Preparation for Worship
Time for Gathering
Opening Hymn “This Is My Father’s World”
1 This is my Father's world and to my list'ning ears
All nature sings and 'round me rings music of the spheres
This is my Father's world I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees of skies and seas his hand the wonders wrought
2 This is my Father's world the birds their carols raise
The morning light the lily white declare their Maker's praise
This is my Father's world He shines in all that's fair
In the rust'ling grass I hear Him pass He speaks to me ev'rywhere
3 This is my Father's world O let me ne'er forget
And though the wrong seems oft so strong God is the Ruler yet
This is my Father's world the battle is not done
Jesus who died shall be satisfied and earth and heaven be one
Prayer of Praise
Song of Worship
Prayers of the Church and the Prayer of our Lord
Offering and Doxology
Scripture Lesson Luke 15: 11-32 Page 798
Sermon A Father’s Joyous Love
Closing Hymn “How Deep the Father’s Love For Us”
1 How deep the Father's love for us how vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son to make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss the Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many sons to glory
2 Behold the Man upon a cross my sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held Him there until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished
3 I will not boast in anything no gifts no pow’r no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ his death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart his wounds have paid my ransom
Benediction:
