As Sunday is approaching, take some time to prepare your heart and mind to worship God when we gather together as a church family. Below you will find some of the details of our upcoming worship gathering. Our hope is that it will allow you to know what to expect and help you to better engage and participate with us, towards the ultimate goal of encouraging your joy and faith in Jesus.
Sunday Rhythm
October 1, 2023
Call to Worship
- Doxology by Shelby T. Murphy
Psalm 24:1-4 (NLT)
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. For he laid the earth’s foundation on the seas and built it on the ocean depths. Who may climb the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies. Purify our hearts, oh God, so that we may worship you with all that we are!
- How Great Thou Art by Stuart Wesley Keene Hine
- Goodness of God by Ed Cash and Jenn Johnson
Confession and
Assurance of Pardon
The Lord hears his people when they call to him for help. He rescues them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time. For the Lord protects the bones of the righteous; not one of them is broken!
Calamity will surely destroy the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be punished. But the Lord will redeem those who serve him. No one who takes refuge in him will be condemned.
- King of My Heart by Sarah McMillan and John Mark McMillan
Sermon
This Sunday, Raymond Goodlett will be preaching on Hebrews 1:13-2:4.
Benediction
- He Will Hold Me Fast by Ada Ruth Habershon and Matthew Merker
- Your Great Name by Michael Neale and Krissy Nordhoff
Inspired by Psalm 46:1-11
May the God of heaven and earth be a very present help in our times of trouble. May the God who is our fortress embolden us as He provides us with peace to lift up those who are hurting, to comfort the weak, to be like a stream that flows from the river of Christ or a lamp that illuminates those lost in the night. May we take comfort in the immanence of God from beginning to end, knowing that the God who breathed life into Adam’s lungs will one day wipe every tear from our eyes.