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December 31, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “O God Our Help in Ages Past” O God our help in ages past our hope for years to come Our shelter from the stormy blast and our eternal home Under the shadow of Thy throne Thy saints have dwelt secure Sufficient is Thine arm alone and our defense is sure Before the hills in order stood or earth received her frame From everlasting Thou art God to endless years the same A thousand ages in Thy sight are like an evening gone Short as the watch that ends the night before the rising sun Time like an ever rolling stream bears all its sons away They fly forgotten as a dream dies at the op'ning day Our God our help in ages past our hope for years to come Be Thou our guard while troubles last and our eternal home Amen! Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Isaiah 43:18-21 Sermon The Second Exodus Closing Hymn “It is Well with My Soul” When peace like a river att

December 24, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Once in Royal David’s City” Once in royal David's city stood a lowly cattle shed Where a mother laid her Baby in a manger for His bed Mary was that mother mild Jesus Christ her little Child He came down to earth from heaven who is God and Lord of all And His shelter was a stable and His cradle was a stall With the poor and mean and lowly lived on earth our Savior holy And our eyes at last will see Him through His own redeeming love For that Child so dear and gentle is our Lord in heaven above And He leads His children on to the place where He is gone Lighting of the Advent Wreath Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering “Away in a Manger” Away in a manger no crib for a bed the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head The stars in the sky looked down where He lay the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay The cattle are lowing the Baby awakes but little Lord Jesus no crying He makes I love Thee Lord Jes

December 17, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “In the Bleak Midwinter” In the bleak midwinter frosty wind made moan Earth stood hard as iron water like a stone Snow had fallen snow on snow snow on snow In the bleak midwinter long ago Our God heav'n cannot hold Him nor earth sustain Heav'n and earth shall flee away when He comes to reign In the bleak midwinter a stable place sufficed The Lord God Almighty Jesus Christ Angels and archangels may have gathered there Cherubim and seraphim thronged the air But His mother only in her maiden bliss Worshipped the Beloved with a kiss What can I give Him poor as I am If I were a shepherd I would bring a lamb If I were a wise man I would do my part Yet what can I give Him give my heart Lighting of the Advent Wreath Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering “O Little Town of Bethlehem” O little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by yet in thy d

December 10, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Angels From the Realms of Glory” Angels from the realms of glory wing your flight o’er all the earth Ye who sang creation’s story now proclaim Messiah’s birth Refrain Come and worship come and worship Worship Christ the newborn King Shepherds in the field abiding watching o’er your flocks by night God with us is now residing yonder shines the infant light [Refrain] Sages, leave your contemplations brighter visions beam afar Seek the great Desire of nations ye have seen His natal star [Refrain] All creation join in praising God the Father Spirit Son Evermore your voices raising to th’eternal Three in One [Refrain] Lighting of the Advent Wreath Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering “Away In A Manger” Away in a manger no crib for a bed the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head The stars in the sky looked down where He lay the little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay The cattle are lowing the Baby awakes

December 3, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Prepare the Way O Zion” Prepare the way O Zion your Christ is drawing near Let every hill and valley a level way appear Greet One who comes in glory foretold in sacred story O blest is Christ that came In God's most holy name He brings God's rule O Zion He comes from heaven above His rule is peace and freedom and justice truth and love Lift high your praise resounding for grace and joy abounding O blest is Christ that came In God's most holy name Fling wide your gates O Zion your Savior's rule embrace And tidings of salvation proclaim in every place All lands will bow before Him their voices will adore Him O blest is Christ that came In God's most holy name Lighting of the Advent Wreath Song of Worship Prayers of the Church Offering “Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” Come Thou long expected Jesus born to set Thy people free From our fears and sins release us let us find our rest in Thee Israel's Strength and Cons

November 26, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “And Can it Be” And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior's blood Died He for me who caused His pain for me who Him to death pursued Amazing love how can it be that Thou my God shouldst die for me Amazing love how can it be that Thou my God shouldst die for me He left His Father's throne above so free so infinite His grace Emptied Himself of all but love and bled for Adam's helpless race 'Tis mercy all immense and free for O my God it found out me 'Tis mercy all immense and free for O my God it found out me Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's night Thine eye diffused a quickening ray I woke the dungeon flamed with light My chains fell off my heart was free I rose went forth and followed Thee My chains fell off my heart was free I rose went forth and followed Thee No condemnation now I dread Jesus and all in Him is mine Alive in Him my living Head and clothed in righteous

November 19, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Come Ye Thankful People Come” Come ye thankful people come raise the song of harvest-home All is safely gathered in ere the winter storms begin God our Maker doth provide for our wants to be supplied Come to God's own temple come raise the song of harvest-home All the world is God's own field fruit unto His praise to yield Wheat and tares together sown unto joy or sorrow grown First the blade and then the ear then the full corn shall appear Lord of harvest grant that we wholesome grain and pure may be For the Lord our God shall come and shall take His harvest home From His field shall in that day all offenses purge away Give His angels charge at last in the fire the tares to cast But the fruitful ears to store in His garner evermore Even so Lord quickly come to Thy final harvest-home Gather Thou Thy people in free from sorrow free from sin There forever purified in Thy presence to abide Come with all Thine angels come raise th

November 12, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “In Christ Alone” In Christ alone, my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song This cornerstone, this solid ground firm through the fiercest drought and storm What heights of love, what depths of peace when fears are stilled, when strivings cease My comforter, my all in all here in the love of Christ, I stand In Christ alone, who took on flesh fullness of God in helpless babe This gift of love and righteousness scorned by the ones He came to save Till on that cross as Jesus died the wrath of God was satisfied For every sin on Him was laid here in the death of Christ, I live There in the ground, His body lay light of the world, by darkness slain Then bursting forth in glorious day up from the grave, He rose again And as He stands in victory sins curse has lost its grip on me For I am His and He is mine bought with the precious blood of Christ! No guilt in life, no fear in death this is the power of Christ in me From life's

November 5, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Eternal Father Strong to Save” Eternal Father, strong to save whose arm does bind the restless wave, Who bids the mighty ocean deep its own appointed limits keep; O hear us when we cry to Thee for those in peril on the sea O Savior, whose almighty word the winds and waves submissive heard, Who walked upon the foaming deep, and calm amid the rage did sleep; O hear us when we cry to Thee for those in peril on the sea O Holy Spirit, who did brood upon the waters dark and rude, And bid their angry tumult cease, and give for wild confusion peace; O hear us when we cry to Thee for those in peril on the sea O Trinity of love and pow'r, your children shield in danger's hour; From rock and tempest, fire, and foe, protect them where-so-e'er they go; Thus, evermore shall rise to Thee glad hymns of praise from land and sea Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson John 15:12-13, 18-1

October 29, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “The Solid Rock” My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness I dare not trust the sweetest frame but wholly lean on Jesus' name Chorus On Christ the solid Rock I stand All other ground is sinking sand All other ground is sinking sand When darkness veils His lovely face I rest on His unchanging grace In ev'ry high and stormy gale my anchor holds within the veil [Chorus] His oath His covenant His blood support me in the whelming flood When all around my soul gives way He then is all my hope and stay [Chorus] When He shall come with trumpet sound O may I then in Him be found Dressed in His righteousness alone faultless to stand before the throne [Chorus] Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Proverbs 13:12 Sermon Hope, Deferment & Desire Closing Hymn “You Are My Hiding Place” You are my hiding place You always fill my

October 22, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Come Thou Fount” Come Thou fount of ev'ry blessing tune my heart to sing Thy grace Streams of mercy never ceasing call for songs of loudest praise Teach me some melodious sonnet sung by flaming tongues above Praise the mount I'm fixed upon it mount of Thy redeeming love Here I raise mine Ebenezer hither by Thy help I'm come And I hope by Thy good pleasure safely to arrive at home Jesus sought me when a stranger wand'ring from the fold of God He to rescue me from danger interposed His precious blood O to grace how great a debtor daily I'm constrained to be Let Thy grace Lord like a fetter bind my wand'ring heart to Thee Prone to wander Lord I feel it prone to leave the God I love Here's my heart Lord take and seal it seal it for Thy courts above Here's my heart Lord take and seal it Seal it for Thy courts above Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Dox

October 15, 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 Ezekiel 35:1-5, 12-15 Sermon Then You Will Know Closing Hym

October 8, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Jesus Calls Us, O’er the Tumult” Jesus calls us o'er the tumult of our life's wild, restless sea; Day by day His sweet voice soundeth, saying, "Christian, follow me." Jesus calls us from the worship of the vain world's golden store, From each idol that would keep us, saying, "Christian, love me more." In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease, Still He calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these." Jesus calls us- by Thy mercies, Savior, may we hear Thy call; Give our hearts to Thine obedience, serve and love Thee best of all. Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Mark 6:45-56 Sermon Through the Winds and Waves and Storms Closing Hymn “In Christ Alone” In Christ alone, my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song This cornerstone, this solid ground firm through th

October 1, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Ancient Words” Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world They resound with God's own heart oh, let the ancient words impart Words of Life, words of Hope give us strength, help us cope In this world, where e'er we roam ancient words will guide us home Chorus: Ancient words ever true changing me and changing you We have come with open hearts oh, let the ancient words impart Holy words of our Faith handed down to this age Came to us through sacrifice oh heed the faithful words of Christ Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world They resound with God's own heart oh let the ancient words impart [Chorus] Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Mark 6:30-45 Sermon Time to Reset The Lords Supper (The bread is gluten-free and the cup is alcohol free) Prayers of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Closing Hymn “How Great Thou Art” O Lord my God when I in awe

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