February 19, 2023
WELCOME!
March 19, 2023 10:20 AM
GATHERING TOGETHER
Please register your attendance in the red registration pad on your pew and pass it down so all may register.
Please see announcements on the monitors.
Blessing Box
Prelude Echo Wilson, Piano “Love Lifted Me” Arr. by Echo Wilson
Welcome and Opening Prayer Rev. Joe Chamness
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
*Opening Hymn (Verses 1,2,4) #110 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
*Affirmation of Faith #885 Don Isaacs
“A Modern Affirmation”
A Moment in the Middle – Just for Kids Rev. Joe Chamness
Children ages 5 years - 5th grades are invited to go with
Ashley Weigart to Children’s Church afterwards.
Children ages 5 years - 5th grades are invited to go with
Ashley Weigart to Children’s Church afterwards.
1st Scripture Lesson Don Isaacs
Song of Solomon 2:1-7
RECEIVING GOD’S TITHES & OUR OFFERINGS
Offertory Echo Wilson, Piano “I Need Thee Every Hour” Arr. by Mark Hayes
*Congregation’s Response
“Doxology” # 94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*Offertory Prayer Don Isaacs
PREPARING FOR THE WORD
Special Music Handbell Choir “Here I Am to Worship”
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Joe Chamness
The Lord’s Prayer
Hymn of Preparation (Verses 1,3,5) #700 “Abide With Me”
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
Sermon Scripture Rev. Joe Chamness
1 John 4:7-19
Message Rev. Chamness “Desire, Loyalty, and Greatness”
RESPONDING TO GOD'S WORD
*Hymn of Invitation (All verses) #437 “This Is My Song”
If you are ready to join our church and/or make a commitment to the Christ, please come forward and let our pastor know your decision. For our Facebook friends who would like to join our congregation, reach out to the church office.
GOING OUT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR WORLD!
*Benediction
*Benediction Response (Refrain only) #365 “Grace Greater Than Our Sin”
Our Worship Has Ended -- Now Our Service Begins!
Postlude Echo Wilson, Piano “You Are Mine” Arr. by Mark Hayes