to You alone.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Loving Lord, You have opened the floodgates of forgiveness to us and granted us the opportunity to be restored to Your Favor and Kingdom through our Savior, Jesus Christ. To Him alone, we are indebted. By Him alone, are we pardoned of our sins and protected from Your justified wrath.
People: We are humbled by Your mercy and truly thankful for our Savior, in whose precious words, we now pray, saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus invites us to come to Him, to receive His blessings of forgiveness and redemption, peace and eternal life with God. He is our bread of life which sustains us and our fountain of faith which refreshes us. Let us rejoice and be thankful, for Jesus is our Savior and Healer, 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)
Anthem
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Our souls find rest in God alone; our salvation and healing comes from Him. God alone is our rock and salvation; He is our strength and we will never be shaken.
People: At times, fears and illness, sickness and despair assault our hearts, minds and bodies. We are weak and vulnerable, unsteady and unsure, anxious and afraid. We find rest and peace, healing and harmony in God alone; our hope comes from Him.
Pastor: God alone is our rock and salvation; He is our strength and we will never be shaken. May healing and dignity be restored to us and all our loved ones in distress. May You, O God, become their mighty rock and refuge, their healing source and perfect help. Hear us now as we pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
All: Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. (Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 62)
Singing of Jesus, Draw Me Close
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, may we gladly receive Jesus Christ as the Holy and Righteous One in our lives; may we accept His teaching in our hearts and apply His words each and everyday. In His Holy Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory:
Dedication : Lord Jesus, each one of us is very important to You and to Your continuing ministry through this church. We have different talents and gifts, different resources and treasures, different commitments and pursuits. By Your wisdom and grace, You enable us to blend all of these blessings into one body; You permit us to share our offering so that Your work may be accomplished by this church, to this community and throughout the world. Take these tokens and also our lives. May all be used in the service of God’s Kingdom and to the glory of Your Sacred Name. Amen.
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ encourage us to encourage other people to faith; may the Father enable us to generously give of our lives to the needs of others; and may the Holy Spirit empower us to be diligent, merciful and cheerful in our Christian witness to the world; to the glory of the One, Triune and Living God forevermore. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude & Gathering
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Almighty God, who knows all our secrets and who sees all that we do, we humbly approach You, with awe and reverence, seeking to please You with our worship and hoping to delight You with our love. We have sinned against You and fought against Your ways. We have put You to the back of our minds and diminished Your influence over our decisions.
People: Gracious Father, we have fled from Your presence and sought refuge in our own understanding. We have fallen into temptation and become ensnared with our own sinful works, words and ways. Forgive our foolish faults and selfish stupidity. Pardon us for being distracted by our own desires and deceived by our own delusions. Help us to turn to Jesus, to receive His joy and experience His mercy, to be restored by His grace and reclaimed by His blood. Hear us now as we sincerely confess our sins to You alone.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Loving Lord, You have opened the floodgates of forgiveness to us and granted us the opportunity to be restored to Your Favor and Kingdom through our Savior, Jesus Christ. To Him alone, we are indebted. By Him alone, are we pardoned of our sins and protected from Your justified wrath.
People: We are humbled by Your mercy and truly thankful for our Savior, in whose precious words, we now pray, saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus invites us to come to Him, to receive His blessings of forgiveness and redemption, peace and eternal life with God. He is our bread of life which sustains us and our fountain of faith which refreshes us. Let us rejoice and be thankful, for Jesus is our Savior and Healer, 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)
Anthem
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Our souls find rest in God alone; our salvation and healing comes from Him. God alone is our rock and salvation; He is our strength and we will never be shaken.
People: At times, fears and illness, sickness and despair assault our hearts, minds and bodies. We are weak and vulnerable, unsteady and unsure, anxious and afraid. We find rest and peace, healing and harmony in God alone; our hope comes from Him.
Pastor: God alone is our rock and salvation; He is our strength and we will never be shaken. May healing and dignity be restored to us and all our loved ones in distress. May You, O God, become their mighty rock and refuge, their healing source and perfect help. Hear us now as we pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
All: Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. (Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 62)
Singing of Jesus, Draw Me Close
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, may we gladly receive Jesus Christ as the Holy and Righteous One in our lives; may we accept His teaching in our hearts and apply His words each and everyday. In His Holy Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory:
Dedication : Lord Jesus, each one of us is very important to You and to Your continuing ministry through this church. We have different talents and gifts, different resources and treasures, different commitments and pursuits. By Your wisdom and grace, You enable us to blend all of these blessings into one body; You permit us to share our offering so that Your work may be accomplished by this church, to this community and throughout the world. Take these tokens and also our lives. May all be used in the service of God’s Kingdom and to the glory of Your Sacred Name. Amen.
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ encourage us to encourage other people to faith; may the Father enable us to generously give of our lives to the needs of others; and may the Holy Spirit empower us to be diligent, merciful and cheerful in our Christian witness to the world; to the glory of the One, Triune and Living God forevermore. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Sunday prayers: 12th in Ordinary Time June 22
Approaching God
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude & Gathering
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Heavenly Father, You have called us from our homes to worship You. You have led us to this holy place to adore Your ways and accept Your word. We abide in Your sacred presence and seek Your favor and love. We are strengthened by Your grace and blessed by Your compassion.
People: Everlasting God, we know that our lives are far from being perfect. We have followed paths which have led us astray. We have made decisions which have damaged our faith. Have mercy upon us and deliver us from punishment, abandonment and wrath. Free us from hopelessness, fear and despair. Restore us to Your salvation by receiving our personal confessions. Hear us now as we silently and sincerely pray.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Immortal God, You have given us the sacred opportunity of being forgiven for all our past foolishness, faithlessness and sinful mistakes. We are redeemed through the blood of Your Son Jesus Christ and all our mistakes are pardoned through His sacrifice at Calvary.
People: We are unworthy to receive such blessings, but we are totally grateful to be reclaimed as Your people and restored as the children of Your grace. Hear us now as we pray in our Savior’s own words, saying, “Our Father, …THE LORD”S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus will forgive us each time we sincerely ask Him. Our souls are nourished by His words and our spirits are enhanced by His love. So let us rejoice and be glad for our salvation is here, through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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)
Anthem
Minute for Nominations
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Hear our cries, O God; listen to our heartfelt prayers. Deep within our souls, we call to You. When we are weak and our hearts are troubled, be the rock of our salvation.
Guide: You are our refuge and our strength against all things which harm us in body, mind, heart and soul. We seek to dwell in Your healing presence and look to You to keep us safe from illness and injury, disease and despair, pain and suffering.
Pastor: We call upon You on behalf of ourselves, our loved ones and those whom we know need Your help. May Your love and faithfulness protect all of us and may our loved ones experience Your peace and blessing, Your hope and healing. Hear us now as we pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
All: May we sing praise to the One True and Living God, whose compassionate healing is given and fulfilled in each of our lives this day. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 61)
Singing of Jesus Draw Me close
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, may we glorify Jesus with our minds and hearts. May we understand His actions and applaud His ministry as we read and receive His sacred words. In His Holy Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory:
Dedication : Lord Jesus, You have granted us faith through the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. You have allowed us to be healed of the past and strengthen for what lies ahead of us. In return, we bring before You these gifts, knowing that we cannot ever repay You for everything that You have done for us. Take these tokens and bless them for the continuing work of Your ministry here on earth. In Your Name, we pray. Amen.
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ enable us to serve Him each and everyday; may the Father continually teach us from His Holy Word,; and may the Holy Spirit empower us to witness effectively and faithfully to the One, Triune and Living God, from this day forth and forevermore.
Doxology & Postlude
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude & Gathering
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Heavenly Father, You have called us from our homes to worship You. You have led us to this holy place to adore Your ways and accept Your word. We abide in Your sacred presence and seek Your favor and love. We are strengthened by Your grace and blessed by Your compassion.
People: Everlasting God, we know that our lives are far from being perfect. We have followed paths which have led us astray. We have made decisions which have damaged our faith. Have mercy upon us and deliver us from punishment, abandonment and wrath. Free us from hopelessness, fear and despair. Restore us to Your salvation by receiving our personal confessions. Hear us now as we silently and sincerely pray.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Immortal God, You have given us the sacred opportunity of being forgiven for all our past foolishness, faithlessness and sinful mistakes. We are redeemed through the blood of Your Son Jesus Christ and all our mistakes are pardoned through His sacrifice at Calvary.
People: We are unworthy to receive such blessings, but we are totally grateful to be reclaimed as Your people and restored as the children of Your grace. Hear us now as we pray in our Savior’s own words, saying, “Our Father, …THE LORD”S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus will forgive us each time we sincerely ask Him. Our souls are nourished by His words and our spirits are enhanced by His love. So let us rejoice and be glad for our salvation is here, through Jesus Christ our Lord, 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)
Anthem
Minute for Nominations
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Hear our cries, O God; listen to our heartfelt prayers. Deep within our souls, we call to You. When we are weak and our hearts are troubled, be the rock of our salvation.
Guide: You are our refuge and our strength against all things which harm us in body, mind, heart and soul. We seek to dwell in Your healing presence and look to You to keep us safe from illness and injury, disease and despair, pain and suffering.
Pastor: We call upon You on behalf of ourselves, our loved ones and those whom we know need Your help. May Your love and faithfulness protect all of us and may our loved ones experience Your peace and blessing, Your hope and healing. Hear us now as we pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
All: May we sing praise to the One True and Living God, whose compassionate healing is given and fulfilled in each of our lives this day. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 61)
Singing of Jesus Draw Me close
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, may we glorify Jesus with our minds and hearts. May we understand His actions and applaud His ministry as we read and receive His sacred words. In His Holy Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory:
Dedication : Lord Jesus, You have granted us faith through the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. You have allowed us to be healed of the past and strengthen for what lies ahead of us. In return, we bring before You these gifts, knowing that we cannot ever repay You for everything that You have done for us. Take these tokens and bless them for the continuing work of Your ministry here on earth. In Your Name, we pray. Amen.
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ enable us to serve Him each and everyday; may the Father continually teach us from His Holy Word,; and may the Holy Spirit empower us to witness effectively and faithfully to the One, Triune and Living God, from this day forth and forevermore.
Doxology & Postlude
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Sunday prayers: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Approaching God
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude & Gathering
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Most Righteous and Everlasting God, who is worshipped by Your people in every land, we humbly approach You in prayer and, with our praises, we seek to honor Your deeds and rejoice in Your love. You have guided us to this sacred place. You have called us by name and brought us into Your Holy Presence. We are honored by Your favor and blessed by Your grace.
People: Gracious Lord, we have wasted parts of our lives on foolish notions, wayward acts and sinful deeds. We have neglected Your ways and followed our selfish aims. We have disregarded Your perfect counsel and made our own sinful decisions. We have pleased ourselves and disappointed You. We are guilty of neglect, indifference, pride and stubbornness. We are sorry for our personal sins and we regret the mistakes that we have made. Hear us now, Loving Father, as we confess our faults to You alone.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Eternal God, thank You for hearing our prayers and forgiving our sins. Through the precious blood of Jesus, Your Holy Son, we have been reclaimed to Your Kingdom and restored to Your Blessing. We make our prayers in Jesus’ Name and through His precious words, we continue to pray, saying, “Our Father, … THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus, the Bread of God, came down from heaven to give us life. He has the divine right to forgive our sins and the authority to reclaim us for God. In Christ, we have our perfect Savior, so let us glorify and exult His powerful Name, forever 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
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: O God, do not reject our prayers or afflict us with pain. Make peace with us and restore us to Your love. Our lives have been afflicted with weakness and plagued with illness. Heal our broken bodies and mend our crushed spirits.
People: In times like these, we need Your blessing. Throughout our troubles, we need Your peace. In the midst of our fears, be our strength. Help us and all our loved ones to recover our strength, to regain our health, and to renew our hope.
Pastor: Save us from sickness and heal us through Your infinite power. Deliver us from distress and despair through Your gracious love. Speak softly to our souls as we bring You our prayers for healing on behalf of ourselves and all our loved ones..
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
All: With God, we will regain our strength. He will vanquish our fears and uplift our hearts. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 60)
Anthem
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, surprise our souls with the sacred words of Jesus. Enable us to look to Christ for inspiration, hope and strength. Empower us through the riches of His grace and the glory of His works. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory:
Dedication : Lord Jesus, God has arranged our lives so that we may serve You at this time, in this place of power and prayer. He wants us to continue Your ministry through the dedication of our lives and the giving of our resources. Bless our tithes and gifts, so that we may honor You through the preaching of the Word and the glorifying of God’s Name, both now and always. Amen.
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ enhance our spiritual gifts through His infinite grace; may the Father increase our faith by allowing us to share it with others; and may the Holy Spirit cause us to faithfully interpret these times, so that we may live glorifying and praising the One, True and Living God, forever and ever. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude & Gathering
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Most Righteous and Everlasting God, who is worshipped by Your people in every land, we humbly approach You in prayer and, with our praises, we seek to honor Your deeds and rejoice in Your love. You have guided us to this sacred place. You have called us by name and brought us into Your Holy Presence. We are honored by Your favor and blessed by Your grace.
People: Gracious Lord, we have wasted parts of our lives on foolish notions, wayward acts and sinful deeds. We have neglected Your ways and followed our selfish aims. We have disregarded Your perfect counsel and made our own sinful decisions. We have pleased ourselves and disappointed You. We are guilty of neglect, indifference, pride and stubbornness. We are sorry for our personal sins and we regret the mistakes that we have made. Hear us now, Loving Father, as we confess our faults to You alone.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Eternal God, thank You for hearing our prayers and forgiving our sins. Through the precious blood of Jesus, Your Holy Son, we have been reclaimed to Your Kingdom and restored to Your Blessing. We make our prayers in Jesus’ Name and through His precious words, we continue to pray, saying, “Our Father, … THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel:
Guide: Jesus, the Bread of God, came down from heaven to give us life. He has the divine right to forgive our sins and the authority to reclaim us for God. In Christ, we have our perfect Savior, so let us glorify and exult His powerful Name, forever 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
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: O God, do not reject our prayers or afflict us with pain. Make peace with us and restore us to Your love. Our lives have been afflicted with weakness and plagued with illness. Heal our broken bodies and mend our crushed spirits.
People: In times like these, we need Your blessing. Throughout our troubles, we need Your peace. In the midst of our fears, be our strength. Help us and all our loved ones to recover our strength, to regain our health, and to renew our hope.
Pastor: Save us from sickness and heal us through Your infinite power. Deliver us from distress and despair through Your gracious love. Speak softly to our souls as we bring You our prayers for healing on behalf of ourselves and all our loved ones..
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit
All: With God, we will regain our strength. He will vanquish our fears and uplift our hearts. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 60)
Anthem
Prayer for Illumination :
Reader : Holy Spirit, surprise our souls with the sacred words of Jesus. Enable us to look to Christ for inspiration, hope and strength. Empower us through the riches of His grace and the glory of His works. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory:
Dedication : Lord Jesus, God has arranged our lives so that we may serve You at this time, in this place of power and prayer. He wants us to continue Your ministry through the dedication of our lives and the giving of our resources. Bless our tithes and gifts, so that we may honor You through the preaching of the Word and the glorifying of God’s Name, both now and always. Amen.
Hymn :
Benediction: May Christ enhance our spiritual gifts through His infinite grace; may the Father increase our faith by allowing us to share it with others; and may the Holy Spirit cause us to faithfully interpret these times, so that we may live glorifying and praising the One, True and Living God, forever and ever. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Sunday Prayers: 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude & Gathering
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Most Noble and Righteous God, Almighty and Everlasting Creator, on this sacred day, we gather before You as a church community and family of faith. You know us completely and despite our faults and failures, You have called us to be here, in Your Holy House, to experience Your strengthening Spirit and powerful presence.
People: Gracious God, we know that we are unworthy of Your blessings and that our lives contain moments of sin, shame and selfishness. Forgive us for being impatient and impersonal with others; pardon us for being self-centered and shallow; have mercy upon us for breaking promises and creating disappointments. Hear us now as we silently confess our sins.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Eternal Lord, thank You for pardoning us of all our resentful and bitter deeds, as well as our faithless and foolish ways. We are humbled by Your gracious love; we are grateful for Christ's complete obedience and perfect sacrifice. In His Name, we make these prayers and untie our hearts with His by saying, “Our Father…” THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Christ publicly died for our hidden sins. He endured a humiliating death, so that we may be joyfully restored and welcomed by God. We are unworthy of Christ's blessings, but we rejoice in the fact that His Life, Death, and Resurrection grants us the eternal opportunity to be received by God as His adopted heirs and blessed children, 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
Choir Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Let us quietly approach the LORD of love and justice; let us prayerfully call upon His name. Let us faithfully ask for His blessings and we will hopefully discover His favor.
People: We set our hearts on receiving His perfect power; we proclaim His wonderful deeds. We will draw closer to our loving God; we will place our prayers before Him.
Pastor: The LORD knows the cares of our hearts and understands the burdens on our minds. Gracious Lord, dwell within us so that our strength may return. Come amongst us, so that our bodies may be renewed. Heal us and all our loved ones from all that harms us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Hear us now as we personally pray.
Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.
All: May the Lord be gracious unto all of us. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 101)
Singing of ‘Jesus, Draw me Close’
Prayer for Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, show us Christ's faithful ways through the reading of these sacred scriptures. Open our hearts to the relevant messages and teach our minds the personal truths that we can express in our daily lives. In Christ's Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, You have strengthened our spirits with Your words of goodness and grace. In response, we cheerfully give You our tithes and offerings. May these tokens be blessed and become fruitful for the preaching of Your word, the growing of Your church, and the healing of the world. In Your Precious Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ be within our hearts, each and every day; may the Father guide and bless us always; and may the Holy Spirit keep us sacred and sanctified to the glory of the One, Triune and Living God, both now and forever. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude & Gathering
Hymn:
Confessional Prayer
Guide: Most Noble and Righteous God, Almighty and Everlasting Creator, on this sacred day, we gather before You as a church community and family of faith. You know us completely and despite our faults and failures, You have called us to be here, in Your Holy House, to experience Your strengthening Spirit and powerful presence.
People: Gracious God, we know that we are unworthy of Your blessings and that our lives contain moments of sin, shame and selfishness. Forgive us for being impatient and impersonal with others; pardon us for being self-centered and shallow; have mercy upon us for breaking promises and creating disappointments. Hear us now as we silently confess our sins.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Eternal Lord, thank You for pardoning us of all our resentful and bitter deeds, as well as our faithless and foolish ways. We are humbled by Your gracious love; we are grateful for Christ's complete obedience and perfect sacrifice. In His Name, we make these prayers and untie our hearts with His by saying, “Our Father…” THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Christ publicly died for our hidden sins. He endured a humiliating death, so that we may be joyfully restored and welcomed by God. We are unworthy of Christ's blessings, but we rejoice in the fact that His Life, Death, and Resurrection grants us the eternal opportunity to be received by God as His adopted heirs and blessed children, 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
Choir Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Let us quietly approach the LORD of love and justice; let us prayerfully call upon His name. Let us faithfully ask for His blessings and we will hopefully discover His favor.
People: We set our hearts on receiving His perfect power; we proclaim His wonderful deeds. We will draw closer to our loving God; we will place our prayers before Him.
Pastor: The LORD knows the cares of our hearts and understands the burdens on our minds. Gracious Lord, dwell within us so that our strength may return. Come amongst us, so that our bodies may be renewed. Heal us and all our loved ones from all that harms us physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Hear us now as we personally pray.
Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.
All: May the Lord be gracious unto all of us. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 101)
Singing of ‘Jesus, Draw me Close’
Prayer for Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, show us Christ's faithful ways through the reading of these sacred scriptures. Open our hearts to the relevant messages and teach our minds the personal truths that we can express in our daily lives. In Christ's Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings & Sermon & The Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication: Lord Jesus, You have strengthened our spirits with Your words of goodness and grace. In response, we cheerfully give You our tithes and offerings. May these tokens be blessed and become fruitful for the preaching of Your word, the growing of Your church, and the healing of the world. In Your Precious Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Closing Hymn:
Benediction: May Christ be within our hearts, each and every day; may the Father guide and bless us always; and may the Holy Spirit keep us sacred and sanctified to the glory of the One, Triune and Living God, both now and forever. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
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