Order of Worship for August 8, 2010
Announcements
Praise 2272 "Holy Ground"
Passing of the Peace    Greet a neighbor near you.

Call to Worship
Leader: Sweeter than honey is the word of the Lord
People: Sharper than a two-edged sword is the word of the Lord
Leader: The word of God is righteous and true
People: It is the way of truth and salvation.

Gloria Patri #70 Hymnal

Opening Prayer in unison: Glorious God, we gather once more to worship. As we come, open us to your Word. Consume us with your words and your grace. Grant that we might hear your voice and delight in what we hear. We worship and glorify you in the name of Christ our Lord, AMEN.

Hymn       "Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above"       126

Morning Prayer - Lord's Prayer in unison
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen

Reading 1       Isaiah 55:6-11

Hymn       "Deep in the Shadows of the Past"       2246
           During final verse -- children may come up for children's time.

Children's Time
(After children's time small children may go with our babysitters or stay with parents)

The Giving of Tithes and Offerings            Doxology #95 in Hymnal

Prayer of Thanksgiving in unison: Faithful God, you ask us to place you first in all we do. You call us to faithful obedience to your word. At times, this is too much for us to do! Help as to overcome this barrier and increase our heart's desire to make you our priority. In the name of Jesus, we bless these offerings to your glory, AMEN.

Message Text       2 Timothy 3:14-17

Message       "Scripture:hearing from God"

Prayer of Confession in unison: God, at times we are slow to heed your Word. Grant us the grace to hear you through your Word, that we might be ready for every good work, to the glory of your name. We pray in Christ's name, AMEN.

Hymn       "Thy Word"       601

Benediction

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