Heartfelt Faith

Heartfelt Faith

The texts for this Sunday deal with two issues that were hotly debated during Jesus’ time, and which remain issues of debate today. The first is this: “To whom does God reveal himself as a loving Father? Does he seek all people to walk with him in a bond of love, or, are some predestined and others left out?” The second and more divisive issue is this: “What effect does coming to faith in God as a loving Father have on us?”

Some Christian groups emphasize a moral transformation that faith effects in us. These groups tend to focus on what Christians are called to do in order to make the world a better place. Others focus more on personal spirituality and the creation of faith, hope, and love in our hearts. The task of the church is to formulate its message in a way that includes both aspects of the gospel message – just as Jesus did in his life and teachings.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Three Etudes”, Frederick Delius

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Seek Ye the Kingdom of God”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8

Second Reading: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32

Anthem: “Panis Angelicus”, Cesar Franck

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 15:10-28

Sermon: “Heartfelt Faith”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Shine, Jesus, Shine”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offering and Offertory Music: “Country Gardens”, arranged by Percy Grainger

Offering Response and Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Angus Dei

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Shine, Jesus, Shine”, Christopher Tambling

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