Prelude ………………………………………………….....Bell Choir

Acolyte ………………………………………………………………….

Pastoral Welcome ………..………………………….Shane Britt

*Call to Worship (Responsive)

The kingdom of God is at hand.

We want to enter this kingdom.

The mercy of God is made known.

We want to receive this mercy.

The grace of God is abundant for all.

We praise you, O God, for your compassion

and your love. Accept our grateful praise

as we come to worship you today.

*Opening Hymn

“God of Grace and God of Glory” …………..Hymn # 577

Silent Prayer/Preparation (Unison)

Almighty God, we long to rest in your gentle arms. We need your compassion

as we face the challenges and disappointments of life. When our hearts are hard, and our concern is only for ourselves, turn us back to you. Remind us of your saving love and keep us close to you, Lord. Love us as only you can love,

in Jesus’ name. Amen.

*Gloria Patri

Tithes and Offering

“How Firm a Foundation”……………………………Bell Choir

*Doxology

Prayers of the People

Scripture ………………………………….…Proverbs 29:18

Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint,

    but happy are those who keep the law.

Proclamation of the Word ………………“This Is Us!”

The Apostles Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth;

And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, dead, and buried;

the third day he rose from the dead;

he ascended into heaven,

and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body

and the life everlasting. Amen.

*Hymn of Commitment

“O Jesus I Have Promised”…………..Hymn #396 vs 1,2,4

*Benediction (Unison)

With God all things are possible. May we carry that confidence into our daily life and work, as we walk in Christ’s footsteps, guided by God’s hand.

Postlude …………………………………………………..Bell Choir