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Call to Worship
I am certain that I will see the Lord’s goodness
in the land of the living.
Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart be courageous.
Wait for the Lord.
-Psalm 27:13-14
Worship In Song
Made Alive
Goodness Of God
The Candle Lighting
Week 1: Hope (Adrien & Stephanie Ong)
The Reading Of God’s Word
Isaiah 2:1-5 (Adrien Ong)
The vision that Isaiah son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem:
2 In the last days
the mountain of the Lord’s house will be established
at the top of the mountains
and will be raised above the hills.
All nations will stream to it,
3 and many peoples will come and say,
“Come, let’s go up to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of Jacob.
He will teach us about his ways
so that we may walk in his paths.”
For instruction will go out of Zion
and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
4 He will settle disputes among the nations
and provide arbitration for many peoples.
They will beat their swords into plows
and their spears into pruning knives.
Nation will not take up the sword against nation,
and they will never again train for war.
5 House of Jacob,
come and let’s walk in the Lord’s light.
The Proclamation Of God’s Word
Romans 5:1-5: Hope (Sean Nolan)
Therefore, since we have been declared righteous by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. We have also obtained access through him by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. This hope will not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.
Songs Of Response
Glory In The Darkest Place
It Is Well With My Soul/ God Is Good
All Glory Be To Christ
Announcements
12/4 – Congregational Vote
12/4 – Baptisms!
Worship Through Giving:
Those who call Engage home are encouraged to worship through giving. Those giving by cash or check are encouraged to drop in the collection box in the lobby. To read more about what we believe about giving or to submit an offering online click HERE.
(also available on Venmo: @EngageAlbany)
Benediction
We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain.