March 17, 2013 10:30 AM
WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship – a time of music and meditation
*Call to Worship – from A Prayer of Saint Patrick
Welcome
*Opening Hymn – 246 “Come, Thou Almighty King”
*God Greets Us
*We Greet Others
*Continuing Praise
“O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing,” verses 1 through 4“My Life Is In You, Lord”“All Hail King Jesus”WE CONFESS OUR SINS
adapted from a Celtic Prayer
Call to Confession –
Leader: O God, listen to our prayer. Let our earnest petition and confession come to you, for we know that you hear us.
Prayer of Confession –
Leader: There are things amiss in our souls, leading us toward death. May you, O God, sweep them from us, and may you shield us in the blood of your love.
People: Let no thought come to our hearts,
Let no sound come to our ears,Let no temptation come to our eyes,Let no fragrance come to our noses,Let no fancy come to our minds,Let no ruffle come to our spirits,That is hurtful to our poor bodies this day,Nor ill for our souls at the hour of our death.Assurance of Pardon –
Pastor: Your God, the God of life, is at your breast. He is at your back. He is as a star to guide you, from your life's beginning to your life's closing.
People: Amen.
Song of Assurance – “Christ Be With Me”
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Children’s Time
Prayer for Preparation
Scripture Reading – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.Message: “Surprised by Hope, Part V: Jesus' Return and Hope”
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING
*Song of Thanksgiving - “Be Thou My Vision”
The Offering
Offertory Prayer
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Intercessory Prayer
WE ARE SENT TO LOVE AND SERVE
Opportunities for Ministry and Fellowship
*Benediction
*Parting Song – “In Christ Alone”
Postlude
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*All those who are able to are requested to stand
