The Worship Service Part 3
Silence beckons us to cast our burdens on God and claim the promises of Scripture that remind us that God is faithful, that nothing is impossible with God.
We Are Sent as God’s Servants into the World
¨ Response to God continues with the “Closing Hymn.”
¨ Then the “Charge and Blessing” is given. God’s blessing is bestowed upon each of us, and we depart to serve.
¨ We conclude worship with “Sending Music” and “The Postlude”.
¨ We leave The Great Room and Sanctuary knowing that we have been in God’s presence. We have praised God, recognized our need of God, heard from God, and have been empowered by God for further service in his redemptive work in the world.
Do remember, silence is a most significant tool to plumb the depths of worship as we move through the different sections and disciplines. Quieting our minds and hearts in order to be focused on God is important. Silence is the discipline we can use to encounter the holy and awesome God. Silence is an attitude of heart and mind that attempts to get in touch with God. Silence is the discipline to unlock the worship experience for something bigger than us.
If we aren’t focused on the purpose of worship, we will miss God. Silence assists us in centering our minds and hearts to listen so that our responses to what we hear can give our very selves to the One who has made us, that is, God our Father Almighty.
On our Interim Pastor journey with you, I remain faithfully yours,
Steve
The Rev. Dr. Steven M. Marsh
Interim Pastor
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