Approaching God
Welcome
& Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Pastor: We have gathered in God’s
House to glorify and praise His Holy Name.
People: May
our songs of worship and heartfelt praises be acceptable to the Lord.
Pastor: Let us open our souls to the
Holy Spirit’s bidding, as well as the blessings of Jesus. Amen.
Hymn
Prayer of Adoration and
Confession
Guide: Almighty Lord, whose holiness
and perfection are beyond our understanding, whose power and majesty are
infinitely above all that we can ever accomplish; we humbly gather in Your Sacred
Presence, seeking Your Salvation, as well as the assurance of Your Grace.
People: Gracious
Father, speak to our hearts and direct our ways. When we take You for granted by
doing our own things, which lead to bad decisions and sinful choices, please
forgive and cleanse us. Reclaim us as Your people and restore us to Your
Kingdom, through Your Son Jesus Christ, to whom we personally pray and silently
ask for pardon.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Heavenly Lord, we thank You for
the complete forgiveness of our past mistakes and personal sins. We praise You
for sending Jesus into the human realm, so that we can be eternally restored to
Your Divine Favor. In the Name of our Savior, we make these prayers and unite
our hearts with His Spirit, saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER”
(debts/debtors).
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus is the Merciful Lamb of
God, whose perfect obedience and holy life fulfilled God’s great plan of
salvation. Through Christ, our sins are forgiven and our spirits are renewed, so
let us rejoice and be glad, for Jesus, our Messiah, reigns! Amen.
Gloria Patri
(sung)
Anthem
Children’s
Sermon
Praise Song
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: The
Earth belongs to God, and all that it contains. He made our world and
established it solely by His power. We are always in His Holy presence, so we
seek the blessing of God’s peace in this sacred place. May He hear our prayers
and heal our lives.
People: O Lord, our God, may we and our
loved ones be touched by Your healing power. May we know of Your strength, compassion, and grace. May we be
restored to health by Your love, mercy, and peace. Hear us now, Lord, as
we personally pray.
Silent Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit.
Pastor: The
Lord is strong and mighty. He is the King of Glory and the Healer of our lives.
In Jesus’ Name, we ask these blessings. Amen. (Healing Prayer based on words
from Psalm 24)
Singing of
‘Sanctuary.’
Prayer of Illumination
Reader: Holy
Spirit, may our hearts be gladdened as we read and receive God’s holy words.
Enable us to live in hope and apply the life lessons of these sacred
scriptures. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture
Readings
The Message
& Apostles Creed.
Serving God
Offering
& Offertory
Dedication (in unison – led by pastor): Lord Jesus, are grateful for Your love, so we bring
forward these gifts from our resources and humbly place them before Your Holy
Throne. Bless these tokens for the work of Your church here on Earth. Help us
to use them for the proclamation of Your Word, the advancing of Your Kingdom, and
the glorifying of Your Name. Amen.
Hymn
Benediction (unison): May
Jesus speak to our spirits and lead us day by day; may the Father strengthen
our faith and send us out into the world to do His bidding; and may the Holy
Spirit empower us to help, serve, and encourage the people we encounter, each
and every day. To the glory of the One, Triune, and Living God, forevermore.
Amen.
Doxology and
Postlude
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