9:30am Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Opening Song - “I Will Follow” - Abby Keisler Time of Greeting Children’s Message Song “Abide With Me” Mission Celebration Special Song Sermon “Who Are We? Disciples” Today we will explore three elements of discipleship. Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you dwell on my .” —John 8:31 Dwell μείνητε: to stay, , cling to. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you dwell in me. —John 15:4b Three Ways of Discipleship Dwell on Christ’s word Dwell in Christ Dwell in Christ’s I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your may be complete. —John 15:11 As a disciple, dwell in Christ, his teachings, and his love. Offering and Prayer Rev. Dana Seiler Closing Song “Build My Life” Benediction 11:00am Prelude - Jeff Perks Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler Leader: I am a disciple. People: I believe in Jesus Christ. Leader: I am a disciple. People: I worship the Risen King. Leader: I am a disciple. People: I celebrate this holy day. Leader: I am a disciple. People: I dwell in the presence of the Lord. Hymn - “My Hope is Built” - #379 Prayer of Confession Holy Jesus, we admit that we often give You a moment here and there but fail to stop and spend quality time with You. We have so many other things to do, and so little time to do them in. Our calendars are full of events. Our workdays and our social lives demand so much. Forgive us for not making time to immerse ourselves in Your love and grace, to spend time in Your peace, recharging ourselves for the days ahead. Hold us and help us as we strive to be Your disciples who remain in Your presence always, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Mission Celebration Anthem - “Empty Hands, Open Arms” Larson Unity Choir Sermon - “Who Are We? Disciples” - Rev. David Bonnema Today we will explore three elements of discipleship. Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you dwell on my .” —John 8:31 Dwell μείνητε: to stay, , cling to. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you dwell in me. —John 15:4b Three Ways of Discipleship Dwell on Christ’s word Dwell in Christ Dwell in Christ’s I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your may be complete. —John 15:11 As a disciple, dwell in Christ, his teachings, and his love. Anthem - “The Potter's Hand” Larson 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 - “Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples” - #527 Benediction Postlude