07-28-2024: “The Plain Old Truth” by Rev. Jim Perkin | 8:30 Worship Service
ORDER OF WORSHIP July 28, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. Welcome to worship today! We are glad you are here! The chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Bobby Sullivan by the Sullivan family. The mission candle is lit in memory of Rosemarie Chase by Jim and Becky Buchanan. Please stand in body or spirit as you are able CHIMES CHORAL CALL: “If I Gave You My Heart” –We the Kingdom Bedford Collective WORD OF WELCOME: Pastor Jim Please register your attendance in the attendance pad. PRELUDE: “Evening Song” Andre CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calls our names to come and follow him. People: His voice, speaking our names, draws us to him. Leader: We follow without fear, for the shepherd cares for us. People: Our hearts rejoice and we can place our trust in the Good Shepherd. Leader: Come, let us enter the gate with thanksgiving! People: Let us go forth confidently with songs of praise! Amen. HYMN OF PRAISE “Marching to Zion” Hymnal #733 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: “Apostles Creed” –Hymnal #881 I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. HYMN OF PREPARATION: Hymnal #381 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” Children are invited to come forward for Children’s Conversation during the last verse of the hymn. (10:50) CHILDREN’S CONVERSATION (10:50): Hymnal #191 “Jesus Loves Me” GOSPEL LESSON: John 10:22-30 Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM: “Promise Keeper” –Hope Darst Bedford Collective SERMON: “The Plain Old Truth” –Pastor Jim Perkin INTERLUDE You are invited to pray at the kneeling rails or remain in your seat. PASTORAL PRAYER THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. INVITATION TO GIVE OFFERTORY: “Hold On To Me” –Lauren Daigle Bedford Collective DOXOLOGY: “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” –Hymnal #94 HYMN OF COMMITMENT: The Faith We Sing #2137 “Would I Have Answered When You Called” If you would like to join this community of faith in membership, please come forward during the final verse of this hymn. MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES BLESSING AND SENDING FORTH CHORAL BENEDICTION POSTLUDE: “Prelude in C Major, BWV 553” –J.S. Bach Preacher: Rev. Jim Perkin Categories: 8:30 Service
