9:30am Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Opening Song - “Reckless Love” - Karla Causey Time of Greeting Children’s Time Ordination and Installation of Elders Song - “Come Thou Fount” Sermon - “But I Say to You…” Describe a recent “stretch goal.” (Intentionally ambitious, almost out of reach) Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to them. —Matthew 5:17 We need to allow Jesus to interpret and reveal the true meaning of the Old Testament if we’re going to fully understand it. What is the difference between murder and anger according to the flower illustration? “An eye for an eye makes the whole world .” —Gandhi Be , therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. —Matthew 5:48 τέλειος: made fully , grown to full maturity God wants you to become a fully developed, mature disciple of Christ. Song - “Oceans” Offering and Prayer - Rev. Dana Seiler Song - “Heart of Worship” Benediction 11:00am Prelude - “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” - Jeff Perks Welcome - Rev. David Bonnema Call to Worship - Rev. Dana Seiler Leader: Jesus calls us to listen and to learn. People: We come hungry for blessing, for mercy, and for truth. Leader: Jesus calls us to be the light of the world. People: We let God’s light shine through us. Leader: Jesus calls us to build our lives on a solid rock. People: Let us worship the God of grace and peace. Hymn - “The Church’s One Foundation” - #442 Verses 1, 2, 5 Prayer of Confession: Merciful God, you call us to a deep righteousness, yet we confess that we settle for shallow appearances. You call us to love our neighbors as well as our enemies, but we cling to resentment and judgment. You tell us not to worry, yet we seek our own security more than your strength. Forgive us when we build our lives on sand instead of on your truth. Turn our hearts back toward you. Shape us by your grace, that we may live as citizens of your kingdom, seeking justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with you in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness Passing of the Peace Ordination and Installation of Elders Anthem - “Blest Are They” (Haas) - Unity Choir Sermon - “But I Say to You…” - Rev. David Bonnema Describe a recent “stretch goal.” (Intentionally ambitious, almost out of reach) Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to them. —Matthew 5:17 We need to allow Jesus to interpret and reveal the true meaning of the Old Testament if we’re going to fully understand it. What is the difference between murder and anger according to the flower illustration? “An eye for an eye makes the whole world .” —Gandhi Be , therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect. —Matthew 5:48 τέλειος: made fully , grown to full maturity God wants you to become a fully developed, mature disciple of Christ. Anthem - “Here in This House” (Sterling) - Unity Choir 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 - “My Hope is Built” - #379 Verses 1, 2, 4 Benediction Postlude