WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION

PRELUDE       “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”        Diane Bish                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

*CALL TO WORSHIP – from Psalm 66:1-2,5,8

Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;
sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise.
All the earth worships you; they sing praises to you,
sing praises to your name.
Come and see what God has done:
he is awesome in his deeds among mortals.
Bless our God, O peoples, 

let the sound of his praise be heard.

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

*HYMN 336              We Gather Together 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION                                            

Patient Lord, you know how easy it is for us to complain about all those things in our lives that are difficult. We focus on them as though they were the only things that ever happened to us, forgetting the many blessings that you have given to us and the opportunities you give us to serve you. Forgive us, Lord. Help us to always look to you for our healing and to return thanks to you by praise and serving others in your name. For we offer this prayer of confession of our failures and gratitude for your blessings...

Silent Prayers of Confession

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

We rejoice in the good news that God sent Jesus into the world not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Those who believe in him are not condemned (John 3:17,18); but loved, accepted and forgiven.

Thanks be to God!

*GLORIA PATRI         “Glory Be to the Father”          #581

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE LESSON: Luke 17:11-19

SERMON     “The Power of Giving Thanks”   Rev. Barrett Ingram 

*HYMN 36                For the Fruit of All Creation  

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH        The Apostles’ Creed     Page 35

PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER 

OFFERTORY ANTHEM   

      “Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven”  arr. David Kellermayer

RECEIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OFFERINGS

*DOXOLOGY – Hymn 606 

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN 643              Now Thank We All Our God   

*BENEDICTION  

*POSTLUDE               “Joyous Procession”          Garry A. Cornell

                        *Those who are able are invited to stand.