The Holy Spirit displays God’s power through each of us
as a means of helping the entire church.
– 1 Corinthians 12:7
GATHERING & ADORATION
*Stand if able.
PRELUDE “What a Beautiful Name”
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP (Inspired by Nehemiah 8; Written by Katherine Hawker)
Gathered together in the square
young and old
men and women
certain and seeking
slave and free.
Gathered together in the square
they opened the book
read and listened
talked and prayed.
They opened the book
gathered together in the square
and heard the Word of God.
Let us now gather
together
in the square
to open the book
and hear the Word of God.
*SING TO THE LORD “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)
“Word of God Speak”
*PRAYER
BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING (Tithes & Offerings)
Offertory – “We Believe”
Today, the older children remain in the worship service with their families.
JUST FOR KIDS MOMENT
THE WORD THAT BRINGS LIFE…
“The grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the Word of the Lord endures forever.”
– 1 Peter 1:24
PRAYERS FOR OTHERS & OURSELVES
NEHEMIAH 8:2-8 & JAMES 1:22-25 Allen & Linda Jones
MESSAGE How to Read the Bible Well!… Faithfully & Communally!
OUR RESPONSE TO ALL THAT GOD HAS & IS DOING
SONG “Thy Word”
Worshipbook #524
THE HOUR IS OVER.
NOW, LET THE SERVICE BEGIN!
*BENEDICTION
*SENDING SONG “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
Worshipbook #422, vv. 1, 3, & 6