PRELUDE TO WORSHIP (Instrumental) *GATHERING SONG “He is Here” *INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER *Hymn of praise Trinity Hymnal, No. 106 “Father, Father of All Things” (Stanzas 1-3) *Responsive reading Psalm 81 CALL TO HOLY LIVING & Confession of sin Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. NIVO Ephesians 4:32 ASSURANCE OF PARDON If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. NIVO 1 John 1:9 *Songs of Praise “Praise the Name of Jesus” “I Sing Praises” OUR WORSHIP IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY (Sing in unison as Deacons present offering) No. 731 PASTORAL PRAYER Preaching of the Word Pastor Neal Ganzel Series Through Easter: “Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians” Today: Jesus’ Discipleship Tools Text: But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. This is why it says: “When he ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave gifts to men….” NIVO Ephesians 4:7-16 *HYMN OF PRAISE Trinity Hymnal, No. 355 “We Are God’s People” (Stanzas 1-4) *BENEDICTION May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. NIVO Hebrews 13:20-21
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