Ephesians 2:11-22

Prelude:                Carol Smith
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 
CALL TO WORSHIP:
L. We were all at once without Christ.
P.    We were without hope, without God in the world.
L. But by the blood of Christ, we have been brought near.
P.    We are citizens of heaven with all the saints, having access
        to the Father through the Spirit.
L.  Worship today the one who restores our hope, our, the Lord Jesus.
 
INVOCATION:

* Hymn   “Take My Life”                                   # 697
 
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION:   (Unison)
Almighty and most merciful Father, we are thankful that Your mercy is
higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, deeper than all
our sin.  Forgive our careless attitudes toward Your purposes, our
refusal to relieve the suffering of others, our envy of those who have
more than we have, our obsession with creating a life of constant
pleasure, our indifference to the treasures of heaven, our neglect
of Your wise and gracious law.  Help us to change our way of life so
that we may desire what is good, love what You love, and do what
You command, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
 
*Time of silent prayer
   
*Assurance of Pardon
                           *Response – Gloria Patri                                       #581
                  *Passing of the peace
     
                            Children’s Chat
                            Prayer for Illumination
        
Scripture reading: Psalm 89:  20-37    
                  Sermon Text:  Ephesians 2: 11-22
            
                           *Hymn   “I Love You, Lord”                                        # 627
*Apostles Creed
 
                            Presentation of our tithes and offering
                  Offertory     
                   *Doxology
                           *Prayer of dedication
 
                           Concerns and Celebrations                           
                 Prayers of the People
                           The Lord’s Prayer
 
                  *Hymn   “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”                       # 306
                  *Benediction
                  Postlude:                       Carol Smith

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Birthdays:
Evelyn Herschell, Hope Diedier & Holly Harr, Ben Hathaway, Betty Fisher, Bill Stough
 
Anniversaries: 
         July  none this week
 
Sympathies:
         None
 
Remember our food collection, and Jesus said, “You give them something to eat”.
Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time.
 
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