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Faith Presbyterian Church of East Wenatchee, Washington Sunday, March 7th, 2021 Thought for the Day Most people fail to realize that money is both a test and trust from God. ~ Rick Warren, Minister and Author of “The Purpose-Driven Life” Prelude / Welcome, and Greeting †Hymn of Praise Christ is Made the Sure Foundation Purcell Call to Worship Adapted from Proverbs 3 Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver, and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed. Therefore, let us worship God. Hallelujah! and Amen. Moment for Reflection /Opening Prayer Songs of Praise Build Your Kingdom Here Rend Collective Song of Praise Cornerstone Myrin, Morgan Bradbury, Liljero Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Patient Lord, we have cluttered the “temples” of our lives with so much unnecessary things that they have blocked out your healing words of hope and mercy. We have been keenly aware of our economic situation and have spent much time and energy worrying about these things. Forgive us when we have been so preoccupied with these things that we have not listened to your words and followed your ways. Clear away our fears and frustrations. Give us clean hearts and spirits. Help us to be confident in your mercy and transformational love. We offer this prayer in the name of Your son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Words of Blessing and Assurance Song of Preparation When Christ Went to the Temple Words by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette (tune is "Lead On, O King Eternal") 1 When Christ went to the Temple to worship God one day, He entered through the courtyard where anyone could pray. That court was for the nations — and all could enter in. But Jesus found a market, a shameful robbers' den. 2 There, cattle, sheep and pigeons were sold for sacrifice, And moneychangers shouted of quality and price. Outsiders could not enter the inner courts for prayer. Their only place to worship was in the courtyard there. 3 When prayer gave way to profit, and pride closed many doors, The Lord cried out in anger and made a whip of cords. He shooed the sheep and cattle and scattered pigeons, too. God's house was for all people — not for a chosen few. 4 O God, you love the nations and call us all to pray. Forgive us when our worship turns other folk away. As Christ, in loving protest, fought prejudice and pride, May we who follow Jesus now welcome all inside. Prayer of Preparation Scripture John 2:13-22 The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money-changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money-changers and overturned their tables. He told those who were selling the doves, ‘Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father’s house a market-place!’ His disciples remembered that it was written, ‘Zeal for your house will consume me.’ The Jews then said to him, ‘What sign can you show us for doing this?’ Jesus answered them, ‘Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.’ The Jews then said, ‘This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and will you raise it up in three days?’ But he was speaking of the temple of his body. After he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this; and they believed the scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken. Sermon “Flipping priorities: Learning from Jesus’ interactions with the money-changers in the temple” Pastor Jim Deal Song of Reflection Be Thou My Vision Offering Doxology

Faith Presbyterian Church Pastor Jim Deal Second Sunday of Lent, February 28, 2021 Thought for the Day “Compassion will cure more sins than condemnation.” Henry Ward Beecher, American minister, 1813-1887 Prelude / Welcome, and Greeting †Hymn of Praise Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness Edwards Call to Worship Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits — As a father has compassion for his children, so the Lord has compassion for those who fear Him. For He knows how we were made; He remembers that we are dust. As for mortals, their days are like grass; they flourish like a flower of the field; for the wind passes over it, and it is gone, and its place knows it no more. But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him. He righteousness towards our children’s children, to those who keep His covenant and remember to do His commandments. Let us bless the Lord, with all we have within us, let us bless His holy name. Let us worship God! Hallelujah! and Amen. Moment for Reflection /Opening Prayer Songs of Praise Blessed Be Your Name Redman Potters Hand Zschech Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that, just like Jesus’ disciples, we too sometimes lose patience with people who need our help and support. Like the disciples, we find ourselves wishing that they would just go away, and leave us in peace. In Your mercy, forgive us. Remind us again of the deep love You showed toward us when we were still in need— a love so deep that it sent You willingly to the cross on our behalf. Show us how to love others as You have loved us. Teach us Your compassion, so that we may be Your hands and feet to those in need. Words of Blessing and Assurance Song of Preparation Come, Just as You Are Sabolick Prayer of Preparation Scripture Mark 6:30-44 page 41 (NT) The apostles gathered around Jesus, and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, ‘Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.’ For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a deserted place by themselves. Now many saw them going and recognized them, and they hurried there on foot from all the towns and arrived ahead of them. As he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. When it grew late, his disciples came to him and said, ‘This is a deserted place, and the hour is now very late; send them away so that they may go into the surrounding country and villages and buy something for themselves to eat.’ But he answered them, ‘You give them something to eat.’ They said to him, ‘Are we to go and buy two hundred denarii worth of bread, and give it to them to eat?’ And he said to them, ‘How many loaves have you? Go and see.’ When they had found out, they said, ‘Five, and two fish.’ Then he ordered them to get all the people to sit down in groups on the green grass. So they sat down in groups of hundreds and of fifties. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before the people; and he divided the two fish among them all. And all ate and were filled; and they took up twelve baskets full of broken pieces and of the fish. Those who had eaten the loaves numbered five thousand men. Sermon The Compassionate Care of Christ: How Jesus meets our varied needs Pastor Jim Deal Reflection Song Lead Me to the Cross Brooke and Fraser Offering †Doxology 815

Order of Worship Prelude Welcome, and Greeting †Hymn of Praise Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessings Call to Worship (Psalm 150) Praise God! Praise God in this house of prayer; Give praise throughout the mighty universe. Praise God for the saving deeds of Christ; Give praise for such exceptional love. Praise God with the blast of trumpets; Give praise with guitar and keyboard. Praise God with timbrel and dance; Give praise with violin and flute. Praise God with drums and cymbals; Give praise with thundering organ. Let everything that draws breath, praise God; Praise, yes praise our wonderful God! Together, let us worship the Lord! Hallelujah! and Amen. Moment for Reflection Opening Prayer Songs of Praise Lord, I Need You Reeves, Stanfill, Maher, Nockels and Carson Create In Me a Clean Heart Keith Green Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Loving and merciful God, we thank you for the community in which you have placed us, and for the brothers and sisters with whom we walk this pilgrim journey. Yet, we confess that we fail to love as You love. We push aside those whom we believe are the least in your Kingdom. We fail to see your Kingdom in parables, because we fail to see your Kingdom in each other. Forgive for ignoring the promptings of Your Spirit. Pardon us for our selfishness, when we are called to servanthood. We ask forgiveness for the times when we have hurt others, rather than ministering to them. Form in us a new vision of community in which there is neither East nor West, neither South nor North. We pray this prayer for the sake of your Kingdom, and in the name of Your Son, and our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Words of Blessing and Assurance Song of Preparation Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Prayer of Preparation Scripture First Corinthians 10: 1-4, 16-17, 23-24, 31-33 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters, that our ancestors were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, and all ate the same spiritual food, and all drank the same spiritual drink. For they drank from the spiritual rock that followed them, and the rock was Christ. The cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a sharing in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a sharing in the body of Christ? Because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread. ‘All things are lawful’, but not all things are beneficial. ‘All things are lawful’, but not all things build up. Do not seek your own advantage, but that of others. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. Give no offence to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, so that they may be saved. Sermon The cup of blessing which we bless: The past, present, and future meaning of communion for believers Pastor Jim Deal Communion Song One Bread, One Body Foley Communion Offering Doxology

Worship Order 02-14-21 Prelude Welcome, and Greeting †Hymn of Praise Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Call to Worship Here in this place, there are no foreigners, for all are welcome in God’s house. Here in this service of worship, there is only acceptance, for love is the language of faith. Here in our lives, there are no divisions, for God dwells in each of us. Come, let us worship in unity and love. For God is love, and we are called to love one another. Therefore, let us worship the Lord. Hallelujah! and Amen. Moment for Reflection & Opening Prayer Songs of Praise Living Waters. Keith & Kristyn Getty/ Ed Cash The Power of your Love. Geoff Bullock Call to Confession Prayer of Confession We confess we are sometimes impatient, and often unkind, We are quick to envy, and find subtle ways to boast There are times we are rude, and lift ourselves up as we put others down. Loving God teach us to love God of Love,We confess that we are quickly angered. We are quick to record how often we’ve been wronged. There are times we celebrate the misfortune of others. Loving God teach us to love God of Love, We confess that we put ourselves first. We’re reluctant to give, we are slow to sacrifice, there are times we hesitate to protect. Loving God teach us to love When we are tempted to judge, to assume the worst… May love remind us to trust. When we are tempted to despair, to assume all is lost… May love remind us to hope. When we are tempted to give up, to assume it will never happen… May love remind us to persevere Loving God teach us to love. Amen Words of Blessing and Assurance Song of Preparation My Jesus, I Love Thee Prayer of Preparation Scripture Ruth 2: 4-13 Sermon “Why have I found favor in your sight? Lessons on love and salvation from the Book of Ruth The Lord’s Prayer in Unison Doxology Closing Blessing †Closing Hymn Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Order of Worship: Prelude Welcome, and Greeting Hymn of Praise A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Call to Worship: (from Psalm 18) The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised. For who is God, but the Lord? And who is a rock, except our God? The God who equipped me with strength and made my way blameless. He made my feet like the feet of a deer and set me secure on the heights. You gave a wide place for my steps under me, and my feet did not slip. The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock, and exalted be the God of my salvation. Let us worship God. Hallelujah! and Amen. Moment for Reflection & Opening Prayer Songs of Praise In Christ Alone Townend & Getty Who You Say I Am Fielding and Morgan Invitation to Confession Prayer of Confession Merciful God, maker of all things; judge of all people: we acknowledge the many sins and failures that we have committed by thought, word, and action against each other and against you. We earnestly repent. We are deeply sorry for our damaging words and our destructive behaviors. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us to amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, giving you the glory. We pray this prayer in the name of Your Son, and our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen Words of Blessing and Assurance Song of Preparation The Church’s One Foundation Prayer of Preparation Scripture Luke 6: 46-49 ‘Why do you call me “Lord, Lord”, and do not do what I tell you? I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, hears my words, and acts on them. That one is like a man building a house, who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock; when a flood arose, the river burst against that house but could not shake it, because it had been well built. But the one who hears and does not act is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against it, immediately it fell, and great was the ruin of that house.’ Sermon Building Upon a Firm Foundation: The importance of acting upon Jesus’ words Pastor Jim Deal The Lord’s Prayer Doxology Closing Blessing Closing Hymn How Firm a Foundation

Worship Order for Sunday, January 31, 2020 Prelude Come Alive! Farren and Daigle Welcome, and Greeting †Hymn of Praise Give to Our God Immortal Praise Call to Worship (inspired by Ezekiel 37: 1-14) Can these dry bones live? Yes! The Breath of God will revive us! The Word of God will awaken us! The winds of the Spirit are starting to move! The dry bones are beginning to rattle! Be ready to be amazed and astonished, for God’s presence will fill this house of worship. Today, we come together to experience new life. Let us give thanks to the Wild, Life-Giving Spirit of God! With hearts full of hope, let us worship the Lord! Hallelujah! and Amen. Songs of Praise Days of Elijah Robin Mark Living Water Keith & Kristyn Getty Moment for Reflection & Opening Prayer Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Holy God, we have heard Your story of hope for us, given through Your Word. Ever since the Day of Pentecost, we know that your Spirit is here, your church is born, and the day of the Lord is coming. You have gathered all people together in your Spirit, and you have brought life to all valleys of death. Still, O Lord, we cannot trust, for we fear our bones are beyond repair. Forgive us, Holy God. Still, O Lord, we turn away, for we fear our hope is lost. Pardon our sense of hopelessness. Still, O Lord, we imagine isolation, for we fear we are cut off from your presence. We confess that we may more often be people of fear, rather than people of faith. Forgive us, Holy One. As you did for your first church, breathe the fire of life into us. As you did for your prophet Ezekiel, reveal to us your life-giving presence. We pray this prayer in the name of the one who is our hope, Your son and our Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen. Words of Blessing and Assurance Song of Preparation His Strength is Perfect Steven Curtis Chapman Prayer Introduction of Rev. Dana Allin, ECO Synod Executive Scripture Ezekiel 37: 1-14 The hand of the Lord came upon me, and he brought me out by the spirit of the Lord and set me down in the middle of a valley; it was full of bones. He led me all round them; there were very many lying in the valley, and they were very dry. He said to me, ‘Mortal, can these bones live?’ I answered, ‘O Lord God, you know.’ Then he said to me, ‘Prophesy to these bones, and say to them: O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus says the Lord God to these bones: I will cause breath to enter you, and you shall live. I will lay sinews on you, and will cause flesh to come upon you, and cover you with skin, and put breath in you, and you shall live; and you shall know that I am the Lord.’ So I prophesied as I had been commanded; and as I prophesied, suddenly there was a noise, a rattling, and the bones came together, bone to its bone. I looked, and there were sinews on them, and flesh had come upon them, and skin had covered them; but there was no breath in them. Then he said to me, ‘Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, mortal, and say to the breath: Thus says the Lord God: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live.’ I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood on their feet, a vast multitude. Then he said to me, ‘Mortal, these bones are the whole house of Israel. They say, “Our bones are dried up, and our hope is lost; we are cut off completely.” Therefore prophesy, and say to them, Thus says the Lord God: I am going to open your graves, and bring you up from your graves, O my people; and I will bring you back to the land of Israel. And you shall know that I am the Lord, when I open your graves, and bring you up from your graves, O my people. I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you on your own soil; then you shall know that I, the Lord, have spoken and will act, says the Lord.’ Sermon “New Life for Dry Bones” Rev. Dana Allin The Lord’s Prayer Doxology Closing Blessing †Closing Hymn O God, Our Help in Ages Past

Worship Order 01-24-21 Prelude Welcome, and Greeting †Hymn of Praise Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Call to Worship (Luke 6) Come and learn the ways of life. We want to learn from Jesus. Love your enemies, and do good to those who hate you. We want to love like Jesus. Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who persecute you. We want to pray like Jesus. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. We want to follow the example of Jesus. Come and learn the ways of life. Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life.” Therefore, Let us worship God! Hallelujah! and Amen. Moment for Reflection & Opening Prayer Special Presentation to Deb Winter Congregation: We feel sorrow in your leaving, yet we rejoice with you in anticipation of this new phase of your life. We will miss your love and support, yet we know you will add much to the lives of those who will be your new church family, as you have added much to our lives. We will pray for you and for the whole family of God. Songs of Praise God of Wonders & I will Follow Prayer of Confession God of goodness and mercy, of gentleness and kindness, of righteousness and faithfulness: We submit to your will, knowing that we should love you with our everything and love our neighbors, and even our enemies, as ourselves.We confess that we find it very difficult to love our enemies: to pray for their well-being, to act in their best interests, to leave thoughts of vengeance behind. Forgive us. Teach us to love even those who hurt or offend us. You call us to turn away from the behaviors and attitudes of the world around us; and to be renewed and transformed by Your grace at work in our lives. Through Your Holy Spirit, continue the work that You have begun in us, so that our words and deeds may bring honor and glory to You. We pray this prayer in the name of Your Son, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Amen. Words of Blessing and Assurance Prayer of Preparation Scripture Luke 6: 6-11, 27-36 On another sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught, and there was a man there whose right hand was withered. The scribes and the Pharisees watched him to see whether he would cure on the sabbath, so that they might find an accusation against him. Even though he knew what they were thinking, he said to the man who had the withered hand, ‘Come and stand here.’ He got up and stood there. Then Jesus said to them, ‘I ask you, is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to destroy it?’ After looking around at all of them, he said to him, ‘Stretch out your hand.’ He did so, and his hand was restored. But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus. ‘But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. Do to others as you would have them do to you. ‘If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Sermon “A Call to Love Our Enemies from One Who Had Them” Pastor Jim Deal The Lord’s Prayer in Unison Doxology Closing Blessing †Closing Hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Here is the Order of Service (Online Bulletin) Welcome, and Greeting Hymn of Praise Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Call to Worship We are called here this morning to learn of Christ’s healing love. Help us, O Lord, to learn your lessons of compassion. Everyday there are many ways in which we can offer help to others. Help us, O Lord, to be ready to reach out to all in need. Come, let us worship the One who prepares us for service. Let us sing our songs of praise to the One who has healed us. Let us worship God! Hallelujah! and Amen. Moment for Reflection & Opening Prayer Songs of Praise Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) You Are My King More Precious Than Silver Prayer of Confession Gracious and loving God, we confess that despite Your presence with us, we are reluctant to go forward in faith in our daily lives. We don't want to step out of the boat. We're afraid to walk with You. We're doubting, troubled, and timid. We lack commitment and trust. Forgive us, O Lord, for our sin. Renew within us a vivid awareness that You are with us. May this awareness make it possible to go where You want us to go, to do what You want us to do, and to give Your name glory. We pray this prayer in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen. Words of Blessing and Assurance Prayer Scripture Acts 3: 1-10 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, at three o’clock in the afternoon. 2And a man lame from birth was being carried in. People would lay him daily at the gate of the temple called the Beautiful Gate so that he could ask for alms from those entering the temple. 3When he saw Peter and John about to go into the temple, he asked them for alms. 4Peter looked intently at him, as did John, and said, ‘Look at us.’ 5And he fixed his attention on them, expecting to receive something from them. 6But Peter said, ‘I have no silver or gold, but what I have I give you; in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, stand up and walk.’ 7And he took him by the right hand and raised him up; and immediately his feet and ankles were made strong. 8Jumping up, he stood and began to walk, and he entered the temple with them, walking and leaping and praising God. 9All the people saw him walking and praising God, 10and they recognized him as the one who used to sit and ask for alms at the Beautiful Gate of the temple; and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him. Sermon “An unexpected healing: Lessons from Peter and John for all Christ-followers” The Lord’s Prayer Doxology Closing Blessing Closing Hymn Heal Our Land

Order of Service Vocal Prelude. "Precious, Lord, Take My Hand" Welcome, and Greeting Call to Worship, incorporating "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns. Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing; were not the right man on our side, the man of God’s own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus it is he, Lord Sabaoth his name, from age to age the same, and he must win the battle. The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; God speaks and the earth melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Come, behold the works of the Lord! God makes wars cease to the end of the earth; God breaks the bow, shatters the spear, & burns the shields with fire. And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God has willed his truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure, one little word shall fell him. Be still, and know that the Lord is God! God is exalted among the nations; God is exalted in the earth. The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth; the Spirit and the gifts are ours through him who with us sideth; let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill, God’s truth abideth still, his kingdom is forever. Moment for Reflection & Opening Prayer Songs of Praise "Always" & "Be Unto Your Name " Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Merciful God, you pardon all who truly repent and turn to you. We humbly confess our sins and ask your mercy. We have not loved you with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with you, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in your loving-kindness, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease you. Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light, and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. Words of Blessing and Assurance Prayer Scripture Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns. The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Come, behold the works of the LORD; see what desolations he has brought on the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire. ‘Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.’ The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Sermon “Turning to God as our Refuge When the Nation Is in an Uproar” The Lord’s Prayer in Unison Doxology Closing Blessing Closing Hymn "America, the Beautiful"

Scripture is Matthew 2 Sermon Title is "All I Really Need to Know About Following God I Learned from the Magi"

Order of Service: Prelude Welcome & Announcements Lighting of the Christ Candle Moment for Reflection Opening Prayer Hymn of Praise "O Come All Ye Faithful" Call to Worship Songs of Praise "What Child Is This?" "Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground)". Chris Tomlin & Ed Cash Prayer of Confession Words of Blessing and Assurance Prayer Scripture. Luke 2: 1-20 Sermon. "Laying Him in a Manger When There was No Room in the Inn: Making room in our hearts for Jesus, in spite of our difficulties" The Lord's Prayer Doxology Closing Blessing Closing Hymn "Good Christian Men, Rejoice"