Order of Worship September 4

 

 

CENTERING PRAYER

 

Extravagant God, you pour out blessings upon us and lead us on paths of true life. Help us to choose your way again and again, that we might revel in your love and reflect it to all we meet. In the name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.

PRELUDE  All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name       William Shrubsole 

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 139)

 

O, Lord you have searched me and known me.

You know when I sit down and when I rise up;

Even before a word is on my tongue,

O LORD, you know it completely.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me.

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Wonderful are your works.

In life and in death, we are yours.

† HYMN “You Are My Strength When I Am Weak” HYMN #519 (Sing Through Twice)

 

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 

Holy God, we confess we fail to put our whole trust in you. Instead, we calculate our gains and losses, hoarding the things that do not lead to abundant life. Forgive us, and help us to treasure only you, so that we may follow you faithfully and discover the blessings you alone can give. (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 14:25-33 

SERMON “Weighing Our Options” 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 You Raise Me Up Arr. Melody Bober

 † 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 “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” See back page of bulletin 

† CHARGE AND BLESSING 

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

POSTLUDE (Sunday Worship) Standing on the Promises R. Kelso Carter 

† You are invited to stand, as you are able