Essentials Of The Faith / Weekly Order Of Worship

05/11/08

May 11, 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                                                                                     Psalm 134                                                                                                    

* Gathering Song      ‘Lord, I Lift Your Name on High’

* Invocation

* Church Family Greeting

‘Since Jesus Came Into My Heart’ #515

   Scripture Readings: John 10:9-11, 14-15a; 27

‘Shepherd of Love’ #464

   Scripture Reading: Luke 15:3-7

* ‘Lord Have Mercy’

   Prayer of Confession

   Assurance of Pardon                                                                      1 Peter 1:18-21

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

* ‘I Will Praise Him’ #525

   Giving of our Tithes & Offerings / Offertory / Announcements    

* Doxology

Bowing Before the Word of God

Sermon Series: Raising the bar: Living above mediocrity

   Message: ‘Raising the Bar by choosing wisely’ pt.1        Text: Matthew 7:13-29

Responding With a Heart for God

   Scripture Readings: Acts 4:12; Romans 10:13; Philippians 2:9-11

‘Your Name’

* Benediction                                                        

* Taking the Light of Christ to Our World/Postlude

* Please Stand