Open Door Policies
Isaiah 43:16-21 – Remember: We’re Formed to Praise God for His Grace
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Triune God, though you bless the world more than we all know, the world sadly does not treasure you or things that are most precious to you. Forgive me for doing the…
Romans 8:1-10 – There’s a New Sheriff in Town
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Heavenly Father, I can often picture you as an angry judge who is waiting to condemn me for my crimes. Speak tenderly to me today and reveal once again that you are…
Exodus 3:1-15 – The Ever-present God Is…
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP God of all creation, you are exalted high above the heavens and yet you are also present everywhere, especially with your people. This means you see my many sins and know when…
Philippians 3:17-4:1 – The Path to Citizenship
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Lord Jesus, in grace you went through a path of suffering for me. Forgive me for when I’m not willing to do the same for you and instead think I can take…
Hebrews 4:14-16 – We Have a Great High Priest
WELCOME TO WORSHIP In the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, we welcome you to St. Paul’s. We especially welcome our guests who have joined us today. We pray that your soul will be strengthened by the good news of God’s forgiveness through Jesus. PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR TODAY’S WORSHIP Almighty Creator, I have transgressed your holy will, and you would be justified in shutting the door to heaven forever. Yet in your grace you have opened the door to heaven to…