WE GATHER AND APPROACH GOD
PRELUDE – Deborah Guillory, Organ
“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”
NOTES ON THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH
Rev. Doug de Graffenried
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: We are the children of God,
People: As brilliant as a shining star,
Leader: As wondrous as an ocean wave,
People: As special as a fragrant rose,
Leader: As unique as each falling leaf.
People: We are God’s children,
Leader: United in praise, humbled in awe
People: And prompted to sing.
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine“ – Hymnal, No. 166, verses 1,2,3,5
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The Apostle’s Creed – Hymnal, No. 881
*GLORIA PATRI
WE WORSHIP THROUGH OUR PRAYERS AND OUR OFFERINGS
PASTORAL PRAYER
Rev. Chris Winterman
LORD’S PRAYER
PRAYER RESPONSE
“He is Lord“ – Hymnal, No. 177
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
Rev. Chris Winterman
OFFERTORY PRAYER
OFFERTORY – Chancel Quartet
“Come, Christians, Join to Sing“
*DOXOLOGY
*HYMN OF THE GOSPEL
“‘Blessed Assurance“ – Hymnal, No. 369
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
*SCRIPTURE
Philippians 2:1-11
SERMON – “Upside Down and Backward”
Rev. Doug de Graffenried
WE GO FORTH IN FAITH AND SERVICE
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Precious Name“ verses 1,2,4 – Hymnal, No. 536
*BENEDICTION Rev. Doug de Graffenried
*POSTLUDE Deborah Guillory, Organ