Service of Worship
Prelude – Hani
Aria in F Major
G.F. Handel
Public Domain
Welcome and Opening Prayer
Call to Worship
God has saved us and called us to a holy life—
not because of anything we have done,
but because of his own purpose and grace.
This grace was given to us in Christ Jesus
before the beginning of time,
but it has now been revealed through the appearing of our Savior,
who has destroyed death
and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.
Let us worship God.
Opening Prayer
Spirit of God,
enlighten our hearts to the reality of divine presence in our midst.
Let our worship be pleasing in your sight,
so that our gathering is an experience of deep communion
with you and one another.
In the name of Jesus Christ, this is our prayer. Amen.
Opening Song Holy Is The Lord
Verse
We stand and lift up our hands
For the joy of the Lord is our strength
We bow down and worship Him now
How great how awesome is He
Pre-Chorus
And together we sing
Ev’ryone sing
Chorus
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
Holy is the Lord God Almighty
The earth is filled with His glory
The earth is filled with His glory
Bridge
It is rising up all around
It’s the anthem of the Lord’s renown
It’s rising up all around
It’s the anthem of the Lord’s renown
Holy Is The Lord
Chris Tomlin | Louie Giglio
© 2003 sixsteps Music | Vamos Publishing | worshiptogether.com songs
Used by Permission. CCLI License # 656051
Scripture Reading — 2 Timothy 3:14-17 (NRSV)
14 But as for you, continue in what you have learned and firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it, 15 and how from childhood you have known the sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. 16 All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.
Children’s Time with Ms Becky
Announcements, Joys and Concerns, and Pastoral Prayer
Pastoral Prayer
Jesus Christ, Son of David, have mercy upon us!
So many days, we are like the blind beggar in Mark’s gospel,
sitting on the side of the road hoping to hear the sounds of your coming.
We are like the Canaanite woman begging for the crumbs that fall from your table.
We are like the woman who was sick for so many years
who reached out to touch the hem of your garment.
Jesus Christ, Son of David, have mercy upon us!
Have mercy upon us when we cannot see how we will make it,
Have mercy upon us when we are sick and cannot get well,
Have mercy upon us when life hardens our hearts
and makes it difficult for us to love, to heal or to forgive,
Have mercy upon us when persecution comes and when we are misunderstood.
Jesus Christ, Son of David,
we come this morning asking for strength to get to the other side,
and grace to represent you well.
We come, confident that your promise to be with us always is true,
confident that you are greater than the trials we face,
confident that we are secure in the palm of your hands.
We come to you today,
like blind Bartimaeus who sat on the side of the road to Jericho,
knowing that you love us and have not forgotten our needs.
Jesus Christ, Son of David, have mercy upon us,
And grant us your peace. Amen.
— written by Rev. Dr. Safiyah Fosua
Offering Our Gifts to the Lord
For those who are called and able, gifts and tithes can still be made through online giving, by mailing them in, and by dropping them off to the office through the secure mail slot to the left of the double door entry to the church hallway.
Offertory — Messenger
Grace Flows Down
David E. Bell | Louie Giglio | Rod Padgett
© 2000 sixsteps Music | worshiptogether.com songs
Used by Permission. CCLI License # 656051
Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise him, all creatures here below;
praise him above, ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (Old 100th)
Louis Bourgeois | Thomas Ken
Public Domain
Offertory Prayer
God of all, you love us and have claimed us. As you blessed Sarah and Abraham, you have invited us into the blessing of connection within the family of humanity whom you continue to bless. We give our tithes and offerings in celebration of the depths of our blessing and pray that they will strengthen the church across the world to bless all your children. In the holy name of Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, we pray in gratitude. Amen.
Sermon – Pastor Stacy Dickson
Javert and Justice
Closing Song He Has Made Me Glad
Verse
I will enter His gates
With thanksgiving in my heart
I will enter His courts with praise
I will say this is the day
That the Lord has made
I will rejoice
For He has made me glad
Chorus
He has made me glad
He has made me glad
I will rejoice for
He has made me glad
He has made me glad
He has made me glad
I will rejoice for
He has made me glad
(Repeat Verse and Chorus)
He Has Made Me Glad
Leona Von Brethorst
© 1976 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing
Used by Permission. CCLI License # 656051
Benediction
Go now, relying on the power of God.
Guard the good treasure God has entrusted to you
and hold firm to the teaching of the apostles.
Remember one another in your prayers
and continue to offer yourselves for the gospel.
And may God give you grace, mercy and peace;
May Christ Jesus lead you into life and faith;
And may the Holy Spirit live within you
and rekindle good gifts within you.
We go in peace to love and serve the Lord,
In the name of Christ. Amen.
Postlude – Hani
Processional
G.F. Handel
Public Domain