9:30am Welcome Rev. David Bonnema Opening Songs “10,000 Reasons”/“Give Thanks" - Kelly & Will McGlenn Time of Greeting Children’s Message Sermon - “Give Thanks” - Rev. David Bonnema The Ark of the Covenant symbolized God’s presence. It also contained the ten commandments. These were the words proclaimed as the ark was brought into Jerusalem: Give to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. —1 Chronicles 16:8-9 Welcoming God’s presence is action-oriented. (Give, proclaim, make known, sing, tell!) in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. —1 Chronicles 16:10-11 In Hebrew, the verb glory means to shine. In what ways can your worship shine? The procession concludes with these words: Give to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. —1 Chronicles 16:34 List a couple of the reasons you are thankful for God in your life. Song - “Joyful, Joyful” Offering - Rev. Dana Seiler Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Closing Song - “Forever You Are Good” Benediction 11:00am Prelude - “Now Thank We All Our God” Lehenbauer - Jeff Perks Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - “Give Thanks” - Unity Choir Hymn - “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” - #551 Prayer of Confession: Generous God, we cannot thank You enough for everything that You have gifted us with, not only just our treasures, but joy and patience, kindness and gentleness. You have placed loving people in our lives, and brought us to places of healing and wholeness. Continue to work in us, and through us, to turn us into people who recognize and appreciate You as the Source of all goodness. In deep gratitude, we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, the best gift of all, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Children’s Message Anthem - “Tapestry of Thanks” Page/Schafferman - Unity Choir Sermon - “Give Thanks” - Rev. David Bonnema The Ark of the Covenant symbolized God’s presence. It also contained the ten commandments. These were the words proclaimed as the ark was brought into Jerusalem: Give to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. —1 Chronicles 16:8-9 Welcoming God’s presence is action-oriented. (Give, proclaim, make known, sing, tell!) in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. —1 Chronicles 16:10-11 In Hebrew, the verb glory means to shine. In what ways can your worship shine? Anthem - “Celtic Laud” Martin/Courtney - 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 - “The Trees of the Field” - #2279 Benediction Postlude “We Gather Together” arr. G. Young