WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION
PRELUDE “Simple Gifts” James Pethel
*CALL TO WORSHIP --Ps. 36:7, 9
Leader: How precious is the steadfast love of God.
People: All people may take refuge in the shadow of
God’s embrace.
Leader: Christ is the fountain of life.
People: In Christ, we behold the Light of God.
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN 299 You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, we confess that we have been led astray by the idols of our world. We have depended on our possessions and have not placed our trust in your grace. We have carelessly consumed the gifts you offer and have failed to be faithful stewards. Forgive us, we pray. Lead us to true repentance that we may serve you faithfully. Through Christ we pray...
Silent Prayers of Confession
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
The good news is that God has continued to love and save us (Psalm 36 v.10) in and through Jesus - whom we confess as Savior and Lord through the power of the Holy Spirit. Friends, believe these words of grace: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Thanks be to God!
*GLORIA PATRI
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE LESSONS: Isaiah 62:1-5; John 2:1-11
SERMON “Saving the Best” Rev. Barrett Ingram
*HYMN 629 Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed pg. 35
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “All Good Gifts” Natalie Sleeth
RECEIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN 625 How Great Thou Art
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE “Trumpet Tune” David Lasky
*Those who are able are invited to stand.