Raising Our Voices In Hope

Scripture & Song Service

“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope…” (1 Thessalonians 4:13)

* All song numbers correspond with Hymns For Worship (Revised) songbooks *

Introduction/explanation of theme — 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Hymn #228 — The Christian’s Welcome Home
Hymn #199 — Where The Roses Never Fade

Prayer of praise

Hymn #436 — I’ll Fly Away
Scripture Reading — Hebrews 4:1-11
Hymn #227 — There Is A Habitation

Hymn #204 — Never Grow Old

Scripture Reading — John 14:1-6
Hymn #198 — An Empty Mansion
Hymn #191 — Heaven Holds All To Me

Prayer of thanksgiving

Scripture Reading — 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:4

Hymn #197 — Beautiful Isle Of Somewhere
Scripture Reading — Revelation 1:9-10, 12-18
Hymn #220 — No Night There

Prayer of intercession

Hymn #212 — Sweet By And By

Invitation — Revelation 21-22
Hymn #104 — Take My Hand, Precious Lord

Lord’s Supper

Hymn #194 — When We All Get To Heaven

Prayer