Description
John 6:1-21
People began recognizing that Jesus was the true Messiah after he performed many miracles such as feeding a crowd of five thousand with only two fish and five loaves of bread. One night when the disciples were in a boat, a strong squall was on the waters. Walking on the water, Jesus approached the disciples and the sight frightened them. Jesus said, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” The disciples let Jesus into the boat and suddenly the boat was on the shore. More miracles would follow as Jesus made Himself known to people everywhere to show His divine authority and power.
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
Way Maker
Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, © 2016 Integrity Music Europe (Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing)
Build My Life
Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Elizabeth Kaple, Matt Redman, and Pat Barrett © 2016 Martin, Karl Andrew, Kaple Music, Capitol CMG Genesis, Housefires Sounds, Said And Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs, Bethel Music Publishing
Offering
Paul Baloche ©2002 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music
[Traditional Options]
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
BH 75 216; BH 91 54; CH 139; CHH 86; ELW 733; HS 98 889; HWC 43; HPW 14; HFG 98; HLC 37; HGP 12; LSB 809; NCH 423; PH 276; RH 8; STTL 44; WC 80; UMH 140; WOV 771; WAR 72; WHM 519; WIS 86
My Faith Looks Up To Thee
BH 75 382; BH 91 416; CH 539; CHH 576; EH 691; ELW 759; HWC 410; HFG 84; HLC 366; HGP 192; HSP 8; LWB 479; LSB 702; LW 378; PH 383; RH 423; STTL 433; WC 552; UMH 452; WAR 419; WHM 433; WIS 54
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
BH 75 202; BH 91 56; CH 682; CHH 622; EH 690; ELW 618; HWC 51; HFG 608; HLC 448; HGP 363/364; HSP 33; LBW 343; LSB 918; LW 220; NCH 18/19; PH 281; RH 78/79; STTL 96; WC 634; UMH 127; WAR 501; WHM 551; WIS 64/65
Invocation
Pastor / Worship Leader
Great is the Lord! He is worthy of praise!
Worshipers
No one can measure His greatness.
Pastor / Worship Leader
He walked on the waters; He calmed the sea.
Worshipers
He healed the sick with just a touch of His cloak.
Pastor / Worship Leader
He worked miracles and more miracles.
Worshipers
To build our faith in Him. No one can measure His greatness.
Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction
Pastor / Worship Leader
Amazing Lord, we gather together today just as the crowds gathered long ago to be in Your presence. We offer You our praise and thanksgiving for Your unfailing love You have shown to generation after generation. You continue to pour out compassion on Your people faithfully. We are Your people, and You are our God. Holy Spirit, move amongst us today as we offer our worship. May we bring glory and honor to the name of Jesus Christ today.
Worshipers
In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.
Time of Confession and Forgiveness
[Alternate location: following Message]
Pastor / Worship Leader
Forgiving Father, we confess that all too often we have been closed off to You.
Worshipers
We have been afraid of You, rather than trusting, blinded by sin, rather than seeking You, and stuck in our ways instead of following You. Forgive us, Lord.
Pastor/ Worship Leader
Forgive us, Lord. For You alone are able to accomplish far more than all we can ask or imagine through the Holy Spirit.
Worshipers
So we hear and believe the good news that we are forgiven and free in Jesus Christ alone. Thank You, Lord. Amen!
We Hear God’s Word
[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]
First Reading 2 Kings 4:42-44
Only twenty loaves of bread were given to set before a hundred men. But Elisha insisted that the man obey the Lord, for the Lord said there would be enough with some left over.
A man came from Baal Shalishah, bringing the man of God twenty loaves of barley bread baked from the first ripe grain, along with some heads of new grain. “Give it to the people to eat,” Elisha said. 43 “How can I set this before a hundred men?” his servant asked. But Elisha answered, “Give it to the people to eat. For this is what the Lord says: ‘They will eat and have some left over.’” 44 Then he set it before them, and they ate and had some left over, according to the word of the Lord.
