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Guest Speaker: TJ Spruill
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Prelude: Toni Sears “Sun of My Soul” CALL TO WORSHIP: (from Psalm 29) Ascribes to the Lord, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; worship the Lord in the splendor of His holiness. The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord thunders over the mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic. The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord is enthroned as King forever. The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace. INVOCATION
*Hymn: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand ” # 834
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: Our Father, forgive us for thinking small thoughts of You and for ignoring Your immensity and greatness. Lord Jesus, forgive us when we forget that You rule the nations and our small lives. Holy Spirit, we offend You in minimizing Your power and squandering Your gifts. We confess that our blindness to Your glory, O triune God, has resulted in shallow confession, tepid conviction, and only mild repentance. Have mercy upon us. In Jesus’ name. Amen. *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 Passing of the Peace Prayer for Illumination Scripture: Matthew 3: 13-17 Mary Eselstyn Sermon “Water is Thicker than Blood” *Hymn : “Shine, Jesus, Shine” # 192 Presentation 0f tithes and offering Offertory “Holy, Holy, Holy” with “Holy is The Lord” Toni Sears Doxology Prayer of dedication The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn: “Fairest Lord Jesus” #630 *Benediction Postlude: “Christ of the Upward Way” Toni Sears
Guest Speaker: Rev. Page Creach
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Prelude: Toni Sears CALL TO WORSHIP: How blessed is the one who has made the Lord his trust! Many, Lord my God, are the wonders You have done and Your thoughts toward us. There is no one to compare with You! INVOCATION
*Hymn: “O Come, All Ye Faithful “ # 133
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: O Lord, You know At times I have hidden Your light in my heart, not sharing You. At times I have not spoken of Your salvation, staying silent. At times I have not declared Your mercy, withholding it instead. At times I have not told Your truth, not in word or deed. Lord, do not let evil overwhelm me, guilt overtakes me,eyes unable to see. Do not withhold Your watch and care over me. Be pleased to help us, Savior, our Redeemer, our Lord. Amen *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Prayer for Illumination Scripture: Isaiah 49: 6-13 Scripture: John 1: 3-13 Sermon: LIGHT *Hymn : “What Child Is This!” # 145 Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory / *Doxology *Prayer of dedication The Lord’s Prayer INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE *Hymn’“ Let us Break Bread Together” #525 Communion “Alleluia” (insert) INVOCATION “A Hymn of Joy We Sing” (insert) *Benediction Postlude:
Today's guest speaker is Rev. Richard Noftzger Jr.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Prelude: Midi Advent candle lighting: Mary Esselstyn & Diana Donaldson CALL TO WORSHIP: Isaiah the prophet offer the invitation to his listeners and it is extended to us today who gather. Come, let us go up to the mount of the Lord. Let us go to the house of the God of Jacob and Rachel. May God teach us to walk in God’s paths. May God meet us here as we offer God glory and honor. Let us worship our God. INVOCATION:
*Hymn: “ O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” # 88
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: God of Yesterday, today and tomorrow, God of the beginning and the end of times; You have called us to lay aside all that binds us from our love and service to You and Your kingdom. Though we know the power of Your grace and the new life You have begun, yet we confess that we continue to cling to our old ways. We have lived and acted time and again not as the new creation You have begun, but as the old person serving our sinful inclinations. Forgive us, Gracious God. By Your Spirit, lead us in a way that honors You, the Christ who is coming in glory to reign. Amen. *Time of silent prayer *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 *Passing of the peace Prayer for Illumination Scripture: Isaiah 2: 1-5 Scripture: Matthew 24: 36-44 Sermon ”EVER WATCHFUL” (one verse intro) all 4 verses *Hymn : When Morning Gilds the Skies” # 667 Presentation of tithes and offering Offertory *Doxology * Prayer of dedication Concerns and Celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE “Let us Break Bread Together” Communion “Alleluia” (insert) INVOCATION “A Hymn of Joy We Sing” (insert) *Benediction Postlude: Midi 
Today's guest speaker is Rev. Bobby Smith.
Luke 18:18-25
Today's guest speaker is Rev. Bobby Smith
Let us all be respectful, quiet and prepare our hearts for service
Prelude: Carol Smith ANNOUNCEMENTS: CALL TO WORSHIP: Beloved, let us love one another because love is from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and knows whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love. Hymn “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” # 366
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison)
Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me. and lead me in the way everlasting. Cleanse me with Your mercy. Shape me with Your truth. Guide me by Your Spirit that I may walk in the light of Your presence and reflect Your love to the world. In Jesus’ name, Amen Time of silent prayer: *Assurance of Pardon *Response – Gloria Patri # 581 Passing of the Peace The Word of God Prayer for Illumination Sermon text: Psalm 1: 1-6 Sermon: New Testament: Luke 7: 36-50 IN CASE WE’VE FORGOTTEN Hymn “My Faith Looks Up to Thee ” # 829 Presentation of our tithes and offering Offertory Doxology # 606 *Prayer of dedication Concerns and celebrations Prayers of the people The Lord’s Prayer *Hymn: “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” # 353 BENEDICTION: Postlude Carol Smith
Guest Speaker Rev. Jeri-Lynne Bouterse
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