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Bulletin and Hymns (PDFs linked for viewing)
- Bulletin for Sunday, October 27, 2024
- “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” GTG 65
- “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling” GTG 418
- “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” – GTG 353
ORDER FOR WORSHIP
PRELUDE Leah Bruno
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
*CALL TO WORSHIP Jenny Sue LeSchander
God has gathered us in this place
from the corners of Bellingham and Whatcom County.
(Think of the communities that you are a part of)
We’ve come from many kinds of dwellings and many kinds of families,
from the many places we work and learn.
From near and far(-ish),
we join our hearts and voices to glorify God.
We’ve come from
Fairhaven, Alabama Hill, Meridian Avenue, James Street, and in between, (Name your neighborhood) and (other neighborhoods you are a part of)
following detours between or beyond.
God welcomes all in this place.
Let us worship God!
*HYMN OF PRAISE “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” – GTG 65
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us.
Heal us of our blindness, O Lord,
for it is a blindness we have chosen.
We close our eyes when faced with suffering of the world,
turn our gaze away from the needs of our neighbors,
and blur our faces in the mirror,
lest we recognize your image.
Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us.
Heal us of our blindness,
and open our eyes to the beauty of your grace.
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 Jeremiah 31:7-9 pg. 734
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON READING Mark 10:46-52 pg. 47
SERMON “What Do You Want Me To Do For You?”
Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling” – GTG 418
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 “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” – GTG 353
WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS
*BLESSING & CHARGE
POSTLUDE
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