Light Shining in Our Hearts

Graduate Recognition Sunday

The text for today’s sermon is from 2nd Corinthians. When we carry out God’s ministry, we do so not for our glory, but for the sake of Jesus Christ whom we proclaim as Lord. The power for ministry comes from God, not us, so that we persevere no matter what, trusting in God’s power and promises to work through us.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Intermezzo in A Major, Op. 118 No. 2”, Johannes Brahms

Welcome, Announcements, and  Recognition of Hope’s Graduates

Gathering Hymn: “Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Anthem: “En Bateau, from Petite Suite”, Claude Debussy

Children’s Time

Gospel: Mark 2:23-3:6

Sermon: “Light Shining in Our Hearts”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Thy Strong Word”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

Offertory: “Sonata in D Major, K 430”, Domenico Scarlatti

Offering Response and Prayer

The Great Thanksgiving

The Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer

Communion Distribution

Post Communion Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “O Living Bread from Heaven”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Sonata in C Major, K 159”, Domenico Scarlatti