Prelude
Sue Uzelmeier, French Horn
Brian Barber, Piano
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee #89 v. 1, 3.4
Joyful, joyful, we adore thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
hearts unfold like flowers before thee,
opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away.
Giver of immortal gladness,
fill us with the light of day!
Thou art giving and forgiving,
ever blessing, ever blest,
well-spring of the joy of living,
ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our brother,
all who live in love are thine;
teach us how to love each other,
lift us to the joy divine.
lift us to the joy divine.
Mortals, join the mighty chorus
which the morning stars began;
love divine is reigning o’er us,
binding all within its span.
Ever singing, march we on-ward,
victors in the midst of strife;
joyful music leads us sun-ward,
in the triumph song of life.
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Call to Worship:
Pastor: Give thanks to the Lord; call out God’s holy name.
People: Make God’s great deeds known among all peoples.
Pastor: Lift up praises to Christ our King.
People: Let all who seek the Lord rejoice.
Pastor: Worship the Lord and be strengthened by God’s Spirit.
People: Remember the wonderful works God has done.
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Affirmation of Faith –
The Apostles’ Creed
Message in Music
"His Eye is on the Sparrow"
Jeff Cartwright,Soloist
Prayer of Intercession
Prayer of Confession
Gracious God, your ongoing presence in our lives reveals to us how you are always mindful of your eternal covenant. We have experienced your guidance and provision; thank you for your steadfast love and abiding faithfulness. Lord, we want to live according to your ways, yet often rely on our strength, our intellect, and our creativity to navigate the uncertainties of life. Forgive us, O God. Humble us that we may cling to you, fully expecting and depending on your blessing. Transform us, that we may emerge reborn by your Spirit, known to all by our relationship with you, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Experiencing the Peace of Christ
(Note: we will extend the Peace of Christ without physical contact.)
Offering/Prayer of Thanksgiving/The Lord’s Prayer
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Forever
Give thanks to the Lord
Our God and King
His love endures forever
For He is good
He is above all things
His love endures forever
Sing praise… Sing praise…
With a mighty hand and outstretched arm
His love endures forever
For the life that’s been reborn
His love endures forever
Sing praise… Sing praise…
Sing praise… Sing praise…
Forever God is faithful
Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us
Forever...Forever!
From the rising to the setting sun
His love endures forever
And by the grace of God we will carry on
His love endures forever
Sing praise… Sing praise…
Sing praise… Sing praise…
Forever God is faithful
Forever God is strong
Forever God is with us
Forever...Forever! (Repeat)
Chris Tomlin -
CCLI License # 1807172
Sermon
"Clinging to the Promise" - Pastor Brad
Series: "Experiencing God Anew - Timeless Encounters with the Eternal God"
Hymn
Great is Thy Faithfulness #140
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
there is no shadow of turning with thee;
Thou changest not, thy compassions,
they fail not;
As thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed thy hand hath provided;
Great is thy faithfulness,
Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter and spring-time and harvest,
sun, moon, and stars
in their courses above
join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed thy hand hath provided;
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
thine own dear presence
to cheer and to guide;
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessings all mine,
with ten thousand beside!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed thy hand hath provided;
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
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Benediction
Postlude/Dismissal
