9:30am Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Opening Songs - “I Need Thee Every Hour”/ “Graves Into Gardens” - Kelly & Will McGlenn Time of Greeting Children’s Message Ordination and Installation of Elders Sermon - “The Eighth Son” God sends Samuel to anoint a new king. This is secret and dangerous because there is already a king. Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears of it, he will me.” —1 Samuel 16:2a Samuel is presented with the eldest son, Eliab. What makes him believe Eliab will be God’s next chosen king? What would be your criteria for choosing a king? 1. 2. 3. God’s Criteria But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his or his height, for I have rejected him. God does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but God looks at the .” —1 Samuel 16:7 Why was David the least likely to be chosen as king? God cares about the content of your heart, not how you look on the outside. Offering - Rev. Dana Seiler Communion Song “I Give Myself Away” Closing Song - “I Surrender All” Benediction 11:00am Prelude - “How Brightly Shines the Morning Star" - Pachelbel - Ginger Wyrick Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler Leader: God calls to us each and every day. People: We are listening for God’s voice. Leader: God has a plan for our lives that is extraordinary. People: We are ready to respond. Leader: God is inviting us to join the conversation. People: We are prepared for whatever comes next. Leader: God is preparing us for the journey. People: Let us worship God. Hymn - “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” - #343 Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we hear Your call, and we want to be ready to do Your will. We just aren’t sure that we are up to the tasks You set before us. We are comfortable, and are reluctant to leave the warmth and safety of our homes to venture into unknown circumstances. Forgive us when we so easily doubt Your call, Your presence, and Your abiding love. Release us from our lives of self-centeredness and bring us to a fulfilling life of service to Your people, as we seek to serve You in all that we do and say, through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Children’s Message Ordination and Installation of Elders Anthem - “This is My Word” by Havergal - Unity Choir Sermon - “The Eighth Son” - Rev. David Bonnema God sends Samuel to anoint a new king. This is secret and dangerous because there is already a king. Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears of it, he will me.” —1 Samuel 16:2a Samuel is presented with the eldest son, Eliab. What makes him believe Eliab will be God’s next chosen king? What would be your criteria for choosing a king? 1. 2. 3. God’s Criteria But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his or his height, for I have rejected him. God does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but God looks at the .” —1 Samuel 16:7 Why was David the least likely to be chosen as king? God cares about the content of your heart, not how you look on the outside. Offering Prayer of Thanksgiving and Doxology The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Anthem - “Take My Life and Let it be Consecrated” by Choplin 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 - “Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us” - #387 Benediction Postlude - “Go Forth to Serve” by Walther - Ginger Wyrick