*Call to Worship

*Prayer of Invocation

*God’s Greetings

*Song of Praise ~ #212 “Come, Thou Almighty King"

Reading of God’s Law

Prayer of Confession

*Assurance of God’s Grace

*Song of Thanksgiving ~ Psalm 23A

Congregational Prayer, followed by The Lord’s Prayer (FP 98)

*Song of Preparation ~ #195 “Shine Thou upon Us, Lord”

Prayer for Illumination

Scripture Reading ~ James 3:1-12 (p.1012); John 15:1-11 (p.901-902)

Text ~ Proverbs 18:21

Thematic Summary ~ “If we want to wisely travel on our journey through life, we need to be aware of the power and consequences of our words.” Rev. Dick Moes

Prayer of Application

*Song of Application ~ #410 “Christian Hearts in Love United”

Presentation of Offerings

*Song of Praise ~ Psalm 118B:7

*God’s Blessing