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WORDS TO PONDER And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him. Hebrews 11:6
PRELUDE INTROIT
Into my heart, Into my heart, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus Come in today, Come in to stay, Come into my heart, Lord Jesus
Oh, perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives
Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be; Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see REFRAIN: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, let the people rejoice! Oh, come to the Father, through Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, great things He hath done.
WORDS OF WELCOME AND GREETINGS CHURCH CONCERNS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS THE CYAF CHAIRMANS REPORT
CALL TO CELEBRATION
LEADER: All you that are righteous shout for joy for what the Lord has done. Praise him, all you that obey him. Give thanks to the Lord with harps; sing to him with stringed instruments. Sing a new song to him, play the harp with skill, and shout for joy! PEOPLE: The words of the Lord are true, and all his works are dependable. The Lord loves what is righteous and just; his constant love fills the earth.
LEADER: The Lord created the heavens by his command, the sun, moon and stars by his spoken word. He gathered all the seas into one place; he shuts up the ocean depths in storerooms.
PEOPLE: Have reverence for the Lord, all the earth! Honor him, all peoples of the world! When he spoke, the world was created; at his command everything appeared
HYMN OF PRAISE
I SING THE MIGHTY POWER OF GOD
I sing the mighty power of God, that made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroad, and built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at Gods command, and all the stars obey.
I sing the goodness of the Lord, who filled the earth with food, Who formed the creatures through the Word, and then pronounced them good. Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, whereer I turn my eye, If I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the sky.
Theres not a plant or flower below, but makes Thy glories known, And clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from Thy throne; While all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy care; And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God art present there.
LEADER: After much reflection and evaluation of these experiences, let us silently confess our sins. (Moment of Silent confession)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
RESPONSE: Love Lifted Me (2nd Stanza) All my heart to Him I give, ever to Him Ill cling, In His blessed presence live, ever His praises sing, Love so mighty and so true, merits my souls best songs, Faithful, loving service, too, to Him belongs. Refrain: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me! Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me!
PASTORAL PRAYER
RESPONSE: GOD WILL MAKE A WAY God will make a way, Where there seems to be no way He works in ways we cannot see, He will make a way for me He will be my guide , Hold me closely to His side With love and strength, For each new day He will make a way, He will make a way
THE MESSAGE
LEADER: WE BELIEVE that persons are created in the image of God and destined to live in community with God, with other persons and with all creation. That by disobedience, they have become sinful, but by grace through faith, they are redeemed in Jesus Christ. That being entrusted with God's creation, they are called to participate in the establishment of a just and compassionate social order.
WOMEN: WE BELIEVE That the Church is the one body of Christ, the whole community of persons reconciled to God through Jesus Christ and entrusted with God's ministry. MEN: WE BELIEVE That the Holy Bible is a faithful and inspired witness to God's self-revelation in Jesus Christ and in history to illumine, guide, correct and edify believers in their faith and witness.
LEADER: WE BELIEVE God is at work, to make each person a new being in Christ, and the whole world, God's Kingdom -- in which love, justice and peace prevail. The Kingdom of God is present where faith in Jesus Christ is shared, where healing is given to the sick, where food is given to the hungry, where light is given to the blind, and where liberty is given to the captive and oppressed.
ALL: WE BELIEVE The resurrection of Jesus Christ has overcome the power of death and gives assurance of life after death. And we look forward to His coming again in all fullness and glory to make all creation new and to gather all the faithful under God's Kingdom. AMEN.
CALL TO OFFERING
LEADER: God of peace, In Christ you bring light to illumine the nations. He makes your will known to all who believe. PEOPLE: We come in response to his cares to us. Seeking to follow and fulfill his commands. Accept the gifts we offer as symbols of our commitment; sanctify them wholly, that they may be used as you desire. UNISON: Mold us and use us as instruments of your will. May all that we do be in accord with the Gospel of Him you have sent.
OFFERTORY PRAYER
HYMN OF COMMITTMENT
I CAN HEAR MY SAVIOR CALLING
I can hear my Savior calling, In the tend'rest accents calling; On my ear these words are falling, "Take thy cross, and daily follow me."
CHORUS:
I will take my cross and follow, my dear Savior I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.
Though the way be dark and dreary, Though my feet be worn and weary, Yet my heart keeps bright and cheery, As I follow, follow all the way.
CHORUS:
I will take my cross and follow, my dear Savior I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.
Savior, ever go before me, Shining heaven's sunlight o'er me, And when weak, by grace restore me, As I follow, follow all the way .
CHORUS:
I will take my cross and follow, my dear Savior I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, I'll go with Him, with Him all the way.