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Call to Worship Mark Miller and Amy Robinson
One: In the midst of my life, this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: Many: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, God’s mercies never come to an end; One: they are new every morning; great is God’s faithfulness. Many: “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in God.” One: The Lord is good to those who wait, to the soul that seeks. Many: It is good that we should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord. Hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” Barbara Chalfant 1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! 2 Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. 3 Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee, though the eye of sinfulness thy glory may not see, only thou art holy; there is none beside thee perfect in power, in love, and purity. 4 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! Call to Confession Maureen Wright Prayer of Confession Mark Miller Merciful God, in the midst of the turmoil of our lives and our world, we live as people of fear and anxiety. We focus too often on the negative things in life and lose hope. We forget that you have promised us refuge in the storms of our lives. We turn inward and trust in our own efforts and find ourselves frustrated. We seek to protect ourselves, forgetting that you have called us to care for one another. Forgive us, O God, help us to live as a people who trust the promise of your steadfast love which empowers us to be people of hope, care and compassion. Enable us to see your light in our midst and live in its light. Amen. Assurance of Pardon Maureen Wright One: Hear the promise of the Lord: See, your salvation has come! You are a holy people, redeemed by God, sought out, not forsaken. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Many: Thanks be to God. Prayer for Illumination Susan Sharp Campbell Scripture Psalm 57 Nellie Howard Children’s Time Sarah Specht Sermon Nellie Howard Hymn “I Need Thee Every Hour” Barbara Chalfant 1 I need thee every hour, most gracious Lord; no tender voice like thine can peace afford. I need thee, O I need thee, every hour I need thee! O bless me now, my Savior-- I come to thee! 2 I need thee every hour; stay thou near by; temptations lose their power when thou art nigh. I need thee, O I need thee, every hour I need thee! O bless me now, my Savior-- I come to thee! 3 I need thee every hour; teach me thy will, and thy rich promises in me fulfill. I need thee, O I need thee, every hour I need thee! O bless me now, my Savior-- I come to thee! 4 I need thee every hour, Most Holy One; O make me thine indeed, thou blessed Son. I need thee, O I need thee, every hour I need thee! O bless me now, my Savior-- I come to thee! Prayers of the People Ed Thompson Offering Invitation to the Offering Rocky Poole Offertory Susan Sharp Campbell Prayer of Dedication Rocky Poole Hymn “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Barbara Chalfant Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided-- Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided-- Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Great is Thy faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided-- Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Charge and Benediction Nellie Howard Resources used: The Call to Worship is adapted from Lamentations 3:21-26. The Call to Confession and Assurance of Pardon are from Call to Worship, volume 54. The Prayer for Illumination is from Call to Worship, volume 49. The Invitation to the Offering is from and the Prayer of Dedication is adapted from Call to Worship, volume 48. Comments are closed.
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PastorCinda Harkless Archives
September 2023
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