Order of Worship October 3

 CENTERING PRAYER 

God, sometimes we do not understand why bad things happen to good people. Sometimes all we can do is lift up our eyes and hearts to heaven, and scream out loud, “Why?” Sometimes we do not want to persist in our integrity; we allow our suffering to lead us into despair. Yet wisdom comes from listening to your Word. Enable us to see the life you give us through the laughter, joy, trial, and tribulation of your son Jesus Christ, who lived, suffered, died, and was raised for us. In his name we pray. Amen. 

PRELUDE (Sunday Worship) Trumpet Tune in G Sobaje 

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS 

CALL TO WORSHIP 

We come here today to tell God’s story of love: O Lord our God, how majestic is your name! In the great congregation we will sing your praise: O Lord our God, how majestic is your name!

† HYMN “God of Great and God of Small” Hymnal #19 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION 

You gave us commandments, God of love, because you know the hardness of our hearts. You created us to live in community, but we still oppress others and separate ourselves from each other and from you. Jesus loved the children, but there are still many rejected and unloved in the world who live in hunger and fear. Forgive us, and call us to faithfulness. Bind all your children together as siblings, and nurture us with your love and forgiveness, that we might share what we’ve received from your gracious hand. (Silent Confession)

ASSURANCE OF GRACE 

† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST 

The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. 

†GLORY TO GOD                    Hymnal #582 

TIME WITH CHILDREN (Sunday Worship) (Children 5th grade and younger may leave to attend Sunday School)

SCRIPTURE              Mark 10:13-16 

SERMON       “What’s Holding You Back?”         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           Let The Children Come              Williams/Martin 

Chancel Choir Amy Shelton, Soloist 

† THE DOXOLOGY            Hymnal #606 

† HYMN            “We Gather Here in Jesus Name”            Hymnal #510 

THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION 

Invitation to the Table 

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer               Hymnal p. 35 

Words of Institution   

Sharing of the Bread & Cup   

Prayer After Communion

† CHARGE AND BLESSING 

† BENEDICTION      “You Shall Go Out With Joy”      Hymnal #80 

POSTLUDE (Sunday Worship)       God Will Take Care of You          arr. Hughes 

† You are invited to stand, as you are able