9:30am Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Opening Song - “This is Amazing Grace” - Kaylee Sherrill Time of Greeting Children’s Time A Moment for Veterans Song - “Gratitude” A Time for Stewardship - Sue Dunlap Song - “Here I Am to Worship” Sermon - “The Most Powerful Force” Something is powerful when it has the capacity to create meaningful change. Pastor David believes that the of God is the most powerful force in the universe. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also for us. —Romans 8:34 How does Jesus intercede for us? Who or what is trying to put distance between you and the experience of God’s love? (List examples). No, in all these things we are more than through him who loved us. —Romans 8:37 “Let there be a place where the poor and sick can come and receive care, in the name of — the physician of souls and bodies.” —St. Basil “Freely you have ; freely give.” —Matthew 10:8 May you live your life as a direct response to God’s love. Offering and Prayer - Mary Carolyn Titus Song - “Goodness of God” Benediction 11:00am Prelude - Jeff Perks Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Mary Carolyn Titus Leader: From the fullness of God’s love, People: We have all received grace upon grace. Leader: God has given us life, and breath, and every good gift. People: In Christ, we have received mercy beyond measure. Leader: Come, let us worship the God who gives abundantly. People: Let our lives overflow with generosity. Hymn - “All Things Bright and Beautiful” - #267 Verses 1, 4 Prayer of Confession: Generous God, You pour out blessings upon blessings, yet we often live as though we have nothing to give. You offer grace upon grace, but we hold back forgiveness and compassion. You have given us your Son, but we hesitate to give ourselves in return. Forgive us, Lord. Turn our hearts from fear to gratitude, and from gratitude to generosity, that our lives may reflect the abundance of your love through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace A Time for Stewardship - Sue Dunlap Anthem - “What Shall I Offer?” - Unity Choir Sermon - “The Most Powerful Force” - Rev. David Bonnema Something is powerful when it has the capacity to create meaningful change. Pastor David believes that the of God is the most powerful force in the universe. Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also for us. —Romans 8:34 How does Jesus intercede for us? Who or what is trying to put distance between you and the experience of God’s love? (List examples). No, in all these things we are more than through him who loved us. —Romans 8:37 “Let there be a place where the poor and sick can come and receive care, in the name of — the physician of souls and bodies.” —St. Basil “Freely you have ; freely give.” —Matthew 10:8 May you live your life as a direct response to God’s love. Anthem - “Thank You For the Valleys” A Time for Veterans Offering and 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. Hymn - “Freely, Freely” - 2 Verses Benediction Postlude