July 16, 2017 – Bulletin
Worship Order
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Passing the Peace
Call to Worship – Psalm 89: 1-4, 15-18 – p.638
*Hymn of praise – “Sing Hallelujah, Praise the Lord” – #13
Opening Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Offering
*Song of Thanksgiving – “Doxology” – #815
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen
Gospel Reading – Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 – p. 1050
*Hymn of Preparation – “Standing on the Promises” – #410
Message – “Don’t Be Surprised” – Rev. Vernl Mattson
*Hymn of Invitation – “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations” – #446
*If you are able, please stand
Announcements
July Benevolence – Urban Promise
“The mission of UrbanPromise International is to prepare emerging leaders to initiate, develop, and sustain Christian-based youth development organizations and to seed their new ministries as they serve vulnerable children and teens in our world’s most under-resourced communities.”
Calendar
Tonight – 7:oo PM – IBC
Thursday – 7:30 PM – IBC
