ORDER OF WORSHIP
8:45 // 10
Prelude
God Is Here With Me
Welcome and Prayer of Adoration
God of Grace and God of Glory
Sacrament of Baptism
Jesus Loves Me
Life of the Congregation
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Mercy
SECRECY & CONFESSION
A PRISON WITHOUT BARS // JAMES 5:16
DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER SENIOR PASTOR
Compassion Hymn
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic .
ORDER OF WORSHIP
11:15
Doxology (God Be Praised)
Call to Worship
Sacrament of Baptism
Doxology
Life of the Congregation
Pastoral Prayer
Breathe
SECRECY & CONFESSION
A PRISON WITHOUT BARS // JAMES 5:16
DR. RICHARD KANNWISCHER
SENIOR PASTOR
In Christ Alone (Passion)
Invitation and Benediction
Postlude
BAPTISMS
8:45AM
ROSE COLLINS BANDY
Daughter | Born: July 11, 2023
Parents: Taylor and Tyler Bandy
Grandparents: Rosemary and Murray Bandy; Jackie and Jeff Thul
EPHESIANS 4:15
Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ.
10AM
NOAH JOSEPH JONES
Son | Born: December 19, 2023
Parents: Michelle and Seth Jones
Grandparents: Tammy and John Cocke; Tammy Jones; Bill Jones
1 TIMOTHY 4:12
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
GWIN ELIZABETH LACEFIELD
Daughter | Born: January 3, 2023
Parents: Jordan and Wesley Lacefield
Sibling: Beckham: age 4
Grandparents: Sheri and Chad Gwin; Beth and Scott Lacefield
PHILIPPIANS 1:9-11
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and praise of God.
BAPTISMS
RANZ ROBERT ROJAS
Son | Born: August 29, 2023
Parents: Megan and Rob Rojas
Grandparents: Tony and Pam Rojas; Carole and Bill Veringa
MATTHEW 10:16
Listen carefully: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; so be wise as serpents, and innocent as doves [have no selfserving agenda].
11:15AM
ELWYN BEHR BRIDGES
Son | Born: August 13, 2023
Parents: Lee and Elwyn Bridges
Grandparents: Kaki and Mike Behr; Linda and Elwyn Bridges
PROVERBS 3:1-4
My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
MARY HYLAND JUSTICE
Daughter | Born: May 4, 2023
Parents: Whitney and Calder Justice
Sibling: Audley: age 3
Grandparents: Hyland and Hal Justice; Michelle and Art Nevins; the late Janelle Nevins
LUKE 2:40
The Child grew and became strong filled with wisdom and the grace of God.
BAPTISMS
GWYNNE MARGARET SIMAK
Daughter | Born: October 30, 2023
Parents: Caitlin and Matt Simak
Sibling: Graham: age 2
Grandparents: Magge and Ned Camuti; Delene Simak; Dave Simak
ROMANS 12:11-12
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
WILLIAM ANDERS (LIAM) WILSON
Son | Born: August 11, 2023
Parents: Meg and Casey Wilson
Sibling: Evie: age 4
Grandparents: Denise and Bob Harth; Sharon Speir; Beth and Andy Wilson
MATTHEW 19:14
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
A PRISON WITHOUT BARS: JAMES 5:16
1. We were made for one another.
The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” // Genesis 2:18
“Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” // Genesis 2:25
2. We try to hide.
“I was afraid because I was naked; so I hid.” // Genesis 3:10
3. We are loved and forgiven.
“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 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 4:32-5:2
4. We need to confess to one another.
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” // James 5:16
“Sin demands to have a man by himself. It withdraws him from the community. The more isolated a person is the more attractive will be the power of sin over him, and the more deeply he becomes involved in it, the more disastrous is his isolation.”
― Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together
