Prayer for the Gathering
From the Lutheran Book of Prayer
Remember, O Lord, our congregation, Your people, who are nothing without you, who need the Word of Your forgiveness, who need comfort and solace, who need healing and help, who need courage and strength, who need counsel and guidance, who need food and shelter, who need correction and admonition, who need acceptance and assurance, who need zeal and a willing mind, who need example and direction, who need charity and goodness, who need humitlity and honesty, who need liberty and peace, who need wisdom and insight, who need faith and hope, who need love and joy, for we are Your people gathered by Your Spirit around Word and sacrements, that we may be scattered to share Your love through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Reflection: "Give Me Jesus" by Fanny J. Crosby
"Take the world, but give me Jesus;
in his cross my trust shall be,
till, with clearer, brighter vision
face to face my Lord I see.
Oh, the height and depth of mercy!
Oh, the length and breadth of love!
Oh, the fullness of redemption,
pledge of endless life above!"
Call to Worship: Psalm 62:5-8
"[5] Rest in God alone, my soul, for my hope comes from him. [6] He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold; I will not be shaken. [7] My salvation and glory depend on God, my strong rock. My refuge is in God. [8] Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts before him. God is our refuge."
Worship in Song
Worship Set for 8/20/2023
He Hideth My Soul | Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners | O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer
The Word Preached: Guest Speaker, Dr. Jason Gibson
"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to humanity. God is faithful, and He will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation He will also provide a way of escape so that you are able to bear it."
1 Corinthians 10:13
"Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God."
Romans 12:2
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4:4-7
Response to the Word Preached
Response in Song: Just As I Am (I Come Broken)