April 5, 2020 When Tables are Overturned

Welcome and Blessings to you, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord! May your worship time be pleasing to the Lord and may His face shine unto you, always.

Opening Prayer:
God of grace and glory, we thank you that you judge us not by the perfection of our actions, but by our readiness to live boldly in faith.  Help us, as individuals and as a congregation, to trust you and follow where you lead, that in Christ your name may be glorified in all the earth.  Amen.
 (Ruth Duck, U.S.A., 20th cent.)
Music:  Cornerstone by Hillsong https://youtu.be/Fck-IrnkKUg
             Lord I Lift Your Name on High by Mercy Me  https://youtu.be/U6I6orjM3NI

Read these Scriptures Lessons:   Psalm 46; Psalm 55; 2 Chronicles 7: 11-22

Intercessory Prayer: Use the following intercessory prayer to help you focus specific concerns.
Show us your mercy, O Lord; And grant us your salvation.
  Give peace, O Lord, in all the world; For only in you can we live in safety.
  Let your way be known upon earth; Your saving health among all nations.
  Create in us clean hearts, O God; And sustain us with your Holy Spirit.

Take some time to pray for yourself and others.  Let the Spirit lead you and guide you as you pray.

Lord’s Prayer:  Conclude this time of prayer with reciting the prayer that Jesus taught us to pray.

The Gospel Lesson:        Matthew 21: 12-17  (included in message)

Listen to the Message:     “When Tables are Overturned”
              Link:             https://youtu.be/dQMulU_JVIM

Music:  Lord I Need You by Matt Maher  https://youtu.be/LuvfMDhTyMA
             Hosanna (Praise is Rising) by Paul Baloche  https://youtu.be/oAaQ5EEXidc

Closing Prayer:  Conclude this time of worship together by praying this prayer...
    Lord God, almighty and everlasting Father, you have brought us in safety to this new day:  Preserve us with your mighty power, that we may not fall into sin, nor be overcome by adversity; and in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen.