CENTERING PRAYER
Loving God, no matter what I am facing today – mourning or gladness, buying or selling – help me to focus on you throughout it all. Then bring me home safely to you. Amen.
PRELUDE Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above Page
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 62)
From God comes my salvation.
For God alone my soul waits in silence.
God alone is my rock and my salvation.
God is my fortress; I shall never be shaken.
Let us worship our giving and forgiving God together.
† HYMN “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” Hymnal #8
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Forgiving God, we repent of all the ways we turn from you. You call, but we do not listen; you show us your path, but we prefer our own way. You take away the sins of the world, but we still harbor grudges in our heart. Forgive us, heal us, and lead us back to you, that we might show mercy to others. (Silent Confession)
ASSURANCE OF GRACE
† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
SCRIPTURE Jonah 3
SERMON “A Whale of a Tale” 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 -
God is our rock and our fortress. Let us celebrate our salvation by fearlessly giving a portion of what God has already given to us. Let us pray.
Merciful God, you save us for a purpose. We dedicate these gifts as we dedicate our lives to you, that you will make us fishers of people and bearers of your light.
SPECIAL MUSIC Pass It On Kaiser
Declan Phipps, guitar; Marsha Medley, melodica
† THE DOXOLOGY
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
† HYMN “Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore” Hymnal #721
† CHARGE AND BLESSING
† BENEDICTION RESPONSE “Come! Live in the Light” Hymnal #749
POSTLUDE March on “Be Not Dismayed” arr. Medley
†You are invited to stand, as you are able.
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