Christ the King of Second Chances

This Sunday is Christ the King Sunday. It is the last Sunday of the Church year. Pr. Lauren’s message is taken from today’s gospel, Luke 23:33-43. In this passage Jesus endures scoffing and slander from those who sarcastically call him Messiah and king. In response, Jesus uses his power to welcome a despised sinner to paradise. Christ is indeed the King of Second Chances.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: Diademata praeludium super “Crown Him With Many Crowns”, Carlotta Ferrari

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Second Reading: Colossians 1:11-20

Anthem: “For the Beauty of the Earth”, Conrad Kocher, arr. by J Randall Dennis

Gospel: Luke 23:33-43

Children’s Time

Sermon: “Christ the King of Second Chances”, Rev. Lauren Chambers

Sermon Hymn

Apostles Creed

Prayers of the Church

Lord’s Prayer

Offertory: “Let All Things Now Living”, arr. by David Cherwien

Offering Response: “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow”

Benediction

Sending Hymn

Dismissal

Postlude: “Song of Thanksgiving”, Jacques Lemmens, arr. by Earl Roland Larson