9:30am Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Opening Song - “I Will Follow” - Makenzie Payne Time of Greeting Children’s Time Song - “Revelation Song” A Time for Stewardship Song - “Run to the Father” Sermon - “What is a Saint?” Different: Not the same as another; How are Christians supposed to be distinct (i.e. stand out)? To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be … —Romans 1:7a Being a saint is not about being flawless, but being . Description of the Early Church: They devoted themselves to the apostles’ and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in . They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. —Acts 2:42-45 How was this counter-cultural in Rome? What about today? Dedicate yourself to God. Live as a saint. Offering and Prayer - Rev. Dana Seiler Communion Song - “Same God” Benediction 11:00am Prelude - Jeff Perks Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler Leader: We remember those who have gone before us in faith. People: We give thanks for their witness and love. Leader: We are called to walk in their footsteps, to live lives of generosity. People: We, too, are saints of the Lord, made holy by grace. Leader: Come, let us worship God, who gathers the faithful of every time and place. People: We come to praise the Lord, whose blessings never end. Hymn - “For All the Saints” - #526 Verses 1-3 Prayer of Confession: Gracious God, you call on us to be saints of the Lord, to live with kindness, generosity, and faith, yet too often we live for ourselves. We forget your call to serve, to give, and to forgive. We neglect the work of justice and the practice of generosity. Forgive us, Lord. Renew your Spirit in us, that we might live as your people, holy not by perfection, but by your grace at work in us through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace A Time for Stewardship Anthem - “Lay Up Your Treasures in Heaven” (Choplin) - Unity Choir Sermon - “What is a Saint?” - Rev. David Bonnema Different: Not the same as another; How are Christians supposed to be distinct (i.e. stand out)? To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be … —Romans 1:7a Being a saint is not about being flawless, but being . Description of the Early Church: They devoted themselves to the apostles’ and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in . They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. —Acts 2:42-45 How was this counter-cultural in Rome? What about today? Dedicate yourself to God. Live as a saint. Anthem - “For the Bread Which You Have Broken” (Halvey) Offering and Prayer 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 - “Rejoice in God’s Saints” - 3 Verses - see screen Benediction Postlude