January 25, 2025
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Order of Service
Reflection Quote: “God was moving to free persons from the debilitating and dehumanizing conditions that prevented human beings from living as God willed life to be. Healing and deliverance are manifestations of the work of the kingdom.”
- Alan Culpepper
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Responsive Call to Worship
Called and gathered, we respond to the radiant light of our God.
Shine on us, brilliant light of God, so that we may better praise you.
Called and gathered, we come to pray and to sing God’s praises.
Beam on us, comforting light of God, and heal us with your warmth.
Called and gathered, we celebrate the coming of the revealing light of God,
that gives us insights into God’s messages of life and love.
Day and night, your message of light and truth is shining forth, and
may our responses to your glorious light be pleasing to you, O God. Amen.
*Opening Songs
“Open the Eyes of My Heart”
Open the eyes of my heart Lord
Open the eyes of my heart
I want to see You
I want to see You (x2)
To see You high and lifted up
Shining in the light of Your glory
Pour out Your power and love
As we sing holy holy holy (x2)
Holy holy holy
Holy holy holy
Holy holy holy
I want to see You
“10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)”
Chorus
Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
The sun comes up it's a new day dawning
It's time to sing Your song again
Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me
Let me be singing when the evening comes
Chorus
You're rich in love and You're slow to anger
Your name is great and Your heart is kind
For all Your goodness I will keep on singing
Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find
Chorus
And on that day when my strength is failing
The end draws near and my time has come
Still my soul will sing Your praise unending
Ten thousand years and then forevermore
Bless the Lord O my soul, O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before O my soul
I'll worship Your holy name
Worship Your holy name
Worship Your holy name
Unison Prayer of Confession
Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart.
We have failed to be an obedient church.
We have not done your will and we have rebelled against your love.
We have not loved our neighbors, and we have refused to hear the cry of the needy.
Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
(Silence is kept for private prayer)
“Spirit of the Living God”
Spirit of the Living God
Fall afresh on me
Spirit of the Living God
Fall afresh on me
Melt me mold me
Fill me use me
Spirit of the Living God
Fall afresh on me
Spirit of the Living God
Move among us all
Make us one in heart and mind
Make us one in love
Humble, caring
Selfless, sharing
Spirit of the Living God
Fill our lives with love
Melt me mold me
Fill me use me
Spirit of the Living God
Fall afresh on me
Assurance of Pardon
God is slow to anger and full of compassion. He forgives all who humbly repent and showers them with mercy.
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.
The Peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
Scripture – Luke 4:31-44
Sermon: "Jesus steadfastly proclaims the Kingdom"
Rev. Patrick Vaughn
Offering
In response to God's grace we offer our thinking, talents, treasure and prayers.
May Father, Son and Spirit be glorified as we offer ourselves to love and serve God.
Offertory
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
*Closing Song
“O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
O 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 thru all the earth abroad
The honors of Thy name
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
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
Benediction & Postlude
*Please stand as you are able
Liturgist: Linda Crowe
Musicians: George & Vickie Myers
Pianist: Christina Po
Upcoming events & announcements:
Tithes & Offerings: If you would like to make a financial offering there is a box in the back when you leave or you can give online.
Reminder: Annual Meeting today after worship
Preschool Open House: February 1, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm