Overcoming Anxiety, Finding Peace

Philippians: A Joyful Life

By Rev. David Bonnema, September 28, 2025

9:30am

Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema

Opening Song - “This is Amazing Grace" - Karla Causey

Time of Greeting

Children’s Time

Song - “It is Well”

Reflection on Dwelling - Kim Nichols

Song - “Glorious Day”

Sermon - “Overcoming Anxiety, Finding Peace”

Do not be ___________ about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. —Philippians 4:6

What did the suitcase illustration demonstrate?

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:7

How is inner peace like being in the eye of a hurricane?

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is , whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— about such things. —Philippians 4:8

Throughout the day, what does your mind dwell on most?

I can do all things through who gives me strength. —Philippians 4:13

Offering and Prayer

Song - “Great Are You, Lord”

Benediction


11:00am

Prelude

Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema

Call to Worship - Kim Nichols

  • Leader: Come, beloved of God, and lift your minds to what is true.
  • People: We set our thoughts on what is honorable and just.
  • Leader: Come, people of Christ, and rest your hearts in what is pure.
  • People: We seek what is pleasing and commendable.
  • Leader: Come, people of worship, and dwell in what is worthy of praise.
  • People: With grateful hearts, we lift our voices in praise to God.

Hymn - “Come and Find the Quiet Center” - #2128, 3 Verses

Prayer of Confession:
Loving God, You call us to think on what is true, honorable, just, pure, pleasing, and commendable. But so often our thoughts circle around fear, anxiety, and criticism. We let worry shape us more than Your promises. We dwell on what divides instead of what brings peace. Forgive us, Lord. Renew our hearts and minds by Your Spirit, that we may dwell in Your goodness and live in Your peace, in the name of Jesus, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness

Passing of the Peace

Reflection on Dwelling

Anthem - “This Little Light of Mine” (Raney) - Unity Choir

Sermon - “Overcoming Anxiety, Finding Peace” - Rev. David Bonnema

Do not be ___________ about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. —Philippians 4:6

What did the suitcase illustration demonstrate?

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. —Philippians 4:7

How is inner peace like being in the eye of a hurricane?

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is , whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— about such things. —Philippians 4:8

Throughout the day, what does your mind dwell on most?

I can do all things through who gives me strength. —Philippians 4:13

Anthem - “Think on These Things” (Schram) - Unity Choir

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.

Hymn - “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” - #145 - 3 Verses

Benediction

Postlude