WHAT A MESS

Life is messy—relationships break, decisions backfire, and sin leaves a trail behind us. The good news? God doesn’t walk away from mess. He meets us in it, loves us through it, and transforms us one step at a time. This four-week series helps us face our mess honestly, receive the grace of Jesus, take responsibility for change, and walk alongside others who are struggling. Whether your mess is big, hidden, fresh, or old, you’re not alone—and you’re not stuck.

Address Your Mess

Grace doesn’t just forgive—it empowers change. Once we’ve received God’s love, we’re invited to take responsibility for our part of the mess. This week, we’ll look at how to name our patterns, seek God’s help, and take practical steps toward growth. You don’t have to stay stuck.

Bible Verses

Psalm 139:23–24, 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 4:22–24

Action Items

Ask God to reveal one area that needs change.

Take a step—set a boundary, ask for help, or confess it.

Let someone walk with you in the change.

Traditional Service

WELCOME

PRELUDE/LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES

*CALL TO WORSHIP Jim Brookhart

L: Come, all who are weary of pretending.

P: We are tired of hiding our mess.

L: Come, all who long for freedom and healing.

P: We bring our whole selves; broken, burdened, and hopeful.

L: God searches us, knows us, and still welcomes us.

P: We come to be known, forgiven, and made new.

ALL: Let us worship the God who meets us in the mess and leads us into new life!

*SONG NO. 140 (all vs)                              Great Is Thy Faithfulness

*SONG NO. 139 (vs 1, 2 & 5)                             Praise to the Lord Almighty

GENEROSITY Pastor Suzanne Epperly

Special Music Rachel Berggren You Say

*Doxology

*OFFERTORY PRAYER Jim Brookhart

You meet us in the middle of our mess, not with judgment, but with love. Your grace is not something we earn, but something we receive. May the gifts we offer now be a reflection of our gratitude for the transforming love You have poured into our lives. Use these offerings to reach others who feel unworthy, unloved, and unseen. Help us become a church where grace is lived out loud. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

COMMUNITY PRAYER Pastor Suzanne Epperly

MESSAGE What A Mess!: Address Your Mess Pastor Steven Mitchell

*SONG NO. 133 (all vs) Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

Communion is available at the front of the Church following the service.