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June 21, 2020

10:00 a.m. Worship

Inviting all generations into a growing life with Jesus Christ

The Gathering Psalm 23:4, †CEB

CALL TO WORSHIP

Even when I walk through the darkest valley,
I fear no danger because you are with me.

Your rod and your staff—
they protect me

OPENING SONG
Hymn 370 This Is My Father’s World

1 This is my Father’s world,
and to my listening ears
all nature sings, and round me rings
the music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s world;
I rest me in the thought
of rocks and trees, of skies and seas,
his hand the wonders wrought.

2 This is my Father’s world.
O, let me ne’er forget
that though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world.
The battle is not done:
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
and earth and heaven be one.

The Confession

CALL TO CONFESSION Pastor Stephen Kellough

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Lord, you continually offer comfort
from the chaos of the world around us.
Yet we so often doubt your divine guidance in our lives.
When faced with uncertainty,
we forfeit your grace and recoil in fear.
Father, forgive and help us to trust in you
even when we do not have evidence of the outcome.
May we not choose fear and instead remember
that you are with us always, in Jesus’ name.

Please continue in silent prayer for confession of personal matters.

DECLARATION OF GOD’S PARDON

REFLECTIONS FROM PASTOR KELLEN

WORD IN SONG The Word Just Be Held
by Casting Crown


Hold it all together
Everybody needs you strong
But life hits you out of nowhere
And barely leaves you holding on

And when you’re tired of fighting
Chained by your control
There’s freedom in surrender
Lay it down and let it go

So when you’re on your knees and answers seem so far away
You’re not alone, stop holding on and just be held
Your world’s not falling apart, it’s falling into place
I’m on the throne, stop holding on and just be held
Just be held, just be held

If your eyes are on the storm
You’ll wonder if I love you still
But if your eyes are on the cross
You’ll know I always have and I always will

And not a tear is wasted
In time, you’ll understand
I’m painting beauty with the ashes
Your life is in My hands

Lift your hands, lift your eyes
In the storm is where you’ll find Me
And where you are, I’ll hold your heart
I’ll hold your heart
Come to Me, find your rest
In the arms of the God who won’t let go

MESSAGE Pastor Kellen Smith

Faith Over Fear

Chapter Three

Joshua 1:1-10, †CEB

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Pastor Stephen Kellough

Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name.
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever.
Amen.

The Sending

FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTE VIDEO

CLOSING SONG
Good Good Father by Tony Brown, Pat Barrett

Oh, I’ve heard a thousand stories
Of what they think You’re like
But I’ve heard the tender whisper
Of love in the dead of night
And You tell me that You’re pleased
And that I’m never alone

Chorus:
You’re a good good Father
It’s who You are, it’s who You are, it’s who You are
And I’m loved by You
It’s who I am, it’s who I am, it’s who I am

Oh, and I’ve seen many searching
For answers far and wide
But I know we’re all searching
For answers only You provide
‘Cause You know just what we need
Before we say a word
[Chorus]

You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways to us

Oh, it’s love so undeniable
I, I can hardly speak
Peace so unexplainable
I, I can hardly think
As You call me deeper still
As You call me deeper still
As You call me deeper still
Into love, love, love
[Chorus]

You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways
You are perfect in all of Your ways to us

GOOD NEWS AT FIRST PRES Pastor Kellen Smith

OFFERING
Your generosity matters as much as ever. While we are not meeting in person,
the ministries of the church continue for our community. Thank you for giving
by text, online, or mailing your gifts into the church office.

BLESSING



Leading Music

Dan & Kyle Spiegel, vocals
Kedrick Armstrong, Director of Music Ministry