Approaching God
Welcome
and announcements
Prelude
Call to Worship
Pastor: May
the Lord's unfailing love come among us; may we know of His promised salvation.
People: We come here freely to praise God
and to seek His wisdom and teaching.
Pastor: Let
us lift up our hearts and spirits as we worship the Lord, whom we eternally
adore. Amen.
First Hymn
Prayers of Adoration and Confession
Guide: Loving God, whose power sustains
all that lives and whose promises remain unbroken across the centuries, we
worship You with our hearts and seek to serve You with our lives. Your ways are
infinitely beyond our own, and Your works are gloriously displayed throughout
the universe. Today we pledge our faith and confidence in You.
People: Gracious Father, we still have
sinful desires and selfishly make bad choices. We sometimes neglect Your holy
words and choose to act upon our own understanding. Forgive us for being foolish
and inconsistent, insensitive and ungrateful. Pardon all of our sins, and
forgive us for allowing our pride to dictate our thoughts and deeds. Hear us
now as we sincerely pray.
- Silent Confessions -
Guide: Merciful Lord, we look to You
for salvation through Your Son Jesus Christ. In Him, we find peace and pardon, as
well as redemption and restoration. We are thankful for His sacrifice and we
glorify His Holy Name. Hear us now as we continue to pray, saying, “Our
Father…THE LORD'S PRAYER” (debts/debtors).
Promise of the Gospel
Guide: Jesus could truly judge us and
cast us out of God's Kingdom forever. We rely upon His mercy and grace to
restore us to God’s love. Without them, we are lost forever, but with Christ we
are given God's everlasting favor. To Him be the glory and power, forever and
ever. 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.
Choir Anthem
Family
Sermon (parents and all children, including Elementary school students come
forward)
Praise Song
Encountering God
Prayers for Health and Healing
Pastor: O
Loving Lord, within our hearts we know that You are with us. In each of our
lives, we experience Your compassion and grace. Look favorably on us, O Lord,
and help us to understand Your ways. Have mercy upon us as we pray and seek
Your blessing.
People: As we turn to You for help,
Heavenly Father, calm our spirits and subdue our fears. When we call upon You
for healing, release us from any anxiety, illness, or pain. When our strength
is at its lowest, grant us Your presence. When our health is weak and fragile, sustain
us with Your love and grace. Hear us now as we silently pray for ourselves and
others.
Silent Prayers. A candle is lit.
Pastor: May
the Lord restore us physically and mentally, as well as emotionally and
spiritually. In Jesus' Name, we ask of God. Amen. (Healing prayer based on words & phrases from Psalm 14)
Singing of “Sanctuary”
Prayer of Illumination
Reader: Holy Spirit, You have brought us here
to be in church today. You want us to receive God’s message, so that we may
apply His teachings in our daily lives. Open our hearts and minds to all that
God gives us through these sacred words. In Jesus' Name, we pray. Amen.
Scripture
Readings
The Message
Serving God
Offering
& Offertory
Dedication (unison – led by pastor): Lord Jesus, You have called us to follow You and to faithfully
serve Your Church on Earth. Through worship, in service, and with faith, we
give to You our lives, as well as these tokens of our gratitude. Take and bless
them for the sacred work of Your ministry and mission in our congregation,
community, and around the world. In Your Holy Name, we give and pray. Amen.
Closing Hymn
Benediction (unison): May Christ make our lives effective testimonies
of faith; may the Father's love keep us focused on His Kingdom; and may the
Holy Spirit grant us wisdom and grace. To the glory and honor of the One,
Triune, and Living God, both now and forevermore. Amen.
Doxology &
Postlude
