His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ Matthew 25:21 (ESV)

This is the Place Leader: This is the place, and this is the time; here and now, God waits to break into our experience. All: to change our minds, to change our lives, to change our ways.

Leader: to make us see the world and the whole of life in a new light: All: to fill us with hope, joy and certainty for the future.

Leader: This is the place as are all places; this is the time as are all times. All: Here and now let us praise God!

He is here, hallelujah! He is here, amen! He is here, holy, holy; I will bless His name again. He is here; listen closely; Hear Him calling out your name. He is here; you can touch Him. You will never be the same. “He is Here”

Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redemmed thro' His infinite mercy, His child, and forever I am. 531 “Redeemed”

Redeemed, redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! His child and forever I am. 531 “Redeemed”

Redeemed, and so happy in Jesus, No language my rapture can tell; I know that the light of His presence With me doth continually dwell. 531 “Redeemed”

Redeemed, redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! His child and forever I am. 531 “Redeemed”

I think of my blessed Redeemer, I think of Him all the day long; I sing, for I cannot be silent; His love is the theme of my song. 531 “Redeemed”

Redeemed, redeemed, Redeemed by the blood of the Lamb; Redeemed, how I love to proclaim it! His child and forever I am. 531 “Redeemed”

Sharing Of Praises and Concerns Pastoral Prayer

Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my hands and let them move At the impulse of Thy love, At the impulse of Thy love. 277 “Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated ”

Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee; Take my voice and let me sing Always, only, for my King, Always, only, for my King. “Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated ”

Take my silver and my gold, Not a mite would I withhold; Take my moments and my days, Let them flow in ceaseless praise, Let them flow in ceaseless praise. “Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated ”

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, It shall be Thy royal throne. “Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated ”

Offertory Prayer Giving of Tithes and Offerings

253 Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Children’s Message

Scripture Reading Matthew 25:14-30

Special Music “Let It Be Said Of Us” Special Music “Let It Be Said Of Us”

Serving The Master Faithfully Pastor Groover

Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? 1 John 4:17—5:5 (ESV)

INTRODUCTION The Christian life is to be a daily experience of growing in the love of God. It involves a Christian’s coming to know his Heavenly Father in a much deeper way as he grows in love.

There are four evidences presented in this Scripture lesson that prove a believer’s love for the Father is being perfected (matured or completed.)

II. ____________ HONESTY

285 “Wherever He Leads I’ll Go” Take up thy cross and follow Me," I heard my Master say; "I gave My life to ransom thee, Surrender your all today." Wherever He leads I'll go, I'll follow my Christ who loves me so, Wherever He leads I'll go.

“Wherever He Leads I’ll Go” He drew me closer to His side, I sought His will to know, And in that will I now abide, Wherever He leads I'll go. Wherever He leads I'll go, I'll follow my Christ who loves me so, Wherever He leads I'll go.

“Wherever He Leads I’ll Go” It may be thro' the shadows dim, Or o'er the stormy sea, I take my cross and follow Him, Wherever He leadeth me. Wherever He leads I'll go, I'll follow my Christ who loves me so, Wherever He leads I'll go.

“Wherever He Leads I’ll Go” My heart, my life, my all I bring To Christ who loves me so; he is my Master, Lord, and King, Wherever He leads I'll go. Wherever He leads I'll go, I'll follow my Christ who loves me so, Wherever He leads I'll go.

Benediction

Greet the Family Of God