Approaching God
Announcements & A Word of Welcome
Prelude
First Hymn:
Prayers of Adoration & Confession
Guide: All Knowing God and Almighty Creator, Who sees everything in the Universe and Who knows all that happens on the Earth, we gather at Your invitation and congregate to do Your bidding. You grant us daily blessings and give us guidance through our lives. On this Holy day, we seek to worship Your Ways and cherish Your Counsel.
People: Heavenly Lord, we are in awe of Your perfection and humbled by our mistakes. We are fully aware of Your Holiness and constantly mindful of our sinfulness. When we yield to temptation and damage our faith, grant us mercy, Lord. When we ignore Your advice or turn away from Your commands, forgive our foolish and rebellious ways. Hear us now as we silently and sincerely confess our faults to You.
- Silent Confessions -
Guide: Lord God, we are mere dust in Your eyes and do not deserve Your forgiveness. We are unworthy of Your Son's sacrifice, which cleanses us through His precious blood. We praise You for sending Jesus to save us and we glorify Him for completing Your Will. In His Name, we make these prayers and unite our spirits to Him, through His own words, saying, "Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts/debtors)
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus came to persuade us to turn to God, to repent of our sins, and to ask for mercy. We have followed His guidance and sought His forgiveness. Let us rejoice and be glad, for Christ is our Savior, Restorer and King, both now and forevermore. Amen.
Gloria Patri(sung 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
Choir Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: We look to the LORD to strengthen our spirits, otherwise our efforts may be in vain. We seek the LORD to watch over our lives, otherwise our hopes may be unfulfilled.
People: When we are wearied through worry and exhausted by anxiety, may God grant us peace and rest. Health is a gift from God and strength is a blessing. May the LORD bestow these upon us.
Pastor: O LORD, we gather the prayers of our hearts and bring before You the petitions of our souls. Heal us, and all our loved ones, from all that harms us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Hear us now as we silently pray.
Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.
Pastor: May the LORD accept our prayers and grant us healing. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.
(Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 127)
Singing of 'Jesus, Draw Me Close.’
Prayer of Illumination:
Reader: Holy Spirit, guard our spirits through the power of the Gospel. Keep us closely connected to Jesus through His words and actions. Teach us His truths and empower us with His Strength. In Christ's Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings
Sermon & The Apostles' Creed
Serving God
Offering & Offertory
Dedication (unison):
Lord Jesus, our spirits constantly pray to You and seek Your favor. Before You, we gather our tithes and offerings, as pledges of our faith and tokens of our gratitude to You alone. Bless them for the continuing work of the Gospel, the preaching of Your word, and the expanding of God's kingdom through this community, country and world. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Closing Hymn:
Benediction (unison): May Christ continue to claim our lives for His ministry; may the Father keep us grateful for His blessings; and may the Holy Spirit strengthen the Sacred Church of the One, Triune and Everlasting God, now and always. Amen.
Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; & Postlude
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