Prelude / Silent Meditation

Jo Filio

(The Lord is in His holy temple, let all the earth be silent before Him.)

Call to Worship

Deacon Olen Martin

Leader: Welcoming God, we gather here today to worship and praise you.

People: We gather in this sacred place where, over many generations, our forebears have gathered to worship God.

Leader: Responsive God, you hear our prayers, our sighs, our doubts and all our fears.

People: We give you our thanks O God, for your love and care of us all.

Leader: We gather to again fulfill our commitments to our God in the presence of your people.

ALL: We offer our sacrifice, our homage, our gifts of praise and thankfulness to our God. Come let us worship God, Amen.

Opening Hymn #464

“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”

Invocation *

Prayer of Confession

Searching God, we have wandered from home, gone off looking for something; some vague longing; something that thrills or excites; something that takes away this empty gnawing inside. We have wandered far, gotten lost, but never finding that which satisfies.

Loving God, you have been with us in the search, you have beckoned us home. You have prepared a table for us, a huge welcome party. May we come now into worship with repentant hearts and yet also ready to be welcomed back, ready to be restored again. And when this happens we know heaven rejoices.

Thank you Lord for seeking us again and again. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

(A time of silence for personal reflection, to be ended with the ringing of the bell.)

Assurance of Pardon

Rev. Eman Orendain

Life of the Congregation

Sharing of the Peace *

May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.
The Lord be with all of you. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Scripture Lesson

OT: Psalm 34: 12-16 / Armando Ponce
NT: 1 Peter 3: 8-18 / Minette Ponce

Gloria Patri #567

“Glory Be to the Father”

Prayer of the People / The Lord’s Prayer

Pastor Domz Roberto

Meditation from the Word of God

“WHERE THERE IS HOPE”
Rev. Eugene Filio

Affirmation of Faith

(The Apostle’s Creed)
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
     who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary.
     He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried;
     He descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead.
     He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father
            almighty.
     From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
     the holy catholic* church,
     the communion of saints,
     the forgiveness of sins,
     the resurrection of the body,
     and the life everlasting. Amen.                              *meaning universal church

Offertory

Deacon Joy Reyes

Doxology Hymn #592 *

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn #391 *

“Take My Life, and Let it Be”

Closing Prayer and Benediction

Postlude / Moment of Silence

Jo Filio