Blessed to Be a Blessing

July 30, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Praise to the Lord the Almighty” Praise to the Lord the Almighty the King of creation O my soul praise Him for He is thy health and salvation All ye who hear now to His temple draw near praise Him in glad adoration Praise to the Lord Who over all things so wondrously reigneth Shelters thee under His wings yea so gently sustaineth Hast thou not seen how thy desires ever have been granted in what He ordaineth Praise to the Lord Who doth prosper thy work and defend thee Surely His goodness and mercy here Daily attend thee Ponder anew what the Almighty can do if with His love He befriend thee Praise to the Lord O let all that is in me adore Him All that hath life and breath come now with praises before Him Let the Amen sound from His people again gladly for all we adore Him Amen! Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Genesis 12:1-4, 17:1-7 Sermon Series on the Covenants Blessed to Be a Blessing Closing Hymn “The God of Abraham Praise” The God of Abraham praise who reigns enthroned above Ancient of everlasting Days and God of love Jehovah Great I AM by earth and heaven confest I bow and bless the sacred name for ever blest The God of Abraham praise at whose supreme command From earth I rise and seek the joys at His right hand I all on earth forsake its wisdom fame and power And Him our only portion make our shield and tower He by Himself hath sworn I on His oath depend I shall on eagles' wings upborne to heaven ascend I shall behold His face I shall His power adore And sing the wonders of His grace for evermore The whole triumphant host gives thanks to God on high Hail Father Son and Holy Ghost they ever cry Hail Abraham's God and mine I join the heavenly lays All might and majesty are Thine and endless praise Amen! Benediction: BIRTHDAYS & ALL CHURCH BRUNCH AFTER SERVICE AT RIDGWAY • Sunday Prayer: Sundays | 9:30 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom • Bible Study: Mondays | 12 & 6 PM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom • Fellowship Coffee Hour: Wednesdays | 10 AM in the Sanctuary, join us before Issues Hour for coffee and doughnuts • Issues Hour: Wednesdays | 11 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom • Men’s Lunch: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 12:30PM at Blueberry’s Cafe • Memorial Service for Eleanor Egerton: Saturday, August 12th | 2PM at Naples Community Church