Instructions for participating in at-home worship:
Readings and prayer are provided here as suggestions for your family to do together. Even though our church is not physically gathered together in one building, there is a unity in Christ that happens when we all read the same scriptures and say the same prayers separately in our homes. Know that as your family participates in this worship time in your home, you are joining many others doing exactly the same thing in their homes.
You may download and print this entire service BULLETIN as well as sermon NOTES for children from the Download Files section at the bottom of this page.
Call to Worship
1 I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. 2 Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. 4 One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. 5 They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—and I will meditate on your wonderful works. 6 They tell of the power of your awesome works—and I will proclaim your great deeds.
— Psalm 145:1-6 (NIV)
Praise
Read God's Word Together
21 You heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body… 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. 5:1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
— Ephesians 4:21-25, 32-5:2 (NIV)
Children's Message
Pray Together
(a prayer based on the Lord’s Prayer and the Psalms)
Our Father in heaven, you indeed are our Father, adopting us into an eternal family. As an earthly father has compassion on his children, so you show compassion on those who fear you. You know how we are made, and remember us in our weakness. [Ps. 103] Hallowed be your name. You alone are holy, there is none like you; your glory is above the heavens. Yet you stoop down to lift up the needy. We exalt and worship you, for you are holy. [Ps. 113, 99] Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. In Christ your kingdom has already come, even though rulers of this earth gather together against you, thinking they can ruin your purposes. They cannot, for you have installed Christ, your Anointed One, the everlasting, all powerful King over all creation. [Ps. 2] Give us this day our daily bread. All creatures look to you for their food at the proper time; when you provide, they are satisfied with good things. When you hide your face, they are terrified. Lord, help us be good stewards of the gifts of food you have given us so that all may have their daily bread. [Ps. 104] Forgive us our sins, as we also forgive those who sin against us. Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sin is covered, and who know the joy of forgiveness. [Ps. 32] As we have been forgiven, help us to become like Christ, forgiving those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. In mercy, O God, answer the prayers of all who are in deep distress. Hear their cries especially when they are tormented by those who deny you and act as if you do not care. At the same time, save us from sinning in our anger. Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Lord. [Ps. 4] For the kingdom, the power, and glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
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Response
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Readings and prayer are provided here as suggestions for your family to do together. Even though our church is not physically gathered together in one building, there is a unity in Christ that happens when we all read the same scriptures and say the same prayers separately in our homes. Know that as your family participates in this worship time in your home, you are joining many others doing exactly the same thing in their homes.
You may download and print this entire service BULLETIN as well as sermon NOTES for children from the Download Files section at the bottom of this page.
Call to Worship
1 I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever. 2 Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. 4 One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts. 5 They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—and I will meditate on your wonderful works. 6 They tell of the power of your awesome works—and I will proclaim your great deeds.
— Psalm 145:1-6 (NIV)
Praise
Read God's Word Together
21 You heard about Christ and were taught in him in accordance with the truth that is in Jesus. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. 25 Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body… 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. 5:1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
— Ephesians 4:21-25, 32-5:2 (NIV)
Children's Message
Pray Together
(a prayer based on the Lord’s Prayer and the Psalms)
Our Father in heaven, you indeed are our Father, adopting us into an eternal family. As an earthly father has compassion on his children, so you show compassion on those who fear you. You know how we are made, and remember us in our weakness. [Ps. 103] Hallowed be your name. You alone are holy, there is none like you; your glory is above the heavens. Yet you stoop down to lift up the needy. We exalt and worship you, for you are holy. [Ps. 113, 99] Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. In Christ your kingdom has already come, even though rulers of this earth gather together against you, thinking they can ruin your purposes. They cannot, for you have installed Christ, your Anointed One, the everlasting, all powerful King over all creation. [Ps. 2] Give us this day our daily bread. All creatures look to you for their food at the proper time; when you provide, they are satisfied with good things. When you hide your face, they are terrified. Lord, help us be good stewards of the gifts of food you have given us so that all may have their daily bread. [Ps. 104] Forgive us our sins, as we also forgive those who sin against us. Blessed are those whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sin is covered, and who know the joy of forgiveness. [Ps. 32] As we have been forgiven, help us to become like Christ, forgiving those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. In mercy, O God, answer the prayers of all who are in deep distress. Hear their cries especially when they are tormented by those who deny you and act as if you do not care. At the same time, save us from sinning in our anger. Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Lord. [Ps. 4] For the kingdom, the power, and glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.
Message
Response
Audio only of message
Bible Text: Romans 5:1-11 | Preacher: Tom VanderPloeg | Perseverance is not always easy or fun; but we are reminded today that abiding in times of perseverance produces character and hope in us