Order of Service

SERMON NOTES

Unmasked

Ever smiled at someone while wishing you could avoid them? Looking kind is easier than loving someone who gets under your skin. Unmasked explores what happens when we let Jesus work beneath the surface, beginning with the people we find hardest to love. Join us for Unmasked as we explore following Jesus in everyday life.

People Who Tick You Off

What happens when anger gets beneath the mask? A sharp reply, a tense conversation, or resentment behind a smile can reveal more than we intended. Discover how Jesus helps us respond with kindness, own the hurt we cause, and take the first step toward making things right.

Bible Verses

Ephesians 4:25-32 Matthew 5:23-24

Action Items:

Stay Connected: Spend time with God before you need God's help. 

Live Productive: Before speaking, ask:

  • What is true?

  • What does this person need to hear?

  • How can these words help?

  • What part of this conflict belongs to me?

Traditional Service

WELCOME   

PRELUDE/LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES                                         

 *CALL TO WORSHIP                                                     

Leader: God has welcomed us through the grace of Jesus Christ.

People: We come to receive that grace and grow in love.

Leader: Let us speak truthfully, remembering that we belong to one another.

People: Let our words encourage and our actions show compassion.

Leader: Christ calls us to seek reconciliation and forgive as we have been forgiven.

People: Holy Spirit, change our hearts and help us take the next faithful step.

Leader: Come, let us worship the God whose kindness leads us toward repentance.

People: We offer our worship and our lives to God.

 *SONG #382 (vs 1-3)       “Have Thine Own Way Lord”

*SONG #389 (vs 1,2,6)             “Amazing Grace”

 GENEROSITY                                                             Pastor Suzanne Epperly

  Special Music          

  *Doxology

*OFFERTORY PRAYER                                          

Gracious God, you have shown us kindness and forgiven us through Jesus Christ. Receive these gifts as part of our response to your love. Use them to help Cassidy meet people where they are and grow together toward Jesus. Shape us into people who give generously, speak kindly, and take responsibility when we cause harm. Let our giving and our relationships reflect your grace. Amen.

 

 COMMUNITY PRAYER                                        Pastor Suzanne Epperly

 MESSAGE                UnMasked: When You’re Ticked Off

                                                                         Pastor Steven Mitchell

 *SONG #98 (all vs)  “To God Be the Glory”

 *BENEDICTION     

POSTLUDE          

Communion is available at the front of the sanctuary following the 2nd service.

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