BIBLE VERSE TO MEMORIZE THIS WEEK
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
Today’s Service
(* Indicates when to stand, if you are able.)
PRELUDE
DEEP BLUE SONG
CALL TO WORSHIP
God of every good gift:
we come to worship today seeking many things.
Some of us are seeking peace,
some are seeking healing,
some are seeking answers,
and others are looking for the right questions.
We trust you, that you will give us
what we need;
food for our deepest hunger. Amen.
GREETING
CHILDREN’S STORY
* INTROIT #395 “Come In, Come In and Sit Down”
OPENING PRAYER
Dear Father, quieten our minds; still our hearts
For your living ways are all we seek
Strengthen our lives; inspire our spirits
In your living waters flow endless grace. Amen.
* HYMN # 372 “Though I May Speak”
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Prepare our hearts, O God, to accept you Word. Silence in us any voices but your own, so that we may hear your Word and also do it; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURE
Ephesians 3:14-21
Philippians 4:4-7
SERMON ‘Prayer Warriors’
PASTORAL PRAYER
LORD’S PRAYER
* OFFERING HYMN # 375 “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”
DEDICATION
God, we can’t see the future, but we know that you are going to take care of us. We have faith that when we need help, it will come. And that when others need help, we will serve. Please use our gifts today to help us serve others. Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BENEDICTION
* CLOSING HYMN #586 “We Shall Go Out with Hope”