Pastor Tim Maxa's Sunday Service - August 25, 2024

“Hard Teaching”

The Trinity Larger Presbyterian Sunday morning service as recorded from the Lenox United Presbyterian Church on the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, August 25, 2024. Led by Pastor Tim Maxa. If you would like to make an offering, it may be sent to either the Lenox Presbyterian Church at 401 W. Michigan Street, Lenox, IA 50851 or to the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church in Sharpsburg, IA 50862. Order of Service is as follows:

Preludes Sandy Maxa, flute

Words of Welcome/Announcements
Song of Preparation
I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy of all praise.
So shall I be saved from my enemies, I will call upon the Lord.
The Lord liveth, and blessed be the Rock,
And let the God of my salvation be exalted.
The Lord liveth, and blessed be the Rock,
And let the God of my salvation be exalted.

Call to Worship
Leader: God is our sun and shield, our guiding light.
People: God’s glory shines upon us day by day.
Leader: God is our strength and hope, our rock and salvation.
People: God’s faithfulness guides us day by day.
Leader: God is gracious and forgiving, loving and kind.
People: God’s love and mercy welcome us day by day.
Leader: God is light. In God there is no darkness at all.

Opening Hymn “Shine, Jesus, Shine”

Prayer of Confession
Loving God, you are light, and in your light we shine. But to0
often we turn away from your light into the darkness of sin. Forgive
us, we pray, and guide us back to the light of Jesus Christ. Amen.

An Assurance of Pardon (Psalm 103:12)
Declaration of Forgiveness
Passing of the Peace

New Testament Reading Ephesians 10:18

Children’s Message “All kinds of prayers and requests!”
Lord, listen to your children praying;
Lord, send your Spirit in this place.
Lord, listen to your children praying.
Send us love. Send us Power. Send us grace.

Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People & Lord’s Prayer
Meditation Song “God of the Sparrow, God of the Whale”

Minute for Mission “Youth Groups for youth of all ages”

Receiving of Morning Tithes and Offerings
Doxology & Prayer of Dedication

Scripture Readings John 6:53-69
Matthew 7:13-14

Sermon “Hard Teachings”
Prayer of Thanksgiving

Closing Hymn “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
Benediction