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GATHERING MUSIC
"Wade in the Water" African Spiritual
Chris Tolliver, Piano
GREETING & CALL TO WORSHIP
Marianne Smith-Edge, Liturgist
MISSION MOMENT
Wil & Yolanda Bailey, Missionaries to Costa Rica
PRELUDE
"Holy God We Praise Thy Name" J M Stevens
Chris Tolliver, Organ
*CONGREGATIONAL HYMN pg. 110 all verses
"A Mighty Fortress is Our God"
*THE APOSTLES CREED #881 (traditional)
CHILDREN'S MOMENT
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
SCRIPTURE READING James 5: 7-12
Marianne Smith-Edge, Lay Reader
OFFERTORY
"Jesus Paid It All" John T. Grape
Chris Tolliver, Piano
*DOXOLOGY #94
*OFFERTORY PRAYER
MUSIC MINISTRY
"Praise My Soul the King of Heaven" by Dave & Jerry Perry
Sanctuary Choir
SERMON: “Showing Patience in an Impatient World”
Mark Dickinson, Pastor
“But when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, he will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.” Galatians 5:22
“You must be patient. And take courage, for the coming of the Lord is near.” James 5:8
“Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love.” Ephesians 4:2
“God blesses the people who patiently endure testing.” James 1:12
What keeps us from showing patience?__________________________,
____________________________, _____________________.
3 things to do to show patience
Think before you ____________________
“Those who control their anger have great understanding…” Proverbs 14:29
Respond with _______________________
“Don’t worry about anything. Instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6
Let God’s kingdom ___________________
“…and God will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the Kingdom of God your primary concern.” Matthew 6:33
“The Lord…is being patient for your sake.” 2 Peter 3:9
*CONGREGATIONAL HYMN pg. 348 vs 1,2,4
"Softly and Tenderly"
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
"One Lord, One Faith, One Birth" Douglas Wagner
Chris Tolliver, Organ
*Please stand as you are able.
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