9:30am Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Opening Songs - “All My Fountains”/“No Longer Slaves" - Emma Georgeson Children’s Message - Bailey Beam Presentation of BIbles to 3rd graders Sermon - “The Purpose of Pain (Part 2)” Rev. David Bonnema Free-will: God allows humans to act freely— we are not . “See, I set before you today and prosperity, and destruction.” -Deuteronomy 30:15 Moses understands the reality of our free-will. We get to freely make choices, for good and for evil. “Now choose , so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him.” -Deuteronomy 30:20a Can God create a rock so heavy that even God can’t pick it up? Pastor David says no because this is logically inconsistent. What are other examples of logically inconsistent questions? We boast in our , because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, . -Romans 5:3-4a Introduction to Offering Offering Song - “Homecoming” Communion Closing Song - “Reckless Love” Benediction Prelude - “Hallelujah” by Cohen - Jeff Perks; Oksana McCarthy, cello Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler Leader: Come to worship today. Bring with you all the pain that you feel. People: We come to ask the Lord for healing and hope. Leader: Come to worship today. Bring with you all your confusion and doubts. People: We come to ask the Lord for restoration and renewal. Leader: Come to worship today. Bring with you all the messes you have made. People: We come to ask the Lord to make something beautiful happen in our lives. Hymn - “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” - #482 Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we come to you today knowing that our actions have caused others pain. Out of our selfishness for what we want, we have ignored the cries of others. In our own righteousness, we have failed to listen to understand other points of view. Forgive us for the many times we are oblivious to the effects of our own actions. Help us, O Lord, to set aside what we want in this world, and open our eyes and ears to the needs of others so that Your love, grace, and mercy can extend far and wide. Amen. Assurance of Pardon Children’s Message - Bailey Beam Anthem - “If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee” - Unity Choir Sermon - “The Purpose of Pain (Part 2)” - Rev. David Bonnema Free-will: God allows humans to act freely— we are not . “See, I set before you today and prosperity, and destruction.” -Deuteronomy 30:15 Moses understands the reality of our free-will. We get to freely make choices, for good and for evil. “Now choose , so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him.” -Deuteronomy 30:20a Can God create a rock so heavy that even God can’t pick it up? Pastor David says no because this is logically inconsistent. What are other examples of logically inconsistent questions? We boast in our , because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, . -Romans 5:3-4a Introduction to Offering Anthem - “How Deep the Father’s Love” - Unity Choir Doxology The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Words of Institution Special Music “Gabriel’s Oboe” by Morricone Communion Prayer 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 “It is Well With My Soul” Benediction Postlude - “The Rejoicing” by Handel