Opening Hymn: How great thou Art by Carl Boberg;
Verse 1
O Lord my God
When I in awesome wonder
Consider all the works
Thy hands have made,
I see the stars,
I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy pow’r throughout
The universe displayed!
Chorus
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee;
How great Thou art,
How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee;
How great Thou art,
How great Thou art!
Verse 2
When thru the woods
And forest glades I wander
And hear the birds
Sing sweetly in the trees,
When I look down
From lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook
And feel the gentle breeze,
Chorus
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee;
How great Thou art,
How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee;
How great Thou art,
How great Thou art!
Verse 3
And when I think
That God, His Son not sparing,
Sent Him to die,
I scarce can take it in –
That on the cross,
My burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died
To take away my sin!
Chorus
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee;
How great Thou art,
How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee;
How great Thou art,
How great Thou art!
Verse 4
When Christ shall come
With shout of acclamation
And take me home,
What joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow
In humble adoration
And there proclaim,
My God, how great Thou art!
Chorus
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee;
How great Thou art,
How great Thou art!
Then sings my soul,
My Savior God, to Thee;
How great Thou art,
How great Thou art!
Sermon:
The belief within christianity emphasizes that all blessings, whether spiritual or temporal, come from Our Heavenly Father, and they can be received through faith, obedience, and a relationship with Our Heavenly Father. Our Heavenly Father is considered the ultimate provider, supplying all of life’s needs according to His riches in glory. Thanksgiving is an expression of faith by acknowledging Our Heavenly Father’s sovereignty and provision, and it is an expression of thankfulness as a response to Our Heavenly Father’s goodness. Thanksgiving is also an act of worship, praise, and love toward Our Heavenly Father. Expressing thanks is a way of declaring faith that Our Heavenly Father is the source of all good things, including creation, salvation, and daily provisions. Thankfulness keeps our hearts in right relationship with Our Heavenly Father by reminding us that everything we have is a gift from Him.It counters arrogance and self-centeredness, which can grow when we believe we have achieved everything on our own.Give Thanks” is a hymn about maintaining a grateful heart even in difficult times, finding strength through faith in Jesus Christ. Written by Henry Smith Jr. in 1978 while he was struggling with unemployment and declining eyesight, its meaning is rooted in the belief that Christ’s sacrifice made it possible for the poor to be rich in a spiritual sense. Black Friday is biblically significant for being the day the world experienced darkness over the land and for being the day of Jesus’s sacrifice for the sins of humanity.
The day after Black Friday is Holy Saturday in the Christian tradition, commemorating the day Jesus Christ was in the tomb between his crucifixion and resurrection. It is possible that Easter was moved to April or March. Remember some things were hidden and just coming out now and being talked about.
Closing Hymn: Amazing Grace by John Newton;
1 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.
2 ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
and grace my fears relieved;
how precious did that grace appear
the hour I first believed!
3 Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come:
’tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
and grace will lead me home.
4 The Lord has promised good to me,
his word my hope secures;
he will my shield and portion be
as long as life endures.
5 Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
and mortal life shall cease:
I shall possess, within the veil,
a life of joy and peace.
Closing Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for carrying us through this
week. We are grateful for strength when we felt weak and for peace in the midst of chaos. As we step into this weekend, weto leave behind stress and worry, walking instead in joy, favor, and faith. Help us to remain mindful of the true blessings in our lives – our family, friends, and health – and to approach the rest of this season with grateful hearts, not with a focus on what we lack or what we need to buy. In the name of Our lord and savior we pray.
Our lord and savior we pray, please forgive me of my sins against you, please come into my heart. By the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord for saving me.
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