9:30am Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Opening Song - “This is Amazing Grace” - Makenzie Payne Time of Greeting Children’s Time Song - “Holy Forever” Reflection on Dependability Song - “Indescribable” Sermon - “God is Like a … Rock” God is like The Lord is my , my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. —2 Samuel 22:2-3a Who is your rock? (A person you can rely upon) How is God like a rock in your life? Like a rock, God is a that you can build your life upon. For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, ‘The stone that you builders rejected has now become the .’ —Acts 4:11 Other Possible Foundations: Public Opinion Self-reliance What else? These are all shaky foundations. With this new year, in 2025, join the community of Unity Presbyterian Church as we seek to build our lives upon the life and teachings of Jesus. Offering and Prayer - Rev. Dana Seiler Communion Song - “Good, Good Father” Benediction 11:00am Prelude Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler Leader: Our God is strong, like a rock. People: We come to worship the God of justice. Leader: Our God cares for the ones the world forgets. People: We come to worship the God of creation. Leader: Our God is the one who gives life, and who guards the future. People: We come to worship the God of promise. Hymn - “My Hope is Built” - #379 Verses 1,2,4 Prayer of Confession: Creator God, as the new year unfolds, we confess that we have not always built our lives upon Your solid ground. We have relied on fragile things, chasing fleeting desires that crumble like sand in the wind. We have marred the beauty of Your world with selfishness and neglect. We have turned from the path You carved for us, choosing shortcuts that have caused harm and division. As this new year begins, plant our feet firmly on the foundation of Your truth, showing us how to step into this new year with love and grace for each other, standing strong in Your unshakable love, giving us the courage to seek justice for all, reflecting Your steadfastness in a world in need of hope, forgiving others as You forgive us, through your Son, Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray today, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Reflection on Dependability Anthem - “Indescribable” (Story) - Unity Choir Sermon - “God is Like a… Rock” - Rev. David Bonnema God is like The Lord is my , my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. —2 Samuel 22:2-3a Who is your rock? (A person you can rely upon) How is God like a rock in your life? Like a rock, God is a that you can build your life upon. For Jesus is the one referred to in the Scriptures, where it says, ‘The stone that you builders rejected has now become the .’ —Acts 4:11 Other Possible Foundations: Public Opinion Self-reliance What else? These are all shaky foundations. With this new year, in 2025, join the community of Unity Presbyterian Church as we seek to build our lives upon the life and teachings of Jesus. Anthem - “On the Rock I Stand” (Kirkland) - Unity Choir Offering and Prayer of Thanksgiving Doxology Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper 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 - “How Firm a Foundation” - #361 Verses 1,2,3,5 Benediction Postlude