November 2, 2025
Prelude - Jesus and Abraham
Call to Worship
Dear Lord, in this sacred space, we come as individuals, each with our unique joys and burdens; yet, we also come as a family, bound by our faith in You. We pray for unity and fellowship as we gather to worship. May our differences enrich our worship, and may we find strength in our shared belief in Your divine presence. Amen.
Hymn - The Joy of the Lord
Invocation and Lord's Prayer
Dear God, in a world of turmoil, we seek your lasting peace that transcends understanding. In the name of Your Son, the Prince of Peace, we offer this prayer that honors You and brings us peace, saying: 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
Scripture Reading - Genesis 21:1-4 and Matthew 1:1
21:1 Now the Lord was gracious to Sarah as he had said, and the Lord did for Sarah what he had promised. 2 Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him. 3 Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore him. 4 When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God commanded him.
1:1 This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham:
Joys and Concerns
Loving God, our spirits do rejoice in all your gracious acts towards us, most of all, the event we so look forward to—the wonderful and precious gift of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks for the willingness of Mary to believe that the impossible could and would happen. Help us to have a similar faith. Open our hearts and minds to believe that your promises can come to surprising fulfillment. Show us how we can best serve you with mercy and in humility, empowering people to live lives of dignity and worth. Amen.
Hymn - The Solid Rock
Sermon - Faith Par Excellence
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Hymn - My Hope Is in the Lord
Benediction
Let us go now knowing God is accomplishing His plan for our redemption. Amen.