Wounds That Heal

God’s love is not an enabling love that simply overlooks behavior that is harmful to self and others. Rather, divine love transforms our hearts such that we become servants. Jesus uses the metaphor of a sword in this regard, and to illustrate the fact that when our values change, so too do our relationships with others. People who live by values contrary to Christian values, will at times turn against us. At times like this, we need the support of our church family. This will help make our faith stronger.

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Prelude: “How Great Thou Art”, Janet Linker

Welcome and Announcements

Greeting Hymn: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”

Apostolic Greeting

Hymn of Praise

Prayer of the Day

First Reading: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Second Reading: Romans 6:1-11

Anthem: “My Tribute (To God be the Glory)”, Andrae Crouch

Children’s Time

Gospel Acclamation and Gospel: Matthew 10:24-39

Sermon: “Wounds That Heal”, Pastor Dan Severson

Sermon Hymn: “If You But Trust in God to Guide You”

Apostles Creed

Prayers of Intercession

The Lord’s Prayer

Offering and Offertory “Norse Melody”, Edvard Grieg

Offering Response and Prayer of Thanksgiving

Benediction

Sending Hymn: “How Great Thou Art”

Dismissal

Postlude: “Royal Fireworks Music” by Handel