Order of Worship for October 3, 2010
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Call to Worship
Leader: Behold, people of God! The Lord stands at the door, knocking.
People: The choice is ours: open the door, or leave it shut.
Leader: This door is the pathway to abundant life!
People: Come, Lord Jesus, and fill your people!

Gloria Patri #70 Hymnal

Opening Prayer in unison: Holy God, as we gather in this place, may your Holy Spirit come upon us like a mighty, rushing wind. Fill every part of our being with your grace; saturate our lives with your life. We offer this time of worship to glorify you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, AMEN.

Hymn       "Marching to Zion"       733

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       Revelation 3:14-22

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: Gracious God, set our hearts on fire. Allow these burning hearts to never be satisfied until your Kingdom's goals are reached. We offer ourselves and our gifts to your glory and to your kingdom. We make these gifts in the name of Christ our Lord, AMEN.

Message Text       Zephaniah 1:1-13

Message       "Fighting Complacency"

Prayer of Confession in unison: Loving God, we confess that we struggle with being complacent and satisfied. By your mercy, shake us free from it so that we might always be striving toward your intentions for us. We pray in Jesus' name, AMEN.

Sacrament of Holy Communion

Hymn       "Spirit of the Living God"       393

Benediction

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