TOLLING OF THE CHURCH BELL

PREPARING OUR HEARTS FOR WORSHIP

CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively):

Leader: This is the day, which the Lord has made;

Congregation: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Leader: Praise the Lord.

Congregation: The Lord’s name be praised!

Leader: God is light.

Congregation: In Him there is no darkness at all.

Leader: Praise the Lord.

Congregation: The Lord’s name be praised!

Passing the Peace of Christ

HYMN: #561 “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”

Recognition of Veterans and those who have served or are serving in our nation’s Armed Forces

PRAYER OF CONFESSION: (Unison):

Almighty God: in love you spread good gifts before us, more than we need or deserve. You feed, heal, teach, and save us. We confess that we always want more; that we never share as freely as you give. We resent what we lack, and are jealous of neighbors. We misuse what you intend for joy. God, forgive us. In mercy, help us to take such pleasure in your goodness that we will always be thanking you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

A TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

GLORY TO THE FATHER

(Gloria Patri, Hymnal #579)

HEARING THE WORD

YOUTH MESSAGE

New Testament Reading: James 5:7-12 (p. 1198)

SERMON: “Patience”

Pastor Jeff McDonald

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

HYMN: #370 “Just as I Am, Without One Plea”

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE OFFERING

Offertory: "Voluntary" John Travers

Doxology (Hymnal #592)

Prayer of Thanksgiving

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

HYMN: #564 “O Beautiful for Spacious Skies”

BENEDICTION

CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION

(Inside hymnal covers)

POSTLUDE: LAUDA ANIMA