August 9, 2020
ORDER OF WORSHIP
CENTERING PRAYER
Holy and gracious God, you call us to ventures off the map of our plans, to paths we do not know, and to holy encounters with strangers along life’s road. Be our guide, through your word, and feed us with your assurance that your way is truly the path of love, joy, and peace. Amen.
PRELUDE Voluntary Anon
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 96:1-6)
O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.
Declare the glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples.
For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered above all gods.
For all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.
Honor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
† HYMN “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” Hymnal #366
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, we confess we desire many things contrary to your will. You set us free from sin and offer us abundant life, but we return to familiar routines that harm our neighbors and ourselves. We are truly sorry and repent of what we have done and what we have left undone. Show us the path of your prophetic way. Open our eyes to new ventures and help us to love at all times. Forgive us and renew us. We continue to pray in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. (Silent Confession)
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
SCRIPTURE Galatians 5:1, 13-15
SERMON “Free and Clear” Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Confession of Faith, Shorter Catechism, Question One Q. What is our chief end? A. Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever.
OFFERING SPECIAL MUSIC Take My Life and Let It Be Hayes Soloist: Christine Polak
† THE DOXOLOGY
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
† HYMN “Why Should I Feel Discouraged” Hymnal #661
† CHARGE AND BLESSING
† BENEDICTION RESPONSE “We Are Marching in the Light of God” Hymnal #853
POSTLUDE Recessional Burke
†You are invited to stand, as you are able. Past
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