John Calvin Presbyterian Church

the grace always to do and think what accords with your purpose; that we, who cannot exist without you, may be enabled to live according to your will; 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#51] “To Abraham and Sarah (I Will Be Your God)”

1 To Abraham and Sarah the call of God was clear:

 “Go forth and I will show you a country rich and fair.

You need not fear the journey, for I have pledged my word

 that you shall be my people and I will be your God.”

2 From Abraham and Sarah arose a pilgrim race,

 dependent for their journey on God’s abundant grace;

And in their heart was written by God this saving word,

 “That you shall be my people and I will be your God.”

3 We of this generation on whom God’s hand is laid

 can journey to the future secure and unafraid,

Rejoicing in God’s goodness and trusting in this word,

REPENTANCE

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of Hope and Promise, we admit that our faith sometimes falters. We acknowledge that our doubts and grievances often overwhelm. We struggle to comprehend our own suffering and that of others. Pardon us when we lose faith in you and in ourselves. Guide us back to harmonious relationships. Encourage us to stay engaged and committed to meaningful dialogues filled with grace. 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 11:1-3, 8-16

2nd  SCRIPTURE Luke 12:32-40                                   

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

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.

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,

PARTING PRAYER  

Direct us, O Lord, in all our doings with your most gracious favor and further us with your continual help, 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. Amen.

CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

RESPONSE [Blue#][GTG#350] “Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning”

1 Keep your lamps trimmed and burning; keep your lamps trimmed and burning; keep your lamps trimmed and burning,

for the time is drawing nigh.

Refrain:

Sisters, don’t grow weary; brothers, don’t grow weary;

children, don’t grow weary, for the time is drawing nigh.

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.

With his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died.

2 Elect from every nation, yet one o’er all the earth,

her charter of salvation: one Lord, one faith, one birth.

One holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food,

and to one hope she presses, with every grace endued.

3 Though with a scornful wonder this world sees her oppressed,

by schisms rent asunder, by heresies distressed,

yet saints their watch are keeping; their cry goes up: “How long?”

And soon the night of weeping shall be the morn of song.

4 Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war,

she waits the consummation of peace forevermore:

till with the vision glorious her longing eyes are blest,

and the great church victorious shall be the church at rest.

5 Yet she on earth has union with God, the Three in One,

and mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won:

O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we,

WORDS OF WELCOME

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ADORATION

CALL TO WORSHIP based on Psalm 107

ONE: Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,

those God redeemed from trouble;

MANY: They cried to the Lord in their trouble,

and God delivered them from their distress.

ONE: Let us thank the Lord for God’s steadfast love,

For God satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.                    

PRAYER OF THE DAY 

Almighty God, 

Your Son Jesus Christ fed the hungry with the bread of his life 

HYMN [Blue#333][GTG#175] “Seek Ye First” 

1 Seek ye first the kingdom of God and its righteousness,

 and all these things shall be added unto you.

 Allelu, alleluia!

2 Ask, and it shall be given unto you; seek, and you shall find;

 knock, and the door shall be opened unto you.

 Allelu, alleluia!

3 You shall not live by bread alone, but by every word

 that proceeds from the mouth of God.

 Allelu, alleluia!

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

REPENTANCE

CALL TO CONFESSION                                                                  

SILENT CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of the risen Christ, you broke the power of sin and evil. Yet we still live in the tombs of forgetfulness, anxiety and fear. We have failed to love you as we should. We have neglected to love our neighbor. In fact, we have even failed to love ourselves. Release us from the tombs that terrify us so we can see your image in one another and in your good creation. Truly, free us from the graves of self-hatred so we can see ourselves as your children. 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 Joshua 24:14-15

2nd  SCRIPTURE Luke 12:13-21       

ONE: The Word of the Lord

MANY: Thanks be to God

SERMON  “Where is Your Heart?” 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.

OFFERTORY  “Deep River” arr. H.T Burleigh, Vocals: Ron Palmisano with Piano: Randy Martono-Chai  

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#388][GTG#724] “O Jesus, I have Promised”

1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end;

be thou forever near me, my Master and my friend;

I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side,

nor wander from the pathway if thou wilt be my guide.

2 O let me feel thee near me! The world is ever near:

I see the sights that dazzle; the tempting sounds I hear.

My foes are ever near me, around me and within;

but, Jesus, draw thou nearer and shield my soul from sin.

3 O let me hear thee speaking in accents clear and still,

above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will;

O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control;

O speak, and make me listen, thou guardian of my soul.

4 O Jesus, thou hast promised to all who follow thee

that where thou art in glory there shall thy servant be.

And, Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end;

PARTING PRAYER   United Church of Canada*

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

3 Treasure, too, you have entrusted, gain through powers your grace conferred: ours to use for home and kindred, 

and to spread the gospel word.

Open wide our hands in sharing, as we heed Christ’s ageless call,

healing, teaching, and reclaiming, serving you by loving all.

POSTLUDE         “Postlude in D” – Henry Smart                     

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.