Starling Avenue Baptist Church Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost August 13, 2023 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
TheWorshipofGod
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 13, 2023 ╬ 11:00 a.m.
*We invite you to stand as you are able.
Gathering at God’s Invitation
Welcome AngelaZimmerman
CalltoWorship AngelaZimmerman
“When the storms of life are raging, stand by me”
Lord, hear my cry and rescue me!
“When the world is tossing me like a ship upon the sea”
God who rules wind and water, stand by me.
God stands with you in bright sunshine and deepest storm.
God gently guides us to safety and peace. Thanks be to God.
SonglyricsbyCharlesAlbertTindley,ca.1906
LightingoftheChristCandle TommyWells
We light the Christ candle as a reminder that Christ is the one who has drawn us to this place, abides with us now, and is with us to the end of the age.
Prelude Amazing Grace arr.DavidCherwein
LifeoftheCommunity JeffStegall
Offering Ourselves to God
*Hymn#14 Eternal Father, Strong to Save MELITA
ScriptureReading Genesis37:1-4,12-28
The Word of God for the People of God
Thanks Be to God.
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PrayerofConfession
God, You call us to step out in faith, to place our lives in Your hands, and to wholeheartedly commit to following You. We confess that we find this difficult to do.
It is not always easy to follow where You lead to turn away from our own personal wants and desires, to let go of our safety nets and trust that You will provide for us in all things. Forgive us when we doubt You, God. Increase our faith.
Open our eyes to see past our own interests and concerns, to Your broader vision for us and for our world. Enable us to walk with you always. Amen
AssuranceofPardon
Just as Jesus reached out to Peter when he faltered, God reaches out to us when we falter. Through the love and grace of God, We are forgiven. Thanks be to God.
JeffStegall JeffStegall*Hymn#682 Christ Be My Leader SLANE
GivingourTithesandOfferings
OffertoryPrayer
MargaretCaldwellOffertory Pass it On arr.MarkHayes
*Doxology(Hymn#706)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Listening to God
TheChurchatPrayer&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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Anthem Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
*ScriptureReading
Matthew14:22-33
WilliamKirkpatrick
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For the Word of God in Scripture, for the Word of God among us, for the Word of God within us. Thanks be to God
Sermon “TheHazardsofThinkingYouCanWalkonWater”
Responding to God’s Word
DisciplineofSilence
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To be in God’s presence is to be changed. During this moment of silent reflection, consider the change God wishes to make in you.
*Hymn#400 Precious Lord, Take My Hand
PRECIOUSLORD
If you sense God calling you today, we invite you to respond during this time of invitation. If God is calling you to follow Jesus for the first time, to rededicate yourself as a Christ-follower, or as a faithful Christian, to join the fellowship of our church, we encourage you to come forward to speak to our pastor during this closing hymn.
Sending Into God’s World
Benediction
Postlude
Sonata No. 4, 1st movement
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FelixMendelssohn
Join us for finger foods and to greet our new Director of Music, Nolan Anthony, in the Fellowship Hall following the service.
(Please put your nametag in the basket provided at either entrance when leaving.)