9:30am Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Opening Songs - “Raise a Hallelujah”/“In Christ Alone” - Janeen Dishman Children’s Message Confirming our Youth Sermon - “Obstacles in the Way” - Rev. David Bonnema What is one thing you learned from the drama? Three Obstacles to Discipleship: Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has place to lay his head.” -Luke 9:58 Discipleship is not easy. There will be challenges along the way. He said to another man, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and my father.” Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” -Luke 9:59-60 Discipleship is urgent. The time is now, don’t delay! Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but let me go back and say goodbye to my family.” Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” -Luke 9:61-62 There is much in life that may distract us from discipleship. Does it feel like I’m just squeezing God into my schedule? Introduction to Offering Offering Song - “I Surrender All” Prayer of Thanksgiving Closing Song - “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” Benediction 11:00am Prelude Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler Leader: Jesus went to the mountaintop to pray. People: Jesus went into the city to heal. Leader: Jesus walked to Samaria to extend love. People: Jesus went to the water’s edge to teach. Leader: Jesus went to the wilderness to be closer to God. People: We will follow Jesus in every time and every place. Let us worship God. Hymn - “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” - #150 Prayer of Confession Holy God, we confess that we do not follow You with all our hearts. We share with You the pieces of our lives that are convenient. We forget that we are called, invited, and loved for all that we are, including our messes, our beauty, our faith, and our doubt. Forgive us, O God, and give us a heart that longs to walk alongside You in this beautiful life that You have so freely given us, in the name of Jesus, Amen. Assurance of Pardon Children’s Message Confirmation of our Youth Anthem - “Affirmations of Faithfulness” by Martin - Unity Choir Sermon - “Obstacles On The Way” - Rev. David Bonnema What is one thing you learned from the drama? Three Obstacles to Discipleship: Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has place to lay his head.” -Luke 9:58 Discipleship is not easy. There will be challenges along the way. He said to another man, “Follow me.” But he replied, “Lord, first let me go and my father.” Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” -Luke 9:59-60 Discipleship is urgent. The time is now, don’t delay! Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but let me go back and say goodbye to my family.” Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” -Luke 9:61-62 There is much in life that may distract us from discipleship. Does it feel like I’m just squeezing God into my schedule? Introduction to Offering Anthem - “O Love” by Hagenberg - 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 - “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” - No. 2129 STF Benediction Postlude *Please stand if you are able  *Please stand if you are able