Have you ever had a Sunday where you didn’t know the songs very well?
Would you like to know all of them?
Each week we post the songs on Facebook, usually on Friday, as well as in a blog post. You can find the topic of the sermon, the readings for the week, and a list of the songs. We also post links to Youtube videos with those songs so you can hear them and get to know them before Sunday.
Below are this week’s songs and readings.
You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:
Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.
Welcome
Opening Song: Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus (stand)
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross.
Lift high His royal banner; it must not suffer loss.
From vict’ry unto vict’ry His army He shall lead,
Till ev’ry foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus; stand in His strength alone.
The arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the Gospel armor; each piece put on with prayer.
Where duty calls or danger, be never wanting there.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus; the strife will not be long;
This day the din of battle, the next the victor’s song.
The soldiers, overcoming, their crown of life shall see,
And with the King of Glory shall reign eternally. © Public Domain
Invocation
Confession and Forgiveness:
P: Come into the presence of the Lord our God.
C: Have mercy, O Lord. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand; but if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
P: We take a moment to reflect on our lives and confess our sins.
(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)
P: I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Let us confess our sin before the Lord. Let us confess together.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinners. We have sinned against you and our neighbors. We have not loved you with our whole heart and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
P: The Lord is gracious and merciful. He promises to forgive our sins. Therefore, upon this, your confession, as a called and ordained servant of the Lord, in the stead and by the command of my Lord, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe does seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great and armed with cruel hate.
On earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide our striving would be losing.
Were not the right Man on our side,
The Man of God’s own choosing.
You ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth His name, from age to age the same;
And He must win the battle.
And though this world, with devils filled,
Should threaten to undo us.
We will not fear, for God has willed,
His truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him.
His rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure.
One little word shall fell him.
That Word above all earthly powers no thanks to them abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also.
The body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still!
His kingdom is forever.
© Public Domain
Old Testament Reading – Jeremiah 28:5-9
Then the prophet Jeremiah spoke to Hananiah the prophet in the presence of the priests and all the people who were standing in the house of the Lord, and the prophet Jeremiah said, “Amen! May the Lord do so; may the Lord make the words that you have prophesied come true, and bring back to this place from Babylon the vessels of the house of the Lord, and all the exiles. Yet hear now this word that I speak in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people. The prophets who preceded you and me from ancient times prophesied war, famine, and pestilence against many countries and great kingdoms. As for the prophet who prophesies peace, when the word of that prophet comes to pass, then it will be known that the Lord has truly sent the prophet.”
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading – Romans 7:1-13
Or do you not know, brothers—for I am speaking to those who know the law—that the law is binding on a person only as long as he lives? For a married woman is bound by law to her husband while he lives, but if her husband dies she is released from the law of marriage. Accordingly, she will be called an adulteress if she lives with another man while her husband is alive. But if her husband dies, she is free from that law, and if she marries another man she is not an adulteress.
Likewise, my brothers, you also have died to the law through the body of Christ, so that you may belong to another, to him who has been raised from the dead, in order that we may bear fruit for God. For while we were living in the flesh, our sinful passions, aroused by the law, were at work in our members to bear fruit for death. But now we are released from the law, having died to that which held us captive, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit and not in the old way of the written code.
What then shall we say? That the law is sin? By no means! Yet if it had not been for the law, I would not have known sin. For I would not have known what it is to covet if the law had not said, “You shall not covet.” But sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, produced in me all kinds of covetousness. For apart from the law, sin lies dead. I was once alive apart from the law, but when the commandment came, sin came alive and I died. The very commandment that promised life proved to be death to me. For sin, seizing an opportunity through the commandment, deceived me and through it killed me. So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and righteous and good.
Did that which is good, then, bring death to me? By no means! It was sin, producing death in me through what is good, in order that sin might be shown to be sin, and through the commandment might become sinful beyond measure.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading – Matthew 10:34-42
“Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to set a man against his father, and a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. And a person’s enemies will be those of his own household. Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.
“Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who sent me. The one who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and the one who receives a righteous person because he is a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple, truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward.”
P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.
Children’s Message
Sermon Song: Let Us Ever Walk With Jesus
Let us ever walk with Jesus, follow His example pure,
Through a world that would deceive us and to sin our spirits lure.
Onward in His footsteps treading, pilgrims here, our home above,
Full of faith and hope and love, let us do the Father’s bidding.
Faithful Lord, with me abide; I shall follow where You guide.
Let us suffer here with Jesus and with patience bear our cross.
Joy will follow all our sadness; where He is, there is no loss.
Though today we sow no laughter, we shall reap celestial joy;
All discomforts that annoy shall give way to mirth hereafter.
Jesus, here I share Your woe; help me there Your joy to know.
Let us gladly die with Jesus. Since by death He conquered death,
He will free us from destruction, give to us immortal breath.
Let us mortify all passion that would lead us into sin;
And the grave that shuts us in shall but prove the gate to heaven.
Jesus, here with You I die, there to live with You on high.
Let us also live with Jesus. He has risen from the dead,
That to life we may awaken. Jesus, You are now our head.
We are Your own living members; where You live, there we shall be,
In Your presence constantly, living there with You forever.
Jesus, let me faithful be, life eternal grant to me.
© 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship
Sermon – “When Following Jesus Gets Personal”
Prayers
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
Offering (Please click to give online)
Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.
Please see the announcements below as well.
God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!
Closing Song Lyrics: I Will Follow
Where You go, I’ll go. Where You stay, I’ll stay.
When You move, I’ll move. I will follow…
All Your ways are good. All Your ways are sure.
I will trust in You alone.
Higher than my sight, high above my life, I will trust in You alone.
Chorus:
Where You go, I’ll go. Where You stay, I’ll stay.
When You move, I’ll move. I will follow You.
Who You love, I’ll love. How You serve I’ll serve.
If this life I lose, I will follow You, Yeah. I will follow You.
Light unto the world, light unto my life, I will live for You alone.
You’re the one I seek knowing I will find,
All I need in You alone, in You alone.
(Chorus)
Bridge:
In You there’s life everlasting.
In You there’s freedom for my soul.
In You there’s joy, unending joy, and I will follow.
Chorus:
Where You go, I’ll go. Where You stay, I’ll stay.
When You move, I’ll move. I will follow You.
Who You love, I’ll love. How You serve I’ll serve.
If this life I lose, I will follow You, Yeah. I will follow You. © 2010 SHOUT! Publishing, Vamos Publishing, and So Essential Tunes
Closing Song Video:
Upcoming Events
June 30, 7 PM – Council Meeting
Zoom
July 2, 7 PM – Growth Group Bible Study (Online)
Zoom
You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:
Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.
Welcome
Opening Song: Your Grace Is Enough
Great is Your faithfulness oh God.
You wrestle with the sinner’s restless heart.
You lead us by still waters into mercy,
And nothing can keep us apart.
Pre-chorus:
So, remember Your people. Remember Your children.
Remember Your promise, Oh God.
Chorus:
Your grace is enough. Your grace is enough.
Your grace is enough for me.
Great is Your love and justice God of Jacob.
You use the weak to lead the strong.
You lead us in the song of Your salvation,
And all Your people sing along.
Pre-chorus:
So, remember Your people. Remember Your children.
Remember Your promise, Oh God.
Chorus (2x):
Your grace is enough. Your grace is enough.
Your grace is enough for me.
Your grace is enough. Your grace is enough.
Your grace is enough for me.
© 2003 spiritandsong.com and Thankyou Music
Invocation
Confession and Forgiveness:
P: Come into the presence of the Lord our God.
C: Have mercy, O Lord. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand; but if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
P: We take a moment to reflect on our lives and confess our sins.
(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)
P: I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Let us confess our sin before the Lord. Let us confess together.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinners. We have sinned against you and our neighbors. We have not loved you with our whole heart and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
P: The Lord is gracious and merciful. He promises to forgive our sins. Therefore, upon this, your confession, as a called and ordained servant of the Lord, in the stead and by the command of my Lord, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: Lord, I Need You
Lord I come, I confess. Bowing here I find my rest
Without You, I fall apart. You’re the one that guides my heart
Chorus:
Lord, I need You, oh I need You. Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness, Oh God, how I need You
Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more.
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are Lord I am free. Holiness is Christ in me
Chorus:
Lord, I need You, oh I need You. Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness, Oh God, how I need You
So teach my song to rise to You When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I’ll fall on You.
Jesus You’re my hope and stay
Chorus:
Lord, I need You, oh I need You. Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness, Oh God, how I need You
My one defense, my righteousness, Oh God, how I need You
My one defense, my righteousness, Oh God, how I need You
© 2011 Sweater Weather Music, Valley Of Songs Music, and Thankyou Music
Old Testament Reading – Isaiah 6:1-8
In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said:
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
the whole earth is full of his glory!”
And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him who called, and the house was filled with smoke. And I said: “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts!”
Then one of the seraphim flew to me, having in his hand a burning coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. And he touched my mouth and said: “Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for.”
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here I am! Send me.”
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading – 1 John 4:7-12, 19
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us and his love is perfected in us…
…We love because he first loved us.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading – Mark 1:29-34
And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told him about her. And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her, and she began to serve them.
That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or oppressed by demons. And the whole city was gathered together at the door. And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him.
P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.
Children’s Message
Sermon Song: Living Hope
How great the chasm that lay between us.
How high the mountain I could not climb.
In desperation, I turned to heaven,
And spoke Your name into the night.
Then through the darkness Your loving kindness,
Tore through the shadows of my soul.
The work is finished, the end is written,
Jesus Christ, my Living Hope.
Who could imagine so great a mercy.
What heart could fathom such boundless grace.
The God of ages stepped down from glory,
To wear my sin and bear my shame.
The cross has spoken. I am forgiven.
The King of Kings calls me His own.
Beautiful Savior I’m Yours forever,
Jesus Christ, my Living Hope.
Chorus:
Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free!
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me!
You have broken every chain. There’s salvation in Your Name,
Jesus Christ, my Living Hope.
Then came the morning that sealed the promise,
Your buried body began to breathe.
Out of the silence the roaring Lion,
Declared the grave has no claim on me.
Then came the morning that sealed the promise,
Your buried body began to breathe.
Out of the silence the roaring Lion,
Declared the grave has no claim on me.
Jesus, Yours is the victory!
Chorus (2x):
Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free!
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me!
You have broken every chain. There’s salvation in Your Name,
Jesus Christ, my Living Hope.
Hallelujah, praise the one who set me free!
Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me!
You have broken every chain. There’s salvation in Your Name,
Jesus Christ, my Living Hope.
© Bethel Music Publishing and Remaining portion is unaffiliated
Sermon – “God‘s Love – Our Response”
Prayers
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
Offering (Please click to give online)
Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.
Please see the announcements below as well.
God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!
Closing Song Lyrics: God So Loved
Come all you weary. Come all you thirsty.
Come to the well that never runs dry.
Drink of the Water. Come and thirst no more.
Come all you sinners. Come find His mercy.
Come to the table. He Will satisfy.
Taste of His goodness. Find what you’re looking for.
Chorus 1:
For God so loved the World that He gave us,
His one and only Son to save us.
Whoever believes in Him, will live forever.
Bring all your failures. Bring your addictions.
Come lay them down at the Foot of the cross.
Jesus is waiting there with open arms.
Chorus 1:
For God so loved the World that He gave us,
His one and only Son to save us.
Whoever believes in Him, will live forever.
Chorus 2:
The power of Hell forever defeated.
Now, it is well. I’m Walking in freedom.
For God so loved, God so loved the world.
Bridge:
Praise God! Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him! Praise Him for the wonders of His love.
(Repeat)
His amazing love!
Chorus 1:
For God so loved the World that He gave us,
His one and only Son to save us.
Whoever believes in Him, will live forever.
Chorus 2:
The power of Hell forever defeated.
Now, it is well. I’m Walking in freedom.
For God so loved, God so loved the world.
Bring all your failures. Bring your addictions.
Come lay them down at the Foot of the cross.
Jesus is waiting there with open arms.
© 2019 Andrew Bergthold DesigneeC
Closing Song Video:
Upcoming Events
June 27, 10 AM – Noon – Snow Cones at the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park
June 27, 3 PM – Young Adults Gathering
Bowlero Tampa Bay
You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:
Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.
Welcome
Opening Song: Good, Good, Father
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.
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.
Verse 2:
I’ve seen many searching for answers far and wide.
But I know we’re all searching for answers only You provide.
Because You know just what we need before we say a word.
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.
Bridge:
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.
Verse 3:
Love so undeniable I can hardly speak.
Peace so unexplainable 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’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.
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.
© 2014 © Pat Barrett Music
Invocation
Confession and Forgiveness:
P: Come into the presence of the Lord our God.
C: Have mercy, O Lord. If you, Lord, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand; but if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
P: We take a moment to reflect on our lives and confess our sins.
(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)
P: I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD.” And you forgave the guilt of my sin. Let us confess our sin before the Lord. Let us confess together.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinners. We have sinned against you and our neighbors. We have not loved you with our whole heart and we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve Your punishment. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
P: The Lord is gracious and merciful. He promises to forgive our sins. Therefore, upon this, your confession, as a called and ordained servant of the Lord, in the stead and by the command of my Lord, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: Amazing Grace
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost, but now am found. Was blind but now I see.
T’was grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears relieved.
How precious did that grace appear, the hour I first believed.
When we’ve been there ten thousand years,
bright shining as the sun,
we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise,
than when we’ve first begun.
© Public Domain
Old Testament Reading – Isaiah 55:1-3
“Come, everyone who thirsts,
come to the waters;
and he who has no money,
come, buy and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
without money and without price.
Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread,
and your labor for that which does not satisfy?
Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good,
and delight yourselves in rich food.
Incline your ear, and come to me;
hear, that your soul may live;
and I will make with you an everlasting covenant,
my steadfast, sure love for David.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading – 1 Peter 2:21-25
For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps. He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading – John 10:7-16
So Jesus again said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees, and the wolf snatches them and scatters them. He flees because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep. And I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd.
P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.
Children’s Message
Sermon Song: Cornerstone
My hope is built on nothing less,
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ name.
Chorus:
Christ alone, Cornerstone, Weak made strong in the Savior’s love.
Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all.
When darkness seems to hide His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil.
My anchor holds within the veil.
Chorus:
Christ alone, Cornerstone, Weak made strong in the Savior’s love.
Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all.
He is Lord. Lord of all.
When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found,
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless, stand before the throne.
Chorus:
Christ alone, Cornerstone, Weak made strong in the Savior’s love.
Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all.
© 2011 Hillsong Music
Sermon – “Abundant Life”
Prayers
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
Offering (Please click to give online)
Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.
Please see the announcements below as well.
God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!
Closing Song Lyrics: Goodness of God
I love you, Lord, For your mercy never fails me.
All my days, I’ve been held in your hands
From the moment that I wake up, Till I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God
Chorus
All my life you have been faithful.
All my life you have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
Verse 2
I love your voice. You have led me through the fire
In darkest night you are close like no other.
I’ve known you as a father. I’ve known you as a friend
I have lived in the goodness of God
(Repeat last time)
(Chorus)
Bridge
Your goodness is running after, It’s running after me
Your goodness is running after, It’s running after me
With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now I give you everything
Your goodness is running after, It’s running after me
(Repeat)
With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now I give you everything
Your goodness is running after, It’s running after me
(Repeat)
(Chorus) © 2018 Alleetrop Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) and Remaining portion is unaffiliated
Closing Song Video:
Upcoming Events
Today, After the Service –In-Person Growth Group Bible Study
Faith Lutheran Church
June 18, 7 PM – Online Growth Group Bible Study
Zoom
June 27, 10 PM – Noon – Snow Cones at the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park
June 27, 3 PM – Young Adults Gathering
Bowlero Tampa Bay
You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:
Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.
Welcome
Opening Song: Father Abraham
Father Abraham had many sons. Many sons had Father Abraham.
I am one of them and so are you. So, let’s just praise the Lord!
Right arm
Left arm
Right foot
Left foot
Chin up
Turn around
Sit down
© Public Domain
Invocation
Confession and Forgiveness:
P: We have come here today to worship the Lord. In worship we hear the Word of God, we receive God’s blessings, and respond with thanks and praise. We begin by seeking God’s blessing of forgiveness. He has promised to remove the guilt and shame of our sin through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross.
(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)
P: Let us confess our sins to the Lord.
P: Heavenly Father,
C: Heavenly Father,
P: I have done things that were wrong.
C: I have done things that were wrong.
P: I have been mean to others.
C: I have been mean to others.
P: I have not obeyed my parents.
C: I have not obeyed my parents.
P: I have not obeyed You, God.
C: I have not obeyed You, God.
P: But I am very sorry.
C: But I am very sorry.
P: Please forgive me.
C: Please forgive me.
P: I love You very much.
C: I love You very much.
P: And I know You love me, too.
C: And I know You love me, too.
P: Amen.
C: Amen.
P: God has heard your apology. He loves you very much. God has told us that when we believe and trust in Him, He makes us His children. As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our sins from us. He has told me to tell you that you are forgiven. So, as His servant, I forgive you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: Jesus Loves Me
Verse 1:
Jesus loves me this I know, For the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong, They are weak, but He is strong.
Chorus:
Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Jesus loves me, The Bible tells me so.
Verse 2:
Jesus loves me, He who died. Heaven’s gates to open wide.
He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come in.
(Chorus) © Public Domain
First Reading – Psalm 119:67-68, 72
Before I suffered, I did many wrong things.
But now I carefully obey everything you say.
You are good, and you do good things.
Teach me your laws….
…Your teachings are worth more to me
than a thousand pieces of silver and gold.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Children’s Message “God Disciplines His Children”
Song: I See You
God of love, God of all glory, every day I see new mercy.
Great is Your faithfulness!
God of love, God of my story, You never fail. You never forsake me
Great is Your faithfulness!
Chorus:
I see You in the morning light. I feel You in the fire by night.
I hear You say, “Child, I am with you. Everything will be alright.”
I see You in the tears that run. I feel You when the healing comes.
I hear You say, “Beloved one, I am with you,” Every moment of my life.
I see You. I see You. I see You. God, I see You.
God of love, God of new vision, every blessing You have given.
Great is Your faithfulness! Oh, how great is Your faithfulness!
Chorus:
I see You in the morning light. I feel You in the fire by night.
I hear You say, “Child, I am with you. Everything will be alright.”
I see You in the tears that run. I feel You when the healing comes.
I hear You say, “Beloved one, I am with you,” Every moment of my life.
I see You. I see You. I see You. God, I see You.
Bridge:
I will worship through the storm,
Through the storm, Through the storm.
All my hope is in You Lord, In You Lord, In You Lord.
Part of the Chorus:
I see You in the morning light. I feel You in the fire by night.
I hear You say, “Child, I am with you. Everything will be alright.”
Chorus:
I see You in the morning light. I feel You in the fire by night.
I hear You say, “Child, I am with you. Everything will be alright.”
I see You in the tears that run. I feel You when the healing comes.
I hear You say, “Beloved one, I am with you,” Every moment of my life.
I see You. I see You. I see You. God, I see You.
© 2021 Capitol CMG Paragon
Second Reading – Romans 4:13-14, 16
Abraham and his descendants received the promise that they would get the whole world. But Abraham did not receive that promise because he followed the law. He received that promise because he was right with God through his faith. If people could get God’s promise by following the law, then faith is worthless. . And God’s promise to Abraham is worthless,…
…So people get what God promised by having faith. This happens so that the promise can be a free gift.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Youth Message “God’s Promise Received Through Faith”
Gospel Reading – Matthew 9:9-13
As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.
And as Jesus reclined at table in the house, behold, many tax collectors and sinners came and were reclining with Jesus and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” But when he heard it, he said, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, and not sacrifice.’ For I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”
P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.
Sermon Song: Blessed Be Your Name
Verse 1:
Blessed be Your name in the land that is plentiful.
Where Your streams of abundance flow, blessed be Your name.
Blessed be Your name when I’m found in the desert place.
Though I walk through the wilderness, blessed be Your name.
Pre-Chorus:
Every blessing You pour out I’ll turn back to praise.
When the darkness closes in, Lord still I will say,
Chorus:
Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be Your name.
Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be Your glorious name.
Verse 2:
Blessed be Your name when the sun’s shining down on me.
When the world’s “all as it should be,” blessed be Your name.
Blessed be Your name on the road marked with suffering.
Though there’s pain in the offering, blessed be Your name.
Pre-Chorus:
Every blessing You pour out I’ll turn back to praise.
When the darkness closes in, Lord still I will say,
Chorus:
Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be Your name.
Blessed be the name of the Lord. Blessed be Your glorious name.
Bridge:
You give and take away. You give and take away.
My heart will choose to say, “Lord, blessed be Your name.”
(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus) © 2002 Thankyou Music
Sermon – “Disciplined for Faith”
Prayers: Text in prayer requests to (813) 326-5255
The 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
Offering (Please click to give online)
Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.
Please see the announcements below as well.
God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!
Closing Song Lyrics: Gratitude
Verse 1:
All my words fall short. I got nothing new.
How could I express all my gratitude?
Verse 2:
I could sing these songs, as I often do
But every song must end and You never do
Chorus:
So I throw up my hands and praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a Hallelujah. Hallelujah!
And I know it’s not much but I’ve nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing, Hallelujah Hallelujah
Verse 3:
I’ve got one response. I’ve got just one move
With my arm stretched wide, I will worship You
Chorus:
So I throw up my hands and praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a Hallelujah. Hallelujah!
And I know it’s not much but I’ve nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing, Hallelujah Hallelujah
Bridge:
So come on, my soul, oh, don’t you get shy on me. Lift up your song,
‘Cause you’ve got a lion inside of those lungs
Get up and praise the Lord
(Repeat 2x)
Chorus:
So I throw up my hands and praise You again and again
‘Cause all that I have is a Hallelujah. Hallelujah!
And I know it’s not much but I’ve nothing else fit for a King
Except for a heart singing, Hallelujah Hallelujah
© 2021 Bethel Worship Publishing
Closing Song Video:
Upcoming Events
June 11, 7 PM – Online Growth Group Bible Study
Zoom
June 14, 11 AM – Regular Worship Service
(No Faith and Food in June)
Faith Lutheran Church
June 14, After the Service –In-Person Growth Group Bible Study
Faith Lutheran Church
June 27, 10 PM – Noon – Snow Cones at the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park
June 27, 3 PM – Young Adults Gathering
Bowlero Tampa Bay
You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:
Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.
Welcome
Opening Song: Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty:
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee.
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three persons blessed Trinity.
Holy, holy, holy, all the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea.
Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before Thee,
Which wert and art and evermore shall be.
Holy, holy, holy, though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see,
Only Thou art holy there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in pow’r, in love, and purity.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three persons blessed Trinity.
God in three persons blessed Trinity. © Public Domain
Invocation
Confession and Forgiveness:
P: Come into the presence of God. It is God, Himself, who bids us to come to Him in prayer, especially when we have sinned, so that we may receive His forgiveness. So, we enter His courts with confidence that if we confess our sins, He will forgive us as He promised.
P: We take a moment to reflect on our lives and confess our sins.
(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)
P: Let us confess our sins together to the Lord.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. We have not loved you with our whole heart and have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ and His suffering and death on the cross, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
P: The Lord our God is merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin. Therefore I announce unto you the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: King Of Kings
In the darkness we were waiting, without hope, without light,
Till from heaven You came running. There was mercy in Your eyes.
To fulfil the law and prophets, to a virgin came the Word;
From a throne of endless glory to a cradle in the dirt.
Chorus:
Praise the Father, Praise the Son, Praise the Spirit, Three in One!
God of glory, Majesty. Praise forever to the King of Kings!
To reveal the kingdom coming and to reconcile the lost,
To redeem the whole creation, You did not despise the cross.
For even in your suffering You saw to the other side.
Knowing this was our salvation, Jesus, for our sake, You died
Chorus:
Praise the Father, Praise the Son, Praise the Spirit, Three in One!
God of glory, Majesty. Praise forever to the King of Kings!
And the morning that You rose all of heaven held its breath,
Till that stone was moved for good; for the Lamb had conquered death.
And the dead rose from their tombs. And the angels stood in awe,
For the souls of all who’d come to the Father are restored.
And the church of Christ was born. Then, the Spirit lit the flame.
Now this Gospel truth of old shall not kneel, shall not faint.
By His blood and in His name, in His freedom, I am free;
For the love of Jesus Christ who has resurrected me.
Chorus (2x):
Praise the Father, Praise the Son, Praise the Spirit, Three in One!
God of glory, Majesty. Praise forever to the King of Kings!
Praise the Father, Praise the Son, Praise the Spirit, Three in One!
God of glory, Majesty. Praise forever to the King of Kings!
© 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing
Old Testament Reading – Genesis 1:1-2, 1:26-2:4
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.
Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading – Acts 2:14, 22–36
But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words
“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know— this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it. For David says concerning him,
“‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand that I may not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; my flesh also will dwell in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One see corruption. You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’
“Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne, he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption. This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing. For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he himself says,
“‘The Lord said to my Lord, …. “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.”’
Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading – Matthew 28:16-20
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.
Children’s Message
Sermon Song: Glory be to God the Father
Glory be to God the Father, glory be to God the Son,
Glory be to God the Spirit great Jehovah, Three in One!
Glory, glory while eternal ages run!
Glory be to him who loved us,
washed us from each spot and stain;
Glory be to him who bought us, made us kings with him to reign!
Glory, glory to the Lamb that once was slain!
Glory to the King of angels,
glory to the Church’s King,
Glory to the King of nations;
heav’n and earth your praises bring!
Glory, glory, to the King of glory sing!
Glory, blessing, praise eternal!
Thus, the choir of angels sings;
Honor, riches, pow’r, dominion!
Thus, its praise creation brings.
Glory, glory, glory to the King of kings! © Public Domain
Sermon – Trinity Sunday: “Go in the Name”
Prayers
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
Offering (Please click to give online)
Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.
Please see the announcements below as well.
God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!
Closing Song Lyrics: This I Believe
Our Father everlasting, the all creating One, God almighty,
Through Your Holy Spirit conceiving Christ the Son,
Jesus our Savior.
Chorus:
I believe in God our Father. I believe in Christ the Son.
I believe in the Holy Spirit. Our God is three in one.
I believe in the resurrection, that we will rise again.
For I believe in the name of Jesus.
Our Judge and our Defender, suffered and crucified,
Forgiveness is in You.
Descended into darkness, You rose in glorious life,
Forever seated high.
(Chorus)
Bridge
I believe in You. I believe You rose again.
I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord. (Repeat x2)
Chorus 2
I believe in life eternal. I believe in the virgin birth.
I believe in the saints’ communion and in Your holy church.
I believe in the resurrection, when Jesus comes again.
For I believe in the name of Jesus.
For I believe in the name of Jesus. © 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Closing Song Video:
Upcoming Events
June 4, 7 PM – Online Growth Group Bible Study
Zoom
June 14, 11 AM – Regular Worship Service
(No Faith and Food in June)
Faith Lutheran Church
June 27, 10am-Noon – Snow Cones at the Park
Wesley Chapel District Park
You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:
Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.
Welcome
Invocation
Confession and Forgiveness:
P: When we come into the presence of God we cannot help but see our sinfulness. God does not require us to cleanse our own sin and be perfect of our own power for, surely, we could never achieve this. Instead, He tells us to come as we are and receive His great mercy.
Song: Come As You Are
Come out of sadness from wherever you’ve been.
Come broken hearted let rescue begin.
Come find your mercy. Oh, sinner come kneel.
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal.
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal.
Chorus:
So, lay down your burdens, lay down your shame.
All who are broken, lift up your face.
Oh, wanderer come home. You’re not too far.
So, lay down your hurt. Lay down your heart.
Come as you are.
There’s hope for the hopeless, and all those who’ve strayed.
Come sit at the table. Come taste of the grace.
There’s rest for the weary, rest that endures.
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t cure.
(Chorus)
Bridge:
Come as you are. Fall in his arms. Come as you are.
(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we have sinned against you and each other. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ and His suffering and death on the cross, please forgive us and help us to live according to Your ways. Amen
There’s joy for the morning. Oh, sinner be still.
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal.
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal.
(Chorus) © 2014 9 © t One Songs (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
P – Words of Forgiveness
C: Amen.
Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: God So Loved
Come all you weary. Come all you thirsty.
Come to the well that never runs dry.
Drink of the Water. Come and thirst no more.
Come all you sinners. Come find His mercy.
Come to the table. He Will satisfy.
Taste of His goodness. Find what you’re looking for.
Chorus 1:
For God so loved the World that He gave us,
His one and only Son to save us.
Whoever believes in Him, will live forever.
Bring all your failures. Bring your addictions.
Come lay them down at the Foot of the cross.
Jesus is waiting there with open arms.
Chorus 1:
For God so loved the World that He gave us,
His one and only Son to save us.
Whoever believes in Him, will live forever.
Chorus 2:
The power of Hell forever defeated.
Now, it is well. I’m Walking in freedom.
For God so loved, God so loved the world.
Bridge:
Praise God! Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him! Praise Him for the wonders of His love.
(Repeat)
His amazing love!
Chorus 1:
For God so loved the World that He gave us,
His one and only Son to save us.
Whoever believes in Him, will live forever.
Chorus 2:
The power of Hell forever defeated.
Now, it is well. I’m Walking in freedom.
For God so loved, God so loved the world.
Bring all your failures. Bring your addictions.
Come lay them down at the Foot of the cross.
Jesus is waiting there with open arms.
© 2019 Andrew Bergthold Designee
Old Testament Reading – Numbers 11:24-30
So Moses went out and told the people the words of the Lord. And he gathered seventy men of the elders of the people and placed them around the tent. Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the Spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders. And as soon as the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied. But they did not continue doing it.
Now two men remained in the camp, one named Eldad, and the other named Medad, and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those registered, but they had not gone out to the tent, and so they prophesied in the camp. And a young man ran and told Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” And Joshua the son of Nun, the assistant of Moses from his youth, said, “My lord Moses, stop them.” But Moses said to him, “Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, that the Lord would put his Spirit on them!” And Moses and the elders of Israel returned to the camp.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading – Acts 2:1-21
When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” And all were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, “What does this mean?” But others mocking said, “They are filled with new wine.”
But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. For these people are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is only the third hour of the day. But this is what was uttered through the prophet Joel:
“‘And in the last days it shall be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams; even on my male servants and female servants in those days I will pour out my Spirit, and they shall prophesy.
And I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and vapor of smoke; the sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the day of the Lord comes, the great and magnificent day. And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.’
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading – John 7:37-39
On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified.
P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.
Children’s Message
Sermon Song: Holy Spirit Ever Dwelling
Holy Spirit, ever dwelling, in the holiest realms of light;
Holy Spirit, ever brooding, o’er a world of gloom and night;
Holy Spirit, ever raising, those of earth to thrones on high;
Living, life-imparting Spirit, you we praise and magnify.
Holy Spirit, ever living, as the Church’s very life;
Holy Spirit, ever striving, through us in a ceaseless strife;
Holy Spirit, ever forming, in the Church the mind of Christ;
You we praise with endless worship, for your gifts and fruits unpriced.
Holy Spirit, ever working, through the Church’s ministry;
Quick’ning, strength’ning, and absolving, setting captive sinners free;
Holy Spirit, ever binding, age to age and soul to soul
In communion never ending, you we worship and extol. © Public Domain
Sermon – Pentecost – “Go with the Flow”
Prayers
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
Offering (Please click to give online)
Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.
Please see the announcements below as well.
God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!
Closing Song Lyrics: Goodness of God
I love you, Lord, For your mercy never fails me.
All my days, I’ve been held in your hands
From the moment that I wake up, Till I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God
Chorus
All my life you have been faithful.
All my life you have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
Verse 2
I love your voice. You have led me through the fire
In darkest night you are close like no other.
I’ve known you as a father. I’ve known you as a friend
I have lived in the goodness of God
(Repeat last time)
(Chorus)
Bridge
Your goodness is running after, It’s running after me
Your goodness is running after, It’s running after me
With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now I give you everything
Your goodness is running after, It’s running after me
(Repeat)
With my life laid down, I’m surrendered now I give you everything
Your goodness is running after, It’s running after me
(Repeat)
(Chorus) © 2018 Alleetrop Music (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.) and Remaining portion is unaffiliated
Closing Song Video:
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May 28, 7 PM – In-Person Growth Group Bible Study
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May 28, 7 PM – Online Growth Group Bible Study
Zoom
You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:
Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.
Welcome
Opening Song: Take My Life And Let It Be
Verse 1:
Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my moments and my days. Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Verse 2:
Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love;
Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee.
Verse 3:
Take my voice and let me sing always, only for my King;
Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee.
Verse 4:
Take my silver and my gold, not a mite would I withhold;
Take my intellect and use ev’ry pow’r as Thou shalt choose.
Verse 5:
Take my will and make it Thine. It shall be no longer mine;
Take my heart, it is Thine own. It shall be Thy royal throne.
Verse 6:
Take my love, my Lord, I pour at Thy feet its treasure store;
Take myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee.
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Invocation
Confession and Forgiveness:
P: Come into the presence of God. It is God, Himself, who bids us to come to Him in prayer, especially when we have sinned, so that we may receive His forgiveness. So, we enter His courts with confidence that if we confess our sins, He will forgive us as He promised.
P: We take a moment to reflect on our lives and confess our sins.
(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)
P: Let us confess our sins together to the Lord.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. We have not loved you with our whole heart and have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ and His suffering and death on the cross, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
P: The Lord our God is merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin. Therefore I announce unto you the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: This Is Our God
Remember those walls that we called sin and shame?
They were like prisons that we couldn’t escape.
But He came, and He died, and He rose.
Those walls are rubble now.
Remember those giants we called death and grave?
They were like mountains that stood in our way.
But He came, and He died, and He rose.
Those giants are dead now.
Chorus
This is our God, this is who He is, He loves us.
This is our God, this is what He does, He saves us.
He bore the cross, beat the grave,
Let heaven and earth proclaim,
This is our God, King Jesus.
Remember that fear that took our breath away?
Faith so weak that we could barely pray.
But He heard, Every word, every whisper.
Now those altars in the wilderness.
Tell the story of His faithfulness.
Never once, did He fail, and He never will.
Chorus
This is our God, this is who He is, He loves us.
This is our God, this is what He does, He saves us.
He bore the cross, beat the grave,
Let heaven and earth proclaim,
This is our God, King Jesus.
Bridge
Who pulled me out of that pit? He did. He did.
Who paid for all of our sins? Nobody but Jesus.
Who pulled me out of that pit? He did. He did.
Who paid for all of our sins? Nobody but Jesus.
Who rescued me from that grave? Yahweh. Yahweh.
Who gets the glory and praise? Nobody but Jesus.
Who rescued me from that grave? Yahweh. Yahweh.
Who gets the glory and praise? Nobody but Jesus.
Chorus
This is our God, this is who He is, He loves us.
This is our God, this is what He does, He saves us.
He bore the cross, beat the grave,
Let heaven and earth proclaim,
This is our God, King Jesus.
© Brandon Lake Music
First Reading – Acts 1:15-16, 20, 26
In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (the company of persons was in all about 120) and said, “Brothers, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus….
…“For it is written in the Book of Psalms, “‘May his camp become desolate, and let there be no one to dwell in it’; and “‘Let another take his office.’”…
…And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading – 1 Peter 4:12–19, 5:6–11
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. But let none of you suffer as a murderer or a thief or an evildoer or as a meddler. Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in that name. For it is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? And
“If the righteous is scarcely saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?” Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good…
…(5:6) Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading – John 17:1-5
When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent. I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.
P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.
Children’s Message
Sermon Song: Whom Shall I Fear
You hear me when I call. You are my morning song.
Though darkness fills the night, it cannot hide the light.
Whom shall I fear?
You crush the enemy underneath my feet.
You are my sword and shield, though troubles linger still.
Whom shall I fear?
Chorus:
I know who goes before me. I know who stands behind.
The God of angel armies is always by my side.
The One who reigns forever, He is a friend of mine.
The God of angel armies is always by my side.
My strength is in Your name for You alone can save.
You will deliver me. Yours is the victory!
Whom shall I fear? Whom shall I fear?
(Chorus)
Bridge:
And nothing formed against me shall stand.
You hold the whole world in Your hands.
I’m holding on to Your promises. You are faithful. You are faithful.
(Repeat)
You are faithful
(Chorus) © 2012 Worship Together Music
Sermon – “Thank You For Your Service”
Prayers
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
Offering (Please click to give online)
Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.
Please see the announcements below as well.
God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!
Closing Song Lyrics: Stand Up Stand Up For Jesus (stand)
Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross.
Lift high His royal banner; it must not suffer loss.
From vict’ry unto vict’ry His army He shall lead,
Till ev’ry foe is vanquished, and Christ is Lord indeed.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus; stand in His strength alone.
The arm of flesh will fail you, ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the Gospel armor; each piece put on with prayer.
Where duty calls or danger, be never wanting there.
Stand up, stand up for Jesus; the strife will not be long;
This day the din of battle, the next the victor’s song.
The soldiers, overcoming, their crown of life shall see,
And with the King of Glory shall reign eternally. © Public Domain
Closing Song Video:
Upcoming Events
Today, 3:30-5:45 PM – Youth Group – Main Event
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May 21, 7 PM – Online Growth Group Bible Study
Zoom
May 24, After the Service – In-Person Growth Group Bible Study
Faith Lutheran Church
You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 10, 2025.
Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:
Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.
Welcome
Invocation
Confession and Forgiveness:
P: As we gather, today, let us cleanse our hearts and our consciences by confessing our sin to God.
(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)
P: Let us confess our sins together to the Lord.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we are sinful and unclean. We have sinned against you and against our neighbor in our thoughts, words, and actions. We are truly sorry for our sins and sincerely repent of them. We ask for Your mercy. For the sake of Jesus Christ’s bitter suffering and death, please forgive us and renew us that we may walk in Your Spirit to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
P: The Lord has heard your confession. Therefore, as a called and ordained servant of the Lord, in the stead and by the command of my Lord, Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: What An Awesome God
God is great. Give Him all the praise.
Hallelujah, Name above all Names.
Fire in His eyes.
Healing in His veins, everywhere His glory on display.
Take a look at those stars, He can name them all.
Before His throne every knee falls.
The demons have to run. The angels have to praise.
Even the wind and waves obey
Chorus 1:
Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above,
With wisdom, power and love, our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above,
With wisdom, power and love, our God is an awesome God
And even when I ran, He didn’t run away.
He came and put death back in its place.
Friday on a cross, broken for my shame.
Sunday morning rose up from that grave.
Take a look at those scars on His hands and feet.
He saved our souls for eternity.
Worthy is the Lamb. Glory to the King.
Oh, let all the saints and the angels sing.
Chorus 1:
Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above,
With wisdom, power and love, our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above,
With wisdom, power and love, our God is an awesome God
Eyes on the sky. There will be a day.
He will come and wipe our tears away.
No more fear, no more pain.
No more sorrow, sin, or shame.
The King is coming back again,
A reign of love that will never end.
For everything You’ve done and everything You do,
And everything You are I’ll sing to You.
Chorus 2:
My God, You’re an awesome God. You’re great in all You do
I’m made to worship You. My God, You’re an awesome God
Chorus 1:
Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above,
With wisdom, power and love, our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God. He reigns from heaven above,
With wisdom, power and love, our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God. Our God, what an awesome God
© 2025 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing, Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet Music, Phil Wickham Music, and Simply Global Songs
First Reading – Acts 17:16-34
Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols. So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the devout persons, and in the marketplace every day with those who happened to be there. Some of the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers also conversed with him. And some said, “What does this babbler wish to say?” Others said, “He seems to be a preacher of foreign divinities”—because he was preaching Jesus and the resurrection. And they took him and brought him to the Areopagus, saying, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? For you bring some strange things to our ears. We wish to know therefore what these things mean.” Now all the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there would spend their time in nothing except telling or hearing something new.
So Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: “Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, for
“‘In him we live and move and have our being’;
as even some of your own poets have said,
“‘For we are indeed his offspring.’
Being then God’s offspring, we ought not to think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone, an image formed by the art and imagination of man. The times of ignorance God overlooked, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent, because he has fixed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness by a man whom he has appointed; and of this he has given assurance to all by raising him from the dead.”
Now when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked. But others said, “We will hear you again about this.” So Paul went out from their midst. But some men joined him and believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite and a woman named Damaris and others with them.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading – 1 Peter 3:18-22
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit, in which he went and proclaimed to the spirits in prison, because they formerly did not obey, when God’s patience waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through water. Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you, not as a removal of dirt from the body but as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers having been subjected to him.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading – John 14:15-21
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you.
“I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.”
P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.
Song: Cornerstone
My hope is built on nothing less,
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly trust in Jesus’ name.
Chorus:
Christ alone, Cornerstone, Weak made strong in the Savior’s love.
Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all.
When darkness seems to hide His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace.
In every high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil.
My anchor holds within the veil.
Chorus:
Christ alone, Cornerstone, Weak made strong in the Savior’s love.
Through the storm He is Lord, Lord of all.
He is Lord. Lord of all.
When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found,
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless, stand before the throne.
© 2011 Hillsong Music
Sermon – “In Every Way Spiritual”
Prayers
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth,
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Benediction
Closing Song: Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above, ye heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
Offering (Please click to give online)
Please see the announcements below as well.
God bless and thank you for worshiping with Faith!
Upcoming Events
May 12, 7 PM – Church Council Meeting
Larry’s Home
May 14, 7 PM – In-Person Growth Group Bible Study
Renee’s Home
May 14, 7 PM – Online Growth Group Bible Study
Zoom
May 17, 11 AM – Police and Armed Services Sunday
Faith Lutheran Church
May 17, 3:30-5:45 PM – Youth Group – Main Event
Main Event by Tampa Premium Outlets
You are invited to worship with us at 11:00 am on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Below, you will find the Order of Service so you can follow along and participate in the worship service. If you would prefer, you can also download a bulletin here:
Before we start, please share the live stream on your favorite social media site and invite your friends.
Welcome
Opening Song: Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty:
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee.
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three persons blessed Trinity.
Holy, holy, holy, all the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea.
Cherubim and Seraphim falling down before Thee,
Which wert and art and evermore shall be.
Holy, holy, holy, though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see,
Only Thou art holy there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in pow’r, in love, and purity.
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea.
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty,
God in three persons blessed Trinity.
God in three persons blessed Trinity. © Public Domain
Invocation
Confession and Forgiveness:
P: Come into the presence of God. It is God, Himself, who bids us to come to Him in prayer, especially when we have sinned, so that we may receive His forgiveness. So, we enter His courts with confidence that if we confess our sins, He will forgive us as He promised.
P: We take a moment to reflect on our lives and confess our sins.
(a time of silence to reflect and personally confess our sins)
P: Let us confess our sins together to the Lord.
C: Heavenly Father, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. We have not loved you with our whole heart and have not loved our neighbor as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of your Son Jesus Christ and His suffering and death on the cross, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your Name. Amen.
P: The Lord our God is merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin. Therefore I announce unto you the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. In His stead and by the command of my Lord Jesus Christ, I forgive you all your sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
C: Amen.
Song of Praise and Thanksgiving: King Of Kings
In the darkness we were waiting, without hope, without light,
Till from heaven You came running. There was mercy in Your eyes.
To fulfil the law and prophets, to a virgin came the Word;
From a throne of endless glory to a cradle in the dirt.
Chorus:
Praise the Father, Praise the Son, Praise the Spirit, Three in One!
God of glory, Majesty. Praise forever to the King of Kings!
To reveal the kingdom coming and to reconcile the lost,
To redeem the whole creation, You did not despise the cross.
For even in your suffering You saw to the other side.
Knowing this was our salvation, Jesus, for our sake, You died
Chorus:
Praise the Father, Praise the Son, Praise the Spirit, Three in One!
God of glory, Majesty. Praise forever to the King of Kings!
And the morning that You rose all of heaven held its breath,
Till that stone was moved for good; for the Lamb had conquered death.
And the dead rose from their tombs. And the angels stood in awe,
For the souls of all who’d come to the Father are restored.
And the church of Christ was born. Then, the Spirit lit the flame.
Now this Gospel truth of old shall not kneel, shall not faint.
By His blood and in His name, in His freedom, I am free;
For the love of Jesus Christ who has resurrected me.
Chorus (2x):
Praise the Father, Praise the Son, Praise the Spirit, Three in One!
God of glory, Majesty. Praise forever to the King of Kings!
Praise the Father, Praise the Son, Praise the Spirit, Three in One!
God of glory, Majesty. Praise forever to the King of Kings!
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Old Testament Reading – Genesis 1:1-2, 1:26-2:4
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
And God blessed them. And God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” And God said, “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food. And to every beast of the earth and to every bird of the heavens and to everything that creeps on the earth, everything that has the breath of life, I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day.
Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done in creation.
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Epistle Reading – Acts 2:14, 22–36
But Peter, standing with the eleven, lifted up his voice and addressed them: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words
“Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs that God did through him in your midst, as you yourselves know— this Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it. For David says concerning him,
“‘I saw the Lord always before me, for he is at my right hand that I may not be shaken; therefore my heart was glad, and my tongue rejoiced; my flesh also will dwell in hope. For you will not abandon my soul to Hades, or let your Holy One see corruption. You have made known to me the paths of life; you will make me full of gladness with your presence.’
“Brothers, I may say to you with confidence about the patriarch David that he both died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day. Being therefore a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that he would set one of his descendants on his throne, he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption. This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses. Being therefore exalted at the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, he has poured out this that you yourselves are seeing and hearing. For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he himself says,
“‘The Lord said to my Lord, …. “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.”’
Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.”
Reader: This is the Word of the Lord.
C: Thanks be to God.
Gospel Reading – Matthew 28:16-20
Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
P: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
C: Praise be to You, O Christ.
Children’s Message
Sermon Song: Glory be to God the Father
Glory be to God the Father, glory be to God the Son,
Glory be to God the Spirit great Jehovah, Three in One!
Glory, glory while eternal ages run!
Glory be to him who loved us,
washed us from each spot and stain;
Glory be to him who bought us, made us kings with him to reign!
Glory, glory to the Lamb that once was slain!
Glory to the King of angels,
glory to the Church’s King,
Glory to the King of nations;
heav’n and earth your praises bring!
Glory, glory, to the King of glory sing!
Glory, blessing, praise eternal!
Thus, the choir of angels sings;
Honor, riches, pow’r, dominion!
Thus, its praise creation brings.
Glory, glory, glory to the King of kings! © Public Domain
Sermon – Trinity Sunday: “Go in the Name”
Prayers
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried. And the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures and ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. And He will come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead, whose kingdom will have no end.
And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church, I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins, and I look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
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Benediction – The online service ends. The closing song is below the lyrics as an embedded YouTube video.
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Closing Song Lyrics: This I Believe
Our Father everlasting, the all creating One, God almighty,
Through Your Holy Spirit conceiving Christ the Son,
Jesus our Savior.
Chorus:
I believe in God our Father. I believe in Christ the Son.
I believe in the Holy Spirit. Our God is three in one.
I believe in the resurrection, that we will rise again.
For I believe in the name of Jesus.
Our Judge and our Defender, suffered and crucified,
Forgiveness is in You.
Descended into darkness, You rose in glorious life,
Forever seated high.
(Chorus)
Bridge
I believe in You. I believe You rose again.
I believe that Jesus Christ is Lord. (Repeat x2)
Chorus 2
I believe in life eternal. I believe in the virgin birth.
I believe in the saints’ communion and in Your holy church.
I believe in the resurrection, when Jesus comes again.
For I believe in the name of Jesus.
For I believe in the name of Jesus. © 2014 © Hillsong Music Publishing (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)
Closing Song Video:
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