August 1st Order of Worship ✝ Hymn Sing

Stand By Me (#512, vs. 1, 2 & 5) When the storms of life are raging, stand by me; when the storms of life are raging, stand by me. When the world is tossing me, like a ship upon the sea, thou who rulest wind and water, stand by me. In the midst of tribulation, stand by me; in the midst of tribulation, stand by me. When the host of hell assail, and my strength begins to fail, thou who never lost a battle, stand by me. When I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me; when I’m growing old and feeble, stand by me. When my life becomes a burden, and I’m nearing chilly Jordan, O thou Lily of the Valley, stand by me. Jesus, Lover of My Soul (#479, 1, 3 & 4) Jesus, lover of my soul, let me to thy bosom fy, while the nearer waters roll, while the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Savior, hide, till the storm of life is past; safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last. Thou, O Christ, art all I want, more than all in thee I fnd; raise the fallen, cheer the faint, heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is thy name, I am all unrighteousness; false and full of sin I am; thou art full of truth and grace. Plenteous grace with thee is found, grace to cover all my sin; Let the healing streams abound, make and keep me pure within. Thou of life the fountain art, freely let me take of thee; spring thou up within my heart; rise to all eternity. Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me (#509, vs. 1-3) Jesus, Savior, pilot me over life’s tempestuous sea; unknown waves before me roll, hiding rock and treacherous shoal. Chart and compass came from thee; Jesus, Savior, pilot me. As a mother stills her child, thou canst hush the ocean wild; boisterous waves obey thy will, when thou sayest to them, “Be still!” Wondrous sovereign of the sea, Jesus, Savior, pilot me. When at last I near the shore, and the fearful breakers roar ‘twixt me and the peaceful rest, then, while leaning on thy breast, may I hear thee say to me, “Fear not, I will pilot thee.” ✝ Welcome and Announcements Call To Worship Leader: Shepherd us, O God. People: Open our ears to hear your calling. Leader: Shepherd us, O God. People: Open our eyes to see your care. People: Shepherd us, O God. People: Shear our fascination with the ways of the world. Leader: Shepherd us, O God. People: Prepare us to follow you. ✝

“Indescribable” by Laura Story From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea Creation's revealing Your majesty From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring Every creature unique in the that it sings All exclaiming Indescribable, uncontainable, You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name. You are amazing God All powerful, untameable, Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim You are amazing God Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night None can fathom Indescribable, uncontainable, You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name You are amazing God All powerful, untameable, Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim You are amazing God You are amazing God Incomparable, unchangeable You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same You are amazing God You are amazing God Message Bag -storms-

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Matthew 8:23-27 My Shepherd -Green Pastures-

Prayer The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on Earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Trust and Obey (467, vs. 1, 2 & 4) When we walk with the Lord in the light of his word, what a glory he sheds on our way! While we do his good will, he abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey. Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, but our toil he doth richly repay; not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross, but is blest if we trust and obey. Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. Then in fellowship sweet we will sit at his feet, or we’ll walk by his side in the way; What he says we will do, where he sends we will go; never fear, only trust and obey. Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey.

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Ofering -Wedding-

Voice of Truth by Casting Crowns Oh what I would do to have The kind of faith it takes To climb out of this boat I'm in Onto the crashing waves To step out of my comfort zone Into the realm of the unknown where Jesus is And He's holding out His hand But the waves are calling out my name And they laugh at me Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed The waves they keep on telling me Time and time again. "Boy, you'll never win!" "You'll never win!" But the voice of truth tells me a diferent story The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!" The voice of truth says, "This is for My glory" Out of all the voices calling out to me I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth Oh what I would do to have The kind of strength it takes to stand before a giant With just a sling and a stone Surrounded by the sound of a thousand warriors Shaking in their armor Wishing they'd have had the strength to stand But the giant's calling out my name And he laughs at me Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed The giant keeps on telling me Time and time again. "Boy you'll never win!" "You'll never win!" But the voice of truth tells me a diferent story The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!" The voice of truth says, "This is for My glory" Out of all the voices calling out to me I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth But the stone was just the right size To put the giant on the ground And the waves they don't seem so high From on top of them lookin' down I will soar with the wings of eagles When I stop and listen to the sound of Jesus Singing over me But the voice of truth tells me a diferent story The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!" The voice of truth says, "This is for My glory" Out of all the voices calling out to me I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth ✝

Communion ✝

Give It Away by Michael W. Smith As we live Moving side by side May we learn to give Learn to sacrifce She asked him for forever And a promise that would last He said, babe you know I love you But I can't commit to that She said, love isn't love 'Till you give it away A father lived in silence Saw his son become a man There was a distance felt between them 'Cause he could not understand That love isn't love 'Till you give it away You gotta give it away As we live Moving side by side May we learn to give Learn to sacrifce We can entertain compassion For a world in need of care But the road of good intentions Doesn't lead to anywhere Cause love isn't love 'Till you give it away You gotta give it away As we live Moving side by side May we learn to give Learn to sacrifce There was a man who walked on water He came to set the people free He was the ultimate example Of what love can truly be 'Cause his love was his life And he gave it away You gotta give it away As we live Moving side by side May we learn to give Learn to sacrifce As we live Moving side by side May we learn to give Learn to sacrifce ✝

Closing Words

Your Love is Forever by Sublime in the summertime, warm and lazy These are perfect days like Heaven's about here But unlike summer came and went, your love is forever I feel it and my heart knows that we share it together Resigned to the wintertime's cold and dreary Peering into fre fames burning, I know That unlike winter came and went, your love is forever I feel it and my heart knows that we share it together I feel it and my heart knows you're the one The guiding light in all your love shines on The only lover worth it all Your love is forever, ooh But unlike summer came and went, your love is forever I feel it and my heart knows that we share it together The only lover worth it all Your love is forever, ooh ✝ ______Assisting In Worship Cindy Balme, Steve Coltrain, Rev. Dr. Derrick L. Doherty, Jordan Gilbert, Landy Gilbert, Brian Goudsward, Paul Halligan, David Illingworth, Joyce Johnson, Warren Johnson, Nancy Judd, Connie Myhrer, Anthony Russo, Elizabeth Thangaraj, Bill Thompson, and Dianne Thompson Used with permission. CCLI1617805. CVLI504095402. CSLI20564383.

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