Approaching God
Welcome
& Announcements
Prelude
Gathering
Call to Worship
Pastor: We have gathered in this holy
house, so let us praise God’s Sacred Name.
People: We are blessed to be called God’s
people and are pleased to be God’s children.
Pastor: Let us humbly worship together
and proclaim God’s greatness forevermore. Amen.
Hymn
Prayer of Adoration and
Confession
Guide: Eternal Creator of Life, whose
precious words gave birth to the Universe and whose wonderful ways sustain this
planet that we call Earth, we approach You with our prayers and praises, asking
that You will hear our petitions and be pleased with our songs of salvation.
People: Loving Lord, Your power is
displayed throughout this planet, for Your presence can never be diminished nor
ignored. We give You thanks for being mindful of our needs, our concerns, as
well as our cares. We confess that we are guilty of wrongdoing and have omitted
to do what is right. We have nursed our wrath and spoken unkind words. We have
disappointed our loved ones and broken our promises to them.
Guide: Gracious God, forgive our selfish
ways by granting us Your pardon. We regret the mistakes we have made, the
disappointments we have caused, the duties we have neglected, and the
opportunities we have wasted. Help us to rediscover Your goodness in our lives
by humbly yielding our hearts to Your Son Jesus Christ, our Savior. Hear us now
as we confess our sins to You alone.
- SILENCE -
Guide: Merciful Lord, thank You for
hearing our prayers of confession. Thank You for bringing Jesus into our lives,
whose sacrifice has canceled all our sins and created clean hearts, new lives, and
faithful spirits within us all. Hear us now as we pray Christ’s own words
saying, “Our Father…THE LORD’S PRAYER.” (Debts/debtors).
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus is the Source of Life for
our souls, which strengthens our spirits. He alone has the power and authority
to forgive our sins, so we may be restored to God’s favor and grace. Therefore,
let us celebrate His goodness and glorify His love, 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.
Children’s
Sermon
Encountering God
Stewardship
Minute for Mission
Anthem
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: Be
merciful to us, O God, for our worries constantly burden us. Each week, we have different pressures, so when
we are anxious, help us to trust in You. Diminish our fears and grant us peace
of mind. We place our lives, our loved ones, our prayers and concerns into Your
healing hands.
People: As we pledge ourselves to Your
Kingdom, we humbly ask that You will heal us, and all whom we pray for, from
all that harms us in body, mind, soul, and spirit. Deliver us from despair and
keep us from being fearful or frustrated. Hear us now as we personally pray.
Silent
Prayers for ourselves and others. A candle is lit.
Pastor: May
we walk before the Lord in the light of life and God’s love. In Jesus’ Name, we
pray. Amen.
(Healing
Prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 56)
Singing of ‘Sanctuary.’
Prayer for Illumination
Reader: Holy Spirit, may we walk with
Christ as we read and hear these sacred scriptures. May we be drawn nearer to
Him, so that we may praise and glorify His wonderful ministry on Earth. In
Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture
Readings
The Message &
the Apostles’ Creed
Serving God
Offering
& Offertory
Dedication
(unison – led by pastor): Lord
Jesus, we all belong to Your body of believers and so we are each called to
honor and bless Your continuing work in the world. Take our gifts and set them
apart for the life, ministry, and mission of this congregation, as well as Your
Church here on Earth. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Hymn
Benediction
(unison): May Christ’s grace keep us
humble and faithful; may the Father’s blessings keep us thankful and grateful;
and may the Holy Spirit keep us loving and serving the One, Triune, and Living
God, both now and always. Amen.
Doxology &
Postlude
