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Mark 13:1-8

As a disciple was admiring the architectural stones of buildings, Jesus used this as a teaching moment to explain the destructive future.  The stones from the buildings would not last, so no one should hold onto the things of this earth as it will pass away.  Instead, Jesus encouraged His listeners to stand firm to the end.  As we witness all sorts of evil in today’s world, let us be reminded to stand firm in Jesus Christ, our lasting hope of salvation.

  

…  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

Trust in You

Lauren Ashley Daigle, Michael Farren & Paul Mabury © 2014 Centric Songs, Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity’s Alleluia! Music, Flychild Publishing, So Essential Tunes (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing, Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music [DC Cook]), Essential Music Publishing LLC)

Firm Foundation

Nancy Gordon & Jamie Harvill, ©1994 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music & Integrity’s Praise! Music

House of the Lord

Jonathan Smith Phil Wickham, © 2020 Be Essential Songs (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC)Cashagamble Jet Music (Admin. by Essential Music Publishing LLC) 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])

 

[Traditional Options]

The Solid Rock

BH 91 406; CH 526; HWC 402; HPW 44; HFG 92; HLC 313; HGP 290; RH 419; STTL 436; WC 517; UMH 368; WHM 443; WIS 92

My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less

BH 75 337; CH 526; CHH 537; ELW 596; HFG 92; HLC 313; HSP 125; LBW 293,294; LSB 575; LW 368; NCH 403; PH 379; RH 419; UMH 368; WAR 405

Christ is Surely Coming

LSB 509

  

Invocation

 

Pastor / Worship Leader

   Come in and take refuge in the Lord.

 

Worshipers

   Keep us safe, God, for apart from you there is no good thing.

 

Pastor/ Worship Leader

   We delight in You, Lord.  You are our portion and our cup. 

 

Worshipers

  You are our lasting hope, and we bring you our worship now.

 

 

Opening Prayer / Theme Introduction

 

Pastor / Worship Leader

   Faithful Father, our hearts are glad before You and we choose to rejoice in You, our Maker.  Help us to keep our eyes focused on You and not on the things of this world that don’t last.  You are our foundation, Our rock in which we hide.  May we hide under the shadow of Your wings today as we give You all of our attention and allegiance.  Be with us now, we humbly ask in the name of Your Son, Jesus.   

 

Worshipers

   Amen. 

 

 

Time of Confession and Forgiveness

[Alternate location:  following Message]

 

Pastor / Worship Leader

   Lord, we repent of our weakness.  Even our bodies are weak.   

 

Worshipers

   Our boundaries are out of balance, our habits need Your help.  We are sinners in need of forgiveness.

Pastor/Worship Leader

  We admit that we fall short, just like Your Word says.  We put our hope in the things of this world and seek comfort in temporary, ordinary pleasures, when really, eternal pleasures are found in You.

 

Worshipers

  Help us, Lord, and forgive us.  Open up our eyes to see clearly and to know You.  Put a deep desire in us to pursue You with passion and integrity.  Make us whole, Lord.

 

Pastor / Worship Leader

  We thank You for Your grace and forgiveness, Jesus.  We love you.  Amen. 

 

…  We Hear God’s Word  …

[Read aloud both the introduction and Scripture]

First Reading                                      Daniel 12:1-3

In the end days, great distress will overcome the nations, but God’s people will be delivered.  Those who are sleeping will rise to their fate. 

 “At that time Michael, the great prince who protects your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress such as has not happened from the beginning of nations until then. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered. 2 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake: some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt. 3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.