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GATHERING MUSIC
"We Gather Together"
Natalie Francis, Clarinet
GREETING & CALL TO WORSHIP
Julie Clark, Liturgist
PRELUDE
"Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring" arr. Cindy Blevins
Natalie Francis, Clarinet, Rebecca Volk, Oboe and Chris Tolliver, Piano
*CONGREGATIONAL HYMN pg. 131 all verses
"We Gather Together"
*THE APOSTLES CREED #881 (traditional)
CHILDREN'S MOMENT
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
THE LORD’S PRAYER
SCRIPTURE READING
2 Chronicles 20: 1-13
Julie Clark, Lay Reader
OFFERTORY
"The Trees Of The Field/For The Beauty Of The Earth"
Stuart Dauermann/Arr. C. Berry
Chris Tolliver, Piano
*DOXOLOGY #94
*OFFERTORY PRAYER
MUSIC MINISTRY
"A Canon of Thanks" arr. Donald Moore
Sanctuary Choir
SERMON: “Power in Thankfulness”
Mark Dickinson, Pastor
“The spirit of the Lord came upon a Levite who was present in the crowd. His name was Jahaziel son of Zechariah. Jahaziel said, ‘Your Majesty and all you people of Judah and Jerusalem, the Lord says that you must not be discouraged or be afraid to face this large army. The battle depends on God, not on you. Attack them tomorrow as they come up the pass at Ziz. You will meet them at the end of the valley that leads to the wild country near Jeruel. You will not have to fight this battle. Just take up your positions and wait; you will see the Lord give you victory. People of Judah and Jerusalem do not hesitate or be afraid. Go out to battle, and the Lord will be with you!’ Then King Jehoshaphat bowed low, with his face touching the ground, and all the people bowed with him and worshiped the Lord. The members of the Levite clans of Kohath and Korah stood up and with a loud shout praised the Lord, the God of Israel. Early the next morning the people went out to the wild country near Tekoa. As they were starting out, Jehoshaphat addressed them with these words: ‘People of Judah and Jerusalem! Put your trust in the Lord your God, and you will stand your ground. Believe what his prophets tell you, and you will succeed.’ After consulting with the people, the king ordered some musicians to put on the robes they wore on sacred occasions and to march ahead of the army, singing: ‘Praise the Lord! His love is eternal!’” 2 Chronicles 20:14-21
5 principles for overcoming life’s battles
· ______________________________ the enemy.
“…the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat.” 2 Chronicles 20:1
“And Jehoshaphat feared…” 2 Chronicles 20:3
· Admit your ______________________________________.
“We have no power to face this army. We do not know what to do…” 2 Chronicles 20:12
· Take your _________________________________ to the Lord.
“So, Judah gathered together to ask help from the Lord; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord.” 2 Chronicles 20:4
· ______________________ in the faith.
“Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2 Chronicles 20:15
· ___________________________________________________ for giving you the victory.
“Jehoshaphat appointed those who should sing to the Lord, and who praise saying: ‘Praise the Lord, for his mercy endures forever.’” 2 Chronicles 20:21
*CONGREGATIONAL HYMN pg. 694 all verses
"Come Ye Thankful People Come"
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
"Trumpet Tune On 'Ash Grove'" arr. David Lasky
Chris Tolliver, Organ
*Please stand as you are able.
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