Building Bridges

Using the ministry of Jesus as a model, today’s sermon will look at how confession and forgiveness and how healing and reconciliation can take place in the midst of conflict and the pain we sometimes inflict on others. God does not desire injustice and conflict to overcome bonds of love. Rather, he desires love to overcome resentment and hatred. Confession and forgiveness heals broken hearts and leads to reconciliation.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Voluntary and Double Fague in D”, Handel

Welcome and Announcements

Greeting Hymn: “Earth and All Stars”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Ezekiel 33:7-11

Second Reading: Romans 13:8-14

Choir Anthem: “Heading for the Promised Land”, Natalie Sleeth

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon: “Building Bridges”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “All Are Welcome”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offertory: “Rejoice Greatly, O My Soul”, Siegfried Karg-Elert

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Fanfare”, Gordon Young