Pastor Tim Maxa's Sunday Service - June 2, 2024

“Sabbath is for Clay Vessels”

The Trinity Larger Presbyterian Sunday morning service as recorded from the Lenox United Presbyterian Church on the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, June 2, 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 59751 or to the Sharpsburg Presbyterian Church in Sharpsburg, IA 50862. Order of Service is as follows:

Preludes Emily Irr, violin

Words of Welcome/Announcements
Song of Preparation “Psalm 63

Thy loving kindness is better than life.
Thy loving kindness is better than life.
My lips shall praise Thee; thus I will bless Thee.
I will lift up my hands in thy name.

Call to Worship (Psalm 149)
Leader: Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song.
People: We will sing God’s praise in the assembly of the faithful.
Leader: Let all the children of God rejoice in their Redeemer.
People: We will sing to the music of the guitar and the violin.
Leader: The Lord takes pleasure in those who are humble.
People: We will humble ourselves and sing of God’s virtues.
Leader: Let us glorify God as a sign of God’s faithfulness.

Hymn of Praise “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”

Prayer of Confession
Almighty God, forgive us when we use our tongues to curse
others rather than praising your name. Forgive our prideful words
and actions. Humble us that we might turn away from our sins to
serve Christ alone. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

An Assurance of Pardon Ephesians 2:4-5
Declaration of Forgiveness
Passing of the Peace

Children’s Message “God’s Protective Armor” (Ephesians 6)”
Put on the whole armor – the armor of God!
So that we might be strong!

Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People & Lord’s Prayer
Hymn of Meditation “Have Thine Own Way, Lord”

Minute for Mission “VBS 2024”

Receiving of Morning Tithes and Offerings
Doxology & Prayer of Dedication

New Testament Scriptures 2 Corinthians 4:5-12
Mark 3:1-6

Sermon “Sabbath is for Clay Vessels!”
Prayer of Thanksgiving

Closing Hymn “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim”
Benediction