The Quicksand of Rejection

March 21, 2021 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “And Can It Be” 1 And can it be that I should gain an interest in the Savior's blood Died He for me who caused His pain for me who Him to death pursued Amazing love how can it be that Thou my God should die for me Amazing love how can it be that Thou my God should die for me 2 He left His Father's throne above so free so infinite His grace Emptied Himself of all but love and bled for Adam's helpless race 'Tis mercy all immense and free for O my God it found out me 'Tis mercy all immense and free for O my God it found out me 3 Long my imprisoned spirit lay fast bound in sin and nature's night Thine eye diffused a quickening ray I woke the dungeon flamed with light My chains fell off my heart was free I rose went forth and followed Thee My chains fell off my heart was free I rose went forth and followed Thee 4 No condemnation now I dread Jesus and all in Him is mine Alive in Him my living Head and clothed in righteousness divine Bold I approach the eternal throne and claim the crown through Christ my own Bold I approach the eternal throne and claim the crown through Christ my own Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and the Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Genesis 29:16-30 Page 24 Sermon The Quicksand of Rejection Closing Hymn “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” 1 Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light: Refrain: Take my hand, precious Lord, Lead me home. 2 When my way grows drear, Precious Lord, linger near, When my life is almost gone, Hear my cry, hear my call, Hold my hand lest I fall: [Refrain] 3 When the darkness appears and the night draws near, And the day is past and gone, at the river, I stand, Guide my feet, hold my hand: [Refrain] Benediction: ● Sunday School: Sundays @ 9:00 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom ● Issues Hour: Wednesdays @ 11:00 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom ● Bible Study: Wednesdays @ 5:00 PM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom ● The altar flowers are given today by Ken & Corinne Brandle in loving memory of their mothers Vi & Verna. Floral arrangement by www.floraldesignbyheidi.com ● New Member Orientation to be held immediately after church on Sunday, March 21, 2021