The Inauguration of God’s Kingdom
In today’s gospel, Jesus and his disciples proclaim the good news that the Kingdom of Heaven is near. Jesus explains this proclamation by providing several parables that explore the implications for people’s lives. Jesus is showing us that the kingdom of heaven is a great treasure or a pearl of great value. But the good news is that is not a treasure or a pearl that is still to be searched for or hoped for. It is a treasure or a pearl which has already been found!
WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP
Prelude: “O Savior, Precious Savior”, Jon Spring, “How Sweet the Name”, Harold Darke
Welcome and Announcements
Greeting Hymn: “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds”
Apostolic Greeting
Hymn of Praise
Prayer of the Day
First Reading: 1 Kings 3:5-12
Second Reading: Romans 8:26-39
Anthem: “I Believe”, Erin Drake and Jimmy Shirl
Children’s Time
Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
Sermon: “The Inauguration of God’s Kingdom” Pastor Dan Severson
Sermon Hymn: “O Jesus Precious Savior”
Apostles Creed
Prayers of Intercession
The Lord’s Prayer
Offering and Offertory “Trondheim Folksong”, Edvard Grieg
Offering Response and Prayer of Thanksgiving
Benediction
Sending Hymn: “Jesus Savior, Pilot Me”
Dismissal
Postlude: “Cortege and Toccata”, Gordon Young
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