Order of Worship August 7

 

 

CENTERING PRAYER

 

Extravagant God, you offer riches no earthly pleasure can match. You pour out mercy and cover us with love. You show us true justice and offer us peace. You provide us with every need and promise us eternal life with you. In the midst of the glitz and glamour of this world, nothing, and no one, shines with your brilliance. Bathe us in the light of Christ, illumine us with your Holy Spirit, and enable us to live only for you. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

PRELUDE (Sunday Worship)     Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus     Arr. W. Elmo Mercer 

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

 

Friends, we have been raised with Christ to new life,

Freed from every fear,

And granted every grace.

With songs of praise, let us worship God.

† HYMN     “Here in This Place”      HYMN #401

 

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 

Holy God, you lavish us with good gifts, yet we persist in seeking after that which robs us of abundant life. We hold fast to our anxieties and give into greed; we desire the very things that harm us. Forgive us, purify us, and sustain us by the strength of your Holy Spirit, we ask in Jesus’ name. (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 Luke 12:32-40 

SERMON “Welcoming the Unexpected” 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    Praise Him! Praise Him!     Mark Hayes

† THE DOXOLOGY Hymnal #606 

THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION 

Invitation to the Table Great 

Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer  

Words of Institution

   Sharing of the Bread & Cup   

Prayer After Communion 

† HYMN “Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning” Hymnal #350 

† CHARGE AND BLESSING 

† BENEDICTION (Sunday Worship) “May the God of Hope Go with Us” Hymnal #765 

POSTLUDE (Sunday Worship)    Now Thank We All Our God    John Carter 

† You are invited to stand, as you are able