July 25, 2010
10:00 AM
WE ENTER INTO GOD’S PRESENCE
Preparation for Worship
*Call to Worship – Isaiah 6:1-4
*Hymn of Praise – 249:1,3,4 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”
*Invocation
God of light and truth, you are beyond our grasp or conceiving. Before the brightness of your presence the angels veil their faces.
With lowly reverence and adoring love we proclaim your glory and sing your praise, for you have shown us your truth and love in Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
*We Greet Others
*Praise Time
“Praise the Name of Jesus”“You Are My King”“You Are the Reason”Call to Confession – Isaiah 6:5
Silent Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Pardon – Isaiah 6:6-8
*Song of Response – 260 “Not What My Hands Have Done”
WE HEAR GOD’S WORDChildren’s Time
Prayer of Preparation
Scripture Reading – I Chronicles 29:1-20
Message – “Who Owns Your Home?”
Prayer
WE RESPOND WITH THANKSGIVING
*Song – “Near to the Heart of God”
The Offering - General Fund
Offertory Prayer
Sharing Joys and Concerns
Intercessory Prayer
WE ARE SENT TO LOVE AND SERVE
Opportunities for Ministry and Fellowship
*Closing Prayer
God of love, as in Jesus Christ you gave yourself to us, so may we give ourselves to you, living according to your holy will. Keep our feet firmly in the way where Christ leads us; help our lips speak the truth that Christ teaches us; fill our bodies with the life that is Christ within us. In his holy name we pray. Amen.
*Parting Song – 634 “Father, We Love You”
Postlude
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are pleased to welcome back to Valley Church Mr. Charlie Kuperus, a lay pastor from the Goshen, NY area, who will bring us God’s Word this morning. Give him a warm welcome as he leads us in worship of the living God. There will be opportunity to get to know him better as together we enjoy the refreshments that are served following the service.
Sunday, 5:00 PM Makeup softball game at Schnurbusch Park with St. James.
Wednesday, 6:00 AM Men’s breakfast and Bible Study at the Spot
The Gelders are on vacation for two weeks. If you need pastoral care during this time, please contact one of the elders.
In your mail slot is an outline of the principles of biblical justice Pastor Gelder presented last Sunday, along with an expanded list of resources you will find useful as you think biblically regarding issues of social justice.
NEXT SUNDAY, August 1, 2010
MORNING WORSHIP: 10:00 AM Pastor Gelder will be on vacation. The message will be brought by the Rev. Hank Vlaardingerbroek, recently retired from full-time pastoral work in Michigan and a former pastor in East Palmyra, NY. Welcome him warmly to Valley Church as he brings us God’s Word.
5:00 PM Softball game with Don’s Automotive at KAA field.
