Wounds That Heal
God’s love is not an enabling love that simply overlooks behavior that is harmful to self and others. Rather, divine love transforms our hearts such that we become servants. Jesus uses the metaphor of a sword in this regard, and to illustrate the fact that when our values change, so too do our relationships with others. People who live by values contrary to Christian values, will at times turn against us. At times like this, we need the support of our church family. This will help make our faith stronger.
WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP
Prelude: “How Great Thou Art”, Janet Linker
Welcome and Announcements
Greeting Hymn: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Apostolic Greeting
Hymn of Praise
Prayer of the Day
First Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-13
Second Reading: Romans 6:1-11
Anthem: “My Tribute (To God be the Glory)”, Andrae Crouch
Children’s Time
Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 10:24-39
Sermon: “Wounds That Heal”, Pastor Dan Severson
Sermon Hymn: “If You But Trust in God to Guide You”
Apostles Creed
Prayers of Intercession
The Lord’s Prayer
Offering and Offertory “Norse Melody”, Edvard Grieg
Offering Response and Prayer of Thanksgiving
Benediction
Sending Hymn: “How Great Thou Art”
Dismissal
Postlude: “Royal Fireworks Music” by Handel
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