AUGUST 25, 2019

WELCOME — Pastor Keith Buckbee

PRELUDE — "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" — Runyan-Bock

*CALL TO WORSHIP

Pastor: Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.

People: Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.

Pastor: Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever.

People: He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful.

Pastor: He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.

People: He has shown his people the power of his works; in giving them the inheritance of the nations.

Pastor: The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy; they are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.

People: He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name! 

Pastor: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

* HYMN — "Come Thou Almighty King"— #8

* UNISON PRAYER

Eternal God our Father, who is the everlasting refuge and strength of those who put their trust in you: Bring us into a closer fellowship with you, that we may enjoy the perfect peace which assures us of your eternal blessings. In our Redeemer’s name we pray. Amen.

WELCOME ONE ANOTHER IN CHRIST

CHILDREN'S MESSAGE — Pastor Rob Dagen

Children may be dismissed

MORNING PRAYER — Pastor Keith Buckbee

  Sharing Our Praises and Prayers

  The Church in Prayer

  The Lord's Prayer (using debts and debtors)

THE OFFERTORY — "O Perfect Love" — setting by Michael Burkhardt

  Presentation of God's Tithe (Guests, please consider the welcome card your offering)

  * The Doxology

  * Prayer of Dedication

SPECIAL MUSIC — "Hymn of Promise"  — Chuck & Phyllis Meek

SCRIPTURE — Ruth 4:1-22 — Linda Woodard

MESSAGE — "A Son Has Been Born" — Pastor Rob Dagen

* HYMN — "Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" — #581

We invite you to come forward to the altar rail for prayer during the closing hymn.

* BENEDICTION — Pastor Rob Dagen

* POSTLUDE — "Now Thank We All Our God" — arr. by Sigfrid Karg-Elert

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Guest Information

Information hosts are available to assist you with the following information:

• Childcare is available for ages 7 and under during 9:00 & 11:00 services in the nursery room located on the second floor.
• Children's activity bags for ages 3 and up are available at Zion's Zebra located in the lobby.
• Hearing assistance devices and large print bulletins are available for your convenience.
  
• Restrooms are located in the lobby and in the hallway near the rear entrance of the church.
  
• Diaper changing stations are located in the hallway restroom near the rear entrance of church and in the women's restroom next to the front lobby.
  

Guests: 

First time guests please use the connection card found in the pew rack to let us know that you worshipped with us today and turn it in to the Information Desk after worship for your gift. We are happy you visited Zion Church and we pray you will return!

Serving Today: 

Ushers: Bob &v Sandy Sandoe, Ethan & Aiden Balderrrama

Welcome Hosts: 

Front Door: Linda Strayer

Office Door: Janet Taylor

Back Door: Jackie Hibshman

Information Host: Sandy Sandoe

Audio: Carl Kimmel

Visuals: Sharon Harnish