Worship
9 & 11:15 a.m. every Sunday
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Worship Guide
9 a.m.
Gathering Songs: PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN / CORNERSTONE
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship: (from Psalm 34:3)
One: This is the day that you have made, Lord.
All: Help us to rejoice in it and be glad!
One: Remind us of the privileges we enjoy as your people:
All: to come to you in these moments, to confess our sins, to receive forgiveness and give it, to pray and sing and listen, to renew our fainting spirits, to rest in all your promises.
One: Open our eyes to see you, Lord.
All: Open our ears to hear your Word. Visit us through your Holy Spirit, and help us to celebrate our faith.
One: O magnify the LORD with me.
All: Let us exalt His name together!
REJOICE / YOUR LOVE NEVER FAILS
Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon (THE WORSHIP SOURCEBOOK)
All: Lord, you are a God who keeps promises. In our prayers and songs we say that we want to be Christians, but then we forget our promises. Our actions do not match up with our words. We say mean things to other people, we hurt their feelings, we think of ourselves first, and, worst of all, we ignore you. Lord, forgive us and hear our prayer for Jesus’ sake. Lord, we are like sheep, and we get lost. We forget the needs of our neighbors and do not love you above all else. We need a Savior, so we long for Jesus. Come, fill our lives, Lord Jesus. Amen.
CONFIRMATION
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Prayer
Children’s Message
Sermon: “Tender-Hearted Care” Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 (p.1169)
THE STAND / THE BLESSING
Benediction
11:15 a.m.
Prelude: Karen Holl, Piano
Gathering Hymn: HEAR THE GOOD NEWS OF SALVATION (355)
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship: (from Psalm 34:3)
One: This is the day that you have made, Lord.
All: Help us to rejoice in it and be glad!
One: Remind us of the privileges we enjoy as your people:
All: to come to you in these moments, to confess our sins, to receive forgiveness and give it, to pray and sing and listen, to renew our fainting spirits, to rest in all your promises.
One: Open our eyes to see you, Lord.
All: Open our ears to hear your Word. Visit us through your Holy Spirit, and help us to celebrate our faith.
One: O magnify the LORD with me.
All: Let us exalt His name together!
PRAISE MY SOUL THE KING OF HEAVEN (478)
Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon (THE WORSHIP SOURCEBOOK)
All: Lord, you are a God who keeps promises. In our prayers and songs we say that we want to be Christians, but then we forget our promises. Our actions do not match up with our words. We say mean things to other people, we hurt their feelings, we think of ourselves first, and, worst of all, we ignore you. Lord, forgive us and hear our prayer for Jesus’ sake. Lord, we are like sheep, and we get lost. We forget the needs of our neighbors and do not love you above all else. We need a Savior, so we long for Jesus. Come, fill our lives, Lord Jesus. Amen.
PURIFY MY HEART
CONFIRMATION / PRAYER
CHILDREN OF THE HEAVENLY FATHER
Sermon: “Tender-Hearted Care” Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 (p.1169)
SAVIOR, AGAIN TO THY DEAR NAME WE RAISE (539)
Benediction
Discussion Questions
- Read Acts 16:11-24 to learn about Paul’s opposition and mistreatment in Philippi. How have you been treated poorly because of your beliefs?
- When you look back on the teachers and mentors that have influenced you, what qualities did they demonstrate? How did those qualities draw you to them?
- What impression do you get of Paul when he uses motherly imagery for himself and his ministry work?
- What impression do you get of God through this imagery?