Chiming of the Hour

Preparation for Worship

Prelude: Jon Brannon

Call to Worship: Rev. DaVontaé Edwards

We are here to worship our great and gracious God: to sing our glad praise; to hear the voice of the Spirit; to pray for ourselves, one another, and the world; and to commit ourselves anew to the ways of Jesus.
Open us, O God, to the gifts of Your presence: light in our darkness, hope for our despair, and joy for our sadness.
We seek peace in the place of conflict, guidance through our confusion, and courage in the face of fear.
Open us, Tender Jesus, to Your grace for our sins, Your healing for our shame, and Your mercy for our brokenness. Accept our worship as an offering of love. Amen

*Hymn of Praise: No. 169
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”

Invocation & Lord’s Prayer Brent Thomas

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, andthe power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Welcome to Worship: Rev. Dr. Guy Sayles

**Our Future: Katie Shull

*Hymn of Faithfulness: No. 393
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God”

Old Testament Reading: Micah 6:1-8
Rev. DaVontaé Edwards

Choral Offertory Anthem: “The Beatitudes”
Quick
Chancel Choir
(Lyrics: Matthew 5:3-12)

Offertory Prayer: Debby Drum
*Doxology

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. Amen.

Pastoral Prayer: Rev. DaVontaé Edwards

Commissioning of the Interim Pastoral Search Committee

Sermon: “Identity: Who God is & Who We Are”
Rev. Dr. Guy Sayles

Hymn of Commitment: No. 401
“The Church's One Foundation”

Benediction: Rev. Dr. Guy Sayles

Postlude: Jon Brannon