Sunday Worship Prayers: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Ordinary 14 - 4 July

Approaching God

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude & Gathering

Hymn:

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Guide:             Loving God of all Creation and Giver of all good, we seek the blessing of Your Holy Presence and hope to receive Your Divine Favor. You are the Provider of all blessings and wisdom; we humbly approach Your throne of grace, looking for meaning and purpose to be given to our mortal 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 alone, we find refuge for our weary souls and comfort for our anxious hearts. Only You 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 Kingdom through the noble sacrifice of Your Son Jesus Christ. We cling to Him as our Savior and we look to Him for Your loving mercy. Our prayers are made in the Holy Name of Jesus, our Everlasting Lord, who taught us to 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 (sung in unison):            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: 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 accomplished, let us ask Him for healing and mercy. May our God bring healing to our hearts, peace to our minds, strength for 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.

Pastor: He is the LORD our God and His blessings are all around us. In Jesus' Name, we pray. 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

The Message & the Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication (unison):   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 tokens, praying that You will bless them for the life, work, and ministry of this church and Your mission throughout the entire world.  In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.

Communion

Closing Hymn:

Benediction (unison):             May we serve Christ each day of our lives; may we please the Father with our thoughts and deeds; and may we seek the approval and joy of the Holy Spirit, to the glory of the One, Triune and Everlasting God, both now and forever. Amen.

Doxology         Praise God, from whom all blessings flow  & Postlude

Sunday Prayers: 13th Sunday in ordinary time - Ordinary 13 - June 27

Approaching God

Welcome & Announcements

Prelude and Gathering

Hymn:

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Guide:              Almighty God, You know all our secrets and see everything that we do, we humbly approach You in awe and with reverence, seeking to please You with our worship and hoping to delight You with our praises. We have often sinned against You and fought against Your ways. We have sometimes put You to the back of our minds and frequently ignored Your advice over our decisions.

People:            Gracious Father, we have turning from Your guidance 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 be restored by His grace and reclaimed by His blood. Hear us now as we sincerely confess our sins to You alone.

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Guide: Loving Lord, You have opened the floodgates of forgiveness to us and granted us the opportunity to be returned to Your Favor and Kingdom through our Savior, Jesus Christ. To Him alone, we are eternally indebted. By Him alone, we are pardoned of our sins and protected from Your justified wrath. We are truly thankful for Jesus, 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 that refreshes us. Let us rejoice and be thankful, for Jesus is our Savior and Healer, both now and forever. Amen.

Gloria Patri(sung in unison): 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: Our souls find rest in God alone; our salvation and healing comes from Him. The LORD is our rock and salvation; He is our strength and we will never be shaken.

People:            At times our fears and illness, sickness and despair assault our hearts, minds, and bodies. We are weak and vulnerable, unsteady and unsure, anxious and afraid. Yet we know that we can 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

Pastor: Trust in the LORD at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge and our strength. In Jesus’ Name, we faithfully pray. Amen.

(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 62)

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 in our daily deeds. In His Holy Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message  & The Apostles’ Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory:

Dedication (unison):               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 (unison):                         May Christ encourage us to help other people each day; 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         Praise God, from whom all blessings flow & Postlude

Sunday Prayers - 12th Sunday in ordinary time - Ordinary 12 - June 20

Approaching God

Announcements & A Word of Welcome

Prelude & Gathering

First Hymn:

Prayers of Adoration & Confession

Guide:              Faithful and Loving King, Ruler of all Nature, we come to You as servants seeking to please You with our praises and as children looking to delight You with our devotion. We thrive in Your presence and by Your power we grow spiritually. We thank You for giving us faith, hope, and life.

People:            Gracious Father, we confess that we have betrayed Your commands in our thoughts, by our words, and with our deeds. We have diminished Your influence over our choices and have sinfully followed our own ways. We are guilty of disappointing You and of hurting others. We have selfishly fulfilled our own desires, putting ourselves first before You and of those in need. Hear us now as we sincerely confess our faults and silently express our regrets to You.

- SILENCE -

Guide: Benevolent God, we place our lives into Your hands and put ourselves under Christ’s authority. We need Him to save us from destruction and rescue us from sinful ways. In Christ, we have forgiveness. By Him, we are restored to Your favor. To Him, we offer our prayers, saying, Our Father...THE LORD'S PRAYER  (debts/debtors)

Promise of the Gospel

Guide: Jesus helps us to overcome our doubts and disbelief. He leads us to God through His loving words and precious ways. We are indebted to Him forever; therefore we will rejoice and glorify His Name, both now and always. Amen.

Gloria Patri (sung in unison): Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)

Encountering God

Anthem

Minute for Mission

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor: We pray to You, O Lord, at this special time, asking for Your favor. In Your great love, O God, answer us with Your sure salvation.
People:            Rescue us from our worries; do not let us sink into despair. Deliver us from all that harms us, and from all that overwhelms our hearts and minds, bodies and souls.
Pastor: Do not let our fears engulf our spirits; bring healing to us and all our loved ones. Answer us, O God, out of the goodness of Your love; in Your great mercy, hear our prayers.

Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit

Pastor: Come near to us and rescue us, O God. Redeem us in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 69)

Singing of “Jesus Draw Me Close.”

Prayer of Illumination

Reader:            Holy Spirit, afflict us with Christ’s godly ways. Let His message penetrate our hearts and change our lives for the good and glory of His Kingdom. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message & The Apostles' Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication (unison):   Lord Jesus, You have accomplished the greatest victory in history. You have vanquished the powers of sin and death. We owe our eternal salvation to You alone. With thankful and cheerful hearts, we lay before You our tithes and gifts. Please take this offering and bless all of it for the work of Your church, the preaching of the Gospel, and the saving of souls. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.

Closing Hymn:

Benediction (unison):                         May Christ enable us to reflect God’s glory day by day; may the Father be pleased with our words and deeds; and may the Holy Spirit fill us with a desire to devote our lives to the service, worship, and praise of the One Triune and Living God, both now and forever. Amen.

Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude

Sunday Worship Prayers: 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time - June 13

Approaching God

Announcements & A Word of Welcome

Prelude and Gathering Song

First Hymn:

Prayers of Confession

Guide:                         Everlasting Lord of all bounties and blessings, we gather in Your presence to worship Your holy ways and to praise Your Sacred Name. We pledge our hearts and devote our lives to You; we glorify Your Kingdom and power.

People:            Merciful King, we try to please You with our words and deeds, but sometimes we break our promises and leave our pledges unfulfilled. We conveniently forget and reject Your commands. We choose to make selfish choices and fall into sinful ways

Guide:                         Gracious Father, we hurt our loved ones by our constant mistakes and we dishonor our faith by rebelling against Your laws. Forgive us for being foolish and faithless, self-centered and proud, greedy and insensitive. Hear us now as we silently make our confessions to You.

- SILENCE -

Guide:                         Lord of our lives, we thank You for setting us free from the bondage of sin and death. We praise You for allowing Your Son Jesus to walk the Earth, to sacrifice His Life, and to reclaim us for Your Kingdom. Through Christ’s obedience and love, we gratefully receive the blessing of forgiveness and unite our hearts to Him through the praying of His own words, Our Father... (THE LORD'S PRAYER - debts/debtors)


Promise of the Gospel

Guide: Jesus has opened our eyes to the consequences of our sins. He is the Holy One sent by God to redeem the world and bring us back to God’s mercy, grace, and love. He is our eternal Savior and Everlasting Lord, both now and always. Amen.

Gloria Patri(sung in unison): Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.

Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come forward)

Encountering God

Anthem

Minute for Mission

Prayers for Health and Healing

Pastor:             Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves; the Sovereign Lord grants deliverance from all our fears.

People:            We summon Your power, O God; show us Your strength, O Lord, as You have done in past generations. We proclaim Your almightiness because Your sovereignty is over the whole world, and Your healing restores our loved ones.

Pastor: You are awesome and majestic, O Living God, and in this sanctuary, we experience the blessing of Your presence. Graciously hear us now, as we lift up our loved ones in prayer to You. May You protect and heal us from all harm.

Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit

Pastor:             God gives strength, healing, and power to all His people. In Jesus’ Name, we humbly pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 68)

Singing of '"Jesus Draw Me Close."

Prayer of Illumination:

Reader:            Holy Spirit, place  Christ’s teaching in our hearts and minds. Let these sacred scriptures challenge and change us. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message  & The Apostles' Creed

Serving God

Offering & Offertory

Dedication (unison): Lord Jesus, we bring to You our tithes and gifts, our money and resources. Compared to the riches of Your grace, these are mere tokens of gratitude. With Your blessing, You can transform these gifts into messages, ministries, and missions that bring will health, healing, and hope to many people throughout the world. Take our gifts and also accept our lives for the glorious work of Your Kingdom. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.


Closing Hymn:

Benediction (unison):                        May Christ enhance our faith each day; may the Father always protect our freedom; and may the Holy Spirit sustain our allegiance to the One, Triune and Living God, both now and forever. Amen.

Doxology        Praise God from whom all blessings flow & Postlude

Sunday Prayers: 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Ordinary 10 - June 6

Approaching God

Announcements & A Word of Welcome

Prelude & Gathering

First Hymn:

Prayers of Adoration and Confession

Guide:                         Almighty God, who sustains the seasons and commands the weather, whose power upholds the forces of nature and the climate of our world, we glorify Your mighty deeds and honor Your eternal words. We have covenanted this time to praise You; we have set aside this hour to glorify Your Holy Name.

People:            Loving Father, we confess to being unfaithful and disloyal to Your ways. We admit to allowing temptation to overcome our resolve and letting troubles weaken our faith. We know that we have disappointed You on many occasions, and that we have made selfish choices, by allowing pride and greed to overrule our hearts and minds. Hear us now as we silently make our personal confessions to You alone.

- SILENCE -

Guide: Heavenly Father, we thank You for Jesus Christ, our Savior and Your Son. He cleanses us of our sins and shields us from Your wrath. His sacrifice has obtained forgiveness and restoration for the world. His resurrection has given us hope and salvation. May we be united to His Spirit and remain in His enduring love. In Christ’s words, we continue to pray, saying, Our Father... THE LORD'S PRAYER (debts/debtors) 

Promise of the Gospel

Guide: Jesus is the Holy Son of God, who challenges our ways and confronts our sins. He alone has the power to reclaim us for God and to return us to His Kingdom. So let us rejoice and be glad, for Jesus is our everlasting Savior and glorious Lord, both now and always. Amen.

Gloria Patri (sung in unison): 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: May God be gracious to us and bless us with health and healing. May His holy ways be made known among us; may His salvation be experienced by all His people.
People: May we praise the Lord at all times; may we know of His abundant love and abiding strength. O God, let our loved ones know of Your healing presence; may they be glad of Your compassion and care.

Pastor: O Lord, we pray that You will heal our hearts and spirits, our bodies and minds. Bless us with Your grace and bestow Your mercy upon all our loved ones. Hear us now as we silently pray.

Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit

Pastor: God will bless us and all the earth will know of His love. In Jesus’ Name, we earnestly pray. Amen.
(Healing Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 67)

Singing of '"Jesus, Draw Me Close." (Choir leads this)

Prayer of Illumination:

Reader:            Holy Spirit, we seek Your approval over all that we do; grant us Your guiding presence. Open our hearts and minds to the message of these scriptures and allow us many opportunities to apply them in our church and lives. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

Scripture Readings

The Message& The Apostles' Creed

Offering & Offertory

Dedication(in unison):           Lord Jesus, we offer to You our tithes and gifts. We take them from the resources and finances that You have already given to us, and we return them as the fruits of our lives to You. We ask that You will take, receive, and bless them for the life, work, and ministry of this church. Amen.

Communion
Closing Hymn:

Benediction unison):   May Christ help us turn to Him each day for guidance, approval, and love; may the Father be pleased with our faith and protect us from our fears; and may the Holy Spirit bless our souls, so that we may continue to worship, honor and glorify the One, Triune and Living God, both now and always. Amen.

Doxology May God's Blessing & Postlude