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Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ

September 22, 2024 • Pastor Roloff • Genesis 2:18–25, Mark 10:2–16, Ephesians 5:21—6:4

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OPENING HYMN: #505 For the Beauty of the Earth (vs.1-5)

CALL TO WORSHIP

PSALM OF REPENTANCE (Psalm 32:1-5)

CONFESSION OF SINS

ANNOUNCEMENT OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS

PRAYER OF THE DAY

THE WORD

FIRST LESSON: Genesis 2:18-25

SUNG RESPONSE: #761 Our Father, by Whose Name (vs.1,3)

SECOND LESSON: Mark 10:2-16

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

SERMON HYMN: #760 Oh, Blest the House (vs.1-5)

SERMON TEXT: Ephesians 5:21-6:4

THEME: Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ

- With Jesus as the model

- With his love as the motivation

SUNG CREED

OFFERING AND RESPONSIVE PRAYER

PRAYER OF THE CHURCH

LORD'S PRAYER

BLESSING

CLOSING HYMN: #731 Oh, How Good It Is (vs.1-3)

Followers of Christ Have Powerful Allies

September 29, 2024 • Pastor Roloff • Luke 10:17–20, Acts 12:1–23, 2 Kings 6:8–17

OPENING HYMN: #500 Lord God, to You We Give All Praise (vs.1-4, 7-8) INVOCATION CONFESSION OF SINS ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORGIVENESS PRAYER OF THE DAY THE WORD FIRST LESSON: Luke 10:17-20 SUNG RESPONSE: #821 On Eagle’s Wings (vs.1-3) SECOND LESSON: Acts 12:1-23 APOSTLES’ CREED CHILDREN’S MESSAGE SERMON HYMN: #499 Christ, the Lord of Hosts, Unshaken (vs.1, 4-6) SERMON TEXT: 2 Kings 6:8-17 (HCSB) THEME: Don't fear when Satan's forces have you surrounded! Those with us are more mighty and more numerous! OFFERING AND OFFERING SONG: #750 We Give Thee but Thine Own (vs.1-2) PRAYER OF THE CHURCH SUNG LORD'S PRAYER BLESSING CLOSING HYMN: #836 I Walk in Danger All the Way (vs.1,4-6)

Followers of Christ Are Humble Servants

September 15, 2024 • Pastor Roloff • Numbers 12:1–15, James 3:13–18, Mark 9:30–37

OPENING HYMN: #702 Come, Follow Me, the Savior Spake (vs.1-4) CALL TO WORSHIP CONFESSION OF SINS & ANNOUNCEMENT OF FORGIVENESS LORD HAVE MERCY (Kyrie) PRAYER OF THE DAY THE WORD FIRST LESSON: Numbers 12:1-15 SUNG RESPONSE: Make Me A Servant SECOND LESSON: James 3:13-18 NICENE CREED SERMON HYMN : #767 Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us (vs.1-4) SERMON TEXT: Mark 9:30-37 THEME: Real Greatness OFFERING AND RESPONSIVE PRAYER PRAYER OF THE CHURCH LORD'S PRAYER THE SACRAMENT WORDS OF INSTITUTION O CHRIST, LAMB OF GOD DISTRIBUTION PRAYER BLESSING CLOSING HYMN: #704 Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus (vs.1-4)

Followers of Christ are Armed for Battle

September 8, 2024 • Pastor Roloff • 1 Kings 18:21–39, Mark 9:14–27, Ephesians 6:10–18

OPENING HYMN: #870 O Church, Arise (vs.1-4) INVOCATION LITANY ON THE ARMOR OF GOD (based on Proverbs 2 and 2 Timothy 3) CONFESSION OF SINS ANNOUNCEMENT OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS PRAYER OF THE DAY INSTALLATION OF SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS & HELPERS THE WORD FIRST LESSON: 1 Kings 18:21-39 SUNG RESPONSE: #620 O Worship the King (vs.1,5) SECOND LESSON: Mark 9:14-27 APOSTLES’ CREED CHILDREN’S MESSAGE SERMON HYMN: #872 Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus (vs.1-4) SERMON TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-18 THEME: The Lord outfits believers for battle 1. A battle we can't win on our own 2. An outfit equipped for both defense and offense OFFERING/OFFERING SONG: #609 We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer (v.1) PRAYER OF THE CHURCH LORD'S PRAYER BLESSING CLOSING HYMN: #868 By Faith (vs.1-5)