Finish Strong, Finish Well

October 30, 2022 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God” A mighty fortress is our God a bulwark never failing Our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe His craft and pow'r are great and armed with cruel hate On earth is not his equal Did we in our own strength confide our striving would be losing Were not the right Man on our side the Man of God's own choosing Dost ask who that may be Christ Jesus it is He Lord Sabaoth His name from age to age the same And He must win the battle And tho' this world with devils filled should threaten to undo us We will not fear for God hath willed his truth to triumph thru us The prince of darkness grim we tremble not for him His rage we can endure for lo his doom is sure One little word shall fell him That word above all earthly pow'rs no thanks to them abideth The Spirit and the gifts are ours thru Him who with us sideth Let goods and kindred go this mortal life also The body they may kill God's truth abideth still His kingdom is forever Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Philippians 3:12-14; 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Sermon Finish Strong, Finish Well Closing Hymn “Be Thou My Vision” Be Thou my vision O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me save that Thou art Thou my best thought by day or by night Waking or sleeping Thy presence my light Be Thou my wisdom be Thou my true Word I ever with Thee and Thou with me Lord Thou my great Father I Thy true son Thou in me dwelling and I with Thee one Riches I heed not Nor man's empty praise Thou mine inheritance now and always Thou and Thou only be first in my heart High King of heaven my treasure Thou art High King of heaven when vict'ry is won May I reach heaven's joys O bright heaven's Sun Heart of my own heart whatever befall Still be my vision O Ruler of all Benediction: BIRTHDAYS • 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 • Issues Hour: Wednesdays @ 11 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom • All Church Brunch: Sunday, November 6 after service at Seventh South • Movie Night: Wednesday, November 9, @ 6:15, movie starts at 7pm. Showing “The Most Reluctant Convert” • F3 Ladies Luncheon: Wednesday, November 16 @ 12:30, at the Bistro La Baguette at 3560 Tamiami Trail, signup by November 13 • The chancel flowers are given today by Ken & Corinne Brandle for their anniversary