Approaching God
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Pastor: Great is the LORD in the universe; He is exalted from every realm of Creation.
People: We will praise His almighty and everlasting Name for God is awesome and holy.
Pastor: Let us worship and glorify our Creator. Let us magnify and bless the Lord! Amen.
First Hymn
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Guide: Everlasting God, Your power sustains the Universe and Your will permits life on Earth to continue. We come here to this sacred place to praise Your wonderful deeds and to give thanks for Your acts of grace in our lives. We are blessed by Your faithfulness and encouraged with Your love.
People: Gracious Father, we sometimes question Your words and set aside Your counsel when making crucial decisions in our lives. We sometimes think too highly of ourselves and allow pride to diminish our Christian faith. Forgive us for ignoring Your authority and for succumbing to our selfish temptations. Hear us now as we express our regret and repent of our sinful ways.
- Silent Confessions -
Guide: Merciful Lord, without the ministry of Your Son Jesus Christ, we would have no opportunity for forgiveness or restoration, repentance or reconciliation. Therefore, we thank You for His supreme sacrifice by pledging our lives to Him. In Christ's Name, we make our confession and with His holy words, we further pray, saying, “Our Father...THE LORD’S PRAYER” (debts/debtors).
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Every day we break God's Law and disrespect His commands. We put ourselves under His divine judgment, from which only Jesus can save us. Christ alone has the power to pardon and restore us to God's grace and Kingdom. Let us therefore rejoice and be glad in His Name. 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.
Anthem
Family Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students, come forward)
Children leave for Enrichment
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: O Lord, You have searched our spirits and know us completely. You see all that we do and perceive our thoughts, worries, and concerns. You are familiar with all of our ways. You understand all that we currently experience. Before we even voice our prayers, You know what we are about to ask.
People: When we feel pressure or suffer from stress, You lay Your loving hand upon us. Your presence is wonderful, therefore we appeal to You for healing and peace to be given to us and all our loved ones. Hear us now as we personally pray.
Silent Prayers for others and ourselves. A candle is lit.
Pastor: We are never out of God's reach. We always belong to Him. In Jesus' Name, we thankfully pray. Amen.
Singing of “Sanctuary.”
Prayer of Illumination
Reader: Holy Spirit, let God's Word move our hearts and souls, so that we may grow spiritually and become obedient to Christ Jesus in faith, hope, and love. In His Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture Readings
The Message
Serving God
Offertory and Offering
Dedication (unison – led by the pastor): Lord Jesus, You know the secrets of our hearts, and yet You still allow us to come to worship You. You have permitted Your holy presence to be experienced by us in this sacred place. We thank You for these blessings and in response bring before Your our tithes and gifts, as well as our loyalty and lives. Bless them for the work of God's Kingdom and the praising of His Everlasting Name. Amen.
Communion
Closing Hymn
Benediction (unison): May Christ embrace us each day and fill us with His love; may the Father send us into the world with His compassion and strength; and may the Holy Spirit constantly encourage us to worship the One, Triune, and Living God, both now and forever. Amen.
Doxology & Postlude
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