Guess Who
In the game “Guess Who?”, you figure out someone’s identity by what stands out. What if others could recognize Jesus in you the same way? This series explores four essential traits of Christ: love, compassion, humility, and forgiveness, and poses a simple question: When people look at you, who do they see?
Guess Who Forgives Freely?
At His most painful moment, Jesus forgave. He showed us that forgiveness is not weakness. It is strength surrendered to love. You are never more like Jesus than when you forgive someone who hurt you.
Bible Verses
Hosea 3:1–3
Matthew 18:21–35
Luke 23:34
Acts 7:59–60
Action Items:
Identify one person who has forgiven well.
Identify one person you need to forgive.
Pray honestly: “God, help me forgive them because I can’t.”
Take one step this week toward letting go
Traditional Service
WELCOME
PRELUDE/LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
*CALL TO WORSHIP Jim Brookhart
L: Come, all who are burdened by guilt and shame.\
P: We come to find forgiveness in Christ.
L: Come, all who have been hurt by others.
P: We come to find healing in God’s love.
L: Come, for Christ has forgiven us and calls us to forgive.
P: We come with open hearts, ready to receive and ready to release.
*SONG #402 (all vs) “Lord I Want to be A Christian”
*SONG #580 (all vs) “Lead On O King Eternal”
GENEROSITY Pastor Suzanne Epperly
Special Music Emily Estes-Bailey ‘Holy Water’
*Doxology
*OFFERTORY PRAYER Jim Brookhart
Merciful God,
You have canceled our debts and set us free.
Take these gifts as signs of gratitude for Your grace.
Use them to bring reconciliation, healing, and hope.
May we live as forgiven people who forgive others.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Your Buck Starts Here
COMMUNITY PRAYER Pastor Suzanne Epperly
MESSAGE Guess Who: Forgives Freely
Pastor Steven Mitchell
*SONG NO. 569 (vs 1, 2 & 4) “We’ve A Story to Tell to the Nations”
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
Communion is available at the front of the Church following the service.