July 24, 2022 - 9:30am Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Opening Songs - “House of the Lord”/“Raise a Hallelujah" - Erin Maynor Children’s Message - Bailey Beam Sermon - “The Prison of Fear” Today’s Question: I feel anxious and sad about what’s happening in the world. How can help me feel less worried? What is one of the biggest worries in your life? I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He me from all my fears. - Psalm 34:4 When worries strike, put things in perspective and ask “what side of the river am I standing on?” The universe is not a tragic expression of meaningless , but a marvelous display of an orderly cosmos. - Martin Luther King Jr. Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. —Isaiah 40:31 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, through and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:6-7 Song - “Peace” Offering and Prayer of Thanksgiving Closing Song - “Stand in Your Love” Benediction 11:00am Prelude Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Karen Brailey Leader: Welcome to a celebration of God’s love. People: We are glad to be here this morning. Leader: Today, we will hear the good news of God. People: In this world in which the news is mostly bad, we look forward to hearing God’s good news for us. Leader: Prepare your hearts; quiet your souls; God is ready for you. People: We are ready to worship God. Hymn - “Great is Thy Faithfulness” - #276 3 verses Prayer of Confession Gentle God, we come to You this morning aware of the many worries in our lives. We worry about ourselves. We worry about our family and friends. We lie awake at night because we can’t shut off our minds to the many frightful possibilities that could mar our lives. Yet we know that You call us to trust in You, to cast all our cares on to You, and to not be afraid. Help us to be courageous Christians, confident in the knowledge that You are good, and Your mercies are new each and every day, through Jesus Christ, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Children’s Message Anthem - “Word of God Speak” - Doug Phillips Sermon - “The Prison of Fear” - Rev. David Bonnema Today’s Question: I feel anxious and sad about what’s happening in the world. How can help me feel less worried? What is one of the biggest worries in your life? I prayed to the Lord, and he answered me. He me from all my fears. - Psalm 34:4 When worries strike, put things in perspective and ask “what side of the river am I standing on?” The universe is not a tragic expression of meaningless , but a marvelous display of an orderly cosmos. - Martin Luther King Jr. Those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. —Isaiah 40:31 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, through and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:6-7 Anthem - “Sometimes He Calms the Storm” - Doug Phillips Offering, Prayer of Thanksgiving, and the Lord’s Prayer Doxology 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. Closing Hymn - “Because He Lives” - 3 verses Benediction Postlude