PRELUDE TO WORSHIP Instrumental)*GATHERING SONG “Sanctuary”*INVOCATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER *Hymn of praise Trinity Hymnal, No. 235 “All Glory, Laud and Honor” Stanzas 1- 3*Responsive reading Trinity Hymnal, pg. 820 Psalm 97CALL TO HOLY LIVING & Confession of sinIf 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 ASSURANCE OF PARDONI write to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. NIVO 1 John 2:12 *Songs of Praise “Our God is an Awesome God!” “He Is Exalted” OUR WORSHIP IN TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY (Sing in unison as offering is presented) PASTORAL PRAYER Preaching of the Word Pastor Neal Ganzel Title: “The Kingdom of God” Text: In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. NIVO Acts 1:1-3 *HYMN OF PRAISE Trinity Hymnal, No.448 “We Have Heard the Joyful Sound” Stanzas 1-4*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
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