PRELUDE TO WORSHIP (Instrumental) *GATHERING SONG “We Are Your Church” *INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER *Hymn of praise Trinity Hymnal, No. 302 “Come Christians, Join to Sing” Stanzas 1-3 *Responsive reading Trinity Hymnal, pg. 808 Psalm 68:1-20 CALL TO HOLY LIVING & Confession of sin Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are proved right when you speak and justified when you judge. NIVO Psalm 51:4 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 “Our God Reigns” “There’s Something About That Name” OUR WORSHIP IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY (Sing in unison as Deacons present offering) PASTORAL PRAYER Preaching of the Word Pastor Neal Ganzel Today: What’s Going On Here? Text: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. NIVO Ephesians 6:10-12 *HYMN OF PRAISE Trinity Hymnal, No. 605 “All the Way My Savior Leads Me.” Stanzas 1-3 *BENEDICTION “The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.” NIVO Nu. 6:24-26 |