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PRELUDE – Dustin Tatro, Organ
WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER Rev. Steve Patterson
HYMN CGH 310 “Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee”
CALL TO WORSHIP – Psalm 84 Jonathan Rhodes, McMurry Student/Football TE
RESPONSE HYMN UMH 374 “Standing on the Promises“
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Claudia Anderson
WORDS FROM McMURRY UNIVERSITY CHAPLAIN – Rev. Marty CashBurless ’79
WORDS FROM McMURRY UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL COACH – Head Coach Jordan Neal
MORNING PRAYER – Rev. Dr. John Miller
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THE LORD’S PRAYER
ANTHEM “Speak O Lord“
SCRIPTURE & SERMON Rev. Steve
God’s Masterpiece | Dress for Faithfulness | Ephesians 6:10-20
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all the saints. Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak. Ephesians 6:10-20 (NRSV)
Key Observations..
1). The Armor of Defense
The belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, shoes for your feet, the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation
2). The Armor of Offense
The sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God
3). The Power of Prayer
We are called to kneel in the very presence of God and lift one another in prayer making supplication for each other.
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH 881 “Apostles’ Creed” – Rev. Steve
OFFERTORY PRAYER
OFFERTORY RESPONSE HYMN- Lifeway “The Power Of The Cross”
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BENEDICTION Rev. Steve
POSTLUDE – Jeanine, Piano