| God's People Gather |
A piano or organ
prelude. |
| Call
to Worship |
The Praise Team, a
combination of singers, clavinova, drums and guitar(s)
sings a song to prepare the congregation for worship. |
| Songs
of Praise |
Several praise songs are
sung with the words projected on the front wall.
The words and music are uplifting. |
| Prayer
of Adoration |
A member of the Praise Team
reads a scripture passage, and offers a brief prayer. |
| Song
of Response |
Another praise song is sung. |
| Greeting
Each Other with Joy |
Members
of the congregation turn and greet those worshipping
around him/her. |
| Congregational
Life |
The
pastor and congregation share news, prayer requests and
opportunities for members to serve in the church and
community. |
| Prayers of God's
People
|
The
pastor says a prayer including the people and
opportunities previously mentioned during congregational
sharing. |
| Ministry
of Music |
Variety
of music performed by one of the following:
 | Choir |
| Song by a member or
guest |
| The Refuge, our church
band |
| Playing
of an instrument(s) |
|
| Hymn |
The
congregation stands to sing a traditional hymn, words are
in the hymnbook found in the pews. |
| Children's
Time |
Children
are invited to come forward to hear a brief Bible
application story, given by the pastor or another member
of the church. |
| Scripture
Reading |
Pastor
Earl reads a passage from the Old and/or New Testament of
the Bible. Worshippers
may follow along in the Bible in their pew, page numbers
are provided in the bulletin. |
| Sermon |
The pastor applies the
scripture reading to our daily lives. An outline is provided in the bulletin. |
| Prayer
of Commitment |
The
pastor closes the sermon with a prayer. |
| Offertory |
Members give tithes and
offerings to God. |
| Hymn |
A
hymn is sung in response to the sermon. |
| Benediction |
Pastor Earl, urges us to
live our lives in a way that honors God. |
| Doxology |
A familiar song/hymn is sung
to close the service. |
| Postlude |
A song is played by the
organist as the worshippers exit. |
The service begins at 9:00am and ends at
approximately 10:15 am.
A nursery is provided for small children for the entire
service. |
