Pastor Tim Maxa's Sunday Service

“The Beginnings of Faith”

The Trinity Larger Presbyterian Sunday morning service as recorded from the Lenox United Presbyterian Church on the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, September 8, 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 Becky Donaldson, organ

Words of Welcome/Announcements
Song of Preparation “We Shall Overcome”

Call to Confession 1 John 5:1-4
Prayer of Confession
We thank you, O God, for the love you pour out on us, even
calling us your children. But we have not loved one another with that
same love, and neither have we exercised our faith to overcome the
world. Forgive us, we pray, in and through Christ, our Savior. Amen.

An Assurance of Pardon 1 John 5:4-5
Declaration of Forgiveness

Call to Worship 1 John 5:11

Hymn of Praise “More Love to Thee, O Christ”

Passing of the Peace

New Testament Reading John 9:1-2

Children’s Message “Playing the blame game”
Who took the Cookie from the Cookie Jar?
Dear God, please help me to say kind words to all my friends today.
Dear God, please help me to play with all my friends in a happy way.

Sacrament of Baptism

Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People & Lord’s Prayer
Meditation Song “I Saw the Light”

Minute for Mission “Church Celebrations”

Receiving of Morning Tithes and Offerings
Doxology & Prayer of Dedication

Scripture Reading John 9:1-17

Sermon “The Beginnings of Faith”

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Closing Hymn “Take My Life and Let It Be”
Benediction