Description
Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23)
Jesus was filled with compassion when he passed through towns and encountered crowds of hurting people. To His disciples, Jesus gave instructions to perform miracles in His name and for the glory of the Father. He warned the disciples to be on their guard and prepared for authorities to arrest them, but to remember that His Spirit would give them the words to speak. Jesus’ words would be held in the hearts of many disciples after Jesus’s ascension as many endured persecution and suffering for the sake of Christ. In our sufferings, we must hold on to the truth that the Holy Spirit will work through us and carry out His plans.
We Lift Our Hearts in Worship
[Preservice options include video countdowns, worship song videos, welcomes), CDs, or live music.]
Welcome & Time of Greeting
Time of Praise and Worship
Holy Spirit
Bryan Torwalt & Katie Torwalt © 2011 Capitol CMG Genesis (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
Jesus Culture Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)
God of Brilliant Lights
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As We Gather
Mike Fay, Tom Coomes © 1981 CCCM Music (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) Remaining portion is unaffiliated
[Traditional Options]
O Holy Spirit, Enter In
ELW 786; LBW 459; LSB 913; LW 160
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
BH 75 213; BH 91 61; CH 688; CHH 558; EH 708; ELW 799; HWC 462; HPW 53; HFG 601; HLC 321; HGP 369; LBW 481; LSB 711; NCH 252; PH 387; RH 611; STTL 578; WC 522; UMH 381; WAR 440; WHM 542; WIS 489
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
BH 75 32; BH 91 6; CH 33; CHH 66; EH 423; ELW 834; HWC 25; HPW 11; HFG 319; HLC 35; LBW 526; LSB 802; LW 451; NCH 1; PH 263; RH 13; STTL 65; WC 62; UMH 103; WAR 48; WHM 42; WIS 29
Invocation
Pastor / Worship Leader
Holy Spirit, you are welcome here.
Worshipers
We desire Your presence amongst us, Spirit of God.
Pastor / Worship Leader
Fill us, Holy Spirit, to do Your work.
Worshipers
We welcome You now.
Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction
Pastor / Worship Leader
Spirit of the Living God, You dwell in Your people stirring in us the power to carry out Your work. We ask that You would fill us now.
Worshipers
We are Your willing vessels, empty and in need of filling.
Pastor / Worship Leader
Pour into us Your life and love, so that we may pour life and love onto others.
Worshipers
Amen.
Time of Confession and Forgiveness
[Alternate location: following Message]
Pastor / Worship Leader
Almighty God in Heaven, here we are before You, hearts exposed. Nothing is hidden from Your sight.
Worshipers
There is no place where secrets remain hidden because You know all things.
Pastor / Worship Leader
We confess that we are sinners in desperate need of Christ our Savior to cleanse us from our sins.
Worshipers
Cleanse our thoughts through the power of the Holy Spirit at work in us.
Pastor / Worship Leader
We stand forgiven in Your presence by the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
Worshipers
We magnify Your holy and worthy name, Jesus, both now and forevermore.
Pastor / Worship Leader
Thank You, Jesus!
Worshipers
Thank You, Lord. Amen.
We Hear God’s Word
[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]
First Reading Exodus 19:2-8a
God met Moses on the mountain giving him instructions for the Israelites. God treasured the people of Israel and commanded them to fully obey His commands and keep His covenant.
2 After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert in front of the mountain. 3 Then Moses went up to God, and the Lord called to him from the mountain and said, “This is what you are to say to the descendants of Jacob and what you are to tell the people of Israel: 4 ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words you are to speak to the Israelites.” 7 So Moses went back and summoned the elders of the people and set before them all the words the Lord had commanded him to speak. 8 The people all responded together, “We will do everything the Lord has said.” So Moses brought their answer back to the Lord.
