Scripture: Philippians 3:17-4:1 Judy Dunnan
Sermon: Stand Firm Ed Sunday-Winters

*Hymn: #538 (New Century Hymnal) Standing at the Future’s Threshold
*Hymn: #44 (New Century Hymnal) Beautiful Jesus
*Hymn: #423 (New Century Hymnal) Great Is Your Faithfulness

Prelude: solo piano

Welcome & Announcements

Call to worship:

One: When the world around me is disturbing, where do I turn?
Many: A psalmist says, “The Lord is my light and my salvation.”

One: When I am afraid, what can I count on?
Many: “The Lord is a fortress protecting my life.”

One: We gather in the light of God’s protection.
Many: We come to pray, praise and sing.

All: Let us worship God together!

Opening Prayer

*Gloria Patri   #36
Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen. Amen.

*Hymn: #538 (New Century Hymnal) Standing at the Future’s Threshold

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-4:1 Judy Dunnan

Anthem: “The Old Rugged Cross” by George Bennard (1913), Hollie Parker Winzenread, voice

Sermon: “Stand Firm” by Ed Sunday-Winters

A Time of Silence

Offertory

*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God for all that love has done; Creator, Christ, and Spirit, One. Amen.

*Unison Prayer of Dedication
Dear God, use our offerings of our resources and of our lives. Bless them, multiply them for your purposes in the world. Amen

* Hymn: #44 (New Century Hymnal) Beautiful Jesus

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
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.

*Hymn: #423 (New Century Hymnal) Great Is Your Faithfulness

*Benediction

Songs of Spirit: #349 Go in Peace

Go in peace and the peace of God be with you this day.
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you al-ways.
Cel-e-brate and share the joy! Cel-e-brate new life!
Go in peace and the peace of God be with you always.

Postlude: solo organ