The Foundation of Hope

July 9, 2023

Today’s lessons are invitations to find our hope in what God does for us, not in trying to go it alone, or by relying on the false promises of an idol. Hope for becoming a person who deserves God’s love resides in what Christ did for us on the cross. Therefore, we are justified by Christ, not by trying to make ourselves deserving in God’s sight.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Summer Pastures”, William Lloyd-Webber, “Psalm Meditation”, Van Denman Thompson

Welcome and Announcements

Greeting Hymn: “Precious Lord, Take my Hand”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Zechariah 9:9-12

Second Reading: Romans 7:15-25

Anthem: “In the Garden”, C. Austin Miles

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Sermon: “The Foundation of Hope” Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “Children of the Heavenly Father”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offering and Offertory “Adagio K.356”, Mozart

Offering Response and Prayer of Thanksgiving

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Jesus Shall Reign”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Jig Fugue” by Handel