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** Public Domain lyrics.
*** Lyrics composed by minister.
Praise Offering:
*** There’s a wideness in God’s mercy like the wideness of the sea!
There’s a kindness in His judgments, we will find true liberty!
There is plentiful redemption in the blood for us He shed!
There’s a joy in all believers for He is His church’s head!
Oh, the love of God is broader than we can discern in mind!
Oh, the heart of God eternal makes Him gentle, warm and kind!
If our love were but more simple, we could take Him at His word!
Then our lives should be an offering to our dear forgiving Lord!
Troubled souls, we often scatter like a flock of frightened sheep;
Foolish hearts, we often wander from His love so true and deep!
Let us welcome every sinner, for inside each one is good;
There is mercy in the Savior, there is healing in His blood!
Glory Offering:
*** Life-giving Creator, of both great and small
Of all things now living You gave life to all!
The blossom, the autumn leaves, snow on the trees;
But You live forever and in Christ shall we! (Refrain)
(Refrain) *Praise the Lord
*** Immortal, invisible, God alone wise;
In realms inaccessible, hid from our eyes;
Most blessed, most glorious Ancient of Days,
Almighty, victorious, Your great name we praise! Ref
Oh loving, forgiving, and warming with light;
Not wanting or wasting, you rule day and night;
Your mercy like mountains high looming above;
Your clouds that give water of life and of love (Ref)
Sin Offering:
(Refrain) *Just a closer walk with Thee
*** Though this world is toil and strife, You, for all, once gave Your life;
So the Church might be Your wife; so we walk, let us walk close to Thee. (Refrain)
Word Offering: NRSV (New Revised Standard Version)
Old Testament Readings: Isaiah 8: 9 – 9: 5
Psalm 25 (Musical Setting)
(Refrain) To You, oh Lord, I lift my soul; to You I lift my soul!
New Testament Readings: 1 Corinthians 1: 17 - 31
Gospel Reading: Matthew 4: 12 - 25
Sermon
Faith Offering: Luke 1: 68 – 75
“Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, He has come to His people and set them free! He has raised up for us a mighty savior, born of the house of His servant David! Through His holy prophets he promised of old that He would save us from our enemies, from the hands of all who hate us! He promised to show mercy to our fathers and to remember His holy covenant! This was the oath He swore to our father Abraham: to set us free from the hands of our enemies; free to worship Him without fear, holy and righteous in His sight all the days of our life!”
(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: John 6: 32-33, 35, 37-40, 47-51, 53-58.
** Come, Christians, join to sing: Alleluia, amen!
Great praise to Christ our King: Alleluia, amen!
Let us with heart and voice at His altar now rejoice;
Praise is His gracious choice: Alleluia, amen!
*** Come, lift your hearts on high: Alleluia, amen!
Let our praises fill the sky: Alleluia, amen!
He is our guide and friend, our table He’ll attend;
His Love shall never end: Alleluia, amen!
*** Praise yet our God again: Alleluia, amen!
Let not our song have end: Alleluia, amen!
On Heaven’s joyous shore, His glory we’ll adore;
Singing, then, forevermore: Alleluia, amen!
Prayer Offering: (Please Stand) “Our Father…”
Peace Offering: (Please Be Seated After The Peace Offering)
Communion Offering: Luke 22: 14-20
**Jesus, joy of man’s desiring; holy wisdom, love most bright!
Drawn to Thee, our souls aspiring; soar to uncreated light!
Word of God, our flesh that fashioned; with the fire of life impassioned;
Striving still toward truths unknown; soaring, flying ‘round Thy throne
Through the way where hope is guiding; hear what peaceful music rings
Where Your flock in You abiding; drink with joy from endless springs!
Theirs is beauty’s fairest pleasure; theirs is wisdom’s holiest treasure;
Thou dost always lead Thine own; to the glories in Thee shown!
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:
*Praise to the Lord,
Dear Riverview Residents,
Thank you for coming to the service. As a minister living in your midst, I would like to extend to you my offering of servanthood to Christ. I am available for counsel, spiritual care and direction, question or concern, baptism, marriage, funerals, and blessing of your person, home, or objects.
In His Love and Peace,
Michael