August 29, 2021

What is Truth?

By Rev. David Bonnema, August 29, 2021

9:30am

Welcome Rev. David Bonnema

Opening Songs - “This is Amazing Grace” “Goodness of God” - Emma Georgeson

Children’s Message - Bailey Beam

Sermon - “What is Truth?” - Rev. David Bonnema

“My is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. -John 18:36

Jesus’ kingdom is a kingdom.

Jesus’ kingdom is eternal.

Jesus’ kingdom is not .

“… the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the . Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” -John 18:37

is our starting point for what is true.

If you want to know real truth in this world, use Jesus’ life and words as a filter.


Introduction to Offering - Rev. Dana Seiler

Offering Song - “Nothing I Hold Onto” - Emma Georgeson

Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer

Closing Song - “Come Thou Fount”

Benediction


11:00am

Prelude - Zaiba Sheikh

Welcome Rev. David Bonnema

Call to Worship Rev. Dana Seiler

Leader: God said, “I will be your God.”

People: God promised. God remembers. God is faithful.

Leader: God said, “I will lead you in the paths of truth.”

People: God promised. God remembers. God is faithful.

Leader: God said, “I will forgive you.”

**People: God promised. God remembers. God is faithful.


Leader: God said, “I will never leave you.”

People: God promised. God remembers. God is faithful.

*Hymn “Rejoice, the Lord is King” #155

Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon

God of the rainbow, You made a covenant with all creatures, promising life and hope. You show us how to walk in the Truth, yet we forget our connection with one another and think that we are the center of the universe. We wander from Your paths of truth into paths of pride and selfishness. Forgive us, and lead us back into the arms of Your love. Amen.

Children’s Message - Bailey Beam

Anthem - “Everything Within Me Worships You” - Unity Choir

Sermon - “What is Truth?” - Rev. David Bonnema

“My is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. -John 18:36

Jesus’ kingdom is a kingdom.

Jesus’ kingdom is eternal.

Jesus’ kingdom is not .

“… the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the . Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” -John 18:37

is our starting point for what is true.

If you want to know real truth in this world, use Jesus’ life and words as a filter.


Introduction to Offering

Anthem - “How Can I Keep from Singing?” - Unity Choir

Doxology

Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer

Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Hymn - “The Spirit Sends us Forth to Serve” - #2241

Benediction

Postlude