The Gospel according to Hosea, Part 3: Again

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Prelude
Welcome/Announcements
Time of Silence
response: “Hear Our Prayer, O Lord”
Call to Worship: Psalm 126
1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dreamed.
2 Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The LORD has done great things for them.”
3 The LORD has done great things for us and we are filled with joy.
4 Restore our fortunes, LORD, like streams in the Negev.
5 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy.
6 Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
Song of Worship “Give Thanks”
God’s Greeting
Prayer of Confession
Lord, we confess that so often we have not shared the love
that you gave us through Jesus.
O Lord, grant us a loving spirit.
Fill us with abundance and teach us to share your love with others.
Assurance of Pardon
Mutual Greeting
Song of Praise “God, Who Created Hearts to Love”
Congregational Prayer
Prayer of Preparation
Reading of the Word
Old Testament: Hosea 3
Psalm 82
Gospel Hymn “Ancient Words”
Gospel Matthew 18:21-22
Gospel Hymn “Ancient Words”
Text Hosea 3
Message: Pastor Nevada
“The Gospel according to Hosea, Part 3: Again”
Communion
Benediction
Closing Song “Just As I Am, Without One Plea”
Postlude