August 18, 2024

10:00am

WELCOME

OPENING PRAYER William Temple

Almighty and Eternal God, so draw our hearts to you,

so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills,

that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated unto you,

and then use us, we pray, as you will, but always to your glory,

and the welfare of your people, through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

PRELUDE

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Let us build a house where all can dwell and all can safely live,

a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive.

Built of hopes and dreams and visions rock of faith and vault of grace

here the love of Christ shall end division,

all are welcome, all are welcome, all are welcome in this place.

HYMN No. 308 O God in Whom All Life Begins

*CALL TO CONFESSION

If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. But, if we confess our sins,

God who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. In humility

and faith let us confess our sin to God.

*CONFESSION OF SIN

Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our

offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways,

in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. Have mercy on us O Lord, for we are ashamed and

sorry for all we have done to displease you. Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light,

and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior.

*SILENT PRAYERS*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ,

you are forgiven. May the God of mercy who forgives you all your sins, strengthen you in all

goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen.

*RESPONSE HYMN No. 647 Give Thanks

*PEACE OF CHRIST

Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. May the peace of our Lord, Jesus

Christ be with you all.

And also with you. Amen.

SPECIAL MUSIC

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Laken Franchetti

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Karen Criscillo

SCRIPTURE Ephesians 5:15-20 Karen Criscillo

SERMON Giving Thanks

*DECLARATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed

*HYMN No. 700 I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY

*RESPONSE No. 607 Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN No. 340 This is My Song

*BENEDICTION AND CHIMES