PRELUDE:  Prelude on “’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”  by Lloyd Larson

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIP

INTROIT:  Fear Not by Cark J. Nygard, Jr.

Fear not, for I am with you.  Fear not, for I have redeemed you and loved you, blessed you and called you by name; you are mine, fear not.  Fear not the threat of the fire. Fear not the threat of the water.  Fear not when troubles surround you and trials confound you.  Be not afraid.  I am your God.  Fear not, for I am the Lord God.  My love will always surround you and hold you; for you are precious to me, dear to me.  I have called you by name, most precious child, you are mine.  I am the Lord God.  I am yours.  You are mine. [Isaiah 43:1-4]

PRAYER OF PRAISE

HYMN:  We Praise You, O God [Kremser]

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

SONG OF GRATEFUL PRAISE: Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me [Glory to God]

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE LESSON:  Isaiah 43:1-5a

ANTHEM:  I Will Be with You by Joel Raney

When you pass through the water, when you walk through the fire, when the rivers overflow, I will be with you. When you walk through the desert, when you’re caught in the storm, when you lose your way, I will be with you.  When you can’t find the answer, when you’re filled with despair, when you stumble and fall, I will be with you.  When you’re tired from the struggle, when you’re weak from the pain, lean on me.  I will be with you!  For I have called you by name, you’ve heard the echo of my voice whisper, “I love you, you are mine.”  For you are precious in my sight, and I will guide you through the night.  When you walk, walk by faith, and I will be with you.  In your joy, and in your pain, if you call out my name, I will be with you.  When you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, have no fear, I will be with you!  Through the storm, through the rain, through the joy, through the pain, when you walk, walk by faith, and I will be with you. [based on Isaiah 43]

SERMON:  “Engulfed in Flames, but Not Consumed”

HYMN:  How Firm a Foundation [Foundation]

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

HYMN:  I Want Jesus to Walk with Me [Walk With Me]

BENEDICTION

CHORAL RESPONSE:  I Will Be with You by David Haas

I am the Word that leads to all freedom; I am the peace the world cannot give.  I will call your name, embracing all your pain.  Stand up, now walk and live!  Do not be afraid, I am with you.  I have called you each by name.  Come and follow me, I will bring you home; I love you and you are mine. [based on Isaiah 43]

POSTLUDE:  Fanfare by Michael Helman

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