Prelude --> "Hosanna (Praise is Rising)"
Offertory Prayer
Offertory Song --> "Give Us Clean Hands"
Message
Closing Song --> "Our God"
Member Induction
Benediction
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Reflection
Media's new computer system, ProPresenter, was up and running for the 10:50 service! Quite a few approached me commenting on how much they liked the backgrounds. Seeing the screen during practice, I personally appreciated how fluid the transitions were between slides. I'm looking forward to taking more time in researching and learning about the breadth of media material available for worship services. If you're interested in the creative process of running the media on Sunday mornings, please contact Aaron Thompson or me, and we'd love to get you connected.
"I Lift my Eyes Up" was originally going to be "Firm Foundation", but I made a quick switch at the last minute. Hopefully we'll worship the Lord singing that song sometime soon.
Having Louanne and Andrew reading the longer scripture was very helpful. Usually when there is a longer scripture, I try to make it more intriguing to those listening. With designated parts, Louanne as the so-called narrator/author and Andrew as so-called spoken LORD, I feel it left more of an impression on me. I often picture myself as one in the congregation as the scripture is being read, and imagine myself watching and listening to those reading allowed the Word of God-- this helps me try to see what we do on stage from the perspective of the congregation. Scripture needs to read when we come together, so I desire it to be presented as best as possible.
Proclaiming the wonders of God as we sing in awe, "God of Wonders", then purge pride and resolve to humility by stating "we fall down, we lay our crowns at the feet of Jesus" connected so much how of most of our daily lives go, does it not? We go about our day, thinking of the things we have to do. We take credit for the credit we feel is due to us. And as we travel home thinking the day was a success, the Holy Spirit overpowers our prideful selves with conviction and reminds of us The One to Whom all credit is due...Jesus Christ our Risen Savior Lord. What a proclamation to share in together!
As we offered our tithes and offerings, we asked God to renew us, to cleanse us, to make us humble in "Give Us Clean Hands".
"Our God" was our closing song that led us into the member induction of one family in our church, the Isenburgs.
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