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Luke 12:32-40

A large crowd has gathered to listen to Jesus. Jesus speaks first to his disciples with both encouraging words and words of warning. He asks them to consider the things they are worried about- the basic things like food and clothing. He challenges them to consider if life is more than that. He challenges their faith. Who do they trust? What are they seeking? Where is their treasure? He then shifts and warns them that the Son of Man is returning. They will not know when. Are they ready?

 

 

…  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

Speak To The Mountain

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God So Loved

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Mighty to Save

Ben Fielding & Reuben Morgan, ©2006 Hillsong Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)

 

[Traditional Options]

O Jesus King Most Wonderful

HLC 73; LBW 537; LSB 554; LW 274

This is the Day the Lord Has Made

BH 75 68; BH 91 358, 359; CH 209; CHH 286; EH 50; HWC 590; LSB 903; LW 200; NCH 84; PH 230; RH 705; STTL 26; WC 801; UMH 657, 658; WAR 652

Salvation Unto Us Has Come

ELW 590; LBW 297; LSB 555; LW 355

 

 

Invocation

 

Pastor / Worship Leader

   In the Name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit  

 

Worshipers

   Praise be to God!

 

Pastor / Worship Leader

   Where two or three are gathered in Your Name, You are there.

 

Worshipers

   You are here with us Lord.

 

Pastor / Worship Leader

   We welcome You Lord!

 

Worshipers

   Praise the Lord! Amen!

 

 

Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction

 

Pastor / Worship Leader

   Heavenly Father, by your grace you have saved us, through faith. You have told us not to worry about what we will eat or what we will wear, but to have faith. You’ve told us not to fear and you have promised us a kingdom. We are sojourners on this earth Lord. Heaven is our home. Lord, your word says that you will return and at an hour we will not expect, and we need to be ready. Help us Lord to anticipate your return, to anticipate our home, to be dressed and ready for service. To keep our hearts and minds on you! Thank you for the gift of faith! In Jesus’ Name, Amen!

 

Worshipers

   Amen!

 

Time of Confession and Forgiveness

[Alternate location:  following Message]

 

Pastor / Worship Leader

   Lord we confess that we worry about things we cannot control

 

Worshipers

   We confess that sometimes our faith is lacking

 

Pastor / Worship Leader

   Help us God, our Savior, for the Glory of Your Name

 

Worshipers

   Deliver us and forgive our sins, for Your Name’s sake

 

Pastor / Worship Leader

   Lord you are faithful, and we receive your forgiveness.

 

Worshipers

   Blessed is the one whose sins are forgiven

 

Pastor / Worship Leader

   Praise God! Amen!

 

Worshipers

   Amen!

 

 

…  We Hear God’s Word  …

[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]

 

First Reading                                  Genesis 15:1-6

Abram (Abraham) had just rescued his nephew Lot in battle and the Lord appears to Abram in a vision. The Lord promises Abram that he will have a son of his own flesh and blood. Abram believed the Lord, and this was credited to him as righteousness.

 

After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” But Abram said, “Sovereign Lord, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of Damascus?” And Abram said, “You have given me no children; so a servant in my household will be my heir.”Then the word of the Lord came to him: “This man will not be your heir, but a son who is your own flesh and blood will be your heir.” He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.”Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.