Activity

Overview

Opening

One of our elders opens the service with prayer followed by the singing of our opening hymn.

Call to Worship

This responsive reading a remembrance of our baptism in which God claimed us in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Confession

After being given a verse for silence and reflection, we consider our sins and ask God for forgiveness.

Medley of Praise

Feeling a sense of joy and release following confession, our congregation sings a series of uplifting contemporary songs. Open prayer is encouraged after singing has concluded.

Bible Lesson

A set of verses is read from either the Old or New Testament.

Children’s Sermon

Children are provided a verse or illustration that they can remember during their lives.

Offering

We have the privilege to give back to God a portion of the blessing that he has bestowed upon us.

Praise Reports

Members of the body share stories or Bible verses that have uplifted them spiritually for the purpose of encouraging others.

Gospel Lesson

A word from a Gospel sets up the topic of the sermon.

Sermon

The pastor delivers a message about how we as Christians can overcome this world and live a life that aligns with God’s will.

Communion

Breaking of the body Christ and drinking of the blood are the completion of our forgiveness and serve as an eternal sacrifice the Jesus made for us.

Closing

The pastor delivers the blessing and the congregation joins together for the closing hymn.