Worship 05-10-20 Mother's Day 8 45 and 11 15€¦ · We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations We’ve...

Sunday, May 10, 20208:45 a.m. Worship Service

Mother’s DayWE GATHER Welcome The Rev. Peter Larson

Prelude Julie Shelton

Toccata in C Gordon Young

Call to Worship (Psalm 119, selected verses) The Rev. Randy Fannin

Leader: Your word, O Lord, is eternal; It stands fi rm in the heavens.People: Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth and it endures.Leader: How I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.People: How sweet are your words to my taste! Sweeter than honey to my mouth.Leader: I gain understanding from your laws, therefore I hate every wrong path.People: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.Leader: All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.All: May my lips overfl ow with praise; may my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous.

Hymn Lift High the Cross

Refrain Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name.

Come, Christians, follow where our Savior trod,our King victorious, Christ, the Son of God. (Refrain)

All newborn servants of the Crucifi edbear on their brows the seal of him who died. (Refrain)

O Lord, once lifted on the tree of pain,draw all the world to seek you once again. (Refrain)

Let every race and every language tellof him who saves our souls from death and hell. (Refrain)

So shall our song of triumph ever be:praise to the Crucifi ed for victory! (Refrain)

WE PRAY Prayer of Confession Robert Terrell

Gracious heavenly Father, we thank you for giving us your eternal Word. We praise you, that your Word never changes. We thank you, that you speak to us clearly. We praise you, that in a world full of lies and falsehood, your Word is trustworthy and true. We thank you, that you keep your promises – every one of them. We praise you, that your Word has power to heal, pardon and forgive. We praise you, that your Word gives us life, hope, comfort, peace and joy. Lord, forgive us for neglecting your Word. Forgive us, for not treasuring your Word and feeding on it each day. Forgive us for hearts that are cold, and minds that are distracted. By your Spirit, speak to us this morning. Open our ears that we would hear, understand and obey. We pray in the name of the Father,

Son and Holy Spirit, Amen.

Response Wonderful Words of Life Sing them over again to me, wonderful words of life;

let me more of their beauty see, wonderful words of life.

Words of life and beauty, teach me faith and duty

Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life.

Beautiful words, wonderful words, wonderful words of life.

Mother’s Day Prayer The Rev. Randy Fannin

WE GIVE BACK TO GOD Prayer of Dedication Rachel Sachs

Offertory The Sachs Family

Children of the Heavenly Father Traditional Swedish Melody Arr. by Dan Forest

Children of the heavenly Father

Safely in His bosom gather

Nestling bird nor star in heaven

Such a refuge e’er was given

God His own doth tend and nourish

In His holy courts they fl ourish

From all evil things He spares them

In His mighty arms He bears them

Neither life nor death shall ever

From the Lord His children sever

Unto them His grace He showeth

And their sorrows all He knoweth

Though He giveth or He taketh

God His children ne’er forsaketh

His the loving purpose solely

To preserve them pure and holy

WE HEAR THE WORD

First Scripture Reading

2 Peter 1:12-20 Jan Watsell12 So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are fi rmly established in the truth

you now have. 13 I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, 14 because I

know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. 15 And I will make every effort

to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. 16 For we did not follow cleverly

devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses

of his majesty. 17 He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic

Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” 18 We ourselves heard this voice that

came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain. 19 We also have the prophetic message as

something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until

the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of

Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things.

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Hymn The Strife is O’er, the Battle Done

Refrain:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

The strife is o’er, the battle done;

now is the victor’s triumph won;

now be the song of praise begun: Alleluia!


The powers of death have done their worst,

but Christ their legions has dispersed;

let shouts of holy joy outburst: Alleluia!


The three sad days have quickly sped,

he rises glorious from the dead;

all glory to our risen Head! Alleluia!


He broke the age-bound chains of hell;

the bars from heaven’s high portals fell;

let hymns of praise his triumph tell: Alleluia!


Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee,

from death’s dread sting thy servants free,

that we may live and sing to thee: Alleluia!


Second Scripture Reading

1 Thessalonians 2:13-2013 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us,

you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who

believe. 14 For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of God’s churches in Judea, which are in Christ Jesus:

You suffered from your own people the same things those churches suffered from the Jews 15 who killed the Lord

Jesus and the prophets and also drove us out. They displease God and are hostile to everyone 16 in their effort to

keep us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved. In this way they always heap up their sins to

the limit. The wrath of God has come upon them at last. 17 But, brothers and sisters, when we were orphaned by

being separated from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every

effort to see you. 18 For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan blocked our

way. 19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when

he comes? Is it not you? 20 Indeed, you are our glory and joy.

Sermon The Rev. Peter Larson

The Purpose of Preaching

WE GO OUT INTO THE WORLD

*Closing Hymn

We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations

We’ve a story to tell to the nations

that shall turn their hearts to the right,

a story of truth and mercy,

a story of peace and light,

a story of peace and light.

Refrain

For the darkness shall turn to dawning,

and the dawning to noonday bright,

and Christ’s great kingdom shall come on earth,

the kingdom of love and light.

We’ve a song to be sung to the nations,

that shall lift their hearts to the Lord,

a song that shall conquer evil

and shatter the spear and sword,

and shatter the spear and sword. (Refrain)

We’ve a message to give to the nations,

that the Lord who reigneth above

hath sent us his Son to save us,

and show us that God is love,

and show us that God is love. (Refrain)

We’ve a Savior to show to the nations,

who the path of sorrow hath trod,

that all of the world’s great peoples

might come to the truth of God,

might come to the truth of God. (Refrain)

Benediction The Rev. Peter Larson

Postlude Julie Shelton

Postillion Gordon Young

Sunday, May 10, 202011:15 a.m. Worship Service

Mother’s Day

Welcome The Rev. Peter Larson

Call to Worship Rick McNeely

Your word, O Lord, is eternal; It stands fi rm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations;

you established the earth and it endures. How I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. How sweet are your

words to my taste! Sweeter than honey to my mouth. I gain understanding from your laws, therefore I hate every

wrong path. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. All your words are true; all your righteous

laws are eternal. May my lips overfl ow with praise; may my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are

righteous.

Song of Praise

Forever

Give thanks to the Lord

Our God and King

His love endures forever

For He is good He is above all things


Sing praise sing praise

With a mighty hand

And an outstretched arm


For the life that’s been reborn



Pre-Chorus


Chorus

Forever God is faithful

Forever God is strong

Forever God is with us

Forever forever

From the rising to the setting sun


And by the grace of God

We will carry on



Prayer of Confession Shelley Bondurant

Gracious heavenly Father, we thank you for giving us your eternal Word. We praise you, that your Word never

changes. We thank you, that you speak to us clearly. We praise you, that in a world full of lies and falsehood, your

Word is trustworthy and true. We thank you, that you keep your promises – every one of them. We praise you, that

your Word has power to heal, pardon and forgive. We praise you, that your Word gives us life, hope, comfort, peace

and joy. Lord, forgive us for neglecting your Word. Forgive us, for not treasuring your Word and feeding on it each

day. Forgive us for hearts that are cold, and minds that are distracted. By your Spirit, speak to us this morning. Open

our ears that we would hear, understand and obey. We pray in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

Song of Response

You Are My King

I’m forgiven

Because You were forsaken

I’m accepted

You were condemned

I’m alive and well

Your Spirit is within me

Because You died

And rose again

Chorus

Amazing love

How can it be

That You my King

Would die for me

Amazing love

I know it’s true

It’s my joy to honor You

In all I do I honor You

Ending

You are my King

You are my King

Jesus You are my King

Jesus You are my King

First Scripture Reading

2 Peter 1:12-20 Chris Dorsch

12 So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are fi rmly established in the truth

you now have. 13 I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body, 14 because I

know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me. 15 And I will make every effort

to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. 16 For we did not follow cleverly

devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses

of his majesty. 17 He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic

Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” 18 We ourselves heard this voice that

came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain. 19 We also have the prophetic message as

something completely reliable, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until

the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of

Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things.

Mother’s Day Prayer The Rev. Randy Fannin

Prayer of Dedication

Offertory

Second Scripture Reading

1 Thessalonians 2:13-2013 And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us,

you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who

believe. 14 For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of God’s churches in Judea, which are in Christ Jesus:

You suffered from your own people the same things those churches suffered from the Jews 15 who killed the Lord

Jesus and the prophets and also drove us out. They displease God and are hostile to everyone 16 in their effort to

keep us from speaking to the Gentiles so that they may be saved. In this way they always heap up their sins to

the limit. The wrath of God has come upon them at last. 17 But, brothers and sisters, when we were orphaned by

being separated from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every

effort to see you. 18 For we wanted to come to you—certainly I, Paul, did, again and again—but Satan blocked our

way. 19 For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when

he comes? Is it not you? 20 Indeed, you are our glory and joy.

Message The Rev. Peter Larson

The Purpose of Preaching

Sending Song

O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing

Oh for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer’s praise

The glories of my God and King, the triumphs of His grace

My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim

To spread through all the earth abroad, the honors of Thy name

Chorus 1

So come on and sing out let our anthem grow loud there is one great love Jesus

Jesus the name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease

‘Tis music in the sinner’s ears, ‘tis life and health and peace

He breaks the pow’r of canceled sin, He sets the pris’ner free

His blood can make the foulest clean, His blood availed for me

Chorus 2

So come on and sing out, let our anthem grow loud, there is one great love

There is one great love Jesus

He speaks and list’ning to His voice, new life the dead receive

The mournful broken hearts rejoice, the humble poor believe

Glory to God and praise and love be ever ever giv’n

By saints below and saints above, the church in earth and heav’n

Bridge

There are so few words

That never grow old

There are so few words

That never grow old

Jesus Jesus Jesus

Chorus 3

So come on and sing out

Let our anthem grow loud

There is one great love

So come on so come on

Chorus 4

So come on and sing out, let our anthem grow loud, there is one great love

There is one great love, oh there is one great love, Jesus

Benediction The Rev. Peter Larson

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