Honest to God

The theme for this Sunday is that God wants all people to have life. However, if we blame others for our behavior, we can’t turn when necessary and take responsibility for what we do. The prophet is concerned that we trust in God’s guidance, both for our own sake and the sake of our community.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Meditation Suite”, Jan Nieland

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Lead Me, Guide Me”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Ezekiel 18:1-4, 25-32

Second Reading: Philippians 2:1-13

Anthem: “Celtic Laud”,

Words by Pamela Martin, Music by Craig Courtney

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 21:23-32

Sermon: “Honest to God”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your World”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory: “Sicillienne”, Carl Maria von Weber

Offering Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Angus Dei

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Prelude and Fugue in G Minor”, J.S. Bach