Prelude – Brian Barber
Welcome & Announcements
Introit - “Let All Things Now Living” -Ring of Faith Bells
Hymn of Praise – Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (UMH #127)
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah,
pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but thou art mighty;
hold me with thy powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
feed me till I want no more;
feed me till I want no more.
Open now the crystal fountain,
whence the healing stream doth flow;
Let the fire and 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.
Call to Worship:
Pastor: Come, give thanks and praise to the Lord our God.
People: Great are the works of the Lord, whose righteousness endures forever.
Pastor: The Lord is gracious and merciful; the work of God’s hands are faithful and just.
People: God’s covenant is established forever in truth and justice.
Pastor: Our redemption is in the name of the Lord.
People: Holy and awesome is God’s name! Amen.
Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed UMH 881
Message in Music – Ring of Faith Bells “Gaudio Exsultans” (Joyful Rejoicing)
Prayer of Intercession
Prayer of Confession
Amazing God, you continually provide for humankind through all your wonderful deeds, covering us with mercy, forgiveness, and love. You cast out evil and bring new life from chaos, showing us the power of your works time and time again. And yet, we are slow to comprehend your authority and provision. We refuse to acknowledge your gifts and we disregard your teachings. Forgive us, we pray. As we confess our sins, in thought, word or deed, may your redemptive presence renew our lives such that we may glorify your name forevermore. Amen.
Experiencing and Extending the Peace of Christ (Note: we will extend the Peace of Christ without physical contact.)
Offering
Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Lord’s Prayer
Musical Offering – "You Are Mine" Duet – Valerie Sharper and Alissa Nelson
Sermon – "True Authority" - Pastor Brad
Hymn –‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus, verses 1,3,4 (UMH #462)
‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
and to take him at his word;
just to rest upon his promise, and to know,
“Thus saith the Lord.”
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
Yes, ‘tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
just from sin and self to cease;
just from Jesus simply taking
life and rest, and joy and peace.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I proved him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
I’m so glad I learned to trust thee,
precious Jesus, Savior, friend;
and I know that thou are with me,
will be with me to the end.
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!
Benediction
Postlude/Dismissal
Accompanist: Brian Barber
Ring of Faith Bells
Alissa Nelson, Valerie and David Sharper
