Prelude Chimes of the Hour Welcome/Announcements Introit Call to Worship Pastor: All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your faithful ones shall bless you. Congregation: They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and tell of your power. Pastor: They shall make known to all people your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. Congregation: The Lord is faithful in all his words, and gracious in all his deeds. Pastor: The Lord upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down. Congregation: The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. Pastor: You open your hand, satisfying the desire of every living thing. Congregation: The Lord is just in all his ways, and kind in all that he does. Pastor: The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Hymn Call to Confession The Lord searches the heart and examines the mind. Nothing we do or even conceive of doing is hidden from his sight. But we rely on his boundless mercy. For he is gracious and forgiving, showing kindness even to his enemies, and granting pardon to the sinner. Let us then confess our sins to him, praying together: Prayer of Confession (in unison) God of mercy and grace, you know the secrets of our hearts: how blind we are to our own lusts, yet harsh in judging others; how swift we are to take for gain, yet slow to give for others; how proud we are of our successes, yet grudging in our praise of others. Remember, Lord, your tender care and unfailing love. Do not remember our sins and offenses, but remember us in your goodness, in accordance with your boundless mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Kyrie Assurance of Pardon Hear God’s assurance to us. There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. And it is God’s will for you to be rooted and grounded in Christ, so that, strengthened in your inner being through the power of his Spirit, you may know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, and be filled with all the fullness of God. By his power at work within you God is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine, to the praise of his glory and grace in Christ Jesus. Amen. Gloria Passing the Peace Pastor: Christ has given us peace that surpasses all understanding. The peace of Christ be with you! Congregation: The peace of Christ be with you also! Prayer for Illumination Scripture Liturgist: 2 Samuel 11:1-15 Liturgist: The word of the Lord! Congregation: Thanks be to God! Pastor: John 6:1-21 Pastor: The gospel of the Lord! Congregation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ! Sermon: Boundary Violation Affirmation of Faith I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Hymn Sharing our Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Hymn Benediction Threefold Amen Comments are closed.
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