Possible call to worship
The prophet Isaiah names Jesus as "Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace." The latter name of Jesus is especially appropriate today, as we come to collectively acknowledge His peace. Please stand if able, and let's unite our voices in praise of the Prince of Peace—our health and our salvation.
CH210 / Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
Peace in Christ - McKenna Hixon (listen here, music attached)
He gives us hope when hope is gone. He gives us strength when we can't go on.
He gives us shelter in the storms of life. When there's no peace on earth, there is peace in Christ.
H335 / The Great Physician
His name dispels my grief and fear, no other name but Jesus.
Oh, how my soul delights to hear the precious name of Jesus.
Worship leader
Here, in this holy place, we experience the presence and peace of Jesus Christ. In John 14:27, the Lord Himself gives us insight into the power of His peace: "Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." Jesus' peace goes beyond what the world has to offer, and beyond our human understanding. His peace is a peace that provides assurance, strength, and comfort. Let's sing of it now, gathered in His presence.
CH618 / In His Presence
In His presence there is comfort, in His presence, there is peace...
H45 / Let Us Sing with Joyful Voices (consider v. 1 and 2 for opening hymn, and v. 3 for closing)
Let us sing with joyful voices, one in faith and one in heart!
Where with festive songs rejoicing, there doth God His peace impart!
Let us sing with joyful voices, one in love for Christ our Lord!
Love alone can drive out envy and dispute that breeds discord.
Let our heart-strings be united, dedicated to the Lord,
Open to the Holy Spirit, to harmonious accord!
Hold Me, Savior - Getty (response option; listen here, purchase here)
Hold me Savior, now and ever; Lord let Your goodness go with me.
Guide and keep me, gently lead me; Your presence with me is my peace.
H364 / Behold, O How Pleasant (response/acceptance option)
Behold, O how pleasant when all God's children dwell
On earth in peace and oneness and love each other well...
CH637 / Instruments of Your Peace (acceptance option)
Where there is hatred, we will sow His love; where there is injury, we will never judge.
Where there is striving, we will speak His peace; to the people crying for release,
We will be Your instruments of peace.
H318 / I Hear Thy Welcome Voice (repentance option)
I hear Thy welcome voice that calls me, Lord, to Thee
For cleansing in Thy precious blood that flowed on Calvary.
'Tis Jesus calls me on to perfect faith and love,
To perfect hope and peace and trust, for earth and heav'n above.
H400, CH705 / When Peace with the Father (communion option; see also Chris Rice arrangement attached)
When peace with the Father attendeth my way, though sorrows like sea billows roll;
My heart in the joy of the Spirit doth sing: "It is well, it is well with my soul."
H52, CH788 / Now Thank We All Our God (closing option)
O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us,
With ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us...