PRELUDE TO WORSHIP(Instrumental)*GATHERING SONG “Great and Mighty” *INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER*Hymn of praiseTrinity Hymnal, No. 181 “We Come, O Christ, to You” Stanzas 1-5 *Responsive reading Trinity Hymnal, pg. 791 Psalm 23 CALL TO HOLY LIVING & Confession of sinIf we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. NIVO 1John 1:8 ASSURANCE OF PARDONIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar and his word is not in us. NIVO 1John 1:9-10 *Songs of Praise“God Will Make a Way” “Blessed Be the Name of the Lord” OUR WORSHIP IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS*DOXOLOGY (Sing in unison as offering is presented)PASTORAL PRAYERPreaching of the WordPastor Neal GanzelTitle: Do Not Be Afraid Little FlockText: 32“Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. NIV Luke 12:32-34 *HYMN OF PRAISE Trinity Hymnal, No. 693“Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!” 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 |