Scripture for Meditation & Memory:
Jeremiah 14:21, 22
“Remember Your covenant with us… O Lord our God… Therefore our hope is in You…”
Call to Worship
Psalm 84:1-7 (Select Verses)
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord… even the sparrow has found a home…
Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.
Blessed are those whose strength is in you… They go from strength to strength.
Hear my prayer, O Lord God Almighty… look with favor on your anointed one.
No good thing does God withhold from those whose walk is blameless.
O Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you. Amen.
Affirmation of Faith
“God’s Greatness”
Companion of the lonely, Binder of wounds,
Seeker of lost souls, Friend of the poor,
Source of all that is, Forgiver of sins,
Voice of the voiceless, Counselor of the confused,
Shelter from the storm, Creator of heaven and earth,
we in our ways worship and adore you. Amen.
Readings
Scripture Lesson – Joel 2:23-32
“…everyone who calls… on the Lord… will be saved…”
Scripture Lesson – Luke 18:9-14
“God, have mercy on me, a sinner”
Life Application
“Just Worship!”
Stewardship Prayer
“Holy One, whose heart abounds with gifts, receive this offering as a sign of our intention to live surrounded by your mercy, inspired by your Spirit, open to the joy of your presence, hospitable to one another, and generous toward your world. Amen.”
Hymns
Hymn of Praise: “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty”
Hymn of Prayer: “His Eye is on the Sparrow”
Hymn of Promise: “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
“God be with you ’til we meet again, by his counsels guide, uphold you, with his sheep securely fold you; God be with you ’til we meet again.”