The Order of Service for the Traditional Service is as follows:
Prelude – Spirit of God and The Awakening
Gathering Song – Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
Greeting – Psalm 118:24 – This is the day the Lord has made.
Prayer of the Day
Welcome to Worship – Announcements, Share the Peace with Your Best Smiles
First Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 12 (Everything has its time…)
Psalm Response – Psalm 126
Second Reading: Ecclesiastes 8:15 (So I commend (mirth) enjoyment…)
Kid Talk
Children’s Song: If You’re Happy and You Know It….
S-M-I-L-E Song (sung to the tune of Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory)
Sermonettes: “…And God Created Laughter”
Scripture Readings with sermonettes related to each one.
Genesis 21: 2,3,5,6
Proverbs 17:22
I Corinthians 13:4-8
Ecclesiastes 3:22
Hymn of the Day – O Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts verses - 1, 3, 4
We Affirm God’s Gifts
Of mirth and laughter in our lives through “Resolutions for a Mirthful Spirit”
Offering – This Inner Joy of Mine
Prayers - Pastor
Blessing – Pastor
Sending Song – Now Thank We all Our God – verses 1 and 2.
Final Blessing – Congregation sings Shalom
Postlude – Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
The Order of Service for the Contemporary Service is as follows:
Gathering Music – Worship Band
Opening Song – There is Joy in the Lord
Greeting – Psalm 118:24 – This is the Day…
Litany – Psalm 126
Prayer of the Day
Welcome to Worship – Announcements, Welcome Folders, Share the Peace with Smiles
First Lesson – Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, 12
Second Lesson – Ecclesiastes 8:15
Kid Talk
Children’s Song – Ho Ho Hosanna, Ha Ha Halleluia, He He He Saved Me…
S-M-I-L-E Song – to the tune of Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory…
Scripture Readings for Mirthful Messages
…And God Created Laughter
Genesis 21:2, 3, 5, 6
Proverbs 17:22
I Corinthians 13:4-8
Ecclesiastes 3:22
Song – Peace Live a River or Joy in My Heart
Affirm God’s Gifts – Resolutions for a Mirthful Spirit
Offertory – This Inner Joy of Mine (to the tune of This Little Light of Mine)
Verses 1, 2, 3
Prayers – Pastors (Prayers of intercession and Lord’s Prayer)
We Leave to Serve and Laugh
Blessing
Departing Song: I Will Dance with Jesus verses 1, 2, 3
Shalom – Congregation sings
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