Today’s Meditation Verse: “Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” --2 Corinthians 9:7
Welcome—Pastor Charles
Prelude: “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart” arranged by Mark Hayes, performed by Suzanne P.
Call to Worship (Inspired by Luke 19:1-10, posted at Waiting for Water: Liturgy for The Easter Journey 2013)—Pastor Charles (Leader) and Angela B. (People) - Congregation is encouraged to read People’s response aloud on mute setting
Leader: Come, let us worship the God who came to seek and save the lost!
People: Let us worship the God who came to seek and save each of us!
Leader: Let us welcome God into our homes and our hearts.
People: Let us give of ourselves in this worship time that we may know God. Let us joyfully and with gratitude worship God!
Hymn: “O, How I Love Jesus” (verses 1 & 2)—Christopher W. and Rebecca G. - Congregation is encouraged to sing along on mute setting; words and music will be provided onscreen
Psalm 65—Angela B. - Congregation is encouraged to read aloud on mute setting
Praise is due to You, O God, in Zion; and to You shall vows be performed, O You who answer prayer! To You all flesh shall come. When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, You forgive our transgressions. Happy are those whom You choose and bring near to live in Your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Your holy temple. By awesome deeds You answer us with deliverance, O God of our salvation; You are the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. By Your strength You established the mountains; You are girded with might. You silence the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, the tumult of the peoples. Those who live at earth’s farthest bounds are awed by Your signs; You make the gateways of the morning and the evening shout for joy. You visit the earth and water it, You greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; You provide the people with grain, for so You have prepared it. You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges, softening it with showers, and blessing its growth. You crown the year with Your bounty; Your wagon tracks overflow with richness. The pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy, the meadows clothe themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with grain, they shout and sing together for joy.
Community prayer requests, concerns, and celebrations—Pastor Charles
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer—Pastor Charles - Congregation is encouraged to pray The Lord’s Prayer aloud on mute setting
Gospel Lesson: Matthew 22:15-22—Angela B.
Musical Offering: “Children of the Heavenly Father” arranged by Jonathan W. Lee, performed by Suzanne P.
Epistle Lesson: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10—Pastor Charles
Sermon: “Ring out the news!”—Pastor Charles
Celebration of Ministry: Advent Devotional--Rebecca G.
Words for the Journey—Pastor Charles
Postlude: “May the Lord Watch Over You” by Alpha & Omega
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