Description
John 9:1-41
On the Sabbath, Jesus healed a man who was blind from birth. Instead of rejoicing over this miracle, the Pharisees found fault in it and accused Jesus of sinning. The man, however, was forever changed by the Son of God, his Savior. When the Lord works miracles in your life or the life of others, do you rejoice or find suspicion or fault? Do you give thanks and glory to God, or do you complain and grumble about what went wrong?
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
I Am Free
Jon Egan, ©2004 Vertical Worship Songs (Admin. by Integrity Music, Inc.)
Our God
Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Jonas Myrin, & Matt Redman, ©2010 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) sixsteps Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Said And Done Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) Vamos Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) SHOUT! Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing) worshiptogether.com songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Battle Belongs
Brian Johnson | Phil Wickham, © Phil Wickham Music (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]) Simply Global Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]) Sing My Songs (Fair Trade Music Publishing [c/o Essential Music Publishing LLC]) Bethel Music Publishing
[Traditional Options]
When To Our World The Savior Came
LSB 551
Hope of the World
BH 75 364; CHH 538; EH 472; HLC 515; LBW 493; LSB 690; LW 377; NCH 46; PH 360; UMH 178; WC 434; UMH 178; WAR 404
Amazing Grace
BH 75 165; BH 91 330; CH 343; CHH 546; EH 671; ELW 779; HWC 202; HPW 33; HFG 107; HCL 288; HGP 206; HSP 186; LBW 448; LSB 744; LSB 744; LW 509; NCH 547; PH 280; RH 230; STTL 85; WC 502; UMH 378; WAR 422; WHM 429; WIS 212
Invocation
Pastor / Worship Leader
How good and pleasant it is for brothers and sisters to dwell together in unity!
Worshipers
We gather together to worship the Lord!
Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction
Pastor / Worship Leader
Loving Father, today we ask for Your hand of blessing as we worship You. Grant us Your guidance and endurance to conduct the work that You’ve given us. Help us to rejoice in the work, and not grumble and complain. By Your Holy Spirit, move powerfully now.
Worshipers
In Jesus’ name, amen.
Time of Confession and Forgiveness
[Alternate location: following Message]
Pastor / Worship Leader
Father, we are ordinary sinners not worthy of forgiveness. Yet, you love us so deeply and gave up Your life for us.
Worshipers
We confess that we are sinners, guilty as charged. But You desired us to be saints, and provided us a way through Your blood sacrifice on the cross. You resurrected and brought us new life through Your provision. We thank You for Your forgiveness! We thank You for Your grace! Amen.
We Hear God’s Word
[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]
First Reading 1 Samuel 16:1-13
The anointing of the next king of Israel was surely one of Jesse’s qualified sons, or so Samuel thought. However, the Lord had plans to anoint, David, the youngest son and shepherd boy as king.
The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and be on your way; I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem. I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” 2 But Samuel said, “How can I go? If Saul hears about it, he will kill me.” The Lord said, “Take a heifer with you and say, ‘I have come to sacrifice to the Lord.’ 3 Invite Jesse to the sacrifice, and I will show you what to do. You are to anoint for me the one I indicate.” 4 Samuel did what the Lord said. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town trembled when they met him. They asked, “Do you come in peace?” 5 Samuel replied, “Yes, in peace; I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. Consecrate yourselves and come to the sacrifice with me.” Then he consecrated Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice. 6 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the Lord.” 7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 8 Then Jesse called Abinadab and had him pass in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “The Lord has not chosen this one either.” 9 Jesse then had Shammah pass by, but Samuel said, “Nor has the Lord chosen this one.” 10 Jesse had seven of his sons pass before Samuel, but Samuel said to him, “The Lord has not chosen these.” 11 So he asked Jesse, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse answered. “He is tending the sheep.” Samuel said, “Send for him; we will not sit down until he arrives.” 12 So he sent for him and had him brought in. He was glowing with health and had a fine appearance and handsome features. Then the Lord said, “Rise and anoint him; this is the one.” 13 So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and from that day on the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David. Samuel then went to Ramah.
