Through the Winds and Waves and Storms

October 8, 2023 Preparation for Worship Time for Gathering Opening Hymn “Jesus Calls Us, O’er the Tumult” Jesus calls us o'er the tumult of our life's wild, restless sea; Day by day His sweet voice soundeth, saying, "Christian, follow me." Jesus calls us from the worship of the vain world's golden store, From each idol that would keep us, saying, "Christian, love me more." In our joys and in our sorrows, days of toil and hours of ease, Still He calls, in cares and pleasures, "Christian, love me more than these." Jesus calls us- by Thy mercies, Savior, may we hear Thy call; Give our hearts to Thine obedience, serve and love Thee best of all. Prayer of Praise Song of Worship Prayers of the Church and Prayer of our Lord Offering and Doxology Scripture Lesson Mark 6:45-56 Sermon Through the Winds and Waves and Storms Closing Hymn “In Christ Alone” In Christ alone, my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song This cornerstone, this solid ground firm through the fiercest drought and storm What heights of love, what depths of peace when fears are stilled, when strivings cease My comforter, my all in all here in the love of Christ, I stand In Christ alone, who took on flesh fullness of God in helpless babe This gift of love and righteousness scorned by the ones He came to save Till on that cross as Jesus died the wrath of God was satisfied For every sin on Him was laid here in the death of Christ, I live There in the ground, His body lay light of the world, by darkness slain Then bursting forth in glorious day up from the grave, He rose again And as He stands in victory sins curse has lost its grip on me For I am His and He is mine bought with the precious blood of Christ! On Christ the Solid Rock I stand all other ground is sinking sand All other ground is sinking sand! on Christ the Solid Rock I stand All other ground is sinking sand all other ground is sinking sand! No guilt in life, no fear in death this is the power of Christ in me From life's first cry to final breath Jesus commands my destiny No power of hell, no scheme of man can ever pluck me from His hand Till He returns or calls me home here in the power of Christ, I'll stand! Here in the power of Christ, I'll stand! here in the power of Christ, I'll stand! Benediction: • New Study: How we Got the Bible: Sundays| 9 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom • Sunday Prayer: Sundays | 9:30 AM in the Church Office 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 donuts. • Issues Hour: Wednesdays | 11 AM in the Sunshine Room and via Zoom • Men’s Lunch: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 12:30PM at Blueberry’s Café • F3 Ladies Luncheon: Wednesday, October 18 | 12PM at Seasons 52. Individual checks, please sign up. • Member Spotlight: Sunday, October 29 after service. Join us as we learn more about John & Karen Boatright. • Thank you to Norma & Dawn Bartsch for providing the cookies today.