Truth and Consequences II

February 12, 2023 – The 6th Sunday after Epiphany

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus exhorts his followers to embrace standards of righteousness that exceed legal requirements and traditional expectations.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “Prayer”, Leon Boellmann

Welcome and Announcements

Gathering Hymn: “Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Second Reading: 1st Corinthians 3:1-9

Anthem: “I Trust in the Lord”, based on Psalm 20:7, Music by Joseph M. Martin

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 5:21-37

Sermon: “Truth and Consequences”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “God of Grace and God of Glory”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession and The Lord’s Prayer

Offering and Offertory Music: “Pastorale”, Gilbert Martin

Offering Prayer

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Aria Pastorella” by Rathgeber, and “The Fifers”, by Dandrieu