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September 17 2023 Worship Service

September 17 2023 Worship Service
Published by Marlene Lynes on Mon, Sep 18, 2023 11:23 AM
Worship Service

10:00 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE
Accompanist: Deb Grootenboer
Preaching:  Pastor John
Serving Elder: Martin Geerlinks
Host: Irene Geerlinks

Welcome                                                                                                                               
GOD GATHERS US INTO HIS PRESENCE WITH JOY 
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”  LUYH#601 

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP            
*Call to Worship: Psalm 103
*God’s Greeting - Isaiah 51:16 & Ephesians 1:2
“I’ve Come To Tell”  PsH # 250
Moment for the Children
“Jesus Loves Me” LUYH#709
Children ages 3-11 may leave for Sunday School 

GOD RECONCILES HIMSELF TO US
Prayer of Confession - (based on Psalm 103)
Assurance of Pardon
“Nearer, Still Nearer” LUYH#659
Prayer of God’s People/ Prayer of Illumination                                                                                                                              

GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS WORD    
God's Word to Us: Exodus 20:16:James 3:1-12

Message:  The Mission to Communicate Truth & Love!          

Prayer of Response                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD WITH GRATITUDE  
“They’ll Know We Are Christians”  LUYH#256
Offering:  Work of the Deacons,
                Church Budget
Offering Prayer                                                                         

GOD SENDS US OUT WITH HIS BLESSING    
*Commission & Benediction - (inspired by James 3:13-4:3)
“My Friends May You Grow in Grace”  LUYH#938 (2X)

(Please allow individuals with mobility challenges to exit the sanctuary first)    
* = Please stand if able
LUYH = Lift up your hearts