In a Thin Place

Strange Stories: "THAT's in the Bible?"

By Rev. David Bonnema, September 25, 2022

9:30am

Welcome Rev. David Bonnema

Opening Songs - “Great Are You Lord”/“Holy Spirit" - Vanessa Graham

Time of Greeting

Children’s Message

Sermon - “In a Thin Place”

Describe a time when you have felt God’s presence as particularly close.

As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was , and his clothes became dazzling white, far whiter than any earthly bleach could ever make them.  —Mark 9:3

Moses represents the Law and the Covenant. Elijah represents the . This is shorthand for saying the whole Old Testament.

Then a cloud them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him.”  —Mark 9:7

Previously, God proclaimed these words at Jesus’ .

Thin places: places where heaven and earth seem to .

The transfiguration is the moment when the veil between heaven and earth is removed and the glory of God shines through Jesus into the world.

Song - “Goodness of God”

Offering - Rev. Dana Seiler

Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer

Closing Song - “Who You Say I Am”

Benediction

Postlude


11:00am

Prelude

Welcome Rev. David Bonnema

Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler

  • Leader: We have seen the light of God
  • People: on high mountains of celebration.
  • Leader: We have seen the light of God
  • People: through the searing pain of grief.
  • Leader: We have seen the light of God
  • People: with hearts that have been opened.
  • Leader: We have seen the light of God
  • People: as we worship today.

Hymn - “All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name” - #142

Prayer of Confession: God of High Places, we want to stay on the mountaintop with Jesus and set up a festival where everyone can come and play and have a good time. We want our faith to be one of entertainment and contentment. But You have called us to be ready for the journey. We know that we cannot stay where we are, comfortable in the familiar. Lead us from the mountaintop to the valley where healing is needed, and prepare us for the journey in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Declaration of Forgiveness

Passing of the Peace

Children’s Message

Anthem - “Be Thou My Vision” - Unity Choir

Sermon - “In a Thin Place” - Rev. David Bonnema

Describe a time when you have felt God’s presence as particularly close.

As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was , and his clothes became dazzling white, far whiter than any earthly bleach could ever make them.  —Mark 9:3

Moses represents the Law and the Covenant. Elijah represents the . This is shorthand for saying the whole Old Testament.

Then a cloud them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him.”  —Mark 9:7

Previously, God proclaimed these words at Jesus’ .

Thin places: places where heaven and earth seem to .

The transfiguration is the moment when the veil between heaven and earth is removed and the glory of God shines through Jesus into the world.

Anthem - “Come Flood This Heart” - Unity Choir

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 - “Holy Ground” - STF #2272

Benediction

Postlude