A Tower to Heaven

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

By Rev. David Bonnema, October 02, 2022

9:30am

Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema

Opening Songs - “This is Amazing Grace”/“Great Are You, Lord" - Clint Lanford

Time of Greeting

Children’s Message - Bailey Beam

Sermon - “A Tower to Heaven” - Rev. David Bonnema

Song - “Revelation Song"

Offering

Communion

Closing Song - “10,000 Reasons”

Benediction

Postlude


11:00am

Prelude

Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema

Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler

  • Leader: We gather around God's table from near and far.
  • People: We are the people of God.
  • Leader: Though we differ in language, custom, and tradition,
  • People: We are brothers and sisters in Christ.
  • Leader: We are one in God's Spirit,
  • People: For we are the people of Redemption.

Hymn - “Come Sing, O Church, In Joy” - #430

Prayer of Confession: God of All Things, we confess that we are an insular people. We like people who are like us, and find ways to set ourselves apart from people who we see as different. Remind us that we are one with each other; that as children of God we share in the bounty that You provide. Empower us to share the resources we have with those who have less, to weep with those who weep, and to laugh with those who laugh. Help us to unite in love and concern for one another, not just in our local community, but with our brothers and sisters around the world. We ask all this in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Declaration of Forgiveness

Passing of the Peace

Children’s Choir

Children’s Message - Bailey Beam

Anthem - “Assurance of Unity” Martin - Unity Choir

Sermon - “A Tower to Heaven” - Rev. David Bonnema

Anthem - “Bread of the World” Nussel/Nix - Unity Choir

Offering

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

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 - “How Beautiful” - see screen

Benediction

Postlude