9:30am Prelude - “A Joyful Psalm” - Handbells Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Opening Song - “This is Amazing Grace” - Makenzie Loudermilt Time of Greeting Children’s Time Song - “It is Well” Reflection on Truth Special - “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” Drama Ministry - “The Red Balloon” Sermon - “Jesus Values Truth” To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the , and the truth will set you free.” -John 8:31-32 Jesus seeks to set us free from slavery to sin. Sin is inherently self-focused and cares only for one’s own wants, needs and desires. Jesus replied, “I tell you you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you , you will be free indeed.” -John 8:34-36 The most insidious lie humanity has been told is that by living apart from God, we can become like God. The Serpent said… “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like ” —Genesis 3:5 Who is Jesus? C.S. Lewis presents us with three options. Jesus is either a liar, , or Lord. “I tell you the ,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!”’ —John 8:58 Jesus’ words reveal to us the truths of God. Offering and Prayer Closing Song - “What a Beautiful Name” Benediction 11:00am Prelude Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler Leader: We have come to worship today seeking truth; People: We come today to seek God’s guidance. Leader: Let go of the burdens that weigh you down. God will take them. People: We thank God for the respite we are given. Leader: Tune your hearts and voices in praise to God. People: Let our voices bear the joy we feel because of God’s love for us. Hymn - “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing” -#466, 4 Verses Prayer of Confession: God of truth, today we confess our need to be right about everything. We don’t like to be confronted with the truth when it conflicts with a previously held belief. We would like to close our ears and our minds and continue on our way. Help us to change – to accept Your way and Your truth into our lives, and let it change us into loving people who live like people of Christ, in whose name we pray, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Reflection on Truth Anthem - “A Joyful Psalm” (Helman) - Unity Handbells Drama Ministry - “The Red Balloon” Sermon - “Jesus Values Truth” - Rev. David Bonnema To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the , and the truth will set you free.” -John 8:31-32 Jesus seeks to set us free from slavery to sin. Sin is inherently self-focused and cares only for one’s own wants, needs and desires. Jesus replied, “I tell you you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you , you will be free indeed.” -John 8:34-36 The most insidious lie humanity has been told is that by living apart from God, we can become like God. The Serpent said… “For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like ” —Genesis 3:5 Who is Jesus? C.S. Lewis presents us with three options. Jesus is either a liar, , or Lord. “I tell you the ,” Jesus answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!”’ —John 8:58 Jesus’ words reveal to us the truths of God. Anthem - “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” (Eithun) Offering and Prayer of Thanksgiving 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 - “To God Be the Glory” - #485, 2 Verses Benediction Postlude