9:30am Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Opening Songs - “Good, Good Father”/“Reckless Love" - Vanessa Graham Time of Greeting Children’s Message Sermon - “The Broken Escalator” Incorrect Statement: Everything happens for a . God is sovereign = God is in But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” —Genesis 50:19-20 We know that in all things God works for the of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. —Romans 8:28 The of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. —Psalm 33:11 The broken escalator symbolizes an opportunity for God to bring goodness into the world. What other examples can you list? Song - “Battle Belongs” Offering Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Closing Song - “Who You Say I Am” Benediction 11:00am Prelude Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler Leader: We gather today in wonder, and in hope; People: With love and joy in our hearts; Leader: With pain and grief close by; People: With confusion from unsettled questions; Leader: With all our beliefs and doubts; People: Let us worship God. Hymn - “God of the Ages” - #262 Prayer of Confession God of All Things, we believe that our success or failure happens for a reason. We want to know that something we did, or didn’t do, has caused a certain outcome. We want to believe that You give and withhold blessings based on our goodness. Lord, help us to see that we are often wrong; we don’t know why things happen, but we do know that You are with us when things happen. Help us to be ok with not knowing why, but secure in knowing Who, in Jesus’ name, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Children’s Message Anthem - “Gloria” by Parks - Unity Choir Sermon - “The Broken Escalator” - Rev. David Bonnema Incorrect Statement: Everything happens for a . God is sovereign = God is in But Joseph said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” —Genesis 50:19-20 We know that in all things God works for the of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. —Romans 8:28 The of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. —Psalm 33:11 The broken escalator symbolizes an opportunity for God to bring goodness into the world. What other examples can you list? Anthem - “Holy, Holy, Holy” by Schubert/Bullard 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 - “Lord, When I Came Into This Life” - #522 Benediction Postlude