Announcements 6-4-23
Announcements:
READING RECOMMENDATIONS: Selfless: Becoming Christ-Centered in a Self-Centered World. None of us think we are self-centered; we know for a fact that our friends, spouses, and neighbors are selfish. But not ME! This very thought is a clue that we are the one that needs to change the central focus of our lives-away from ME and onto HIM! In the process of becoming Selfless you will come face to face with the reality that we all are carriers of this trait. We are allowing this sin to infiltrate every area of our lives. We are the ones responsible for allowing our self to stifle our purpose and the joy of fulfilling His plan in our lives and in our culture. We have made this life and this world about us, not about HIM. • Self less is a call to action; it begins with you and me • Self less will empower you to fulfill your calling • Self less men and women will develop into Self less families • Selfless churches will finally have the growth that they are seeking. Cultures change and nations change when we as individuals change. You will not be satisfied with your life as you know it. You will recognize the lies and the defeat of your previous perspective. You will never return to your self-centered self. YOU won’t be there!
LGBTQIA+ READING RECOMMENDATIONS: June is PRIDE month. Which makes it a great time to further our understanding of our LGBTQIA siblings, celebrate diversity within the church and affirm our commitment to love and welcome all into our church. Each week we will have a book recommendation to help you on this journey. A Time to Embrace: Same-Gender Relationships in Religion, Law, and Politics William Stacy Johnson As rhetoric continues to heat up on both sides of the debate over same-gender unions, clearly reasoned statements are in short supply. Watching this debate unfold, William Stacy Johnson found that he could be silent no longer. The result is this finely honed book.In A Time to Embrace Johnson presents a brilliant analysis of the religious, legal, and political stakes in the debates over gay marriage, civil unions, and the place of committed gay couples in a democratic society. Carefully weighing the pros and cons from across the moral and religious spectrum, Johnson here offers a fresh, thought-provoking examination of one of the most controversial issues in the West today.
PRAYER GROUPS: This summer we will be starting small prayer groups. These groups will meet after church in June and before church in July. Each group will meet for about 15 min. The group leader will give a short lesson on prayer. Then the group will pray together for a specific area, ministry, or group of people. Sign up to be a leader or participant in using the insert in the Bulletin. Sign up for one Sunday or a few, it’s up to you. Place the insert in the offering plate or give it to Louise after the service.
Order of Worship 6-4-23
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Trinity Sunday
June 4th, 2023 Ten Thirty in the morning
Sermon: Mike Isham
Liturgist: Jananne Lankard
Please silence all cell phones.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
Please stand, in body or spirit
THE PEOPLE ARE GATHERED IN
PRELUDE Prelude in C – Buxtuhude
PROCESSIONAL HYMN [*Blue #2] [GTG# 82]
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus, HYFRYDOL
- Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in thee.
Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart
- Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a king,
born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal Spirit rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all sufficient merit raise us to thy glorious throne.
WORDS OF WELCOME
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP Matt. 28:19
ONE: Jesus calls us to go and make disciples,
MANY: baptizing them in the triune name of God.
LITANY FOR TRINITY SUNDAY
ONE: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit:
MANY: Glory to you forever!
ONE: Speaker, Word, and Breath of Life:
MANY: Glory to you forever!
ONE: Font of Blessing, Living Water, Flowing River:
MANY:Glory to you forever!
ONE: Compassionate Mother, Beloved Child, Life-Giving Womb:
MANY: Glory to you forever!
ONE: Sun, Light, and Burning Ray:
MANY: Glory to you forever!
ONE: Giver, Gift, and Giving:
MANY: Glory to you forever!
ONE: Lover, Beloved, and Love itself:
MANY: Glory to you forever!
ONE: Rock, Cornerstone, and Temple:
MANY: Glory to you forever!
ONE: Consuming Fire, Dividing Sword, Overpowering Storm:
MANY: Glory to you forever!
ONE: Rainbow of Promise, Ark of Salvation, Dove of Peace:
MANY: Glory to you forever!
ONE: God who was, God who is, God who is to come:
MANY: Glory to you forever!
ONE: Almighty and ever-living God, you have given us grace, by our confession of faith, to acknowledge and worship your triune name in the majesty of your unity. Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your eternal glory, one God, now and forever. Amen
PRAYER OF THE DAY
O blessed Trinity, in whom we know the maker of all things seen and unseen, the Savior of all both near and far: By your Spirit enable us to worship your divine majesty, so that with all the company of heaven we may magnify your glorious name,
saying: Holy, holy, holy. Glory to you, O Lord most high. Amen.
HYMN [*Blue #138][GTG#1] “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!”
- Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
- Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore thee,
casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
- Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide thee,
through the eye of sinfulness thy glory may not see,
only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
perfect in power, in love and purity.
- Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN
RESPONSE HYMN [GTG#192] “Shine Jesus Shine”
Shine, Jesus, shine Fill this land with the Father’s glory
Blaze, Spirit, blaze set our hearts on fire
Flow, river, flow Flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth your word Lord, and let there be light
REPENTANCE
CALL TO CONFESSION John 3:16
For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish, but have eternal life. Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin first silently and then together.
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of grace, love, and communion, we confess that we have failed to love you with all our heart, soul, and mind; and to love our neighbor as ourselves. We ignore your commandments, stray from your way, and follow other gods. Have mercy on us. Forgive our sin and raise us to new life that we may serve you faithfully and give honor to your holy name. Amen
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
God did not send the Son to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
GLORIA PATRI [*Blue#579[ [GTG#581]
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen
THE WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED
SCRIPTURE [Pew Bible NT #9] Matthew 9:35-38
Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom, and curing every disease and every sickness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
SERMON “Selflessness” Mike Isham
RESPONSE
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Confession of Belhar
We believe that God has entrusted the church with the message of reconciliation in and through Jesus Christ;
that the church is called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, that the church is called blessed because it is a peacemaker, that the church is witness both by word and by deed to the new heaven and the new earth in which righteousness dwells…
that the credibility of this message is seriously affected and its beneficial work obstructed when it is proclaimed in a land which professes to be Christian, but in which the enforced separation of people on a racial basis promotes and perpetuates alienation, hatred and enmity…
Therefore, we reject any doctrine which, in such a situation sanctions in the name of the gospel or of the will of God the forced separation of people on the grounds of race and color and thereby in advance obstructs and weakens the ministry and experience of reconciliation in Christ.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY Prelude in E Minor Op. 28, No. 4 by Frederic Chopin
DOXOLOGY [*BLUE#592] [GTG#606]
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly hosts;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
HYMN [GTG# 450] “Be Thou My Vision” SLANE
- Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
naught be all else to me, save that thou art;
thou my best thought, by day or by night,
walking and sleeping, thy presence my light.
- Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true Word;
I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord;
thou my soul’s shelter, and thou my high tower;
raise thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.
- Riches I heed not, nor vain, empty praise;
thou mine inheritance, now and always;
thou and thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my treasure thou art.
- High King of Heaven, my victory won,
may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
PARTING PRAYER
Grant unto us, O God, the fullness of your promises.
where we have been weak, grant us your strength;
where we have been confused, grant us your guidance;
where we have been distraught, grant us your comfort;
where we have been dead, grant us your life.
Apart from you, O Lord, we are nothing,
in and with you we can do all things. Amen.
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
RESPONSE [*Blue #138][GTG#1]
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!”
- Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
POSTLUDE Chaconne in C by Buxtuhude
*Note: the hymn lyrics in the bulletin and on the projection screen are from the Glory To God Hymnal (© 2013 Westminster John Knox Press), which we are transitioning to. Words in the “Blue” Presbyterian Hymnal (© 1990) in your pew may differ slightly.
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Assistant Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland. Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Announcements 5/28/23
Announcements:
DEVOTIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Pentecost: This Story is Our Story: Robert Menzies lays out clear, compelling, and concise truths about the relevance of the Pentecostal experience for Christ’s followers today, tomorrow, and the day after that. He does not agonize over whether this experience is right or wrong…he explains simply and clearly that the story of Pentecost found in the book of Acts is the story of every believer. With a keen intellectual presentation that is both informative and intriguing, he explains that Pentecostalism is Christ-centered and Bible-based. It is the model for the mission of the church.
OFFICE HELP: Louise and Rev. Aaron will be out of the office from Monday May 29th to Friday June 9th. So Louise is looking for a few people to cover the office from 9:00 AM – Noon two or three days each week. Please let Louise know if you are available to help out.
OPINIONS NEEDED: Please see the insert in the Bulletin and let us know what kind of classes, activities or events you would like to see us organize. Place your insert in the offering plate or give it to Louise at the end of the service. We can’t wait to hear from you!
PRAYER GROUPS: This summer we will be starting small prayer groups. These groups will meet after church in June and before church in July. Each group will meet for about 15 min. The group leader will give a short lesson on prayer. Then the group will pray together for a specific area, ministry, or group of people. Sign up to be a leader or participant in using the insert in the Bulletin. Sign up for one Sunday or a few, it’s up to you. Place the insert in the offering plate or give it to Louise after the service.
THANK YOU!!!: A big thank you to everyone who helped make our summer kick off a success. We love these times of Fellowship and we couldn’t do it without your help.
EVENTS AND MEETINGS THIS WEEK:
6/1 – 10:00 AM – PW Council Meeting
– 7:00 PM – Hymns and Beer Love Edition
6/4 – 10:30 AM – Worship Service (No Children’s Church)
