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Bulletin and Hymns (PDFs linked for viewing)

ORDER FOR WORSHIP

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS             Rev Dr. Seth Thomas


*CALL TO WORSHIP                                             Faye Hill
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance,
that Christ Jesus came into the world
to save sinners.
Though the strong wind of judgment blows,
all is not ended.
God will renew stubborn hearts
and soften stiff necks,
for Jesus welcomed sinners
and ate with them,
so we boldly come to make an offering of worship to the God of mercy,
who seeks and saves the lost.
Let us rejoice in the grace of our Lord!

*HYMN OF PRAISE                     “You Are My Strength When I Am Weak”

                                                                                                    – GTG 519

CALL TO CONFESSION


PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Create in us clean hearts, O God,

cast out any transgression you find there—

ransack, renovate, redecorate!

Deep in our hearts,

remove fearful features

and restore your original design.

The old lamps are dim;

bring new light into the darkness.

Make your dwelling place deep in our hearts,

and teach us wisdom,

so the hearts you transform may rejoice.

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE


*THE PEACE
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.


 WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING                                         John 1:29 pg. 92
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.


SERMON READING                Genesis 21:1-3, 22:1-14 pgs. 16-18 


SERMON                                                                  “The Binding of Isaac” 
            Rev Dr. Seth Thomas

*HYMN OF RESPONSE           “O for a Closer Walk with God” – GTG 739

           WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

JOYS & CONCERNS

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.


INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY                 

*DOXOLOGY                         “For the Life That You Have Given”

                                                                                                     – GTG 717
For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known,
With these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own;
Here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring;
Give us grace to love and serve you, Living what we pray and sing.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION


*SINGING WELCOME AS CHILDREN RETURN TO SANCTUARY
Welcome, children, welcome, we are glad you’re here.
Welcome, children, welcome. Now to God draw near.


*HYMN OF COMMITMENT                      “Breathe on Me Breathe of God”
    – GTG 286


             WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS

*BLESSING & CHARGE

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