PRELUDE TO WORSHIP (Instrumental) *GATHERING SONG “We Are Your Church” *INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER *Hymn of praise Trinity Hymnal, No. 164 “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” Stanzas 1-4 *Responsive reading Trinity Hymnal, pg. 817 Psalm 91 CALL TO HOLY LIVING & Confession of sin You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. NIVO Revelation 3:17 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 “Bind Us Together, Lord” “O Lord, You’re Beautiful” OUR WORSHIP IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY (Sing in unison as Deacons present offering) PASTORAL PRAYER Preaching of the Word Pastor Neal Ganzel Today: —Belt, Breastplate, Footwear, Shield, Helmet, Sword, Prayer! Text: Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. NIVO Ephesians 6:14-17 *HYMN OF PRAISE Trinity Hymnal, No. 467 “Wonderful Grace of 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 |
