Order of Worship for October 17, 2010
Announcements
Praise       "I Love You, Lord"       2068
Passing of the Peace    Greet a neighbor near you.

Call to Worship
Leader: Are any among you sick, or in pain, or in need; you should pray.
People: But we do pray! Why doesn’t God answer our prayers?
Leader: God’s answers may come when and how we least expect it
People: Even still, we will cling to God’s promises and give glory to God.

Gloria Patri #70 Hymnal

Opening Prayer in unison: O God, our strength and our refuge, we turn to you in this time of worship. Open our hearts, our ears, our eyes, and our minds to hear your words of love and peace. We come with all that we are, seeking to glorify you and give you praise. In our worship, Lord, be glorified. We pray in the name of our Lord Jesus, AMEN.

Hymn       "How Can We Name a Love"       111

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       Job 30:16-22

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: God, your love for us is overwhelming. That you would shower gift upon gift upon us is amazing. With humble hearts, we offer our thanks for your goodness. In gratitude we offer these gifts; we pray you might use them for the glory of your name. We offer them to you in Christ’s name, AMEN.

Message Text       Habakkuk 1:1-13

Message       "When God Is Silent"

Prayer of Confession in unison: God, when our prayers go unanswered we are tempted to be angry or to doubt you and your faithfulness. Forgive us, we pray. At the same time, open us to see what you are doing and grant us your peace. We ask these things in the name of Jesus, AMEN.

Hymn       "Open My Eyes, That I May See"       454

Benediction

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