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all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime.

2 When the woes of life o’ertake me, hopes deceive, and fears annoy,

never shall the cross forsake me; lo, it glows with peace and joy.

3 When the sun of bliss is beaming light and love upon my way,

from the cross the radiance streaming adds more luster to the day.

4 Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,by the cross are sanctified;

peace is there that knows no measure, joys that through all time abide.

5 In the cross of Christ I glory, towering o’er the wrecks of time;

WORDS OF WELCOME

ADORATION

CALL TO WORSHIP       Ephesians 2:19

ONE:  In Christ we are no longer strangers;

MANY: we are members of the household of God.

PRAYER OF THE DAY 

Author of our life and End of our pilgrimage: 

Guide us by your Word and Spirit amid all perils and temptations, that we may not wander from your way, 

nor stumble in the darkness; but may finish our course in safety, 

and come to our eternal rest in you; through the grace and merit 

of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you 

in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

✝HYMN [Blue#343][GTG#761] “Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” 

1 Called as partners in Christ’s service, called to ministries of grace, we respond with deep commitment fresh new lines of faith to trace.

 May we learn the art of sharing, side by side and friend with friend,

 equal partners in our caring to fulfill God’s chosen end.

2 Christ’s example, Christ’s inspiring, Christ’s clear call to work 

and worth, let us follow, never faltering, reconciling folk on earth.

Men and women, richer, poorer, all God’s people, young and old,

 blending human skills together gracious gifts from God unfold.

3 Thus new patterns for Christ’s mission, in a small or global sense,

 help us bear each other’s burdens, breaking down each wall or fence.

Words of comfort, words of vision, words of challenge, said with care,

 bring new power and strength for action,

 make us colleagues, free and fair.

4  So God grant us for tomorrow ways to order human life

 that surround each person’s sorrow

 with a calm that conquers strife.

Make us partners in our living, our compassion to increase,

REPENTANCE

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Holy God, 

We are pulled in many different directions. We are distracted by the news, quick to point fingers and pass judgment, but reluctant to examine the ways we benefit from the injustice in our world. We are distracted by our fears. We fear the loss of health, safety, and financial security. Instead of proclaiming your abundance, we operate from a mindset of scarcity. We confess that distraction is easier than discipleship. Forgive us. Help us discern and choose the better path for all of your creation as we seek to follow Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON                     

✝GLORIA PATRI [Blue#579[ [GTG581]     

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

1st SCRIPTURE Colossians 1:15-28

He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation; for in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or powers—all things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, and in him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross. And you who were once estranged and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his fleshly body through death, so as to present you holy and blameless and irreproachable before him— provided that you continue securely established and steadfast in the faith, without shifting from the hope promised by the gospel that you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven. I, Paul, became a servant of this gospel. I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church. I became its servant according to God’s commission that was given to me for you, to make the word of God fully known, the mystery that has been hidden throughout the ages and generations but has now been revealed to his saints. To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

2nd  SCRIPTURE Luke 10: 38-42       

Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home. She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and distracted by many things; there is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.”                              

ONE: The Word of the Lord

MANY: Thanks be to God

SERMON        “Seeking the Center”     Rev. Dr. Martha Robson

 RESPONSE     

✝AFFIRMATION OF FAITH based on Col. 1:15-20

Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God,  

the firstborn of all creation; in him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible. All things have been created through him and for him. He himself is before all things, 

and in him all things hold together. He is head of the body, the church; he is the beginning, the firstborn of the dead, so that he might come to have first place in everything. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him God was pleased to reconcile all things, whether on earth or in heaven, 

by making peace through the blood of his cross. Amen.

RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY    “There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit”  

✝ DOXOLOGY [GTG#606]

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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 [Blue#][GTG#702] “Christ Be Beside Me”

1 Christ be beside me; Christ be before me;

 Christ be behind me, King of my heart.

Christ be within me; Christ be below me;

 Christ be above me, never to part.

2 Christ on my right hand, Christ on my left hand,

 Christ all around me, shield in the strife.

Christ in my sleeping, Christ in my sitting,

 Christ in my rising, Light of my life.

3 Christ be in all hearts thinking about me;

 Christ be on all tongues telling of me.

Christ be the vision in eyes that see me;

 in ears that hear me Christ ever be. 

✝PARTING PRAYER  

Heavenly Visitor,

We await your appearance. As Abraham and Sarah received you beside their tent, like Mary and Martha received you in their home, do come among us. Help us to believe your promises and to treasure the mystery of your presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

✝CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

✝RESPONSE [Blue#365][GTG#830] “Jesus, Priceless Treasure”

3 Hence, all fears and sadness! For the Lord of gladness,

Jesus, enters in: God, who dearly loves us,

from all trial saves us; gives sweet peace within;

I have borne this worldly scorn;

still in thee lies purest pleasure,

Jesus, priceless treasure!

POSTLUDE  “Soon and Very Soon”                           

*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. 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.

I pray thee from our hearts all cares to take.

2 Thou art the King of mercy and of grace,

reigning omnipotent in every place:

so come, O King, and our whole being sway;

shine on us with the light of thy pure day.

3 Thou art the life, by which alone we live,

and all our substance and our strength receive;

sustain us by thy faith and by thy power,

and give us strength in every trying hour.

4 Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness;

no harshness hast thou and no bitterness.

O grant to us the grace we find in thee,

that we may dwell in perfect unity.

5 Our hope is in no other save in thee;

our faith is built upon thy promise free;

Lord, give us peace, and make us calm and sure,

that in thy strength we evermore endure. 

WORDS OF WELCOME

ANNOUNCEMENTS          

ADORATION

CALL TO WORSHIP Isaiah 55:11

ONE:  The word of the Lord will not return empty;

MANY: it will accomplish all that God intends.

PRAYER OF THE DAY 

Almighty God, 

We thank you for planting in us the seed of your Word. By your Holy Spirit, help us to receive it with joy, and live according to it, 

that we may grow in faith and hope and love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

HYMN [Blue#][GTG#808] “When Memory Fades”

1 When memory fades and recognition falters, when eyes we love grow dim, and minds, confused, speak to our souls of love that never alters; Speak to our hearts by pain and fear abused.

 O God of life and healing peace, empower us with patient courage, 

by your grace infused.

2 As frailness grows and youthful strengths diminish in weary arms that worked their earnest fill, your aging servants labor now to 

finish Their earthly tasks, as fits your mystery’s will.

 We grieve their waning, yet rejoice, believing your arms, unwearied, 

shall uphold us still.

3 Within your Spirit, goodness lives unfading. The past and future mingle into one. All joys remain, unshadowed light pervading.

No valued deed will ever be undone.

 Your mind enfolds all finite acts and offerings.

 Held in your heart, our deathless life is won!

REPENTANCE

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Spirit of the Living God, your fruit includes love, peace, patience and kindness but we are a divided, hateful people. We turn to violent means and violent words to settle our disputes. We are impatient with each other and fail to honor your commandment to love. Our idols fascinate and distract us from your rightful path. Forgive us. Turn us from our sinful ways. Set us free in Jesus Christ. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON                     

GLORIA PATRI [Blue#579[ [GTG581]     

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

1st SCRIPTURE Colossians 1:1-14

2nd  SCRIPTURE Luke 10:25-37       

ONE: The Word of the Lord

MANY: Thanks be to God

SERMON   “Old Dogs” Rev. Martha Robson

 RESPONSE     

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle’s Creed

I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,  and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY Twas On That Night

DOXOLOGY [GTG#606]

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

THE SACRAMENT OF THE HOLY COMMUNION

THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

ONE: The Lord be with you.

MANY: And also with you.

ONE: Lift up your hearts.

MANY: We lift them to the Lord.

ONE: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

MANY: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

ONE: …Therefore with all creation we sing your praise:

MANY: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

ONE: … Great is the mystery of faith:

MANY: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again…

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

ONE: … The gifts of God for the people of God.

MANY: Thanks be to God.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

HYMN[Blue#407] [GTG#762] “When the Poor Ones”

1 When the poor ones who have nothing share with strangers, 

when the thirsty water give unto us all, when the crippled in their weakness strengthen others, 

Refrain:

Then we know that God still goes that road with us,

 then we know that God still goes that road with us.

2 When at last all those who suffer find their comfort,

 when they hope though even hope seems hopelessness,

 when we love though hate at times seems all around us, Refrain

3 When our joy fills up our cup to overflowing,

 when our lips can speak no words other than true,

 when we know that love for simple things is better, Refrain

4 When our homes are filled with goodness in abundance,

 when we learn how to make peace instead of war,

 when each stranger that we meet is called a neighbor, Refrain

PARTING PRAYER  

Great Sustainer,

Grant that the words we have heard this day with our ears may be grafted onto our hearts through your grace, that they may produce in us the fruit of a good life, to the praise and honor of Your Holy Name; through Christ, in Christ, and with Christ.  Amen.

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

RESPONSE [Blue#369][GTG 700] “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”

1. I’m gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

I’m gonna live so God can use me anywhere, Lord, anytime!

POSTLUDE          The Church’s One Foundation                

*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. 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.

and crown thy good with *brotherhood from sea to shining sea!

2 O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife,

who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life!

America! America! God mend thine every flaw;

confirm thy soul in self-control, thy liberty in law!

3 O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years

thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears!

America! America! May God thy gold refine

till all success be nobleness and every gain divine!

WORDS OF WELCOME

ANNOUNCEMENTS          

ADORATION

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 30:5

ONE:  Weeping may linger for the night,

MANY: but joy comes with the morning

PRAYER OF THE DAY 

God of the covenant, 

in our baptism you called us to proclaim the coming of your kingdom. Give us courage like you gave the apostles, that we may faithfully witness to your love and peace in every circumstance of life, in the name of Jesus Christ our redeemer, 

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, 

one God, forever and ever. Amen.

HYMN [Blue#415][GTG#719] “Come, Labor On” 

1 Come, labor on. Who dares stand idle on the harvest plain

while all around us waves the golden grain? And to each servant does the Master say, “Go work today.”

2 Come, labor on. Claim the high calling angels cannot share;

to young and old the gospel gladness bear. Redeem the time; its hours too swiftly fly. The night draws nigh.

3 Come, labor on. Cast off all gloomy doubt and faithless fear!

No arm so weak but may do service here. Though feeble agents, may we all fulfill God’s righteous will.

4 Come, labor on. No time for rest, till glows the western sky,

till the long shadows o’er our pathway lie, and a glad sound comes with the setting sun, “Well done, well done!”

REPENTANCE

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Patient Lord, 

you call and call and we come up with every excuse why we can’t answer, at least not right now. Forgive our fear. Remind us that when we answer your call, we will not be sent out alone, but filled with your gifts, surrounded by your children, and held in your love. We pray in the name of Jesus Christ, our Rock and Redeemer. 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON                     

GLORIA PATRI [Blue#579[ [GTG581]     

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

1st SCRIPTURE Psalm 66: 1-9

2nd  SCRIPTURE Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20       

ONE: The Word of the Lord

MANY: Thanks be to God

SERMON  “The Harvest is Plentiful, but the Laborers are Few.” CP Ford Dieth

 RESPONSE     

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle’s Creed

I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,  and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY My Country Tis of Thee

DOXOLOGY [GTG#606]

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER 

HYMN [Blue#411][GTG#744] “Arise,Your light is Come”

1 Arise, your light is come! The Spirit’s call obey;

show forth the glory of your God, which shines on you today.

2 Arise, your light is come! Fling wide the prison door;

proclaim the captives’ liberty, good tidings to the poor.

3 Arise, your light is come! All you in sorrow born,

bind up the brokenhearted ones and comfort those who mourn.

4 Arise, your light is come! The mountains burst in song!

Rise up like eagles on the wing; God’s power will make us strong.

PARTING PRAYER   John Wesley*

You are never tired, O Lord, of doing us good. Let us never be weary  of doing your service.  But as you have pleasure  in the well-being of your servants, let us take pleasure  in the service of our Lord and abound in your work and in your love and praise evermore. Amen.

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

RESPONSE [Blue#434][GTG#757] “Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples”

4 May we in service to our God act out the living word,

and walk the road the saints have trod

till all have seen and heard.

As stewards of the earth may we give thanks in one accord

to God who calls us all to be disciples of the Lord.

POSTLUDE     Lift Every Voice & Sing                          

*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. 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.

 How does the creature say Praise

2 God of the earthquake God of the storm God of the trumpet blast

 How does the creature cry Woe

 How does the creature cry Save

3 God of the rainbow God of the cross God of the empty grave

 How does the creature say Grace

 How does the creature say Thanks

4 God of the hungry God of the sick God of the prodigal

 How does the creature say Care

 How does the creature say Life

5 God of the neighbor God of the foe God of the pruning hook

 How does the creature say Love

 How does the creature say Peace

6 God of the ages God near at hand God of the loving heart

 How do your children say Joy

 How do your children say Home

WORDS OF WELCOME

ANNOUNCEMENTS          

ADORATION

CALL TO WORSHIP

ONE:  Our God, ruler of the universe, calls us.

  Christ, who bore the cross, calls us.

  Holy Spirit, who enables us to live, calls us.

MANY: Let us faithfully answer by worshiping the Triune God.

PRAYER OF THE DAY 

Holy God, You celebrate with us in our joys, and comfort us in our weaknesses.  Fill us today with a fervent desire to live in your kingdom.  Lead us by the cross of Christ to live in the love of Christ, through whom we pray.  Amen.

HYMN [Blue#421][GTG#320] “The Church of Christ in Every Age”

1 The church of Christ in every age, beset by change but Spirit-led,

must claim and test its heritage and keep on rising from the dead.

2 Across the world, across the street, the victims of injustice cry

for shelter and for bread to eat, and never live before they die.

3 Then let the servant church arise, a caring church that longs to be

a partner in Christ’s sacrifice, and clothed in Christ’s humanity.

4 For Christ alone, whose blood was shed,can cure the fever in our blood, and teach us how to share our bread

and feed the starving multitude.

5 We have no mission but to serve in full obedience to our Lord:

to care for all, without reserve, and spread Christ’s liberating word.

REPENTANCE

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Merciful God, in your gracious presence we confess our sin and the sin of this world.  Although Christ is among us as our peace, we are a people divided against ourselves as we cling to the values of a broken world. The profit and pleasures we pursue lay waste the land and pollute the seas.  The fears and jealousies that we harbor set neighbor against neighbor and nation against nation.  We abuse your good gifts of imagination and freedom, of intellect and reason, and turn them into bonds of oppression.  Lord, have mercy on us; heal and forgive us, we pray. Set us free to serve you in the world as agents of your reconciling love in Jesus Christ.  Amen.*

ASSURANCE OF PARDON                     

GLORIA PATRI [Blue#579[ [GTG581]     

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

1st SCRIPTURE Galatians 5:13-26

2nd  SCRIPTURE 2 Kings 2:1-14       

ONE: The Word of the Lord

MANY: Thanks be to God

SERMON   “Taking Up the Mantel” Rev. Jan Condren

 RESPONSE     

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle’s Creed

I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,  and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY “When Wind Meets Fire” Elevation Worship Arr. Grant Wall 

Duet: Elder Briana Mayfield and Director Randy Martono-Chai

DOXOLOGY [GTG#609]

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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#825] “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot”

Refrain:

Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home.

 Swing low, sweet chariot, coming for to carry me home.

1 I looked over Jordan, and what did I see

 coming for to carry me home?

 A band of angels coming after me,

 coming for to carry me home. O, Refrain

2 If you get there before I do, coming for to carry me home,

 tell all my friends I’m coming too,

 coming for to carry me home. O, Refrain

3 The brightest day that ever I saw, coming for to carry me home, when Jesus washed my sins away,

 coming for to carry me home. O, Refrain

4 I’m sometimes up and sometimes down,

 coming for to carry me home, but still my soul feels 

heavenly bound, coming for to carry me home. O, Refrain

PARTING PRAYER  

As we leave this day, and turn to lunch, fill our hearts with a spirit of joy and wonder. Open our hearts and minds to share with one another. And bless the food and all who have prepared it. Let it nourish our journey with You.  Amen.

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

RESPONSE [Blue#][GTG 549] “May the Love of the Lord”

May the love of the Lord rest upon your soul.

May God’s love dwell in you, throughout every day.

May God’s countenance shine upon you and be gracious to you.

May God’s Spirit be upon you as you leave this place.

POSTLUDE “Every Praise” arr. Hezekiah Walker Duet: Elder Briana Mayfield and Director Randy Martono-Chai                               

*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. 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.

*Reprinted by permission from The Worship Sourcebook, Copyright 2004, Faith Alive Christian Resources.

to fight and not to heed the wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and not to ask for any reward, save that of knowing that we do your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

HYMN [Blue#439][GTG#318] In Christ There Is No East or West

1 In Christ there is no east or west, in him no south or north,

but one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth.

2 In Christ shall true hearts everywhere their high communion find;

his service is the golden cord close-binding humankind.

3 Join hands, disciples of the faith, whate’er your race may be.

All children of the living God are surely kin to me.

4 In Christ now meet both east and west; in him meet south and north. All Christly souls are one in him

REPENTANCE

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of gospel freedom, we find it difficult to imagine that we could indeed be your children through faith. We cannot believe that we could belong to Christ and be heirs of the promise made to Abraham and his offspring. Help our unbelief; rekindle our imagination. Tame our rebellion. Bring us back to ourselves and to you. 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON                     

GLORIA PATRI [Blue#579[ [GTG581]     

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

1st SCRIPTURE Psalm 22:18-27

2nd  SCRIPTURE     Luke 8:26-39   

ONE: The Word of the Lord

MANY: Thanks be to God

SERMON  “Healed and Maybe a Little Afraid”  CP Ford Dieth

 RESPONSE     

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle’s Creed

I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,  and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY “Blessed Assurance”

DOXOLOGY [GTG#609]

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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 [Blue #394][GTG#792] There Is a Balm in Gilead

Refrain:

There is a balm in Gilead to make the wounded whole;

there is a balm in Gilead to heal the sin-sick soul.

1 Sometimes I feel discouraged, and think my work’s in vain,

but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. [Refrain]

2 Don’t ever feel discouraged, for Jesus is your friend,

and if you lack for knowledge, he’ll not refuse to lend. [Refrain]

3 If you cannot preach like Peter, if you cannot pray like Paul,

you can tell the love of Jesus and say, “He died for all.” [Refrain]

PARTING PRAYER   Richard of Chichester

Thanks be to you, Lord Jesus Christ, 

for all the benefits which you have won for us, for all the pains and insults which you have borne for us. O most merciful Redeemer, Friend and Brother, may we know you more clearly, 

love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly, day by day. Amen.

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

RESPONSE [Blue#][GTG#717] For the Life That You Have Given

For the life that you have given,

for the love in Christ made known,

with these fruits of time and labor,

with these gifts that are your own:

here we offer, Lord, our praises;

heart and mind and strength we bring;

give us grace to love and serve you,

living what we pray and sing.

POSTLUDE        “Morning Has Broken”                       

*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. 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.

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#263][GTG#12] Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

1 Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,

almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.

2 Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might: thy justice, like mountains high soaring above;

thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.

3 To all, life thou givest, to both great and small. In all life thou livest, the true life of all. We blossom and flourish like leaves on the tree,

then wither and perish; but naught changeth thee.

4 Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light. Thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight. All praise we would render; O help us to see ’tis only the splendor of light hideth thee!

REPENTANCE

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, yours is a perfect relationship, one God in three persons, mutual and whole. We confess that our relationships are not that way. We have been too selfish; we have given too much; we have accepted too little.

We have failed to love in the manner of Jesus. We have let sin drive us away from one another and from you. We long for wholeness and peace, but our sin pulls us in other directions. Forgive us and restore us. Pull us to you. With mercy and grace, pull us to you. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON                     

GLORIA PATRI [Blue#579[ [GTG581]     

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

1st SCRIPTURE 2 Peter 1:1-11

2nd  SCRIPTURE     John 16:12-15                                   

ONE: The Word of the Lord

MANY: Thanks be to God

 RESPONSE     

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle’s Creed

I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth,  and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY

DOXOLOGY [GTG#609]

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise God, all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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 [Blue #542][GTG#675] All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night

1 All praise to thee, my God, this night, for all the blessings of the light! Keep me, O keep me safe from harm

within the shelter of thine arm!

2 Forgive me, Lord, through Christ, I pray, the wrong that I have done this day, that I, before I sleep, may be

at peace with neighbor, self, and thee.

3 O may my soul on thee repose, and with sweet sleep mine eyelids close. Refresh my strength, for thine own sake,

to serve thee well when I awake.

4 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

praise God, all creatures here below;

praise God above, ye heavenly host;

praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

PARTING PRAYER   

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.

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

RESPONSE [Blue#322][GTG#288] Spirit of the Living God

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

Melt me; mold me; fill me; use me.

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

POSTLUDE                                

*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. 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.