Welcome and Greetings
Praise Songs/Choruses
* Call to Worship:
The heavens declare the glory of God.
The heavens declare the glory of God.
The skies proclaim the work of his hands.
Day after day they pour forth speech.
Night after night they display knowledge.
They have no speech, there are no words,
but their sound goes out to all the lands,
their words to the ends of the earth.
* Opening Hymn Come, Christians, Join to Sing 158
Opening Prayer (In Unison)
God of love and of justice, God of holiness and of mercy, we pray you to shine forth upon us today. Bestow upon us a double portion of your Spirit and help us to hear your word and perceive the marvels you are performing. Grant that we may see beyond the turmoil of our world and behold your anointed one in all his glory. Touch us and lift us into the light and peace of your presence. Strengthen us for your service as we worship you - we ask it in Christ's name. Amen
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament: I Kings 2:1-12
New Testament: I Thessalonians 3:6-13
* Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed 881
Prayers for the Day: (Congregation is invited to share joys and concerns)
The Lord's Prayer: Our Father.......
Offertory
Special Telugu Song
* Doxology
Gospel Lesson: Mark: 9:2-9
Sermon: Rev. Dr. David Ravinder
MOUNTAINS AND VALLEYS
* Closing Hymn: My Hope is Built 368
* Closing Prayer
* Benediction
* Please stand if you are able