Freedom For Faith

Reformation Sunday & The Celebration of Confirmation – October 31st, 2021

Today’s sermon explores the Christian freedoms we have to escape from the negative aspects that touch us and our world, and the Christian freedoms we have built on the positive aspects in our lives and society as a whole.

Order of Worship

Prelude “A Mighty Fortress”, Praetorius, Pachelbel, Bach

Processional Hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”

Greeting

Apostolic Greeting

Prayer of the Day

Old Testament Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Epistle Reading: Romans 3:19-28

Hand Bell Choir Anthem: “Celebration Marches”, by Michael Keller

Children’s Message

Choir Anthem “We Sing the Mighty Power of God”, by Anna Laura Page

Gospel Reading: John 8:31-36

Sermon: “Freedom For Faith”

Sermon Hymn: “Lord, Keep us Steadfast in Your Word”

The Affirmation of Baptism

Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “The Church’s One Foundation”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Reformation Fanfares”, Hans Leo Hassler, and “A Mighty Fortress”, by Franklin Ashdown