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WE GATHER TO PRAISE GOD
MUSIC PRELUDE
(A time for quiet reflection and
preparation for worship)
HYMN:
"Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" V.U. 264
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
We come to you this morning in worship,
responding to Wisdom as she cries in the street.
We see her on the busy corner,
let us take up her outstretched hand, seeking her counsel.
Let us be those who listen,
for those who listen to Wisdoms call will be at ease and without dread.
Be with us in the place, Oh God,
Guide our hearts to hear your holy word.
OPENING PRAYER:
We continue to pray with the words that Jesus taught us to pray, saying
together:
THE LORD'S PRAYER
HYMN:
"I Am the Dream" M.V. 106
CHILDREN'S TIME:
SERVICE OF LIGHTING THE CANDLE:
Jesus Christ is the light of the world.
Jesus is our friend who loves us always.
ANTHEM:
WE HEAR GOD'S LOVING WORD FOR US
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION:
RESPONSIVE PSALM: Psalm 19 Ref. 2 (V.U. 740-741)
HYMN:
"Fairest Lord Jesus" V.U. 341
MESSAGE: "Lose Yourself"
RESPONSE:
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying V.U. 400
Lord, listen to your children praying,
Lord, send your Spirit in this place,
Lord, listen to your children praying,
Send us love, send us power, send us grace.
WE RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD IN FAITH AND ACTION
PASTORAL PRAYER:
OFFERING INVITATION:
OFFERTORY RESPONSE:
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below
Praise him above, ye heav'nly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
OFFERTORY PRAYER:
HYMN:
"I Heard the Voice of Jesus" V.U. 626
COMMISSIONING:
POSTLUDE
(A time to quietly reflect on all that you have experienced this morning)