*Title or first line only; copyrighted lyrics.
**Public domain lyrics.
***Lyrics composed by minister.
Praise Offering:
*My soul cries out with a joyful shout
Glory Offering:
(Refrain) **All things bright and beautiful, all creatures great and small;
All things wise and wonderful, the Lord God made them all!
***Each snowflake that is different, each little bird that sings;
He made their lace-like arms, or, He made their tiny wings!
(Refrain)
Each snow capped mighty mountain, each river flowing by;
The sunset and the dawning spread splendor ‘cross the sky!
(Refrain)
The cold wind of the winter, snow twinkling in the sun;
How great is God Almighty who has made all things one!
Sin Offering:
(Refrain) *Yahweh, I know You are near me
Word Offering: NRSV (New Revised Standard Version)
Old Testament Readings: Isaiah 40: 21 – 41
Psalm 128 (Musical Setting)
(Refrain) *Blest are those who love You
New Testament Reading: 1 Corinthians 1: 12b - 31
Gospel Reading: Mark 1: 16 - 45
Sermon
Faith Offering: Ephesians 1: 3 – 10
“Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has bestowed on us, in Christ, every spiritual blessing in the heavens! God chose us, in Him, before the world began; to be holy and blameless in His sight! He predestined us to be His adopted children through Jesus Christ; such was His will and pleasure, that all might praise the glorious favor He has bestowed on us in His beloved. In Him, and through His blood, we have been redeemed and our sins forgiven; so immeasurably generous is God’s favor to us! God has given us the wisdom to understand fully the mystery, the plan He was pleased to decree in Christ! A plan to be carried out, in Christ, in the fullness of time: to bring all things into one in Him, both in the heavens and on the Earth!”
(Minister) Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…
(Congregation) “As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever…AMEN”
Prayer Offering: The response is: “Lord, hear our prayer…”
Presentation Offering: Narrative from John 6
*Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
***Where two or three are gathered in My Name, there am I in their midst;
And whatsoever you ask of me I’ll do; Allelu, Alleluia!
Prayer Offering: (Please Stand) “Our Father…”
Peace Offering: (Please Be Seated After The Peace Offering)
Communion Offering: Narrative from Luke 22
(Refrain) *…And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings
Testimony Offering. Anyone is welcome to share testimony.
Incense Offering: “Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;
“Praise Him all creatures here below;
“Praise Him above, ye Heavenly hosts;
“Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! AMEN!”
Benediction Offering: Luke 2:29-32
“Lord, now You let Your servant Go in peace; Your Word has been fulfilled! My own eyes have seen the salvation which You have prepared in the sight of every people; a light to reveal You to the nations, and the glory of Your people Israel!”
(Minister) Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit…
(Congregation) “As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever…AMEN”
Praise Offering:
*I danced in the morning when the World was begun
***I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee,
But they had no faith, so they would not follow me;
So I danced for some fishermen beside the sea,
And, in faith, they danced all throughout Galilee! (Refrain)
***I danced to a cross and the sky turned black;
I danced into death with the Devil on my back;
I live again in you if you always live in Me,
For “I am the Lord of the dance,” says He!
I remain in your service and accept God’s call to serve you in whatever way I can!
Reverend Michael Meakin, ULC; Riverview Apartments