John Calvin Presbyterian Church

serving thee whom we adore.

WORDS OF WELCOME

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

MINUTE FOR MISSION Peace & Global Witness         

ADORATION

Liturgist: “Let us worship God”

INTROIT “Twas on That Night”

CALL TO WORSHIP Habakkuk 2:1, 4

ONE: Keep watch for a word from the Lord.

MANY: The righteous will live by their faith.

                                        

PRAYER OF THE DAY 

Eternal Lord,

you are always more ready to hear than we to pray, and to give more than we either desire or deserve. Pour upon us the abundance of your mercy, forgiving us those things of which our conscience is afraid, and giving us those good things for which we are not worthy to ask, except through the merits and mediation of Jesus Christ our Savior, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

HYMN [Blue#][GTG#525] “Let Us Break Bread on Our Knees”

1 Let us break bread together on our knees; (on our knees)

let us break bread together on our knees.

Refrain:

When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun,

O Lord, have mercy on me. (on me)

2 Let us drink wine together on our knees; (on our knees)

let us drink wine together on our knees. [Refrain]

3 Let us praise God together on our knees; (on our knees)

let us praise God together on our knees. [Refrain]

REPENTANCE

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

As we come today to Your great table, O God, we realize how small we have made our own. Our vision of Your grace is too narrow. Our awareness of Your mercy is too limited. Our understanding of Your kingdom always falls short. We fail to measure up to the people You have called us to be. Hear our prayers and forgive our shortcomings. Raise our eyes, lift our hearts, and inflate our spirits, so that we may live joyfully and abundantly in the manner of Jesus. 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

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION

CONGREGATIONAL ANTHEM  [Blue#586] [GTG#601] “Amen”

1st SCRIPTURE Psalm 37: 1-9

2nd  SCRIPTURE 2 Timothy 1:1-14       

                                

ONE: The Word of the Lord

MANY: Thanks be to God

SERMON   “Rekindle the gift of God that is within you.”  CP Ford J. 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 “It is Well With My Soul” with Ron Palmisano as baritone, Cindy Freudenthal on flute, & Randy Martono-Chai on piano

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.

Post Communion Hymn “Hear Our Prayer Oh Lord”

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

HYMN[Blue#] [GTG#327] “From All that Dwell Below the Skies”

1 From all that dwell below the skies let the Creator’s praise arise: Alleluia! Alleluia!

Let the Redeemer’s name be sung through every land, in every tongue. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

2 In every land begin the song; to every land the strains belong: Alleluia! Alleluia!

In cheerful sound all voices raise and fill the world with joyful praise. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

3 Eternal are thy mercies, Lord; eternal truth attends thy word:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore,

till suns shall rise and set no more. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Alleluia! Alleluia!

PARTING PRAYER  

Source of Blessings,

Strengthen us to run the race that is before us, laying aside the heavy burdens of sin and death and following the pioneer and perfecter of our faith: Jesus Christ, our crucified and risen Lord. May we be a source of your love and hope for those who hunger for your good news. Amen.

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

RESPONSE [Blue#][GTG#716] “God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending”

2 Skills and time are ours for pressing toward the goals of Christ, your Son: all at peace in health and freedom,

races joined, the church made one.

Now direct our daily labor, lest we strive for self alone.

Born with talents, make us servants

fit to answer at your throne.

POSTLUDE     A Mashup of “There is Sunshine in My Soul Today” and “Improve the Shining Moments” with Dr. Norman Dale Norris on piano & Randy MC on organ.               

*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.

*Guest Pianist: Dr. Norman Dale Norris of Parkway Presbyterian Church

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 and then passes wine that wakens in your heart the taste of love.

WORDS OF WELCOME

ANNOUNCEMENTS          

ADORATION

CALL TO WORSHIP Luke 15:9-10

ONE: Rejoice with me! The lost are found,

MANY: There is joy in the presence of God.

                                        

PRAYER OF THE DAY 

Holy Sovereign,

You call your church to witness that in Christ we are reconciled to you. Help us so to proclaim the good news of your love, that all who hear it may turn to you; 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#370][GTG#442] “Just As I Am”

1 Just as I am, without one plea but that thy blood was shed for me,

and that thou biddest me come to thee, 

O Lamb of God, I come; I come!

2 Just as I am, though tossed about with many a conflict, many a doubt, fightings and fears within, without,

O Lamb of God, I come; I come!

3 Just as I am, thou wilt receive, wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve; because thy promise I believe,

O Lamb of God, I come; I come!

4 Just as I am, thy love unknown has broken every barrier down;

REPENTANCE

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Merciful God, 

We confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love. We have not loved our neighbors, and we have refused to hear the cry of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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 1 Timothy 1:12-17

2nd  SCRIPTURE Luke 15:1-10       

                                

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

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#479] [GTG#619] “Praise My Soul, the God of Heaven”

1 Praise, my soul, the God of heaven; glad of heart your carols raise; ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, who, like me, should sing God’s praise? 

Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the Maker all your days!

2 Praise God for the grace and favor shown our forebears in distress; God is still the same forever,

slow to chide, and swift to bless.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Sing our Maker’s faithfulness!

3 Like a loving parent caring, God knows well our feeble frame,

 gladly all our burdens bearing, 

still to countless years the same.

Alleluia! Alleluia! All within me, praise God’s name!

4 Angels, teach us adoration; you behold God face to face.

 Sun and moon and all creation, dwellers all in time and space:

Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise with us the God of grace!

PARTING PRAYER  

Good shepherd, seek me out, and bring me again to your fold. 

Smile upon me with your favor, that I may dwell in your house 

all the days of my life, and praise your name forever. Amen.

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

RESPONSE [Blue#372][GTG#729] “Lord I Want to Be a Christian”

1 Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart, in my heart;

Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.

In my heart, (In my heart,) in my heart (in my heart,)

Lord, I want to be a Christian in my heart.

POSTLUDE   “Every Time I Feel the Spirit” – Elder Cindy Freudenthal, organ & Randy MC, piano

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING                       

*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.

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Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day.

2 All thy works with joy surround thee; 

earth and heaven reflect thy rays;

stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise.

Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea,

chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee.

3 Mortals, join the happy chorus which the morning stars began.

Love divine is reigning o’er us, joining all in heaven’s plan.

Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife.

WORDS OF WELCOME

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

         

ADORATION

CALL TO WORSHIP     Ps. 139 and Jeremiah 18

ONE:  Like clay on a wheel,

MANY: God forms us: shaping us, molding us, creating us.

ONE: And like moldable clay,

MANY: God continues to shape us.

ONE: Let us worship The Lord our God.

                                        

PRAYER OF THE DAY 

Direct and help us, O Lord, 

in all our deeds, that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in you, we may glorify your holy name, and finally, by your mercy, obtain everlasting life; 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#84][GTG#213] “In the Cross of Christ I Glory” 

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

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;

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

REPENTANCE

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Creator God, you know us better than anyone else. You formed us in your own image. And yet, we sometimes stray from the gift you’ve given us. We keep people at a distance, letting systemic and personal barriers get in the way of relationships. Forgive us, Lord. Let us hear your call to change and do better. Empower us to ask for forgiveness from those whom we have wronged. Help us to think of you and those around us. 

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 1

2nd  SCRIPTURE Philemon 1-21       

                                

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#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#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,

 messengers of faith, thus giving hope and confidence and peace. 

PARTING PRAYER    

Eternal Being, 

light of the minds that know you, life of the souls that love you, 

strength of the thoughts that seek you: Help us so to know you 

that we may truly love you, so to love you that we may fully serve you, whose service is perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

RESPONSE [Blue#393][GTG#718] “Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said”

 1 Take up your cross, the Savior said, if you would my disciple be;

take up your cross with willing heart, and humbly follow after 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.

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come, and reign over us, Ancient of Days.

2 Come, thou incarnate Word, merciful, mighty Lord,

our prayer attend. Come, and thy people bless, and give thy word success; Spirit of holiness, on us descend.

3 Come, holy Comforter, thy sacred witness bear in this glad hour.

Thou who almighty art, now rule in every heart,

and ne’er from us depart, Spirit of power.

4 To thee, great One in Three, eternal praises be,

hence evermore! Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see,

WORDS OF WELCOME

ANNOUNCEMENTS

          

ADORATION

CALL TO WORSHIP       Romans 12:1

ONE:  Present your bodies as a living sacrifice,

MANY: This is our spiritual worship                                        

PRAYER OF THE DAY 

Almighty God,

you have taught us that all our deeds without love are worth nothing. Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts 

that most excellent gift of love, the very bond of peace and of all goodness; 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#][GTG#435] “There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy” 

1 There’s a wideness in God’s mercy, like the wideness of the sea.

There’s a kindness in God’s justice, which is more than liberty.

There is no place where earth’s sorrows 

are more felt than up in heaven.

There is no place where earth’s failings

have such kindly judgment given.

2 For the love of God is broader than the measures of the mind.

And the heart of the Eternal is most wonderfully kind.

If our love were but more faithful, we would gladly trust God’s Word,

REPENTANCE

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O God, our creator, sustainer and redeemer, we confess our feelings of exile and alienation, and we wonder where you are. We fear your absence when, in fact, you are most present to us. Restore in us a sense of your comfort and care. Renew our strength so that we might realize our calling as disciples of Jesus. 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 Psalm 71:1-6

2nd  SCRIPTURE Luke 13:10-17       

                                

ONE: The Word of the Lord

MANY: Thanks be to God

SERMON   “This is the Day the Lord Has Made”   Pastor 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   “Open My Eyes That I May See”

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#263] “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”

1 All hail the power of Jesus’ name! Let angels prostrate fall;

bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all!

Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown him Lord of all!

2 Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race, ye ransomed from the fall,

hail him who saves you by his grace, and crown him Lord of all! Hail him who saves you by his grace,

and crown him Lord of all!

3 Let every kindred, every tribe on this terrestrial ball

to him all majesty ascribe, and crown him Lord of all!

To him all majesty ascribe, and crown him Lord of all!

4 O that with yonder sacred throng we at his feet may fall!

We’ll join the everlasting song, and crown him Lord of all!

We’ll join the everlasting song, and crown him Lord of all! 

PARTING PRAYER       Augustine of Hippo

Fill us with your holy love, O Lord, and open the treasures of your wisdom to us. You alone know all that we desire. So perfect what you have begun in us, and answer the prayers you instill in us through the stirring of your Holy Spirit. Even as we seek your face, turn to us and show us your glory. Then our longing will be satisfied, and our peace will be complete. Amen 

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

RESPONSE [Blue#][GTG#547] “Go, My Children, with My Blessing”

2. “Go, my children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.

Here you learned how much I love you, what I can cure.

Here you heard my dear Son’s story;here you touched him,

saw his glory. Go, my children, sins forgiven, at peace and pure.”

POSTLUDE Polonaise “Heroique” in Ab – F. Chopin                          

*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.

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PRELUDE Prelude I by G. Gershwin

 

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.

WORDS OF WELCOME

ANNOUNCEMENTS          

ADORATION

CALL TO WORSHIP       Jeremiah 23:29

ONE:  The word of the Lord is like fire,

MANY: like a hammer that smashes a stone

                                        

PRAYER OF THE DAY 

Eternal Light,

you have broken the tyranny of sin and sent the Spirit of your Son into our hearts. Give us grace to dedicate our freedom to your service, that all people may know the glorious liberty 

of the children of God; through Jesus Christ our Lord, 

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

HYMN [Blue#][GTG#30] “O God, in a Mysterious Way” 

1 O God, in a mysterious way great wonders you perform.

You plant your footsteps in the sea and ride upon the storm.

2 Deep in unfathomable mines of never-failing skill,

you treasure up your bright designs and work your sovereign will.

3 O fearful saints, fresh courage take. The clouds you so much dread

are big with mercy and shall break in blessings on your head.

4 Our unbelief is sure to err and scan your work in vain.

REPENTANCE

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Ever-loving God, we confess that we are not always ready to trust your love. You call us to step forward in radical faith, but we cling to what is familiar, comfortable and non-controversial. You are eternally at work in the world, but we struggle to discern your presence in the signs of the times. Forgive us, O God. By your grace, give us courage to stand for what is right and good and to risk love and justice even when it is unpopular. Teach us faithfulness and perseverance for the journey ahead. In Jesus’ 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 Hebrews 11:19-12:2

2nd  SCRIPTURE Luke 12:49-56       

                                

ONE: The Word of the Lord

MANY: Thanks be to God

SERMON        “Trust in God, and Keep Your Powder Dry”     Rev. Dr. 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  “If With All Your Hearts (from Elijah)” by F. Mendelssohn  

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#291] “Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness”

Refrain:

Spirit, spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness,

calling and free. Spirit, spirit of restlessness,

stir me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.

1 You moved on the waters; you called to the deep;

then you coaxed up the mountains from the valleys of sleep;

And over the eons you called to each thing,

“Awake from your slumbers and rise on your wings.” Refrain

2 You swept through the desert; you stung with the sand;

and you goaded your people with a law and a land.

When they were confounded with idols and lies,

then you spoke through your prophets to open their eyes. Refrain

3 You sang in a stable; you cried from a hill;

then you whispered in silence when the whole world was still.

And down in the city, you called once again when you blew through your people on the rush of the wind. Refrain

4 You call from tomorrow; you break ancient schemes;

from the bondage of sorrow the captives dream dreams.

Our women see visions; our men clear their eyes.

With bold new decisions your people arise. Refrain

PARTING PRAYER  

God Almighty,

Your peace comes among us sometimes as strife and suffering as it was with our Lord Jesus. While there is division in this world, keep us close to Christ’s side and in communion with all his saints. May we walk this road of faith with grace and love for all. In his name we pray. Amen.

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

RESPONSE [Blue#596][GTG#] “May the Lord, Mighty God”

May the Lord, mighty God, bless and keep you forever;

Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavor.

Lift up your eyes and see God’s face, full of grace forever;

May the Lord, mighty God, bless and keep you forever.

May the Lord, mighty God, bless and keep you forever.

Grant you peace, perfect peace, courage in every endeavor.

POSTLUDE  Sonata No. 25, Op. 79: III. Vivace – by L.v. Beethoven                           

*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.

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