Water is Thicker than Blood

Guest Speaker: TJ Spruill

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
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  ​