ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

We have been gathered in this place for this time,

     That we might hear the good news we can’t help but share.

On this day and each one to come,

     May the words of our mouths, the meditation of our hearts, and the actions of our lives proclaim our faith.

 

HYMN #157       “Lord of the Dance”       (Click HERE for Hymn Words)

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION​

     God of wisdom, we confess the foolishness of our ways, and our failure to follow you in your paths of right relationships –with you and with others.  We have gone astray; we feel lost. We have upheld our own interests first, to the detriment of others. We have failed to be generous with the poor, and abandoned our efforts to bring about justice. We feel the stains of our sins, God; have mercy on us according to your steadfast love. Wash the sinfulness out of us, and help us to live more faithfully as your servants. We seek your unfailing Lordship and ask for your guiding hand on our lives. You are the immortal, invisible One; to you be honor and glory forever; amen.

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ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Merciful and loving God, we thank you for never losing hope for us. When we are lost, you are there on the look-out for us,

bringing us back to you like the good shepherd that you are. Your Word tells us of the joy in heaven that awaits us. May this joy flow into our lives each day and be faithfully reflected into the world around us. Thanks be to God, our Great Shepherd.  

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PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

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RESPONSE

     O Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving, I'll be a living sanctuary for You.

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SCRIPTURE       Psalm 19:1-14 (pg. 613)

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GOSPEL       James 3:1-12 (pg. 279)

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SERMON       "Swear Jar vs Soul Jar"   

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDS PRAYER

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HYMN #697       "Take My Life and Let It Be"       (Click HERE for Hymn Words)

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CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

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List of Concerns HERE

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