A Faith That Welcomes Everyone

Pastor Verlyn Schaap

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Prelude: Miriam Hector
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
Welcome/Announcements
* Call to Worship
* Song of Worship “This Is the Day”
* God’s Greeting
* Prayer of Confession
O gracious and gentle Father,
God of peace, Father of mercy, God of all comfort:
we confess before you the evil of our hearts;
we acknowledge that we are too inclined
toward anger, jealously, and revenge,
to ambition and pride,
which often give rise to discord and bitter feelings
between others and us.
We have offended and grieved you,
O long-suffering Father.
Forgive us this sin so we can experience the blessing you have promised the peacemakers,
who shall be called the children of God.
Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
* Assurance of Pardon
* Song of Praise “How Firm a Foundation”
Congregational Prayer
followed by The Lord’s Prayer in unison
Song of Preparation
from CD featuring the Calvin Quartet
“All the Way My Savior Leads Me”
Scripture Reading James 2:1-13
Prayer of Preparation
Message: Pastor Verlyn Schaap
“A Faith That Welcomes Everyone”
* Song of Response
“Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love”
* Benediction
* Closing Song “Amazing Grace”
Postlude