The Healing Power of Faith

Today’s readings expand on the idea of the Christian faith as a healing power. In his letter to the Romans, Paul develops the idea that people are made right with God through faith rather than obedience to the law. Matthew’s gospel presents Jesus as a healer of the sick and sinful. Through him, God’s mercy overcomes exclusivism, prejudice, disease, and even death.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Spirit of God”, Dale Wood, and “Great is Thy Faithfulness”, Pam Gervals

Welcome and Announcements

Greeting Hymn: “Come Thou Almighty King”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Hosea 5:15-6:6

Second Reading: Romans 4:13-25

Choir Anthem: “I’m A-Rollin”, Spiritual Arranged by Andre Thomas

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26

Sermon: “The Healing Power of Faith”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offering and Offertory “Come, Thou Almighty King”

Offering Response and Prayer of Thanksgiving

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Great is Thy Faithfulness”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Spring”, by Vivaldi, and “Allemande” by Corelli