Essentials Of The Faith / Weekly Order Of Worship

01/06/08

January 6, 2008

As the Holy Spirit Leads

   God’s Church in Action

   Kingdom Builders Minute

Gathering Around the Throne of God

   Receiving the Light of Christ in Our Midst/Prelude

* Greeting

* Call to Worship                                                                         Hebrews 13:15                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

* Gathering Song                          ‘Offering’

* Invocation

* Church Family Greeting

‘Victory Chant’

   Scripture Readings: 1 Thessalonians 4:3a; Romans 12:1-2

‘Refiner’s Fire / Holiness’

   Prayer of Confession                                                           

   Assurance of Pardon                                                                   Galatians 1:3-5      

 ‘My Savior’s Love’ #512

Feasting at the table of god

   Celebrating the Lord’s Supper

Passing of the Bread: ‘Take My Life and Let It Be’  #379 (1-3)

Passing of the Cup: ‘Take My Life and Let It Be’  #379 (4-6)

   Giving of our Tithes & Offerings / Offertory/ Announcements  

* Doxology

Children up to age 9 are dismissed to Children’s Church

Bowing Before the Word of God

Sermon Series: Raising the bar: Living above mediocrity

   Message: ‘Raising the Bar with prayer’ pt.4                          Text: Matthew 6:10  

Responding With a Heart for God

   Scripture Readings: 1 John 2:17; Hebrews 10:36

‘Open My Eyes That I May See’ #381   

* Benediction                                                       

* Taking the Light of Christ to Our World/Postlude

* Please Stand