Prelude / Silent Meditation

Karine Bendicion

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

Call to Worship

Leader: This church opens wide it’s doors and bids you welcome to this time of worship.
People: We welcome you to this place of prayer.
Leader: We welcome you to this house of God.
People: We welcome you to this place of transformation.
ALL: To the God who makes all things possible, let us lift our voices in praise. Amen!

Opening Hymn #559

“We Gather Together”

Invocation *

Prayer of Confession

Lord God, we know that in every generation you call forth prophets to proclaim your word. We give you thanks that you are still speaking even today. Your Spirit inspires the young to see visions of a new creation and elders to dream of a time not yet known.

Yet we confess that we fail to hear your voice when it comes from an unexpected place. Convinced that we are right, we miss the Good News of your reconciling love. We confess that too often enough is not enough. We confess our hesitance to live with less, to part with possessions. We confess that too often we sacrifice what is sacred for that which is profane.

Forgive us, God. Restore us with humility and awaken us anew to your presence and your promise. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

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

Assurance of Pardon

Praise and Worship *

Youth Praise Team with Sean Amoranto

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: 2 Chronicles 7: 14-16/ Deacon Jolee Jamir
NT: John 8: 31-36 / Tom Luu

Gloria Patri #567

“Glory Be to the Father”

Prayer of the People / The Lord’s Prayer

Prayer Response

Frail children of dust and feeble as frail,
In Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fail.

Anthem

“God Bless America”
Affirming Our Faith and Freedom

Preformed: CPC Chancel Choir
Conducted: Karine Bendicion
Arranged by: Fom Fettke

Meditation from the Word of God

GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Elder/Pastor Ed Ramos

Affirmation of Faith

We believe God our Creator has given us our right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. God has called us His people and given us the right and the duty to worship Him, the only true God, and His Son, Jesus Christ.

We believe that through the power and working of God’s Spirit, He has called us to live out our faith in the midst of the world, bringing the saving truth of the Gospel to every corner of society.

We believe that God will be with us in our vigilance for the gift of religious liberty. God will give us the strength of mind and heart to readily defend our freedoms when they are threatened; give us courage in making our voices heard on behalf of His Church and the freedom of conscience of all people of faith.

We pray, O heavenly Father, for a clear and united voice that all your sons and daughters gathered in your Church in this time in the history of our nation, that with every trial withstood and every danger overcome - for the sake of our children, our grandchildren, and all who come after us - this great land will always be one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

This we believe and so we live, Amen.        (from the American Evangelical Union)

Offertory

Daniel Amoranto

Doxology Hymn #592 *

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Prayer of Dedication

Communion Hymn (on PowerPoint)

“Feed Us, Lord”

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

Closing Hymn #262 *

“God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand”

Closing Prayer and Benediction

Postlude / Moment of Silence

Karine Bendicion