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Beyond Babylon… The Ancient of Days – March 24, 2024

GATHERING & ADORATION

JOHN 12:12-16 Hannah Dené Swanson

PRELUDE “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)”

WELCOME

We shine brighter and warmer today because you are here! Please be sure to sign the Welcome Book located on the inside of each pew.

*SING TO THE LORD “Raise a Hallelujah”

*INVOCATION & 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 sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not
into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the
Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.
Amen.

RELEASING THE BLESSING (Tithes & Offerings)

Offertory – “All Glory, Laud, and Honor,” Worshipbook #227
Wave those palm branches high and wildly!
*“Doxology”

Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost, Amen

At this time our children in grades 1st through 4th are welcome to participate in
JUNIOR CHURCH with volunteers, Tiffany Atwell, and her son, Braden.

THE WORD THAT BRINGS LIFE…

LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR OTHERS & OURSELVES
Song – “Ancient of Days”

DANIEL 7:9-14 Hannah Dené Swanson

MESSAGE Beyond Babylon… The Ancient of Days

OUR RESPONSE TO ALL THAT GOD HAS BEEN DOING

*SING TO THE LORD “Hosanna” (Ligertwood)

OUR TIME TOGETHER IS OVER. GO NOW…BE CHURCH!

*BENEDICTION

*SPECIAL MUSIC “Lead Me to Calvary”
Jim & Lila Hookins, with their great-grandchildren,
Elliott & Olyvia Funkhouser

THE DRAPING OF THE CROSS

Please leave the worship space in silence, pondering the events about to unfold these next seven days which will forever change the world.

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*Please stand if able.