Order of Worship for August 15, 2010
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Praise       "Awesome God "       2040
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Call to Worship
Leader: : Invited by God, we gather in this place to worship
People: We bring with us all our joys and praises, as well as our pain and sorrow
Leader: God's desire is to draw near to each one of us
People: So may it be! Come, O Lord, and visit us with your grace!

Gloria Patri #70 Hymnal

Opening Prayer in unison: Holy God, in your great love you have indeed invited us to this place. We come with all that we are to worship you. In our worship, Lord, be glorified. Allow us to know and experience your grace through this time. We offer it to you in Jesus' name, AMEN.

Hymn       "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee"       89

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       Exodus 20:1-5a

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: Loving God, we thank you for this opportunity to give back to you. Thank you for allowing us to have a part in the work you are doing in this world. Consecrate us and our gifts to your service Lord. We pray in Jesus' name, AMEN.

Message Text       John 4:19-34

Message       "Worship: Celebrating God"

Prayer of Confession in unison: God, there are times we don't feel like worshiping or we think of other things to do. Help us to fight those feelings and open ourselves to the grace you want to lavish upon us. We thank and praise you for your grace in the name of Christ our Lord, AMEN

Hymn       "Sent Forth By God's Blessing"       664

Benediction

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