Greetings & Announcements Pastor Susanna
Gathering in God’s Presence
Prelude Valentine Agranovsky
Acolytes bring the light of God into our worship space
*Call to Worship (Read Responsively) (adapted from Psalm 105)
One: O give thanks to the Lord, call on God’s name, make God’s deeds known among the peoples.
Many: Sing to God, sing praises to God;
tell of all God’s wonderful works.
tell of all God’s wonderful works.
One: Glory in God’s holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.
Many: Praise the Lord!
*Opening Hymn They’ll Know We are Christians 494
*Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer Raemil Billings
(using debts and debtors)
(using debts and debtors)
Proclaiming God’s Word
Scripture Reading Delores Lester
Gospel Lesson Matthew 16:21-28
One: The Word of God for the people of God
Many: Thanks be to God!
Time for God’s Children Pastor Susanna
(Children aged k-8th grade can come up to the steps for this lesson.)
Anthem Always Before Me Choir
Prayer of Intercession
Scripture Reading Romans 12:9-21 Pastor Susanna
Sermon Town Rules Pastor Susanna
Prayer of Commitment Pastor Susanna
Responding to God’s Word
*Invitation Hymn I Have Decided to Follow Jesus 344
(Come forward at this time to unite with our church family,
for a prayer, or to commit your life to Jesus Christ.)
Communion Meditation Pastor Susanna
Communion Hymn Fill My Cup Lord 351
Prayer for the Bread and Cup John Hamilton
Distribution and Sharing of Emblems The Diaconate
(Eat the Bread when served. Please hold the Cup
and we will drink together. All bread served is gluten free.)
Offering Meditation and Prayer of Dedication
*Response Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 47
Taking God’s Word to the World
*Parting Hymn Where He Leads Me 346
*Acolytes take the light of God out into the World
*Benediction Pastor Susanna
*Postlude
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