SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Sunday, July 23, 2023 9:00am & 10:30am PLEASE
GATHERING
PRELUDE WORDSOFWELCOME
*CALLTOWORSHIP(Romans10)
Leader: TheWordisnearusinthisplace.God’spresenceiseverywhere.
People: We come to God’s house to praise God’s name!
Leader: TheWordisnearusinthisplace.God’sgloryiseverywhere.
People: We come to God’s house to confess our belief in the risen Lord!
Leader: TheWordisnearusinthisplace.God’spoweriseverywhere.
People: We come to God’s house to believe in God!
Leader: TheWordisnearusinthisplace.God’sloveandacceptanceareeverywhere.
People: We come to God’s house to celebrate the Lord’s salvation!
*PRAYEROFINVOCATION
*HYMN More Love to Thee
*AFFIRMATIONOFFAITH(Apostles’Creed)
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, The holy catholic church, The communion of saints, The forgiveness of sins, The resurrection of the body, And the life everlasting. Amen.
*GLORY BE TO THE FATHER
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Father, thank You for Your faithfulness and provision in our lives. Thank You for the example of Joseph, who trusted You through the difficulties and trials he faced; and followed the leading and guidance of the Holy Spirit in his life, even when he did not understand. Forgive us when we fail to live in the same way, or to show similar courage and humility in the work You have given us. We pray Your plans and purposes may be carried out in our lives for Your honor and glory. Help us to be patient and to trust in You, even when the road ahead is uncertain. And give us the grace and courage to accept the challenges that come our way. May our lives be a reflection of Your love and grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
ASSURANCEOFPARDON(1John1:9)
LEADER: If we confess our sins God is faithful and just and will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.Therefore,letusassureoneanotherofGod’spardon.
ALL: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
PRAYEROFILLUMINATION
Spirit of God, speak once again through the Words of Scripture that our listening ears may hear Your voice. Help us to place Your Word in our minds, treasure it in our hearts, choose it with our wills, and live it through our bodies. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
SCRIPTURE Genesis41:1-16NIV
Leader: ThisisthewordoftheLord.
All: Thanks be to God!
CARING
Pgs.59-60 PewBible
PRAYERSOFTHEPEOPLE
THELORD’SPRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Repeat as directed.
OFFERINGSOFTHEPEOPLE
OFFERTORY
*HYMN Sanctuary
How Great Thou Art MargeSutton, soloist;BarbaraCochran, piano
*PRAYEROFDEDICATION
GROWING
SCRIPTURE
Genesis41:17-33,41-46
Pgs.60-61PewBible
SERMON Joseph: When the Lord Remembers You Rev.BrettEverett
