October 24, 2021

Hope is a Waking Dream

By Rev. David Bonnema, October 24, 2021

9:30am

Prelude - “Amazing Grace/My Chains are Gone” - Tim Gordon, saxophone

Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema

Opening Songs - “The Lion and the Lamb” - Reflection on Hope - “All My Fountains” Emma Georgeson

Children’s Message - Bailey Beam

Sermon - “Hope is a Waking Dream”

“In the contradiction between the word of promise and the experiential reality of suffering and death, faith takes it stand on .” -John Calvin

I consider that our sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.  -Romans 8:18

Why does creation groan?

And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a future glory… -Romans 8:23

The Holy Spirit is working to restore your connection with the Divine

  1. The Holy Spirit helps you in your
  2. The Holy Spirit for you through prayer
  3. The Holy Spirit works for your

Who shall separate us from the of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?  Romans 8:35

What challenges could you add to this list?

We are Christians. We are people of hope.


Introduction to Offering

Offering Song - “Set a Fire” - Emma Georgeson & Tim Gordon

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Closing Song - “Goodness of God”

Benediction


11:00am

Prelude - “Amazing Grace/My Chains are Gone” - TIm Gordon and Jeff Perks

Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema

Call to Worship - Kara Lukehart

Leader: We know that God is always with us, so we come this morning to remind ourselves that we are with God.

People: In this time of worship, may our hearts be glad.

Leader: In God’s presence there is everlasting goodness.

People: In this time of worship, may our hearts be joyful.

Leader: In God’s presence, there is rest from our labor.

People: In this time of worship, may our hearts be peaceful.

Leader: As we worship today, let us wait in our God.

People: Let us praise God ,the hope of the world.

Hymn - “Hope of the World”

Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon

Living God, we stand amazed at a world that seems to have lost its way, and wonder how it can ever be restored. Then we are reminded that it is us who have turned away, who have not loved our neighbor, who have contributed to the chaos. Speak to us words of hope, healing, and reconciliation for ourselves and for Your glorious creation, Amen.

Children’s Message - Bailey Beam

Anthem - “Be Still My Soul” - Unity Choir

Sermon - “Hope is a Waking Dream” - Rev. David Bonnema

“In the contradiction between the word of promise and the experiential reality of suffering and death, faith takes it stand on .” -John Calvin

I consider that our are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.  -Romans 8:18

Why does creation groan?

And we believers also groan, even though we have the Holy Spirit within us as a of future glory… -Romans 8:23

The Holy Spirit is working to restore your connection with the Divine

  1. The Holy Spirit helps you in your
  2. The Holy Spirit for you through prayer
  3. The Holy Spirit works for your

Who shall separate us from the of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?  - Romans 8:35

What challenges could you add to this list?

We are Christians. We are people of hope.


Introduction to Offering

Anthem - “Be Thou My Vision” - Tim Gordon

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 - “Blessed Assurance” - #341

Benediction

Postlude