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September 24, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Take My Life and Let it Be” Take my life and let it be consecrated Lord to Thee Take my moments and my days let them flow in ceaseless praise Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee Take my voice and let me sing always only for my King Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee Take my silver and my gold not a mite would I withhold Take my intellect and use ev’ry pow’r as Thou shalt choose Take my will and make it Thine it shall be no longer mine Take my heart it is Thine own it shall be Thy royal throne Take my love my Lord I pour at Thy feet its treasure store Take myself and I will be ever only all for Thee Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Isaiah 55:6-9 Sermon The High Way Closing Hymn “How Great is Our God” The splendor of the King clothed in majesty Let a

September 17, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Holy Holy Holy” Holy holy holy Lord God Almighty Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee Holy holy holy merciful and mighty God in three persons blessed Trinity Holy holy holy all the saints adore Thee Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee Which wert and art and evermore shalt be Holy holy holy though the darkness hide Thee Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see Only Thou art holy there is none beside Thee Perfect in power in love and purity Holy holy holy Lord God Almighty All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea Holy holy holy merciful and mighty God in three persons blessed Trinity Amen! Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Luke 13:1-5 Sermon About that Tower Jesus Closing Hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Great is Thy faithfulness O God my Father

September 10, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “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 His command and all the stars obey I sing the goodness of the Lord that filled the earth with food He formed the creatures with His word and then pronounced them good Lord how Thy wonders are displayed where'er I turn my eye If I survey the ground I tread or gaze upon the sky There's not a plant or flower below but makes Thy glories known And clouds arise and tempests blow by order from Thy throne Creatures that borrow life from Thee are subject to Thy care There's not a place where we can flee but God is present there Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Acts 2:40-47 Sermon What Exactly is the Church? Closing H

September 3, 2023 Happy Labor Day Weekend! Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” Jesus shall reign where’er the sun doth his successive journeys run; His Kingdom stretch from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more. To Him shall endless prayer be made. and princes throng to crown His head, His name like sweet perfume shall rise with every morning sacrifice. People and realms of every tongue dwell on His love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on His name. Let every creature rise and bring peculiar honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again, and earth repeat the loud Amen. Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Nehemiah 1-2 Sermon Through the Eyes of a Shrink Closing Hymn “Take My Life and Let it Be” Take my life and let it be consecrated Lord to Thee Take my moments and my days let them flow in ceaseless praise Let t

August 27, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Break Thou the Bread of Life” Break Thou the bread of life dear Lord to me as Thou didst break the loaves beside the sea Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee Lord my spirit pants for Thee O Living Word Bless Thou the truth dear Lord to me to me as Thou didst bless the bread by Galilee Then shall bondage cease all fetters fall and I shall find my peace my all in all Thou art the bread of life O Lord to me Thy holy Word the truth that saveth me Give me to eat and live with Thee above teach me to love Thy truth for Thou art love O send Thy Spirit Lord now unto me that He may touch my eyes and make me see Show me the truth concealed within Thy Word and in Thy Book revealed I see Thee Lord Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Luke 6:1-11 Sermon Ritual or Religion The Lords Supper (The bread is gluten-free and the cup is alcohol free) Prayers of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Closin

August 20, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee” Joyful joyful we adore Thee God of glory Lord of love Hearts unfold like flow’rs 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 All Thy works with joy surround Thee earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays Stars and angels sing around Thee center of unbroken praise Field and forest vale and mountain flowery meadow flashing sea Chanting bird and flowing fountain call us to rejoice in Thee Thou art giving and forgiving ever blessing ever blest Wellspring 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 Mortals join the mighty chorus which the morning stars began Father love is reigning o'er us brother love binds man to man Ever singing march we onward victors in the midst of strife Jo

August 13, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “At the Name of Jesus” At the name of Jesus ev'ry knee shall bow Ev'ry tongue confess Him King of Glory now 'Tis the Father's pleasure we should call Him Lord Who from the beginning was the mighty Word Humble for a season to receive a name From the lips of sinners unto whom He came Faithfully He bore it spotless to the last Brought it back victorious when from death He passed Christians this Lord Jesus shall return again In His Father's glory with His angel train For the wreaths of empire meet upon his brow And our hearts confess Him King of glory now amen Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson 2 Samuel 7:8-16 Sermon Series on the Covenants Eternal Reign Closing Hymn “Shine Jesus Shine” Lord the light of Your love is shining in the midst of the darkness shining Jesus Light of the world shine upon us set us free by the truth You now bring us S

August 6, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Trust and Obey” When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word What a glory He sheds on our way while we do His good will He abides with us still and with all who will trust and obey Chorus: Trust and obey for there's no other way To be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey Not a shadow can rise not a cloud in the skies But His smile quickly drives it away not a doubt nor a fear Not a sigh nor a tear can abide while we trust and obey [Chorus] Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at His feet Or we’ll walk by His side in the way what He says we will do Where He sends we will go never fear only trust and obey [Chorus] Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Exodus 19:1-6 Sermon Series on the Covenants The Conditional Covenant The Lords Supper (The bread is gluten-free and the cup is alcohol free) Prayers of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Closing Hymn “Shout to the Lord” My

July 30, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Praise to the Lord the Almighty” Praise to the Lord the Almighty the King of creation O my soul praise Him for He is thy health and salvation All ye who hear now to His temple draw near praise Him in glad adoration Praise to the Lord Who over all things so wondrously reigneth Shelters thee under His wings yea so gently sustaineth Hast thou not seen how thy desires ever have been granted in what He ordaineth Praise to the Lord Who doth prosper thy work and defend thee Surely His goodness and mercy here Daily attend thee Ponder anew what the Almighty can do if with His love He befriend thee Praise to the Lord O let all that is in me adore Him All that hath life and breath come now with praises before Him Let the Amen sound from His people again gladly for all we adore Him Amen! Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Genesis 12:1-4, 17:1-7 Sermon Series on the Cov

July 23, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Fairest Lord Jesus” Fairest Lord Jesus ruler of all nature O Thou of God and man the Son Thee will I cherish Thee will I honor Thou my soul's glory joy and crown Fair are the meadows fairer still the woodlands Robed in the blooming garb of spring Jesus is fairer Jesus is purer Who makes the woeful heart to sing Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight And all the twinkling starry host Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer Than all the angels Heav'n can boast Beautiful Saviour Lord of the nations Son of God and Son of Man Glory and honor praise adoration Now and forevermore be Thine Amen! Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Genesis 9:1-17 Sermon Series on the Covenants God’s Reset Closing Hymn “Jesus Call Us O’re the Tumult” Jesus calls us o'er the tumult of our life's wild restless sea Day by day His sweet voice soundeth saying Ch

July 16, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Holy Holy Holy” Holy holy holy Lord God Almighty Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee Holy holy holy merciful and mighty God in three persons blessed Trinity Holy holy holy all the saints adore Thee Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee Which wert and art and evermore shalt be Holy holy holy though the darkness hide Thee Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see Only Thou art holy there is none beside Thee Perfect in power in love and purity Holy holy holy Lord God Almighty All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea Holy holy holy merciful and mighty God in three persons blessed Trinity Amen! Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Genesis 2:16-17, 3:17-19 Sermon Series on the Covenants In the Garden Closing Hymn “Take My Life and Let it Be” Take my life and let

July 9, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” All hail the pow'r of Jesus' name let angels prostrate fall Bring forth the royal diadem and crown Him Lord of all Bring forth the royal diadem and crown Him Lord of all Ye chosen seed of Israel's race ye ransomed from the fall Hail Him who saves you by His grace and crown Him Lord of all Hail Him who saves you by His grace and crown Him Lord of all Let ev'ry kindred ev'ry tribe on this terrestrial ball To Him all majesty ascribe and crown Him Lord of all To Him all majesty ascribe and crown Him Lord of all O that with yonder sacred throng we at His feet may fall We'll join the everlasting song and crown Him Lord of all We'll join the everlasting song and crown Him Lord of all Amen! Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson John 1:1-18 Sermon After All, It’s All About Jesus Closing Hymn “There’s Somethi

July 2, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Battle Hymn of the Republic” Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored He has loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword His truth is marching on Chorus: Glory glory hallelujah glory glory hallelujah Glory glory hallelujah His truth is marching on I have seen Him in the watchfires of a hundred circling camps They have builded Him an altar in the evening dews and damps I can read His righteous sentence by the dim and flaring lamps His day is marching on [Chorus] He has sounded forth the trumpet that shall never call retreat He is sifting out the hearts of men before His judgment seat O be swift my soul to answer Him be jubilant my feet Our God is marching on [Chorus] In the beauty of the lilies Christ was born across the sea With a glory in His bosom that transfigures you and me As He died to make men holy let us live to make men free While God

June 25, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Lead On O King Eternal” Lead on O King Eternal the day of march has come Henceforth in fields of conquest thy tents shall be our home Thro' days of preparation thy grace has made us strong And now O King eternal we lift our battle song Lead on O King Eternal till sin's fierce war shall cease And holiness shall whisper the sweet Amen of peace For not with swords loud clashing nor roll of stirring drums With deeds of love and mercy the heav'nly kingdom comes Lead on O King Eternal we follow not with fears For gladness breaks like morning where'er Thy face appears Thy cross is lifted o'er us we journey in its light The crown awaits the conquest lead on O God of might Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Acts 17:16-18 Sermon The Thing About Fairy Tales Closing Hymn “In the Garden” I come to the garden alone while the dew is still on the rose

June 18, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Faith of Our Fathers” Faith of our fathers living still in spite of dungeon fire and sword O how our hearts beat high with joy whene'er we hear that glorious word Chorus Faith of our fathers holy faith We will be true to thee till death Faith of our fathers God's great power shall win all nations unto Thee And thru the truth that comes from God mankind shall then be truly free [Chorus] Faith of our fathers we will love both friend and foe in all our strife And preach Thee too as love knows how by kindly words and virtuous life [Chorus] Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Genesis 22:1-18 Sermon Love’s Havoc Closing Hymn “He Knows Your Name” I have a maker He formed my heart Before even time began my life was in his hands He knows my name He knows my every thought He sees each tear that falls and hears me when I call I have a father He calls me his

June 11, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Be Still My Soul” Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side bear patiently the cross of grief or pain Leave to thy God to order and provide in ev’ry change He faithful will remain Be still my soul thy best thy heav’nly Friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end Be still my soul thy God doth undertake to guide the future as He has the past Thy hope thy confidence let nothing shake all now mysterious shall be bright at last Be still my soul the waves and winds still know his voice who ruled them while He dwelt below Be still my soul the hour is hast'ning on when we shall be forever with the Lord When disappointment grief and fear are gone sorrow forgot love's purest joys restored Be still my soul when change and tears are past all safe and blessed we shall meet at last Amen Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson John 9:1-12 Sermon The Harmony of Affl

June 4, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Jesus Shall reign Where’er the Sun” Jesus shall reign where’er the sun doth his successive journeys run; His Kingdom stretch from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more. To Him shall endless prayer be made. and princes throng to crown His head, His name like sweet perfume shall rise with every morning sacrifice. People and realms of every tongue dwell on His love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on His name. Let every creature rise and bring peculiar honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again, and earth repeat the loud Amen. Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Luke 17:11-24 Sermon We Don’t See It The Lords Supper (The bread is gluten-free and the cup is alcohol free) Prayers of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Closing Hymn “King of Glory” Lift up your gaze be lifted up tell ev'ryone how great the love The lov

May 28, 2023 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “God of Our Fathers” God of our fathers whose Almighty hand leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies our grateful songs before Thy throne arise Thy love divine hath led us past in this free land by Thee our lot is cast Be Thou our Ruler guardian guide and stay thy word our law Thy paths our chosen way From war's alarm and deadly pestilence be Thy strong arm our ever sure defense Thy true religion in our hearts increase thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace Refresh Thy people on their toil some way lead us from night to never ending days Fill all our lives with love and grace divine and glory laud and praise be ever Thine God of our fathers God of our fathers Amen Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Psalm 33:1-12 Sermon God Bless America...With Refocused Remembrance Closing Hymn “Ma

May 21, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” Guide me O Thou great Jehovah pilgrim through this barren land I am weak but Thou art mighty hold me with Thy pow'rful hand Bread of heaven Bread of heaven Feed me now and ever more feed me now and ever more Open now the crystal fountain whence the healing stream doth flow Let the fiery cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through Strong Deliverer strong Deliverer Be Thou still my strength and shield be Thou still my strength and shield When I tread the verge of Jordan bid my anxious fears subside Death of death and hell's destruction land me safe on Canaan's side Songs of praises songs of praises I will ever give to Thee I will ever give to Thee Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson 1 Peter 5:5b-10 Sermon The Accuser Closing Hymn “Am I a Soldier of the Cross” Am I a soldier of the cross a foll'wer of the Lamb An

May 14, 2023 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!Preparation for WorshipTime for GatheringOpening Hymn“Now Thank We All Our God”Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voicesWho wondrous things hath done in whom this world rejoicesWho from our mothers' arms hath blessed us on our wayWith countless gifts of love and still is ours todayO may this bounteous God through all our life be near usWith ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer usTo keep us in his grace and guide us when perplexedAnd free us from all ills of this world in the nextAll praise and thanks to God the Father now be givenThe Son and Him who reigns with them in highest heavenThe one eternal God whom heaven and earth adoreFor thus it was is now and shall be evermorePrayer of PraiseSong of WorshipPrayers of the Church and Prayer of our LordOffering and DoxologyScripture Lesson Exodus 2:1-10Sermon Losing to LoveClosing Hymn“Love Divine All Loves Excelling”Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heav’n, to earth come down,Fix in us thy humble d