Order of Worship
June 30, 2024
Every Sunday when we worship, we are transformed from individuals into a Body—a united community, the People of God. As we come together, we embark on a journey, out of the world and into the Presence of God. We are changed by that encounter, and afterwards we are sent back out into the world, scattering across our region to carry the blessings of God wherever we go throughout the week. In the italicized notes below, we mark the stages of today’s journey together.
Prelude: “ Battle Hymn of the Republic” ......................... Kelley Garrett & Dr. Sallye York
Call to Worship
This opening song is more than a way to start the service. It is a reminder that we are called by God—invited to come out of the world and come together into the posture of praise. Sung by the choir, we are reminded that as we come, we join the choirs of angels that worship God eternally in the heavens.
Apostles’ Creed ......................................................................................................... Kelly Slover
By reciting the core beliefs of the Church that have been handed down for generations, we link ourselves to the Story of God that has been in motion from long before we were even born. The Apostles Creed dates to the 3rd Century AD and is shared by Christians around the world.
The Creed: 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. *Quick is a traditional term for “living;” Catholic means “universal.”
Hymn 477: “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” ............................................... Congregation
As we come into God’s presence, our gaze is shifted from ourselves to our Creator, and our natural response is praise for God’s greatness and thanksgiving for His goodness. By singing together, we become more than individuals—we are united as a People of God.
Welcome & Announcements
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Jerrod Dorminey
By recognizing those who join us through media, and praying for another church or missionary, we remind ourselves that our local worship is part of a much greater movement, the Body of Christ around the world and the Kingdom of God in every nation.
In worship, we recognize that God is the source of all blessings and the owner of all things. As an act of gratitude, we return a portion of our blessings to support the ongoing mission of the Church and share with those in need through its ministries.
You may give in our Offering plate, through our secure app by texting “Frazer” to 833.603.3582, or use an offering envelope located in the pews and place your gift in the offering boxes on your way out.
Hymn 61: “Leaning On the Everlasting Arms”........................................ Congregation
Special: “ God Bless America ” ................................................................................ Choir
Soloist: Alyssa Taylor
Pastoral Prayer & Offering ................................................................ Dr. Neil Epler
Having come before the throne of God, it is fitting for us to pray, joining our hearts to confess our sins, ask for help with our needs, and intercede for the needs of the hurting in our church, our city, and our world. We close by praying in unison the Lord’s Prayer, a model prayer taught by Jesus himself to his followers, which reflects God’s desire to see the blessings of heaven come down to earth.
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, the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
In worship, we recognize that God is the source of all blessings and the owner of all things. As an act of gratitude, we return a portion of our blessings to support the ongoing mission of the Church and share with those in need through its ministries.
You may give in our Offering plate, through our secure app by texting “Frazer” to 833.603.3582, or use an offering envelope located in the pews and place your gift in the offering boxes on your way out.
Special: “ Fantasia on
Scripture Reading ........ Joshua 16:4-10, 17:1-2a, 17:12-18 .......... James Mashburn
(Pew Bible Pg. 226) The people of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, received their inheritance. 5 The territory of the people of Ephraim by their clans was as follows: the boundary of their inheritance on the east was Ataroth-addar as far as Upper Beth-horon, 6 and the boundary goes from there to the sea. On the north is Michmethath. Then on the east the boundary turns around toward Taanath-shiloh and passes along beyond it on the east to Janoah, 7 then it goes down from Janoah to Ataroth and to Naarah, and touches Jericho, ending at the Jordan. 8 From Tappuah the boundary goes westward to the brook Kanah and ends at the sea. Such is the inheritance of the tribe of the people of Ephraim by their clans, 9 together with the towns that were set apart for the people of Ephraim within the inheritance of the Manassites, all those towns with their villages. 10 However, they did not drive out the Canaanites who lived in Gezer, so the Canaanites have lived in the midst of Ephraim to this day but have been made to do forced labor ... Then allotment was made to the people of Manasseh, for he was the firstborn of Joseph. To Machir the firstborn of Manasseh, the father of Gilead, were allotted Gilead and Bashan, because he was a man of war. 2 And allotments were made to the rest of the people of Manasseh by their clans
Sermon
... Yet the people of Manasseh could not take possession of those cities, but the Canaanites persisted in dwelling in that land. 13 Now when the people of Israel grew strong, they put the Canaanites to forced labor, but did not utterly drive them out. 14 Then the people of Joseph spoke to Joshua, saying, “Why have you given me but one lot and one portion as an inheritance, although I am a numerous people, since all along the Lord has blessed me?” 15 And Joshua said to them, “If you are a numerous people, go up by yourselves to the forest, and there clear ground for yourselves in the land of the Perizzites and the Rephaim, since the hill country of Ephraim is too narrow for you.” 16 The people of Joseph said, “The hill country is not enough for us. Yet all the Canaanites who dwell in the plain have chariots of iron, both those in Beth-shean and its villages and those in the Valley of Jezreel.” 17 Then Joshua said to the house of Joseph, to Ephraim and Manasseh, “You are a numerous people and have great power. You shall not have one allotment only, 18 but the hill country shall be yours, for though it is a forest, you shall clear it and possess it to its farthest borders. For you shall drive out the Canaanites, though they have chariots of iron, and though they are strong.”
“Problems and Promises”
Dr. Chris Montgomery
We believe that God has spoken through the written Word, and He continues to speak to us individually and corporately when we apply that Word to our hearts and lives. The goal of the sermon is not to hear human wisdom or eloquence but to allow the Holy Spirit to instruct, encourage, and motivate us to do God’s Will.
Closing Hymn
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Congregation
Benediction
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Kelly Slover
The closing moment is more than a way to say goodbye; it is a time to recognize that we are being sent out with a mission, carrying with us the Good News of Jesus and the love of God which brings light and hope to our neighborhoods, our places of work or school, and ultimately to all the earth.
Postlude: “God of Our Fathers” ......................................................................... Kelley Garrett
Flowers are placed in celebration of Bill and Dee Heath’s 63rd Wedding Anniversary and Bill’s 85th Birthday on June 30.
Next Steps
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