ORDER OF WORSHIP April 26

***Third Sunday of Easter, 10:30 AM Service:  https://youtu.be/2mwVRbd1iiI***

CENTERING PRAYER Holy God, you speak to us in a voice unexpected and come to us in ways we
do not recognize. Never leaving us to our own devices or defenses, you are the ever-present, all-powerful God. Call us out in faith again, until we learn to walk with you in steadfast love and faithfulness, and in peace. We pray in the name of him who feeds us in barren places and quiets our storms. Amen.

PRELUDE Come Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain Stallsmith

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS https://www.mmmwater.org/lenten-water-challenge

 CALL TO WORSHIP
God speaks peace to the faithful, to those who turn to God in their hearts.
Surely, salvation is at hand for those who fear God.
Where God dwells, steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs up from the ground and righteousness looks down from the sky. 
God gives what is good, and we respond with abundant praise!

† HYMN God Is Calling through the Whisper Hymnal #410

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious God, you call us to step out in faith, trusting in you for all things. We respond to your command but then sink in doubt and fear. We hide from the challenges of bold discipleship. We are not able to fulfill your commandments, for our purposes are never in full accord with yours. Forgive us, we pray, when we confess with our lips but do not believe in our hearts. Help us to practice our faith in all circumstances. Lift us out of sin into the arms of your mercy. Though we are distracted by noise all around, allow us to hear your voice, even when it is the sound of sheer silence. We pray this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. (Silent Confession)

ASSURANCE OF GRACE

† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you. 

SCRIPTURE 1 Kings 19:1-14

SERMON “The Sound of Silence" Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Confession of Faith, Shorter Catechism, Question One What is our chief end?
Our chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy God forever. 

OFFERING

† THE DOXOLOGY

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER

† HYMN Open My Eyes, That I May See Hymnal #451

† CHARGE AND BLESSING POSTLUDE Postlude #77 Kern

†You are invited to stand, as you are able.