Order of Worship
Sunday, July 12, 2020
 Kindly print and bring to worship to follow along during the service.
In-Person Worship will be held at 9 AM (sign-up needed).
Video will be posted to website following the in-person service on Sunday.
www.stjohnsivyland.com
Prelude

Welcome & Announcements

Hymn of Praise
Come, Christians Join to Sing #158 v. 1, 2
Come, Christians, join to sing: 
 Alleluia! Amen!
Loud praise to Christ our King: 
 Alleluia! Amen!
Let all, with heart and voice,
 before his throne rejoice;
Praise is his gracious choice. 
 Alleluia! Amen!

Come, lift your hearts on high:
 Alleluia! Amen!
Let praises fill the sky:
 Alleluia! Amen!
He is our guide and friend;
 to us he’ll condescend;
His love shall never end:
 Alleluia! Amen!
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Call to Worship:
Pastor: Come and worship the Lord, the God of all creation.
People: We worship and praise the Lord, the God of our salvation.
Pastor: God answers our prayers with mighty deeds.
People: God forgives our iniquities with endless love.
Pastor: God does not leave us abandoned.
People: God’s Spirit of truth abides with us always.
Pastor: Come and worship the Lord, our God and King.
People: Praise be to God, whose steadfast love endures forever.

Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed  
   
Gospel Lesson – John 14:15-21
 
Special Music
"Breathe"
Jackie Jusino, Soloist
Alissa Nelson, Accompanist
 
Prayer of Intercession

Prayer of Confession
Gracious God, we are humbled by your love and thankful for the abundant blessings you place in our lives. We know and affirm that all good things come from you. Yet we struggle, Lord, to desire your Son above all other things. Forgive us for the times we seek the good things you provide over an abiding relationship with you. Remind us through the successes and struggles of daily life that the greatest blessing is intimate relationship with you: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. May that reminder shape our lives such that your blessings are extended, to our community and our world. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
 
Experiencing the Peace of Christ
(Note: we will extend the Peace of Christ without physical contact.)
 
Offering/Prayer of Thanksgiving/The Lord’s Prayer
Thank you for your generosity! Tithes and offerings may be brought to worship,
given through the website 'Give' tab at the top right corner, through text giving (877-960-2396)
or by mail: 820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 18974
 
10,000 Reasons
Bless the Lord O my soul,
 O my soul;
 worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul;
 I'll worship Your holy name

The sun comes up
 It's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass and
 whatever lies before me
Let me be singing
 when the evening comes

Bless the Lord O my soul,
 O my soul;
  worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul;
 I'll worship Your holy name

You're rich in love
 and You're slow to anger
Your name is great
 and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness
 I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for
 my heart to find

Bless the Lord O my soul,
 O my soul;
 worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul;
 I'll worship Your holy name

And on that day
 when my strength is failing
The end draws near
 and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your
 praise unending
Ten thousand years
 and then forevermore

Bless the Lord O my soul,
 O my soul;
 worship His holy name
Sing like never before, O my soul;
 I'll worship Your holy name
 (Repeat)
Worship Your holy name
 Lord, I’ll worship Your holy name
J onas Myrin | Matt Redman
CCLI License # 1807172
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Sermon
Is a Blessing Always a Blessing?
Series: "Experiencing God Anew - Timeless Encounters with the Eternal God"
                Text: Genesis 25:19-28
Pastor Brad
 
Hymn
Take My Life, and Let It Be #399, v.1 & 3
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 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.
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Benediction

Postlude/Dismissal
Music: Lynne Tomlinson, Jackie Jusino, Alissa Nelson, David Brownell
Accompanist: Brian Barber
Rev. Brad Leight, Sr. Pastor
St. John's Ivyland
820 Almshouse Road, Ivyland, PA 18974
215-357-6998
StJohnsIvyland.com