Order of Worship for August 29, 2010
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Praise       "I Will Call Upon the Lord"       2002
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Call to Worship
Leader: As the deer pants simply for water
People: So our souls long for the Living God
Leader: In a world that has become so self-absorbed
People: We are invited by God to put away our obsessions and be fed by God

Gloria Patri #70 Hymnal

Opening Prayer in unison: We come to you, O God, seeking to lose ourselves once more in your abundant grace. In this time of worship, through our praise, our prayers, and our fellowship, we pray that you would be glorified and lifted up. We offer it to you in Christ's holy name, AMEN.

Hymn       "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven"       66

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 58:1-9

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: Generous God, we humbly offer these gifts to you in response to your great love for us. Thank you for loving us as much as you do. Give to each of us the courage and strength to love you and one another in the same way. We give you thanks in the name of Jesus, AMEN.

Message Text       Matthew 4:1-11

Message       "Fasting: Relying on God"

Prayer of Confession in unison: Holy God, so often we rely solely on ourselves. Help us to place our reliance on you and allow you to guide all that we do. We pray in Christ's name, AMEN.

Hymn       "Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing"       671

Benediction

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