Call to Presence and Invocation And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 (ESV)

Call to Worship “Sing Hallelujah”

My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus' name. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand. 406 “The Solid Rock”

When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His unchanging grace; In ev’ry high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the veil. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand. 406 “The Solid Rock”

His oath, His covenant, His blood Support me in the whelming flood; When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my Hope and Stay. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand. 406 “The Solid Rock”

When He shall come with trumpet sound, Oh, may I then in Him be found; Dressed in His righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne. On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand; All other ground is sinking sand, All other ground is sinking sand. 406 “The Solid Rock”

Sharing Of Praises and Concerns Pastoral Prayer

My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; For Thee, all the follies of sin I resign. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 210 “My Jesus, I Love Thee” My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; For Thee, all the follies of sin I resign. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now.

I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree. I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree. I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 210 “My Jesus, I Love Thee”

I'll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath And say, when the death dew lies cold on my brow, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 210 “My Jesus, I Love Thee”

In mansions of glory and endless delight, I'll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright; And singing Thy praises, before Thee I’ll bow. If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, 'tis now. 210 “My Jesus, I Love Thee”

Offertory Prayer Giving of Tithes and Offerings 2 Corinthians 9:6 “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Children’s Message

Scripture Reading John 21:15-17

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STEPS INTO FREEDOM Pastor Groover December 28, 2008

But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God. Galatians 4:4-7 (ESV)

I. ACCEPT THE AFFECTION OF THE FATHER.

294 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord ” Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Thou art the Potter, I am the clay. Mold me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting, yielded and still.

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Search me and try me, Master, today! Whiter than snow, Lord, wash me just now, As in Thy presence humbly I bow. 294 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord ”

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Wounded and weary, help me, I pray! Power, all power, surely is Thine! Touch me and heal me, Savior divine. 294 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord ”

Have Thine own way, Lord! Have Thine own way! Hold o’er my being absolute sway! Fill with Thy Spirit ’till all shall see Christ only, always, living in me. 294 “Have Thine Own Way, Lord ”

Benediction

Go Forth with the Family Of God Postlude Ashley Porter