PRELUDE TO WORSHIP(Instrumental) *GATHERING SONG “Great and Mighty” *INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER *Hymn of praise Trinity Hymnal, No. 381“Brethren, We Have Met to Worship” Stanzas 1-4*Responsive reading Trinity Hymnal, pg. 798Psalm 37:23-40CALL TO HOLY LIVING & Confession of sinFor I am afraid that when I come I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find me as you want me to be. I fear that there may be quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, factions, slander, gossip, arrogance and disorder.NIVO 2Corinthians 12:20 (Pg. 822 in Pew Bible)ASSURANCE OF PARDONI write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name.NIVO 1 John 2:12 Pg. 862 in Pew Bible*Songs of Praise “Be the Centre” OUR WORSHIP IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY (Sing in unison as offering is presented) PASTORAL PRAYER Preaching of the Word Pastor Neal Ganzel Title: Church Membership Guideline! Text: Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. NIV Philippians 4:4-7 (Pg. 832 in Pew Bible) *HYMN OF PRAISE Trinity Hymnal, No. 709 “Now I Belong to Jesus” 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 |
