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PRELUDE -Dustin Tatro, Organ
WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER Rev. Steve Patterson
HYMN UMH 374 “Standing on the Promises”
CALL TO WORSHIP “Confession” Dr. John Miller
RESPONSE HYMN CGH 641 “Higher Ground”
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Claudia Anderson
PASSING THE PEACE
MORNING PRAYER Dr. John
– Join us in prayer for: Faith J., Sis M., Bob S., Raymond R., Bernie W.; sympathy for: Christie G.
– Share a new prayer request
THE LORD’S PRAYER
ANTHEM “I Then Shall Live” *Prerecorded
SCRIPTURE & SERMON Rev. Steve
Abundant Life:Think About These Things| Philippians 4:8 ESV; 1 Peter 1:13; Psalm 73:2-3; Philippians 4:10
Finally, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8 (ESV)
Three Strategies…
1). Be Mindful of Thought Provoking Influences
Preparing our minds for action, and being sober-minded
1 Peter 1:13
2). Declare Some Thoughts Off Limits
My feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 73:2-3
3). Make a “To-Think” List
What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things and the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:10
“Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts.”
–Soren Kierkegaard
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH UMH 881 “Apostles’ Creed” – Rev. Steve
OFFERTORY PRAYER Dr. John
OFFERTORY RESPONSE HYMN “When We Are Tested”
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BENEDICTION Rev. Steve
POSTLUDE -Jeanine Wheeler, Piano
Joseph Lloyd Bowen V to Lauren & Joseph!