Do Not Be Afraid

This Sunday, the people of Hope are pleased to welcome back guest pastor Moses Penumaka, professor and director of Theological Education for Emerging Ministries at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkley. In today’s Gospel lesson, Matthew shows how Jesus comes to the disciples when they are in trouble and sustains them in their time of fear and doubt.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Processional and Air”, Richard Hillert

Welcome and Announcements

Greeting Hymn: “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Second Reading: Romans 10:5-15

Choir Anthem: “Will You Come and Follow Me”, by John L. Bell

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33

Sermon: “Do Not Be Afraid”, Reverend Dr. Moses Penumaka

Sermon Hymn: “Neither Death Nor Life”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offertory: “Swedish Medieval Chant”, 1480

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Light Dawns on a Weary World”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Pavane Antico”, Eric Thoman