9:30am Welcome - Rev. Dana Seiler Opening Songs - “Heart of Worship”/“No Longer Slaves” - Daniel & Christina Eagle Time of Greeting Children’s Message A Prayer for Veteran’s Day Sermon - “Rejoice and Give Thanks” There is a misbelief in the world, that states since we are Christians then we have to be all the time. Another misbelief about Christians is: Since we are Christians we should be all of the time, and if we are, then life’s circumstances will . In life, we are not always free to determine happens to us, but we are free to choose how we to what happens to us. Paul teaches us that we can be but we can also be and rejoice in the things that we do have. What is one thing you are grateful for today? Song - “Stand in Your Love” Offering - Kara Lukehart Prayer of Thanksgiving Closing Song - “The Blessing” Benediction Postlude Prelude - Nancy Watson, organ Welcome - Rev. Dana Seiler Call to Worship - Kara Lukehart Leader: The work of the Creator is visible. People: Let us respond with praise. Leader; The commandments of God are clear. People: Let us respond with obedience. Leader: The love of Jesus is apparent. People: Let us respond with joy. Hymn - “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” - #464 Prayer of Confession: Loving God, we come today to confess how much we want to be happy. We will go to great lengths to avoid hardship, pain, and grief, yet we know that these places are often where we grow closer to You. Help us to experience all of life – the happy and the sad – as we become disciples of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Children’s Message A Prayer for Veteran’s Day Leader: Loving God, we are so thankful for the many men and women who have served our country. We are permanently indebted to them for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our country. We tie ribbons today to honor our veterans. People: For the men and women who serve in the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, we ask Your blessing. Leader: For the family members who have made great sacrifices in order to make it possible for their service members to be on watch at home or around the world, People: We ask Your blessing. Leader: For the families who grieve the death of a loved one, People: We ask Your blessing. Leader: For the veterans of past wars who bear scars in their bodies and spirits, People: We ask Your blessing. Leader: For veterans who came home but couldn't “fit in” with their families or communities anymore, People: We ask Your blessing on all today, Amen. Anthem - “Bring Joy” J. Martin - Unity Choir Sermon - “Rejoice and Give Thanks” - Rev. Dana Seiler There is a misbelief in the world, that states since we are Christians then we have to be all the time. Another misbelief about Christians is: Since we are Christians we should be all of the time, and if we are, then life’s circumstances will . In life, we are not always free to determine happens to us, but we are free to choose how we to what happens to us. Paul teaches us that we can be but we can also be and rejoice in the things that we do have. What is one thing you are grateful for today? Anthem - “Fill-a Me Up” Choplin - Unity Choir Offering, Prayer of Thanksgiving, and the Lord’s Prayer Doxology Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles’ Creed Reception of New Members Closing Hymn - “Since Jesus Came Into My Heart” - -#2140 Benediction Postlude