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June 18, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Faith of Our Fathers” Faith of our fathers living still in spite of dungeon fire and sword O how our hearts beat high with joy whene'er we hear that glorious word Chorus Faith of our fathers holy faith We will be true to thee till death Faith of our fathers God's great power shall win all nations unto Thee And thru the truth that comes from God mankind shall then be truly free [Chorus] Faith of our fathers we will love both friend and foe in all our strife And preach Thee too as love knows how by kindly words and virtuous life [Chorus] Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Genesis 22:1-18 Sermon Love’s Havoc Closing Hymn “He Knows Your Name” I have a maker He formed my heart Before even time began my life was in his hands He knows my name He knows my every thought He sees each tear that falls and hears me when I call I have a father He calls me his

June 11, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Be Still My Soul” Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side bear patiently the cross of grief or pain Leave to thy God to order and provide in ev’ry change He faithful will remain Be still my soul thy best thy heav’nly Friend through thorny ways leads to a joyful end Be still my soul thy God doth undertake to guide the future as He has the past Thy hope thy confidence let nothing shake all now mysterious shall be bright at last Be still my soul the waves and winds still know his voice who ruled them while He dwelt below Be still my soul the hour is hast'ning on when we shall be forever with the Lord When disappointment grief and fear are gone sorrow forgot love's purest joys restored Be still my soul when change and tears are past all safe and blessed we shall meet at last Amen Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson John 9:1-12 Sermon The Harmony of Affl

June 4, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Jesus Shall reign Where’er the Sun” Jesus shall reign where’er the sun doth his successive journeys run; His Kingdom stretch from shore to shore, till moons shall wax and wane no more. To Him shall endless prayer be made. and princes throng to crown His head, His name like sweet perfume shall rise with every morning sacrifice. People and realms of every tongue dwell on His love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim their early blessings on His name. Let every creature rise and bring peculiar honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again, and earth repeat the loud Amen. Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Luke 17:11-24 Sermon We Don’t See It The Lords Supper (The bread is gluten-free and the cup is alcohol free) Prayers of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Closing Hymn “King of Glory” Lift up your gaze be lifted up tell ev'ryone how great the love The lov

May 28, 2023 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “God of Our Fathers” God of our fathers whose Almighty hand leads forth in beauty all the starry band Of shining worlds in splendor through the skies our grateful songs before Thy throne arise Thy love divine hath led us past in this free land by Thee our lot is cast Be Thou our Ruler guardian guide and stay thy word our law Thy paths our chosen way From war's alarm and deadly pestilence be Thy strong arm our ever sure defense Thy true religion in our hearts increase thy bounteous goodness nourish us in peace Refresh Thy people on their toil some way lead us from night to never ending days Fill all our lives with love and grace divine and glory laud and praise be ever Thine God of our fathers God of our fathers Amen Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Psalm 33:1-12 Sermon God Bless America...With Refocused Remembrance Closing Hymn “Ma

May 21, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” Guide me O Thou great Jehovah pilgrim through this barren land I am weak but Thou art mighty hold me with Thy pow'rful hand Bread of heaven Bread of heaven Feed me now and ever more feed me now and ever more Open now the crystal fountain whence the healing stream doth flow Let the fiery cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through Strong Deliverer strong Deliverer Be Thou still my strength and shield be Thou still my strength and shield When I tread the verge of Jordan bid my anxious fears subside Death of death and hell's destruction land me safe on Canaan's side Songs of praises songs of praises I will ever give to Thee I will ever give to Thee Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson 1 Peter 5:5b-10 Sermon The Accuser Closing Hymn “Am I a Soldier of the Cross” Am I a soldier of the cross a foll'wer of the Lamb An

May 14, 2023 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!Preparation for WorshipTime for GatheringOpening Hymn“Now Thank We All Our God”Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voicesWho wondrous things hath done in whom this world rejoicesWho from our mothers' arms hath blessed us on our wayWith countless gifts of love and still is ours todayO may this bounteous God through all our life be near usWith ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer usTo keep us in his grace and guide us when perplexedAnd free us from all ills of this world in the nextAll praise and thanks to God the Father now be givenThe Son and Him who reigns with them in highest heavenThe one eternal God whom heaven and earth adoreFor thus it was is now and shall be evermorePrayer of PraiseSong of WorshipPrayers of the Church and Prayer of our LordOffering and DoxologyScripture Lesson Exodus 2:1-10Sermon Losing to LoveClosing Hymn“Love Divine All Loves Excelling”Love divine, all loves excelling, joy of heav’n, to earth come down,Fix in us thy humble d

May 7, 2023Preparation for WorshipTime for GatheringOpening Hymn“I Sing the Mighty Power of God”I sing the mighty power of God that made the mountains riseThat spread the flowing seas abroad and built the lofty skiesI sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the dayThe moon shines full at His command and all the stars obeyI sing the goodness of the Lord that filled the earth with foodHe formed the creatures with His word and then pronounced them goodLord how Thy wonders are displayed where'er I turn my eyeIf I survey the ground I tread or gaze upon the skyThere's not a plant or flower below but makes Thy glories knownAnd clouds arise And tempests blow by order from Thy throneCreatures that borrow life from Thee are subject to Thy careThere's not a place where we can flee but God is present therePrayer of PraiseSong of WorshipPrayers of the ChurchOffering and DoxologyScripture Lesson 1 Corinthians 10:1-13Sermon Lest We Fall (Lead Us Not into Temptation)The Lords Supper(The bread is gluten-free

April 30, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Great is Thy faithfulness O God my Father There is no shadow of turning with Thee Thou changest not Thy compassions they fail not As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be Refrain: Great is Thy faithfulness great is Thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me Summer and winter and springtime and harvest Sun moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness mercy and love [Refrain] Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside [Refrain] Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson John 21:1-19 Sermon Do You Love Me? Closing Hymn “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” I have de

April 23, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Alas and Did My Savior Bleed” Alas and did my Savior bleed and did my Sov'reign die Would He devote that sacred head for sinners such as I Thy body slain sweet Jesus Thine and bathed in its own blood While all exposed to wrath divine the glorious suff'rer stood Was it for crimes that I had done He groaned upon the tree Amazing pity grace unknown and love beyond degree Well might the sun in darkness hide and shut His glories in When Christ the mighty Maker died for man the creature's sin Thus might I hide my blushing face while His dear cross appears Dissolve my heart in thankfulness and melt my eyes to tears But drops of grief can ne'er repay the debt of love I owe Here Lord I give myself away 'Tis all that I can do Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Luke 15:25-32 Sermon Self-Righteous, Judgmental, Grouchy, and No Fun At All Closing Hy

April 16, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Crown Him with Many Crowns” Crown Him with many crowns, the Lamb upon His throne Hark how the heavenly anthem drowns, all music but its own Awake my soul and sing, of Him who died for thee And hail Him as thy matchless King through all eternity Crown Him the Lord of life, who triumphed o’er the grave And rose victorious in the strife, for those He came to save His glories now we sing, who died and rose on high Who died eternal life to bring and lives that death may die Crown Him the Lord of love, behold His hands and side Rich wounds yet visible above in beauty glorified No angel in the sky can fully bear that sight But downward bends each burning eye at mysteries so bright Crown Him the Lord of years, the Potentate of time Creator of the rolling spheres ineffably sublime All hail Redeemer hail for thou hast died for me Thy praise shall never never fail throughout eternity Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Praye

April 9, 2023 EASTER SUNDAY Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” Christ the Lord is risen today alleluia sons of men and angels say alleluia Raise your joys and triumphs high alleluia sing ye heavens and earth reply alleluia Lives again our glorious King alleluia where O death is now thy sting alleluia Once he died our souls to save alleluia where's thy victory boasting grave alleluia Love's redeeming work is done alleluia fought the fight the battle won alleluia Death in vain forbids Him rise alleluia Christ hath opened paradise alleluia Soar we now where Christ has led alleluia following our exalted Head alleluia Made like Him like Him we rise alleluia ours the cross the grave the skies alleluia Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Luke 24:1-12 Sermon Nonsense to Wonder Closing Hymn “In Christ Alone The Solid Rock” In Christ alone, my hope is found He is my light, m

April 2, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “All Glory Laud and Honor” All glory laud and honor to Thee Redeemer King To Whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring Thou art the King of Israel Thou David’s royal Son Who in the Lord’s Name comest the King and Blessed One All glory laud and honor to Thee Redeemer King To Whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring The company of angels are praising Thee on High And mortal men and all things created make reply All glory laud and honor to Thee Redeemer King To Whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring To Thee before Thy passion they sang their hymns of praise To Thee now high exalted our melody we raise Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Mark 11:1-11 Sermon King of Humility Closing Hymn “Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates” Lift up your heads ye mighty gates behold the King of glory waits The King of kings is drawing near the Savio

March 26, 2023Preparation for Worship - Jessica Betten – Alumni Director St. Matthew’s HouseTime for GatheringOpening Hymn“And Can It Be”And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior's bloodDied He for me who caused His pain for me who Him to death pursuedAmazing love how can it be that Thou my God shouldst die for meAmazing love how can it be that Thou my God shouldst die for meHe left His Father's throne above so free so infinite His graceEmptied Himself of all but love and bled for Adam's helpless race'Tis mercy all immense and free for O my God it found out me'Tis mercy all immense and free for O my God it found out meLong my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's nightThine eye diffused a quickening ray I woke the dungeon flamed with lightMy chains fell off my heart was free I rose went forth and followed TheeMy chains fell off my heart was free I rose went forth and followed TheeNo condemnation now I dread Jesus and all in Him is mineAlive in Him my liv

March 19, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” Guide me O Thou great Jehovah pilgrim through this barren land I am weak but Thou art mighty hold me with Thy pow'rful hand Bread of heaven Bread of heaven feed me now and ever more Feed me now and ever more Open now the crystal fountain whence the healing stream doth flow Let the fiery cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through Strong Deliverer strong Deliverer be Thou still my strength and shield Be Thou still my strength and shield When I tread the verge of Jordan bid my anxious fears subside Death of death and hell's destruction land me safe on Canaan's side Songs of praises songs of praises I will ever give to Thee I will ever give to Thee Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson John 6:22-50 Sermon Give Us Closing Hymn “Give Me Jesus” In the morning when I rise in the morning when I rise In the morning when I

March 12, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “For All the Saints” For all the saints Who from their labors rest Who Thee by faith Before the world confessed Thy name O Jesus Be forever blest Alleluia Thou wast their Rock Their Fortress and their Might Thou Lord their Captain In the well fought fight Thou in the darkness drear Their one true Light Alleluia O may Thy soldiers Faithful true and bold Fight as the saints Who nobly fought of old And win with them The victor's crown of gold Alleluia And when the strife is fierce The warfare long Steals on the ear The distant triumph song And hearts are brave again And arms are strong Alleluia But lo there breaks A yet more glorious day The saints triumphant Rise in bright array The King of Glory Passes on His way Alleluia From earth's wide bounds From ocean's farthest coast Through gates of pearl Streams in the countless host Singing to Father Son and Holy Ghost Alleluia Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of o

March 5, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Rejoice the Lord is King” Rejoice the Lord is King your Lord and King adore Rejoice give thanks and sing and triumph evermore Refrain: Lift up your heart lift up your voice Rejoice again I say rejoice Our Savior Jesus reigns the God of truth and love When He had purged our stains He took His seat above [Refrain] His kingdom cannot fail He rules o'er earth and heaven The keys of death and hell are to our Jesus given [Refrain] Rejoice in glorious hope for Christ the Judge shall come And take His servants up to their eternal home [Refrain] Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Revelation 21:1-8 Sermon Thy Kingdom Come The Lords Supper (The bread is gluten-free and the cup is alcohol free) Prayers of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Closing Hymn “Majesty” Majesty worship His majesty Unto Jesus be all glory Honor and praise Majesty kingdom authority Flow from His throne Unto His own His

February 26, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “How Deep the Father’s Love For Us” How deep the Father's love for us how vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son to make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss the Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many sons to glory Behold the Man upon a cross my sin upon His shoulders Ashamed I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers It was my sin that held Him there until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished I will not boast in anything no gifts no pow’r no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ His death and resurrection Why should I gain from His reward I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Exodus 3:13-15 & Matthew 6:9 Sermon Not Some Generic Mush-god Cl

February 19, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Ancient Words” Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world They resound with God's own heart O let the ancient words impart Refrain: Ancient words ever true changing me changing you We have come with open hearts O let the ancient words impart Words of life words of hope give us strength help us cope In this world where'er we roam ancient words will guide us home [Refrain] Holy words of our faith handed down to this age Came to us through sacrifice O heed the faithful words of Christ [Refrain] We have come with open hearts O let the ancient words impart O let the ancient words impart Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Matthew 6:1-8 Sermon Till We Don’t Pray Anymore Closing Hymn “Sweet Hour of Prayer” Sweet hour of prayer sweet hour of prayer that calls me from a world of care And bids me at my Father's throne make all my wants and wishes known

February 12, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” Great is Thy faithfulness O God my Father There is no shadow of turning with Thee Thou changest not Thy compassions they fail not As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be Refrain: Great is Thy faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness Lord unto me Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside [Refrain] Summer and winter and springtime and harvest Sun moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness mercy and love [Refrain] Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Luke 13:1-17 Sermon Buckling Under the Burden Closing Hymn “It Is Well With My Soul” When pe

February 5, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Fairest Lord Jesus” Fairest Lord Jesus Ruler of all nature O Thou of God and man the Son Thee will I cherish Thee will I honor Thou my soul's glory joy and crown Fair are the meadows fairer still the woodlands Robed in the blooming garb of spring Jesus is fairer Jesus is purer Who makes the woeful heart to sing Fair is the sunshine fairer still the moonlight And all the twinkling starry host Jesus shines brighter Jesus shines purer Than all the angels heav'n can boast Beautiful Saviour Lord of all the nations Son of God and Son of Man Glory and honor praise adoration Now and forevermore be Thine Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson 1 Peter 4:1-8 Sermon 2023 or 323 ? The Lords Supper (The bread is gluten-free and the cup is alcohol free) Prayers of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer Closing Hymn “O God Our Help in Ages Past” O God our help in ages pas, our hope for years to come Ou