WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION
PRELUDE “It Is Well With My Soul” Arr. M. Smith
*CALL TO WORSHIP from Romans 12:9-11
Beloved in Christ, let love be genuine;
hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good.
Love one another with mutual affection;
outdo one another in showing honor.
For in this way God’s glory will be made known
and all people will praise God.
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN 645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Have mercy on us, Lord. You have set your way before us, and we tremble to see it. It is not just suffering we are afraid to bear, but also the weight of your call: your command to excel in love, rejoice in hope, and live peaceably with all -- your appeal to overcome evil with good. Who are we to live in such a way? We do not merit your confidence. Merciful God, forgive our fear and faithlessness. Help us to see what you see, to follow where you go, and to live in awe at your presence, which is our help and encouragement....
Silent Prayers of Confession
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS from 1st Timothy 1:15
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Hear then Christ’s word of grace to us: our sins are forgiven.
Thanks be to God!
*GLORIA PATRI “Glory Be to the Father” #581
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE LESSONS: Jeremiah 15:15-21; Matthew 16:21-28
SERMON “Profit and Loss” Rev. Maryellen Robeson
*HYMN 69 I, the Lord of Sea and Sky
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed Page 35
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERTORY “Jesu Joy/Cannon in D” Arr. D. Nevue
RECEIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY – Hymn 606
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN 306 Blest Be the Tie That Binds
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE “Trumpet Tune” M. Helman
*Those who are able are invited to stand.