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Sunday, February 9th, 2025. Pastor Jason Griffice

Presbyterian Church of the CovenantPastor Jason Griffice

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#108) "Rock of Ages"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsSermon - "Walk on the Wildside" (Mark 2:13–17) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#468) "Be Thou My Vision"Offertory and DoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#370) "O God, Our Help in Ages Past"BenedictionPostludeRock of AgesRock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Save from wrath and make me pure. Could my tears forever flow, Could my zeal no languor know, These for sin could not atone—Thou must save, and Thou alone: In my hand no price I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling. While I draw this final breath, When my eyes shall close in death, When I rise to worlds unknown, And behold Thee on Thy throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee. Be Thou My VisionBe Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Nought be all else to me, save that Thou art—Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, I Thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art. High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. O God, Our Help in Ages PastO God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home!Under the shadow of Thy throne Still may we dwell secure; Sufficient is Thine arm alone, And our defense is sure. Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou are God, To endless years the same. A thousand ages in Thy sight Are like an evening gone; Short as the watch that ends the night, Before the rising sun. O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guide while life shall last, And our eternal home! Amen.

Welcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#2) "How Great Thou Art"Minute for Mission - Operation Christmas ChildConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsSermon - "Shine On, You Crazy Diamond" (Ephesians 5:8–14) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#319) "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise"OffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#337) "Praise to The Lord, The Almighty"BenedictionHow Great Thou ArtO Lord my God! when I in awesome wonderConsider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed: CHORUS:Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:How great Thou art, how great Thou art!Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art!When through the woods and forest glades I wanderAnd hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeurAnd hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze: [CHORUS]And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin: [CHORUS]When Christ shall come with shout of acclamationAnd take my home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration, And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art![CHORUS]Immortal, Invisible, God Only WiseImmortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice like mountains high soaring above Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small; In all life Thou livest, the true life of all; We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, And wither and perish—but naught changeth Thee. Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; All praise we would render: O help us to see 'Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee. Amen. Praise to The Lord, The AlmightyPraise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near; Join me in glad adoration! Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yes, so gently sustaineth! Has thou not seen How all thy longings have been Granted in what He ordaineth?Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee. Ponder anew What the Almighty can do, If with His love He befriend thee. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him. Let the Amen Sound from His people again: Gladly for aye we adore Him.

Unfortunately, I did not begin recording until several minutes into the service. The Welcome, Call to Worship, and part of the opening hymn are lost as a result. Opening Hymn - (#98) "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriOrdination and Installation of Elders and DeaconsPraise SongsSersmon - "New Mercies Every Morning" (Lamentations 3:22–26) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertory - "Morning Has Broken"doxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - "This Is the Day"BenedicitonGreat Is Thy FaithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father! There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not: As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. CHORUS:Great is Thy faithfulness, Great is Thy faithfulness, Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided - Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. [CHORUS]Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide, Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow - Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside![CHORUS]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#347) "All Creatures of Our God and King"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriGathering to the Word - (#323) "Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!"Sermon - "Life is Long" (Hebrews 12:1–13) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeReceiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyApproaching the TableServing the Sacrament of CommunionPrayer after CommunionBenedictionSinging of The Lord's PrayerAll Creatures of Our God and KingAll creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia!Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam, O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise Him! Alleluia!Thou rising morn in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice!O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Thou flowing water, pure and clear, Make music for thy lord to hear, Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou fire so masterful and bright, That givest man both warmth and light, O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Let all things their Creator bless, And worship Him in humbleness, O praise Him! Alleluia!Praise, praise the Father, praise the son, And praise the Spirit, Three in One! O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before Thee, Who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see; Only Thou art holy--there is none beside Thee Perfect in power, in love and purity. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea; Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Amen.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipCarol of Christmas - (#184) "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"Prayer of ConfessionSermon - "Starting Over" (Deuteronomy 4:30) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeCarol of Christmas - (#180) "What Child Is This?"Receiving of Tithes and OfferingsOffertory and DoxologyPrayers of the PeopleCarol of Christmas - (#193) "O Come, All Ye Faithful"BenedictionPostludeHark! The Herald Angels SingHark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King: Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations, rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With the angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King." Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the Virgin's womb. Veiled in flesh the God-head see; Hail th'incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King." Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace! Hail the Sun of Righteousness! Light and life to all He brings, Risen with healing in His wings. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die; Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the new-born King!" AmenWhat Child Is This?What child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping? Chorus: This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing: Haste, haste to bring Him laud, The Babe, the son of Mary. Why lies He in such mean estateWhere ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear: for sinners hereThe silent Word is pleading. [Chorus]So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, Come peasent, king, to own Him; The King of kings salvation brings, Let loving hearts enthrone Him. [Chorus]O Come, All Ye FaithfulO come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem; Come and behold Him, born the King of angels; Chorus:O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, O sing, all ye citizens of heaven above; Glory to God, all glory in the highest; [CHORUS]Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning, O Jesus, to Thee be all glory given; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; [CHORUS]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipCarols of Christmas - (#197) "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear"Lighting of the Christ CandleSpecial Music - "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" - Linda Gerardy, fluteMessage - "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: The Arrival" (Luke 2:6–7) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeCarols of Christmas - (#185) "Away in a Manger"Prayers of ChristmasCarols of Christmas - (#195) "Silent Night"BenedictionPostludeIt Came Upon the Midnight ClearIt came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earthTo touch their harps of gold: "Peace on the earth, goodwill to men, From heaven's all-gracious King": The world in solemn stillness layTo hear the angels sing. And ye, beneath life's crushing load, Whose forms are bending low, Who toil along the climbing wayWith painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hoursCome swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary load, And hear the angels sing. For lo, the days are hastening on, By prophet seen of old, When, with the ever-circling years, Shall come the time foretold, When the new heaven and earth shall ownThe Prince of Peace their King, And the whole world send back the songWhich now the angels sing. Away in a MangerAway in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky all looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, The little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, and stay by my side until morning is nigh. Be near me, Lord Jesus! I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there. Silent NightSilent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and child. Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace. Silent night, holy night, Shepherds quake at the sight. Glories stream from heaven afar, Heavenly host sing alleluia; Christ, the Savior, is born! Christ, the Savior, is born! Silent night, holy night, Son of God, love's pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face, With the dawn of redeeming grace, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipCarol of Advent - (#169) "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"Lighting of the Candle of LoveCarol of Advent - (#179) "The First Noel"Special Music - "The King Is Born" by Craig AdamsSermon - "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: Last Call" (Revelation 22:16–21)Receiving of Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleCarol of Advent - (#171) "Joy to the World"BenedictionPostludeO Come, O Come, EmmanuelO come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. CHORUS: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel! O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer Our spirits by Thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death's dark shadows put to flight. [CHORUS]O come, Thou Wisdom from on high, And order all things, far and nigh; To us the path of knowledge show, And cause us in her ways to go. [CHORUS]O come, Desire of nations, bind In one the hearts of all mankind; Bid Thou our sad divisions cease, And be thyself our King of peace. [CHORUS]The First NoelThe first noel the angel did sayWas to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay--In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Refrain:Noel, noel!Noel, noel!Born in the King of Israel!They looked up and saw a starShining in the east, beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, And so it continued both day and night. [Refrain]And by the light of that same star, Three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, And to follow the star wherever it went. [Refrain]This star drew nigh to the northwest, Over Bethlehem it took its rest; And there it did both stop and stay, Right over the place where Jesus lay. [Refrain]Then entered in those wise men three, Full reverently upon their knee, And offeredn there, in His presence, Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. [Refrain]Then let us all with one accordSing praises to our heavenly Lord, That hath made heaven and earth of naught, And with His blood mankind hath bought. [Refrain]Joy to the WorldJoy to the world! the Lord is come:Let earth receive her King; Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and nature sing, And heaven and heaven and nature sing. Joy to the world! the Savior reigns: Let men their songs employ; While fields and floods, Rocks, hills, and plains Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat, repeat the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow, Nor thorns infest the ground; He comes to make His blessings flow Far as the curse is found, Far as the curse is found, Far as, far as the curse is found. He rules the world with truth and grace, And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness, And wonders of His love, And wonders of His love, And wonders, wonders of His love.

Prelude - "The Coventry Carol" Traditional English Carol, Arr. Brad Nix - Lyubov Solovyova, Cello; Jenny (Jee-El) Park, piano"Joy to the World!" (Medley) Arr. David T. Clydesdale - Jenny (Jee-El) Park, pianoWelcome & News of the ChurchEditor's note: I apologize, but the lighting of the Candle of Joy involved a microphone that did not send audio to the recording device. Devotional Reading"Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" - words by Charles Wesley; Music by Stralsund Gesangbuch (1665); Arr. Keith & Kristyn Getty/Paul Campbell"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" - from "Veni Emmanuel" (Latin hymn), Plainsong, 1850; Arr. Timothy Kile - Coastal California Chorale with Juwan Hong, Cello; Jenny Park, pianoProphecies Fulfilled"O Thou that Tellest Good tidings to Zion" (Chorus No. 9 from "Messiah") by George F. Handel"Behold" (with "O Come, Let Us Adore Him") - by Sophia Torjesen, Worship Leader; Arr. John BolinThe Savior from Heaven"Behold" (with "O Come, Let Us Adore Him") - by Sophia Torjesen, Worship Leader; Arr. John BolinScripture Reading - Luke 2:1–7"Almost There" (with "Mary, Did You Know?") Arr. Cliff DurenScripture Reading - Luke 2:8–14Medley of Carols (from "Let Heaven and Nature Sing!") with "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", "Angels We Have Heard on High", "Joy to the World", "The First Noel"Scripture Reading - Luke 14–20"Welcome to Our World" (with "You Are Welcome Here") - Words & Music by Chris Rice; Arr. John BolinCall for the OfferingThe Greatest LightScripture Reading - Matthew 2:1–6, 9–11"Let Us Adore Him Medley" Arr. John Bolin & Cliff Duren - with "O Come, All Ye Faithful, "I Worship You, Almighty God", "There Is None Like You", and "The Love of God" (forever Mine) - Harry Bui, Worship LeaderThe Thread of Christmas"Silent Night" - "Stille Nacht" by Joseph Mohn and Franz Gruber, 1819 - Arr. Dan Forrest"Jesus is Born!""Born in Bethelehem" (A Medley of Christas Spirituals) Arr. Bruce Greer - with "Mary's Little Boy Child", "Amen", "The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy", "Go, Tell It on the Mountain", "Children, Go Where I Send Thee!"BenedictionPostlude - "Emmanuel" by Michael W. Smith

Thank you to our guest musicians: Mattias Chaidez, violinRebecca Meyer and Michelle Phillips, vocalPrelude - "Carol of the Bells"Carols of Christmas - "Joy to the World"First Reading: Isaiah 40:1–5Carols of Christmas - "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"Welcome & News of the ChurchLighting of the Candle of PeaceSecond Reading: Luke 1:26–33Carols of Christmas - "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"Prayers of AdventReceiving of the OfferingOffertory - "Mary Did You Know?" - Matthias Chaidez, violinThird Reading: Luke 1:39–45Carols of Christmas - "O Little Town of Bethlehem"Fourth Reading: Jeremiah 23:5–6Carols of Christmas - "O Holy Night"Sermon - "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: Testify" (Jeremiah 23:5–6) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeCarols of Christmas - "Angels We Have Heard on High"BenedictionPostlude

Many thanks to the members of Looney's Fortune—Patty Amelotte, Georgiana Hennessy, and Matt Tonge! PreludeWelcomeCall to WorshipCarol of Advent - (#168) "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus"Lighting of the Candle of HopeCarol of Advent - (#177) "Good Christian Men, Rejoice"Special Music - "Johsefin's Waltz"Carol of Advent - (#169) "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"Special Music - "What Child is This"Sermon—"There's a God-Child on the Horizon" (Isaiah 7:1–17)Offertory - "Come Before Winter"DoxologyCarol of Advent (#318) "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"Serving the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionSinging of the Lord's PrayerPostlude - "Lark in the Morning"Come Thou Long Expected JesusCome, Thou long-expected Jesus,Born to set Thy people free;From our fears and sins release us;Let us find our rest in Thee.Israel's Strength and Consolation,Hope of all the earth Thou art;Dear Desire of every nation,Joy of every longing heart.Born Thy people to deliver,Born a child and yet a King,Born to reign in us forever,Now Thy gracious Kingdom bring.By Thine own eternal SpiritRule in all our hearts alone;By Thine all-sufficient meritRaise us to Thy glorious throne.Good Christian Men, RejoiceGood Christian men, rejoiceWith heart and soul and voice;Give ye heed to what we say:News! news!Jesus Christ is born today!Ox and ass before Him bow,And He is in the manger now.Christ is born today!Christ is born today!Good Christian men, rejoiceWith heart and soul and voice;Now ye hear of endless bliss:Joy! joy!Jesus Christ was born for this!He has opened heaven's door,And man is blessed evermore.Christ was born for this!Christ was born for this!Good Christian men, rejoiceWith hear and soul and voice;Now ye need not fear the grave:Peace! peace!Jesus Christ was born to save!Calls you one and calls you allTo gain His everlasting hall.Christ was born to save!Christ was born to save!O Come, O Come EmmanuelO come, O come, Emmanuel,And ransom captive Israel,That mourns in lonely exile here,Until the Son of God appear.CHORUS:Rejoice! Rejoice! EmmanuelShall come to thee, O Israel!O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheerOur spirits by Thine advent here;Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,And death's dark shadows put to flight.[CHORUS]O come, Thou Wisdom from on high,And order all things, far and nigh;To us the path of knowledge show,And cause us in her ways to go.[CHORUS]O come, Desire of nations, bindIn one the hearts of all mankind;Bid Thou our sad divisions cease,And be thyself our King of peace.[CHORUS]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#108) "Rock of Ages"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsGathering to the WordSermon - "Gratitude: Christ is Coming Again" (Hebrews 9:24–28) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#240) "Fairest Lord Jesus" (verses 1, 3, & 4)OffertoryDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#468) "Be Thou My Vision"BenedictionPostludeRock of AgesRock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Save from wrath and make me pure. Could my tears forever flow, Could my zeal no languor know, These for sin could not atone—Thou must save, and Thou alone: In my hand no price I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling. While I draw this final breath, When my eyes shall close in death, When I rise to worlds unknown, And behold Thee on Thy throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee. Fairest Lord JesusFairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son: Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou my soul's glory, joy, and crown. Fair is the sunshine, Fairer stil the moonlight, And all the twinkling starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purerThan all the angels heaven can bost. Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine! Amen. Be Thou My VisionBe Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Nought be all else to me, save that Thou art—Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, I Thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art. High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. Amen.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#318) "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriMinute for Mission - Operation Christmas ChildPraise SongsSermon - "Gratitude: God's In Charge" (I Samuel 2:1–10) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#454) "Trust and Obey"Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory - "Once Again" by Matt RedmanDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#495) "It Is Well With My Soul"BenedictionPostludeCome Thou Fount of Every BlessingCome, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above; Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it, Mount of Thy redeeming love. This my glad commemoration That 'til now I've safely come; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed His precious blood. O to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be! Let Thy goodness, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee: Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love: Here's my heart, O take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above. Amen. Trust and ObeyWhen we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. CHORUS:Trust and obey, for there's no other wayTo be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obeyThen in fellowship sweet We will sit at His feet, Or we'll walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do, Where He sends we will go, Never fear, only trust and obey. [CHORUS]It Is Well With My SoulWhen peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll— Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is will with my soul. CHORUS: It is well (it is well)With my soul (with my soul)It is well, it is well with my soul.My sin—O the joy of this glorious thought—My sin, not in par, but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul. [CHORUS]And, Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll: The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend, "Even so"—it is well with my soul. [CHORUS]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#468) "Be Thou My Vision"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriMinute for MissionPraise SongsSermon - "Gratitude: As a Way of Life" (Philippians 1:1–6) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#443) "I Need Thee Every Hour" (verses 1, 2, & 3)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryReceiving and Dedication of Our Stewardship PledgesDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#363) "To God Be the Glory"BenedictionPostludeBe Thou My VisionBe Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Nought be all else to me, save that Thou art—Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, I Thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art. High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. Amen. I Need Thee Every HourI need Thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like ThineCan peace afford. CHORUS: I need Thee, O I need Thee; Every hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior—I come to Thee. I need Thee every hour, Stay Thou near by; Temptations lose their powerWhen Thou art nigh. [CHORUS]I need Thee every hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly, and abide, Or life is vain. [CHORUS]To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory—great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in. CHORUS:Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory—great things He hath done. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [CHORUS]Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [CHORUS]

I accidentally muted the recording during Communion. Please take Communion as you normally would. PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#98) "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, Affirmation of Faith, and Gloria PatriRemembering the SaintsPastoral PrayerHymn of Response - (#614) "For All the Saints" (verses 1, 2, & 6)Sermon - "Gratitude: For Shoulders of Giants" (II Timothy 1:3–5; 3:14–17) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertoryDoxologyServing the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionSinging of The Lord's PrayerPostludeAffirmation of Faith (From the Brief Statement of Faith)In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the Communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. AmenGreat Is Thy FaithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father! There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not: As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. CHORUS:Great is Thy faithfulness, Great is Thy faithfulness, Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided - Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. [CHORUS]Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide, Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow - Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside![CHORUS]For All the SaintsFor all the saints who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest: Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might, Thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true light: Alleluia! Alleluia! From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen.

PreludeWelcomeCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#118) "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriRecognition of StaffPraise SongsSermon - "Set Free: Miracles Along the Way" (Joshua 3)Hymn of Response - (#82) "Victory in Jesus"Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsDedication of Hurricane Relief OfferingOffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn (#337) "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"BenedictionPostludeA Mighty Fortress Is Our GodA mighty fortress is our God,A bulwark never failing;Our helper He amid the floodOf mortal ills prevailing.For still our ancient foeDoth seek to work us woe—His craft and power are great,And, armed with cruel hate,On earth is not His equal.Did we in our own strength confide,Our striving would be losing,Were not the right man on our side,The man of God's own choosing.Dost ask who that may be?Christ Jesus, it is He—Lord Sabaoth His name,From age to age the same,And He must win the battle.And though this world with devils filled,Should threaten to undo us,We will not fear, for God hath willedHis truth to triumph through us.The prince of darkness grim,We tremble not for him—His rage we can endure,For lo, his doom is sure:One little word shall fell him.That word above all earthly powers,No thanks to them, abideth;The Spirit and the gifts are oursThrough Him who with us sideth.Let goods and kindred go,This mortal life also—The body they may kill;God's truth abideth still:His kingdom is forever.Victory in JesusI heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory,How He gave His life on Calvary to save a wretch like me;I heard about His groaning, of His precious blood's atoning,Then I repented of my sins and won the victory.CHORUS:O victory in Jesus, my Savior, forever!He sought me and brought meiwh His redeeming blood;He loved me ere I knew Him, and all my love is due Him—He plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.I heard about His healing, of His cleansing power revealing,How He made the lame to walk again and caused the blind to see;And then I cried, "Dear Jesus, come and heal my broken spirit,"And somehow Jesus came and brought to me the victory.[CHORUS]I heard about a mansion He has built for me in glory,And I heard about the streets of gold beyond the crystal sea;About the angels singing and the old redemption story,And some sweet day I'll sing up there the song of victory.[CHORUS]Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyPraise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!All ye who hear,Now to His temple draw near;Join me in glad adoration!Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth,Shelters thee under His wings, yes, so gently sustaineth!Has thou not seenHow all thy longings have beenGranted in what He ordaineth?Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee;Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee.Ponder anewWhat the Almighty can do,If with His love He befriend thee.Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him!All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him.Let the AmenSound from His people again:Gladly for aye we adore Him.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#325) "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsSermon - "Set Free: Unexpected Turns Ahead" (Joshua 2:1–15) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#606) "He Leadeth Me"Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#107) "Amazing Grace" (verses 1, 4, & 5)BenedictionPostludeAll Hail the Power of Jesus' NameAll hail the power of Jesus' name!Let angels prostrate fall,Bring forth the royal diadem,And crown Him Lord of all;Bring forth the royal diadem,And crown Him Lord of all!Ye chosen seed of Israel's race,Ye ransomed from the fall,Hail Him who saves you bu His grace,And crown Him Lord of all;Hail Him who saves you bu His grace,And crown Him Lord of all!Let every kindred, every tribe,On this terrestrial ball,To Him all majesty ascribe,And crown Him Lord of all;To Him all majesty ascribe,And crown Him Lord of all!O that with yonder sacred throngWe at His feet may fall!We'll join the everlasting song,And crown Him Lord of all;We'll join the everlasting song,And crown Him Lord of all!He Leadeth MeHe leadeth me, O blessed thought!O words with heav'nly comfort fraught!Whate'er I do, where'er I be,Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me.CHORUS:He leadeth me, He leadeth me,By His own hand He leadeth me;His faithful follower I would be,For by His hand He leadeth me.Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine,Nor ever murmur nor repine;Content whatever lot I see,Since 'tis my God that leadeth me.[CHORUS]And when my task on earth is done,When by Thy grace the vict'ry's won,E'en death's cold wave I will not flee,Still God through Jordan leadeth me.[CHORUS]Amazing GraceAmazing grace! How sweet the sound—That saved a wretch like me!I once was lost but now am found,Was blind but now I see.Through many dangers, toils, and snared,I have already come;'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,And grace will lead me home.When we've been there ten thousand years,Bright shining as the sun,We've no less days to sing God's praiseThan when we'd first begun.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#2) "How Great Thou Art"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsSermon - "Set Free: Be Strong and Courageous" (Joshua 1:1–9) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#454) "Trust and Obey" (verses 1 & 4)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#363) "To God Be the Glory"BenedictionPostludeHow Great Thou ArtO Lord my God! when I in awesome wonderConsider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed: CHORUS:Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:How great Thou art, how great Thou art!Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art!When through the woods and forest glades I wanderAnd hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeurAnd hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze: [CHORUS]And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin: [CHORUS]When Christ shall come with shout of acclamationAnd take my home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration, And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art![CHORUS]Trust and ObeyWhen we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, And with all who will trust and obey. CHORUS:Trust and obey, for there's no other wayTo be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obeyThen in fellowship sweet We will sit at His feet, Or we'll walk by His side in the way; What He says we will do, Where He sends we will go, Never fear, only trust and obey. [CHORUS]To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory—great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in. CHORUS:Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory—great things He hath done. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [CHORUS]Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [CHORUS]

The videos used for Operation Christmas Child during the Moment for Mission can be found on the Samaritan's Purse website. Please visit them for the full video of the second clip and its translation. Video 1: https://video.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child-overview-promo/Video 2: https://video.samaritanspurse.org/a-mothers-prayer/PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#381) "All People That on Earth Do Dwell"Moment for Mission - Operation Christmas ChildConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsGathering to the WordSermon - "Set Free: Fear Ruins the Day" (Numbers 13:6–33 and 14:5–10, 20–25, & 30) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeOffertory and DoxologyHymn of Approach - "Come, Share the Lord"Serving the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionSinging The Lord's PrayerPostludeAll People That on Earth Do DwellAll people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with mirth, His praise forth tell, Come ye before Him and rejoice. Know that the Lord is God indeed: Without our aid He did us make; We are His folk, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take. O enter then His gates with praise, Approach with joy His courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless His name always, For it is seemly so to do. For why? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. Amen.

There was no recording last week because the old sound board, after about 25 years, died. I'm currently using a board borrowed from Wayne. While I was able to record this time, some of the audio was too loud in the recording and became distorted. I apologize for the low sound quality at those times. PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#240) "Fairest Lord Jesus"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsSermon - "Welcome Home: A Place of Redemption" (Psalm 107:2; John 4:4–7, 9, 15–18, & 39) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#283) "What Wondrous Love is This?" (verses 1 & 2)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#67) "Blessed Assurance"BenedictionPostludeFairest Lord JesusFairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son: Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou my soul's glory, joy, and crown. Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful hear to sing. Fair is the sunshine, Fairer stil the moonlight, And all the twinkling starry host: Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purerThan all the angels heaven can bost. Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine! Amen. What Wondrous Love is This?What wondrous love is this, O mu soul, O my soul, What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of blissTo bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, To bear the dreadful curse for my soul!To God and to the Lamb I will sing, I will sing, To God and to the Lamb I will sing; To God and to the Lamb, who is the great "I Am,"While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing, While millions join the theme, I will sing! Blessed AssuranceBlessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. CHORUS:This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Vision of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending bring from aboveEchoes of mercy, whispers of love. [CHORUS]Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest; Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. [CHORUS]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#468) "Be Thou My Vision"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria Patri2024-09-15 Sermon - "Welcome Home - A Place of Purpose" (Genesis 1:26–2:8; John 20:19–23) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#621) "Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus"Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#347) "All Creatures of Our God and King" (verses 1 & 4)BenedictionPostludeBe Thou My VisionBe Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Nought be all else to me, save that Thou art—Thou my best thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, I Thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one. Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my Treasure Thou art. High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven's joys, O bright heaven's Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. Amen. Turn Your Eyes upon JesusO soul, are you weary and troubled? No light in the darkness you see? There's light for a look at the Savior, And life more abundant and free! [CHORUS]:Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of His glory and grace. Through death into life everlasting He passed, and we follow Him there; Over us sin no more hat dominion - For more than conquerors we are! [CHORUS]His word shall not fail you - He promised; Believe Him, and all will be well: Then go to a world that is dying, His perfect salvation to tell! [CHORUS]All Creatures of Our God and KingAll creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia!Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam, O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Let all things their Creator bless, And worship Him in humbleness, O praise Him! Alleluia!Praise, praise the Father, praise the son, And praise the Spirit, Three in One! O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipHymn of Praise - (#108) "Rock of Ages"Praise SongsMoment for MissionConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriWelcoming New MembersSermon - "Welcome Home: A Place to be Known" (Psalm 100:3; Isaiah 43:1; James 5:16) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#432) "Softly and Tenderly"Offertory - "Home Where I Belong" by Pat TerryDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#466) "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" (verses 1 & 3)BenedictionPostludeRock of AgesRock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Save from wrath and make me pure. Could my tears forever flow, Could my zeal no languor know, These for sin could not atone—Thou must save, and Thou alone: In my hand no price I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling. While I draw this final breath, When my eyes shall close in death, When I rise to worlds unknown, And behold Thee on Thy throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee. Softly and TenderlySoftly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me; Patient and loving, He's waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me. CHORUS:Come home, come home, Ye who are weary, come home; Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling—Calling, "O sinner, come home!"Why should we linger when Jesus is pleading, Pleading for you and for me? Why should we wait, then, and heed not His mercies, Mercies for you and for me? [CHORUS]O for the wonderful love He has promised, Promised for you and for me; Tho' we have sinned He has mercy and perdon, Pardon for you and for me. [CHORUS]What a Friend We Have in JesusWhat a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer. Are we weak and heaven-laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge—Take it to the Lord in prayer! Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He'll take and shield thee—Thou wilt find a solace there.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#98) "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriSpecial Music - "Go Down, Moses", "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot", and "Promised Land" from "A Symphony of Spirituals, arranged by Joel Raney - Micah Wright, piano; Cornel Radulescu, organBlessing Cornel and MagdaSermon - "Welcome Home: A House of Worship" (Psalm 5:7; Matthew 15:7–9; II Chronicles 20:17–22) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeReceiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory - "Minuet" in A by Boccerhini/Radulescu - Cornel Radulescu, organDoxologyHymn of Approach - "Come to the Table of Grace"Serving the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionSinging of The Lord's PrayerPostludeGreat Is Thy FaithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father! There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not: As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be. [CHORUS]:Great is Thy faithfulness, Great is Thy faithfulness, Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided - Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above, Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. [CHORUS]Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide, Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow - Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside![CHORUS]Come to the Table of GraceCome to the table of grace, Come to the table of grace.This is God's table; It's not yours or mine. Come to the table of love. Come to the table of love, Come to the table of love. This is God's table; It's not yours or mine. Come to the table of love.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#32) "How Firm a Foundation"Praise SongsConfesison, Assurance, and gloria PatriSpecial Music - "Help Me" by Larry Gatlin - Brian Cich, baritone; Cornel Radulescu, organSermon - "Mezuzot: Doorposts" (Deuteronomy 6:4–9) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#472) "Teach Me Your Way, O Lord"Offertory and DoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#363) "To God Be the Glory"BenedictionPostludeHow Firm a FoundationHow firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?"Fear not, I am with thee; O be not dismayed, For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; I'll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand, Upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand. "When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lie, My grace, all sufficient, shall be thy supply: The flame shall not hurt thee; I only design Thy dross to consume and thy gold to refine. "The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose I will not, I will not desert to its foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no, never, no, never forsake!"Teach Me Your Way, O LordTeach me Your way, O Lord, Teach me Your Way! Your guiding grade afford—Teach me Your way! Help em to walk aright, More by gaith, less by sight; Lead me with heavenly light—Teach me Your way! When I am sad at heart, Teach me Your way! When earthly joys depart, Teach me Your way! In hours of loneliness, In times of dire distress, In failure or success, Teach me Your way! When doubts and fears arise, Teach me Your way! When stormclouds fill the skies, Teach me Your way! Shine thru the wind and rain, Thu sorrow, grief and pain; Make now my pathway plain—Teach me Your way! Long as my life shall last, Teach me Your way! Where'er my lot be cast, Teach me Your way! Until the race is run, Until the journey's done, Until the crown is won, Teach me Your way! Amen. To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory—great things He hath done! So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the lifegate that all may go in. CHORUS:Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father thru Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory—great things He hath done. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon receives. [CHORUS]Great things He hath taught us, great things He hath done, And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; But purer, and higher, and greater will be Our wonder, our transport, when Jesus we see. [CHORUS]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#318) "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriSpecial Music - "We Sing Alleluia" by Farrah/Schrader - Micah Wright, piano; Cornel Radulescu, organSermon - "Kiddushin: Weddings" (Matthew 22:1–10) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#633) "In My Heart There Rings a Melody" (verses 1 & 3)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory and DoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#87) "Leaning on the Everlasing Arms"BenedictionPostludeCome, Thou Fount of Every BlessingCome, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above; Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it, Mount of Thy redeeming love. This my glad commemoration That 'til now I've safely come; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed His precious blood. O to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be! Let Thy goodness, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee: Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, Prone to leave the God I love: Here's my heart, O take and seal it, Seal it for Thy courts above. Amen. In My Heart There Rings a MelodyI have a song that Jesus gave me, It was sent from heaven above; There never was a sweeter melody, 'Tis a melody of love. CHORUS: In my heart there rings a melody, there rings a melody with heaven's harmony; In my heart there rings a melody, There rings a melody of love. 'Twill be my endless theme in glovy, With the angels I will sing; 'Twill be a song with glorious harmony, When the courts of heaven ring. [CHORUS]Leaning on the Everlasing ArmsWhat a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms CHORUS: Leaning, leaning, Safe a secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms. [CHORUS]What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. [CHORUS]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#347) "All Creatures of Our God and King" (verses 1–4)Praise SongsMinute for MissionConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriSpecial Music - "Holy Art Thou" by G. F. Handel - Tim Illick, tenor; Cornel Radulescu, organSermon - "Hadlakat Nerot: Candle-Lighting" (Exodus 27:20–22; I John 8:12) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - "This Little Light of Mine"Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory - "Thy Word"DoxologyPastoryal PrayerClosing Hymn - (#659) "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations"BenedictionPostludeAll Creatures of Our God and KingAll creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia!Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam, O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O praise Him! Alleluia!Thou rising morn in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice!O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Thou flowing water, pure and clear, Make music for thy lord to hear, Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou fire so masterful and bright, That givest man both warmth and light, O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!Let all things their Creator bless, And worship Him in humbleness, O praise Him! Alleluia!Praise, praise the Father, praise the son, And praise the Spirit, Three in One! O praise Him! O praise Him!Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!We've a Story to Tell to the NationsWe've a story to tell to the nationsThat shall turn their hearts to the right, A story of truth and mercy, A story of peace and light, A story of peace and light. CHORUS:For the darkness shall turn to dawning, And the dawning to noon-day bright, And Christ's great kingdom shall come on earth, The kingdom of love and light. We've a song to be sung to the nationsThat shall lift their hearts to the Lord, A song that shall conquer evilAnd shatter the spear and sword, And shatter the spear and sword. [CHORUS]We've a message to give to the nations—That the Lord who reigheth aboveHath sent us His Son to save usAnd show us that God is love, And show us that God is love. [CHORUS]We've a Savior to show to the nationsWho the path of sorrow hath trod, That all of the world's great peoplesMight come to the truth of God, Might come to the truth of God. [CHORUS]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#466) "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriSpecial Music - excerpts of "Meditation" by Jules Massenet - Micah Wright, piano; Cornel Radulescu, organSermon - "Tefilla: Prayer" (Matthew 6:5–8) - by Amy Hemseri-SabalaReceiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyHymn of Approach to the Table - (#564) "Let Us Break Bread Together" (verses 1 & 2)Serving of the Sacrament of CommunionAnnouncement of Cornel's RetirementBenedictionSinging of The Lord's PrayerPostludeWhat a Friend We Have in JesusWhat a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged—Take it to the Lord in prayer! Can we find a friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness—Take it to the Lord in prayer! Are we weak and heaven-laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge—Take it to the Lord in prayer! Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He'll take and shield thee—Thou wilt find a solace there. Let Us Break Bread TogetherLet us break bread together on our knees; Let us break bread together on our knees; When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us drink wine together on our knees; Let us drink wine together on our knees; When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#1) "For the Beauty of the Earth"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriSpecial Music - "Chariot's Comin'!" arr. Don Besig - Sam Allen & Bryan CichSermon - "Guf: Body" (Psalm 139:13–16) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#389) "Let All Things Now Living" (verse 1)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#9) "Teach Us What We Yet May Be"BenedictionPostludeFor the Beauty of the EarthFor the beauty of the earth, For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birthOver and around us lies: CHORUS:Lord of all to Thee we raiseThis our hymn of grateful praise. For the wonder of each hourOf the day and of the night, Hill and vale and tree and flower, Sun and moon and stars of light: [CHORUS]For the joy of human love, Brother, sister, parent, child; Friends on earth and friends above; For all gentle thoughts and mild:[CHORUS]For Thy Church that evermoreLifteth holy hands above, Offering up on every shoreHer pure sacrifice of love: [CHORUS]For Thyself, best gift divine, To our race so freely given; For that great, great love of Thine, Peace on earth and joy in heaven: [CHORUS]Let All Things Now LivingLet all things now livingA song of thanksgivingTo God the Creator triumphantly raise, Who fashioned and made us, Protected and stayed us, Who guideth us on to the end of our days. His banners are o'er us, His light goes before us, A pillar of fire shining forth in the night, 'Til shadows have vanishedAnd darkness is banished, As forward we travel from light into light.Teach Us What We Yet May BeGod, who stretched the spangled heavens Infinite in time and place, Flung the suns in burning radiance Through the silent fields of space, We, Thy children, in Thy likeness, Share inventive powers with Thee - Great Creator, still creating, Teach us what we yet may be. We have conquered worlds undreamed of Since the childhood of our race, Know the ecstacy of winging Through uncharted realms of space, Probed the secrets of the atom, Yielding unimagined power - Facing us with life's destruction Or our most triumphant hour. As Thy new horizons beckon, Father, give us strength to be Children of creative purpose, Serving man and honoring Thee, 'Til our dreams are rich with meaning - Each endeavor Thy design - Great Creator, lead us onward 'Til our work is one with Thine. Amen.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#334) "We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriSpecial Music - "I Love You Lord" by Klein/Schrader - Micah Wright, piano; Cornel Radulescu, organSermon - "Tzum: Fasting" (Ezra 8:21–23) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#425) "Cleanse Me" (verses 1 & 3)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#443) "I Need Thee Every Hour"BenedictionPostludeWe Praise Thee, O God, Our RedeemerWe praise Thee, O God, our Redeemer, Creator, In grateful devotion our tribute we bring. We lay it before Thee, we kneel and adore Thee, We bless Thy holy name, glad praises we sing. We worship Thee, God of our fathers, we bless Thee; Through life's storm and tempest our guide hast Thou been. When perils o'ertake us, Thou wilt not forsake us, And with Thy help, O Lord, life's battles we win. With voices united our praises we offer, And gladly our songs of true worship we raise. Thy strong arm will guide us, our God is beside us, To Thee, our great Redeemer, forever be praise. Amen. Cleanse MeSearch me, O God, and know myh heart to day; Try me, O Savior, know my thoughts, I pray. See if there be some wicked way in me; Cleanse me from every sin, and set me free. Lord, take my life, and make it wholly Thine; Fill my poor heart with Thy great love divine. Take all my will, my passion, self and pride; I now surrender, Lord—in me abide. I Need Thee Every HourI need Thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like ThineCan peace afford. CHORUS: I need Thee, O I need Thee; Every hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior—I come to Thee. I need Thee every hour, Stay Thou near by; Temptations lose their powerWhen Thou art nigh. [CHORUS]I need Thee every hour, In joy or pain; Come quickly, and abide, Or life is vain. [CHORUS]I need Thee every hour, Teach me Thy will, And Thy rich promisesIn me fulfill. [CHORUS]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#385) "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriSpecial Music - "Were It Not for Grace" by Hamilton/McHugh - Tim Illick, tenor; Micah Wright, pianoSermon - "Hachnassat Orchim: Hospitality" (Luke 19:1–8) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#408) "I Surrender All" (verses 1–3)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory - "We Fall Down"DoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#466) "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"BenedictionPostludeHoly God, We Praise Thy NameHoly God, we praise Thy name; Lord of all, we bow before Thee; All on earth Thy scepter claim, All in heaven above adore Thee: Infinite Thy vast domain, Everlasting is Thy reign. Hark, the glad celestial hymn Angel choirs above are raising; Cherubim and Seraphim, In unceasing chorus praising; Fill the heavens with sweet accord; Holy, holy, holy Lord. Holy Father, holy Son, Holy Spirit: three we name Thee, Though in essence only one; Undivided God we claim Thee, And adoring, bend the knee, While we own the mystery. Amen. I Surrender AllAll to Jesus I surrender, All to Him I freely give; I will ever love and trust Him, In His presence daily live. CHORUS:I surrender all, I surrender all, All to The, my blessed Savior, I surrender all. All to Jesus I surrender, Humbly at His feet I bow, Wordly pleasures all forsaken, Take me, Jesus, take me now. [CHORUS]All to Jesus I surrender, Make me, Savior, wholly Thine. Let me feel the Holy Spirit, Truly know that Thou art mine. [CHORUS]What a Friend We Have in JesusWhat a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged—Take it to the Lord in prayer! Can we find a friend so faithful, Who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our every weakness—Take it to the Lord in prayer! Are we weak and heaven-laden, Cumbered with a load of care? Precious Savior, still our refuge—Take it to the Lord in prayer! Do thy friends despise, forsake thee? Take it to the Lord in prayer! In His arms He'll take and shield thee—Thou wilt find a solace there.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#319) "Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise"Praise SongsMinute for Mission - Syria & LebanonConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriSpecial Music - "Ivory Palaces" by Barraclough/Smith & Hustad - Micah Wright, piano; Cornel Radulescu, organSermon - "Hiddurp'nai Zakin: Aging" (Pasalm 7:8–9) - by Rev. Patrick ThompsonReceiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyHymn of Approach - (#256) "The Old Rugged Cross" (verses 1 & 3)Serving the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionSinging of The Lord's PrayerPostludeImmortal, Invisible, God Only WiseImmortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice like mountains high soaring above Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small; In all life Thou livest, the true life of all; We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, And wither and perish—but naught changeth Thee. Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; All praise we would render: O help us to see 'Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee. The Old Rugged CrossOn a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and bestFor a world of lost sinners was slain. CHORUS:So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, 'Til my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown. In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, A wondrous beauty I see; For 'twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and diedTo pardon and sanctify me. [CHORUS]

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#695) "My Country, 'Tis of Thee"Praise SongsRecognition of Graduates - "Pomp and Circumstance" March #1 by Edward ElgarConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriRecognition of Guest PerformersChoral Anthem - "God Bless America" by Berlin/RingwaldSermon - "Avelut - Mourning" (Jeremiah 8:21–9:1; 9:17–20; John 11:35) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#690) "America, the Beautiful"Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerChoral Anthem - "Battle Hymn of the Republic" arr. Peter WilhouskyBenedictionPostlude "Fanfare for the Common Man" by Copland/RadulescuMy Country, 'Tis of TheeMy country, 'tis of the, Sweet land of liberty, Of thee I sing: Land where my fathers died, Land of the Pilgrims' pride. From every mountainsideLet freedom ring!My native country, thee, Land of the noble, free, Thy name I love. I love thy rocks and rills, Thy woods and templed hills: My heart with rapture thrillsLike that aboveLet music swell the breeze, And ring from all the treesSweet freedom's song. Let mortal tongues awake; Let all that breathe partake; Let rocks their silence break, The sound prolong. Our father's God, to Thee, Author of liberty, To Thee we sing: Long may our land be brightWithe freedom's holy light; Protect us by Thy might, Great God, our King!America, the BeautifulO beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majestiesAbove the fruited plain! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood, From sea to shining sea. O beautiful for pilgrim feet, Whose stern, impassioned stressA thoroughfare for freedom beatAcross the wilderness! America! America! God mend thine every flaw, Confirm thy soul in self-control, Thy liberty in law. O beautiful for heroes provedIn liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved, And mercy more than life! America! America! May God thy gold refine, 'Til all success be nobleness, And every gain divine. O beautiful for patriot dreamThat sees beyond the yearsThine alabaster cities gleam, Undimmed by human tears! America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy good with brotherhood, From sea to shining sea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#377) "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "Kashrut: Fitting Food" (Deuteronomy 14:1–21) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#89) "Children of the Heavenly Father" (verses 1 & 2)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#528) "God of Grace and God of Glory"BenedictionPostludeJoyful, Joyful, We Adore TheeJoyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, Opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, Drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day. All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flowery meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Call us to rejoice in Thee. Thou art giving and forgiving, Ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, Ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ our Brother All who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, Lift us to the joy divine. Mortals, join the happy chorus With the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o'er us, Brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us sun-ward In the triumphs song of life. Amen. Children of the Heavenly FatherChildren of the heavenly Father Safely in His bosom gather; Nestling bird nor star in heaven Such a refuge e'er was given. God His own doth tend and nourish, In His holy courts they flourish; From all evil things He spares them, In His mighty arms He bears them. God of Grace and God of GloryGod of grace and God of glory, On Thy people pour Thy power; Crown Thine ancient church's story, Bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, Grant us courage, For the facing of this hour, For the facing of this hour. Lo! the hosts of evil round usScorn Thy Christ, assail His ways! From the fears that long have bound us, Free our hearts to faith and praise. Grant us wisdom, Grand us courage, For the living of these days, For the living of these days. Cure Thy children's warring madness; Bend our pride to Thy control; Shame our wanton, selfish gladness, Rich in things and poor in soul. Grand us wisdom, Grand us courage, Lest we miss Thy kingdom's goal, Lest we miss Thy kingdom's goal. Set our feet on lofty places, Gird our lives that they may beArmored with all Christ-like gracesIn the fight to set men free. Grant us wisdom, Grand us courage, That we fail not man nor Thee, That we fail not man nor Thee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#337) "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral Anthem - "Unto God" by Joel RaneySermon - "Shabbat: Sabbath" (Exodus 20:8–11) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#370) "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" (verses 1, 3, & 5)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory - "This Is My Father's World"DoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#2) "How Great Thou Art"PostludePraise to the Lord, the AlmightyPraise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near; Join me in glad adoration! Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yes, so gently sustaineth! Has thou not seen How all thy longings have been Granted in what He ordaineth?Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee. Ponder anew What the Almighty can do, If with His love He befriend thee. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him. Let the Amen Sound from His people again: Gladly for aye we adore Him. AmenO God, Our Help in Ages PastO God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home!Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting Thou are God, To endless years the same. O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Be Thou our guide while life shall last, And our eternal home! Amen. How Great Thou ArtO Lord my God! when I in awesome wonderConsider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed: CHORUS:Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee:How great Thou art, how great Thou art!Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art!When through the woods and forest glades I wanderAnd hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeurAnd hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze: CHORUSAnd when I think that God, His Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin: CHORUSWhen Christ shall come with shout of acclamationAnd take my home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration, And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art!CHORUS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#67) "Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine"Praise SongsMinute for Mission - Local Homeless & Food InsecureConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "C is for Covenant" (Genesis 15) - by S. AtkinsHymn of Response - (#273) "Jesus Paid it All"OffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#69) "Standing on the Promises"BenedictionPostludeBlessed Assurance, Jesus is MineBlessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. [CHORUS]:This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior all the day long. Perfect submission, perfect delight, Vision of rapture now burst on my sight; Angels descending bring from aboveEchoes of mercy, whispers of love. [CHORUS]Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest; Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love. [CHORUS]Jesus Paid it AllI hear the Savior say, "Thy strength indeed is small! Child of weakness watch and pray, find in me thine all in all." CHORUS: Jesus paid it all, All to Him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain--He washed it white as snow. For nothing good have I Whereby Thy grace to claim--I will wash my garments whiteIn the bood of Calvary's Lamb. [CHORUS]And when before the throne I stand in Him complete, "Jesus died my sould to save," My lips shall still repeat. [CHORUS] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#373) "Praise the Lord, His Glories Show"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral Anthem"Spiritual Disciplines & Mudhouse Sabbath" (Hebrews 12:1–2)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyHymn of Approach - "Come to the Table of Grace"Serving the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionPostludePraise the Lord, His Glories ShowPraise the Lord, His glories show, Alleluia! Saints within His courts below, Alleluia! Angels 'round His throne above, Alleluia! All that see and share His love. Alleluia! Earth to heaven and heaven to earth, Alleluia! Tell His wonders, sing His worth, Alleluia! Age to age and shore to shore, Alleluia! Praise Him, praise Him evermore! Alleluia! Praise the Lord, His mercies trace, Alleluia! Praise His providence and grace, Alleluia! All that He for man hath done, Alleluia! All He sends us through His Son. Alleluia! Come to the Table of GraceCome to the table of grace. Come to the table of grace. This is God's table; it's not yours or mine. Come to the table of grace. Come to the table of love. Come to the table of love. This is God's table; it's not yours or mine. Come to the table of love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchHymn of Praise - (#322) "When Morning Gilds the Skies"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriSpecial Music - "America the Beautiful" by Samuel A. Ward - Micah Wright and Cornel Radulescu, keyboardSermon - "Heirs of God" (Romans 8:12–17) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#35) "Near to the Heart of God" (verses 2 & 3)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#87) "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms"BenedictionPostludeWhen Morning Gilds the SkiesWhen morning gilds the skies, My heart awaking cries, May Jesus Christ be praised!Alike at work and prayerTo Jesus I repair, May Jesus Christ be praised!Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find, May Jesus Christ be praised!Or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this, May Jesus Christ be praised!The night becomes as dayWhen from the heart we say, May Jesus Christ be praised!The powers of darkness fearWhen this sweet chant they hear, May Jesus Christ be praised!Ye nations of mankindIn this your oneness find, May Jesus Christ be praised!Let all the earth aroundRing joyous with the sound, May Jesus Christ be praised!Be this, while life is mine, My canticle divine, May Jesus Christ be praised!Be this th'eternal songThrough all the ages long, May Jesus Christ be praised!America the BeautifulO beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, Who more than self their country loved, And Mercy more than life! America! America! My God thy gold refine, 'Til all success be nobleness, And every gain divine. Near to the Heart of GodThere is a place of comfort sweet, Near to the heart of God; A place where we our Savior meet, Near to the heart of God. CHORUS:O Jesus, blest Redeemer, Sent from the heart of God, Hold us, who wait before Thee, Near to the heart of God. There is a place of full release, Near to the heart of God; A place where all is joy and peace, Near to the heart of God. [CHORUS]Leaning on the Everlasting ArmsWhat a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms CHORUS: Leaning, leaning, Safe a secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning, Leaning on the everlasting arms. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms. [CHORUS]What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. [CHORUS] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeChoral Introit - "African Pentekoste" by David Lantz IIIWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#143) "The Comforter Has Come" (verses 1 & 3)Pastoral PrayerHoly Spirit — Blessed Presence!"Total Praise" by Smallwood/Cymbala"Order My Steps" by Glenn Burleight"God Is Able" by Machen & Starling; arr. CymbalaReceiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertory - "Prelude #2" by George Gershwin"The Power and the Glory" by Joyce Elaine Eilers"Preicious Lord, Take My Hand" by Dorsey/Schrader"I'll Fly Away" by Brumley/RaneySermon - "The Holy Spirit Comes Down" (Acts 2:1–21) - by Rev. Jason Griffice"Revelation 19" by La Valley/SchraderBenedictionChoral Benediction - "When the Saints Go Marching In" arr. Juhn RutterMany thanks to: PCC Covenant ChoirCornel Radulescu, DirectorMicah Wright, pianist/accompanistDanny Fehsenfeld, Tenor soloistTim Illick, keyboard and tenorGuest Sopranos: Susan MontgomeryKinsey, Clarissa Shan, Citlali Garcia, and Amy HeldGuest Altos: Christina Wilcox, Mya Ujifusa, and Miriam AdhanomGuest Tenors: Andrew Lewis and Joshua JohnsonGuest Basses: Anthony Lauro and Daniel UjifusaLuigi Cilloniz, percussionPhillip Mansour, sound & lightingSam & Corrie Allen, invitation card graphicsPatty Earnest, Ann Mitchell, and Corrie Allen, Choir HospitalityThe Comforter Has ComeO spread the tidings 'round wherever man is found, Wherever human hearts and human woes about; Let every Christian tongue proclaim the joyful sound: The Comforter has come!CHORUS: The Comforter has come, the Comforter has come! The Holy Ghost from Heaver, the Father's promise given; O spread the tidings 'round wherever man is found—The Comforter has come! Lo, the great King of kings, with healing in His wings, To every captive soul a full deliverance birings; And through the vacant cells the song of triumph rings: The comforter has come! [CHORUS] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#381) "All People that on Earth Do Dwell"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "Woman, You Have Great Faith" (Matthew 15:21–28) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#75) "My Faith Has Found a Resting Place" (verses 1 & 4)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#91) "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"BenedictionPostludeAll People that on Earth Do DwellAll people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with mirth, His praise forth tell, Come ye before Him and rejoice. Know that the Lord is God indeed: Without our aid He did us make; We are His folk, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take. O enter then His gates with praise, Approach with joy His courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless His name always, For it is seemly so to do. For why? the Lord our God is good, His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. Amen. My Faith Has Found a Resting PlaceMy faith has found a resting place, Not in a man-made creed; I trust the ever living One, That He for me will plead. CHORUS: I need no other evidence, I need no other plea; It is enough that Jesus died And rose again for me. The great Physician heals the sick, The lost He came to save; For me His precious blood He shed, For me His life He gave. [CHORUS]'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take Him at His word, Just to rest upon His promise, Just to know, "Thus saith the Lord." CHORUS: Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him! How I've proved Him o'er and o'er!Jersus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more! How I love to trust in Jesus, Just to trust His cleansing blood, Just in simple faith to plunge me'Neath the healing, cleansing flood! [CHORUS]Yes, I've learned to trust in Jesus, And from sin and self to cease, Now from Jesus simply takingLife and rest and joy and peace. [CHORUS]I'm so glad I learned to trust Him, Precious Jesus, Savior, Friend; And I know that He is with me, He'll be with me to the end. [CHORUS] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#338) "We Sing the Greatness of Our God"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "One Command" (John 15:9–17) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeReceiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyHymn of Approach - (#253) "Beneath the Cross of Jesus" (verses 1 & 2)Serving the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionSinging of the Lord's PrayerPostludeWe Sing the Greatness of Our GodWe sing the greatness of our GodThat made the mountains rise, That spread the flowing seas abroadAnd built the lofty skies. We sing the wisdom that ordainedThe sun to rule the day; The moon shines full at His command, And all the stars obey. We sing the goodness of the LordThat filled the earth with food; He formed the creatures with His wordAnd then pronounced them good. Lord, how Thy wonders are displayedWhere'er we turn our eyes: In every season of the year, And through the changing skies. There's not a plant or flower belowBut makes Thy glories known; And clouds arise and tempests blowBy order from Thy throne, While all that borrows life from TheeIs ever in Thy care, And everywhere that man can be, Thou, God, art present there. AmenBeneath the Cross of JesusBeneath the cross of Jesus I gladly take my stand: The shadow of a might rock Within a weary land, A home within the wilderness, A rest upon the way, From the burning of the noontide heat And the burden of the day. Upon that cross of Jesus My eyes at times can see The very dying form of OneWho suffered there for me; And from my smitten heart, with tears, Two wonders I confess- The wonders of His glorious love And my unworthiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipHymn of Praise - (#376) "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "This Is To My Father's Glory" (John 15:1–8) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#462) "Living for Jesus" (verse 1)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPastoral PrayerClosing Hymn - (#458) "Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated" (verses 1, 2, & 4)Glorious Things of Thee Are SpokenGlorious things of thee are spoken, Zion, city of our God; He whose word cannot be brokenFormed thee for His own abode. On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou mayest smile at all thy foes. See the streams of living waters, Wpringing from eeternal Love, Well supply thy sons and daughters, And all fear of want remove. Who can faint while such a riverEver flows their thirst to assuage? Grace which, like the Lord, the Giver, Never fails from age to age!Round each habitation hovering, See the cloud and fire appearFor a glory and a covering, Showing that the Lord is near!Thus deriving from their bannerLight by night and shade by day, Safe they feed upon the mannaWhich He gives them when they pray. Amen. Living for JesusLiving for Jesus a life that is true, Striving to please Him in all that I do; Yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free, This is the pathway of blessing for me. O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to Thee, For Thou, in Thy atonement, Didst give thyself for me; I own no other Master, My heart shall be Thy throne; My life I give, henceforth to live, O Christ, for Thee alone. Take My Life and Let It Be ConsecratedTake my life and let it beConsecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my hands and let the moveAt the impulse of Thy love, At the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet and let them beSwift and beautiful for Thee; Take my voice and let me singAlways, only, for my King, Always, only for my King. Take my love, my God, I pourAt Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself and I will beEver, only, all for Thee, Ever, only, all for Thee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#323) "Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord God Almighty"Praise SongsConfesison, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "Lay It Down" (John 10:11–18) - Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#40) "The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not Want" (verses 1, 2, & 5)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleClosing Hymn - (#601) "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" BenedictionPostludeHoly! Holy! Holy! Lord God AlmightyHoly, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before Thee, Who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see; Only Thou art holy--there is none beside Thee Perfect in power, in love and purity. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea; Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! Amen. The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll Not WantThe Lord's my shepherd, I'll not want; He makes me down to lie In pastures green; He leadeth me The quiet waters by. My soul He doth restore again, And me to walk doth make Within the paths of righteousness, E'en for His own name's sake. Goodness and mercy all my life Shall surely follow me, And in God's house forever more My dwelling place shall be. Amen. Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead UsSavior, like a Shepherd lead us, Much we need Thy tender care; In Thy pleasant pastures feed us; For our use Thy folds prepare. Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are; Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are. We are Thine; do Thou befriend us; Be the guardian of our way; Keep Thy flock; from sin defend us; Seek us when we go astray. Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Hear Thy children when they pray; Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Hear Thy children when they pray; Early let us seek Thy favor; Early let us do Thy will; Blessed Lord and only Savior, With Thy love our bosoms fill. Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Thou has loved us, love us still; Blessed Jesus, Blessed Jesus, Thou has loved us, love us still; Amen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening Hymn - (#337) "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "Messiah-splain'" (Luke 24:36b–48) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeHymn of Response - (#352) "Blessed Be the Name" (verses 1, 3, & 4)Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyPrayers of the PeopleSending Hymn - (#360) "You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim"BenedictionPostludePraise to the Lord, the AlmightyPraise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, Now to His temple draw near; Join me in glad adoration! Praise to the Lord, who o'er all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yes, so gently sustaineth! Has thou not seen How all thy longings have been Granted in what He ordaineth?Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee; Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee. Ponder anew What the Almighty can do, If with His love He befriend thee. Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him. Let the Amen Sound from His people again: Gladly for aye we adore Him. AmenBlessed Be the NameAll praise to Him who reigns aboveIn majesty supremeWho gave His Son for man to die, That He might man redeem! CHORUS: Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name! Blessed be the name of the Lord! Redeemer, Savior, friend of manOnce ruined by the fall, Thou has devised salvation's plan, For Thou hast died for all. [CHORUS]His name shall be the Counselor, The mighty Prince of Peace, Of all earth's kingdoms conqueror, Whose reign shall never cease. [CHORUS]You Servants of God, Your Master ProclaimYou servants of God, your Master proclaim, And publish abroad His wonderful name; The name, all victorious, of Jesus extol: His kingdom is glorious, He rules over all. God ruleth on high, almighty to save, And still He is nigh, His presence we have; The great congregation His triumph shall sing, Ascribing salvation to Jesus, our King. "Salvation to God, who sits on the throne!" Let all cry aloud and honor the Son; The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim, Fall down on their faces and worship the Lamb. Then let us adore and give Him His right All glory and power, all wisdom and might, All honor and blessing, with angels above, And thanks never ceasing, and infinite love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipOpening hymn - (#40) "Thine Is The Glory"Praise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral AnthemSermon - "Peace Be With You" (John 20:19–31) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeReceiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxologyHymn of Approach (#564) "Let us Break Bread Together"Serving the Sacrament of CommunionBenedictionSinging of The Lord's PrayerPostludeThine Is The GloryThine be the glory, risen, conquering Son; Endless is the victoryThou o'er death hast won. Angels in bright raimentRolled the stone away, Kept the folded grave clothesWhere Thy Body lay. CHORUS:Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son; Endless is the victoryThou o'er death hast won. Lo! Jesus meets thee, Risen from the tomb; Lovingly He greets thee, Scatters fear and gloom. Let the church with gladness Hymns of gladness sing, For our Lord now liveth; Death hast lost its sting. [CHORUS]No more we doubt Thee, Glorious Price of Life! Life is naught without Thee; Aid us in our strife. Make us more than conquerors, Through Thy deathless love; Bring us safe through Jordan Through Thy home above. [CHORUS]Let us Break Bread TogetherLet us break bread together on our knees; Let us break bread together on our knees; When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us drink wine together on our knees; Let us drink wine together on our knees; When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Let us praise God together on our knees; Let us praise God together on our knees; When I fall on my knees, With my face to the rising sun, O Lord, have mercy on me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeWelcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipChoral IntroitEaster Hymn - (#289) "Christ the Lord is Risen Today"Witness to the ResurrectionCongregational REsponse - "Let It Rise"Confession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriPraise SongsPrayers of the PeopleChoral Anthem - "Do You Know He's Arisen" by Dianne & Terry Randolph"Very Early in the Morning" (Luke 24:1–12)Offertory Anthem - "Jesus Is Risen from the Dead" by Lloyd LarsonPrayer of ThanksgivingEaster Hymn - (#298) "Christ Arose"BenedictionMusical Benediction - "Hallelujah Chorus" from G. F. Handel's "Messiah"Christ the Lord is Risen TodayChrist the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply: Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Dying once, He all doth save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids Him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia! Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as His love; Alleluia! Praise Him, all ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Amen. Christ AroseLow in the grave He lay, Jesus, my Savior! Waiting the coming day, Jesus, my Lord! CHORUS:Up from the grave He arose (He arose), With a mighty triumph o'er His foes (He arose); He arose a victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign; He arose! (He arose!) He arose! (He arose!) Hallelujah! Christ arose! Vainly they watched His bed, Jesus, my Savior! Vainly they sealed the dead, Jesus, my Lord! [CHORUS]Death could not keep his prey, Jesus, my Savior! He tore the bars away, Jesus, my Lord! [CHORUS] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PreludeProcessional Hymn- (#249) "All Glory, Laud, and Honor"Welcome & News of the ChurchCall to WorshipPraise SongsConfession, Assurance, and Gloria PatriChoral Anthem - "We Cry Hosanna, Lord" by Farra/RhodesSermon - "Donkey Sunday" (Zechariah 9:9–13) - by Rev. Jason GrifficeSong of Response - "Hosanna"Receiving of Our Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDedication of One Great Hour of Sharing OfferingDoxologyMorning PrayersSending Hymn - (#248) "Hosanna, Loud Hosanna"BenedictionPostludeAll Glory, Laud, and HonorAll glory, laud, and honor To Thee, Redeemer, King, To whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring: Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's name comest, The King and blessed one! The company of angels Are praising Thee on high, And mortal men and all things Created make reply: The people of the Hebrews With palms before Thee went; Our praise and prayer and anthems Before Thee we present. To Thee, before Thy passion, They sang their hymns of praise; To Thee, now high exalted, Our melody we raise: Thou didst accept their praises—Accept the praise we bring, Who in all good delighest, Thou good and gracious King! Amen. Hosanna, Loud HosannaHosanna, loud hosanna, The little children sangThrough pillared court and templeThe lovely anthem ran: To Jesus, who had blessed themClose folded to His breast, The children sang their praises, The simplest and the best. From Olivet the followed, A happy, joyous crowd, Their large palm branches waving, And singing clear and loud; The Lord of men and angelsRode on in simple joy, And welcomed all the children: Each little girl and boy. "Hosanna in the highest!"That ancient song we sing, For Christ is our Redeemer, The Lord of heaven our King; O may we ever praise HimWith heart and life and voice, And in His holy presenceEternally rejoice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.