Worship

Prelude: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” arr. Eggert          Karen Holl, Organist

Gathering Hymn: ALL CREATURES OF OUR GOD AND KING (455) vs. 1,2,5,6

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Call to Worship: (1 Chronicles 29:10-13)

One: People of God, worship the living God today! Remember that out of nothing God created the heavens and earth.

Remember that God raised Jesus from the powerlessness of death to the power of his right hand. Remember that not even the gates of hell can stand against God’s purposes. Behold your God, who reigns now and forever!

All: Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all. Wealth and honor come from you; you are the ruler of all things. In your hands are strength and power to exalt and give strength to all. Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.

I SING THE MIGHTY POWER OF GOD (288)

Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons

Prayers of the People & THE LORD’S PRAYER

DOXOLOGY (592)

The Passing of the Peace

Sermon: “God’s Sovereign Power”         Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23 (p.1156)

Confession of Faith: (from Heidelberg Catechism, Q&A #26)

All: I believe that the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who out of nothing created heaven and earth and everything in them, who still upholds and rules them by his eternal counsel and providence, is my God and Father because of Christ his Son.

I trust him so much that I do not doubt he will provide whatever I need for body and soul, and he will turn to my good whatever adversity he sends me in this sad world. He is able to do this because he is almighty God; he desires to do this because he is a faithful Father.

THIS IS MY FATHER’S WORLD (293)

Benediction

• How would you describe God’s omnipotence to someone else?
• Knowing that God is all powerful, in what ways does that give you greater encouragement, peace, and hope?
• Talk about the mystery of God’s complete power and why there are times when He does not use it to prevent sickness, disaster, and pain? What situation, person, or difficulty would you most want the Lord to demonstrate His power?
• How does Paul describe the mighty strength and power of God? What ways are you praising and honoring God for His total rule and power in your life and in the world?
• Our tendency is to rely on our own power. What are the challenges and limitation of doing that? What are the benefits when we rely on and trust in God’s power? What is an area in your life where you need to trust in the power of God and what is keeping you from giving it over to Him?