WELCOME AND GREETINGS
PRELUDE “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” Donna Rhine
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord; praise His holy name.
People: Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time on and forevermore.
Leader: From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be
praised.
People: The Lord is high above all nations and his glory above the heavens.
Leader: Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high?
People: He looks far down on the heavens and the earth.
Leader: He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap.
People: He makes them sit with princes, with the princes of his people.
(Psalm 113:1-8, alt.)
INVOCATION
HYMN “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” (vs. 1-5) #57
OPENING PRAYER
Mighty God, we enter your presence with thanksgiving and hope. You have
formed us as your people. You join us on the journey of life through valleys,
upon mountains, and on the plains. We set our attention and seek your
wisdom, encouragement, and grace. Reveal your will and display your glory
among your people as we worship your holy name. Amen.
(Rev. Dr. Cheryl Lindsay)
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Presenting Our Gifts to the Lord
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication
HYMN “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling” #348
BLESSING THE READING AND HEARING OF THE WORD
A READING THE PSALMS Psalm 37:23-29 Barb Laraia
FIRST TESTAMENT READING Ezekiel 1:15-28 Barb Laraia
Leader: This is the word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “The Promises of God” Pastor Dave
“I Will Never Leave You”
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
O Lord, we confess to you that all too often we allow our fears to consume us. We
fall victim to the whispers of our enemies who tell us you have abandoned us; that
you are not there for us. We depend upon our own wisdom, our own resources,
our own devices and forget that you are always present and willing and wanting to
come to our aid. We do it ourselves and then, when we fail, we blame you. Forgive
us for our foolish shortsightedness. Open our eyes to remind us of your presence
among us, not just in this place, but in our every walk of life. Help us to walk hand
in hand with you each and every day, for we ask this in the name of the One who
promised to never leave us or forsake us. Amen.
A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION
WORDS OF GRACE AND FORGIVENESS
HYMN “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” #133
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Strength for the Victory” Donna Rhine
