Second Sunday After Pentecost
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Order Of Worship
Call To Worship
Prayer:
O God, from whom all good proceeds: Grant that by your inspiration we may think those things that are right, and by your merciful guiding may do them; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
SONG: PRAISE THE LORD
Praise the Lord, O my soul, rejoice!
For His love is strong and His mercies are never-ending
Praise the Lord, O my soul, rejoice!
For His love is strong and His mercies are never-ending
All that I've needed, You have provided
Great is Your faithfulness
O Lord Your mercy is new every morning
Great is Your faithfulness,
All the people sing
From the beginning, You have been with me
Great is Your faithfulness
When I am downcast Your love is steadfast
Great is Your faithfulness,
All the people sing
Holy, Holy Lord God almighty, so worthy to be praised
Holy, Holy Lord God almighty, my soul will bless your name,
All the people sing
Corporate Prayer
Reading of the Word - Matthew 24:32-44
At the conclusion of the reading, the speaker will say, “The Word of the Lord,” to which we all reply:
Thanks Be To God
SONG: YOU HAVE BEEN FOR US
In the valley of shadows, when the darkness is closing in,
You have carried our sorrows, You’re as close as You’ve ever been.
When we feel we are crumbling, You will always remain the same.
When we find we are wandering, You are ever the cloud and flame.
You have been for us, with us, full of grace.
You have been faithful, mercy new each day.
For the good of Your children, You have never withheld Your heart.
And in all of creation, You are making a brand new start.
You shine in the darkness, shadows, they cannot hide.
You shine in the darkness, You’ll always be by our side.
You are the first, the last, and all between. To You we raise our voice, to You we sing.
SONG: BEFORE THE THRONE
Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea,
A great High Priest whose name is Love,
Who ever lives and pleads for me.
My name is graven on his hands,
My name is written on his heart;
I know that while in heav'n he stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart,
No tongue can bid me thence depart.
When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within,
Upward I look and see him there
Who made an end of all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free;
For God the Just is satisfied
To look on him and pardon me,
To look on him and pardon me.
Behold him there! The risen Lamb,
My perfect, spotless righteousness;
The great unchangeable "I AM,"
The King of glory and of grace!
One with himself I cannot die,
My soul is purchased by his blood;
My life is hid with Christ on high,
With Christ, my Savior and my God,
With Christ, my Savior and my God!
Sermon - 2 Timothy 4:1-5
Communion
Song: Speak O Lord
Speak, O Lord, as we come to You
To receive the food of Your Holy Word
Take Your truth, plant it deep in us
Shape and fashion us in Your likeness
That the light of Christ might be seen today
In our acts of love and our deeds of faith
Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us
All Your purposes for Your glory
Teach us Lord, full obedience
Holy reverence, true humility
Test our thoughts and our attitudes
In the radiance of Your purity
Cause our faith to rise, cause our eyes to see
Your majestic love and authority
Words of pow'r that can never fail
Let their truth prevail over unbelief
Speak, O Lord, and renew our minds
Help us grasp the heights of Your plans for us
Truths unchanged from the dawn of time
That will echo down through eternity
And by grace we'll stand on Your promises
And by faith we'll walk as You walk with us
Speak, O Lord, till Your church is built
And the earth is filled with Your glory
Benediction:
May we be compelled by the love of God, the gospel of Jesus, and the presence of the Holy Spirit to pursue His mission for our good and His glory.
Thank you for worshipping with us!
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