August 24, 2008
11:00 A.M. Worship
WE ENTER INTO THE LORD’S PRESENCE
Our service of worship begins at 11 a.m., the time we go “on the air” on AM 960. You are encouraged to use the quiet time before and during the Voluntary for reflection and prayer, as well as to read the Scripture lessons for the day or meditate on the texts of the hymns.
WE APPROACH GOD
OPENING Voluntary
Chorale Preludes G. Ph. Telemann
All Glory Be to God on High Allein Gott in der Hoh sei Her
Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now Herr Jesu Christ, dich zu uns wend
Chorale Preludes Timothy Albrecht
Oh, Sing to the Lord Cantad al Senor
Open My Eyes, That I May Open My Eyes
*WORDS OF WELCOME AND Call TO WorshiP
Leader: Praise the Lord, all you nations!
People: Extol God, all you peoples!
Leader: For great is God’s steadfast love towards us,
People: and the faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.
All: Praise the Lord!
*HYMN 485 To God Be the Glory To God Be the Glory
*Prayer OF CONFESSION
Leader: Let us confess that we have not always lived as those forgiven, set free, and united in Christ:
People: O God, Source of life and grace, we are aware that we are,
at times, prisoners of fear and habit. Through the healing touch of Christ,
set us free to live and to love, that we may be the people you have created us to be. Amen.
*KYRIE Back of Hymnal
You are the Lord, giver of mercy!
You are the Christ, giver of mercy!
You are the Lord, giver of mercy.
*Assurance of pardon
Leader: The good news is that Christ calls us to new life and enables us to
begin again and again and again. Let us praise God with songs of joy!
*GLORIA PATRI Back of Hymnal
Glory to the Father
and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;
as in the beginning,
so now, and forever. Amen.
*PASSING OF THE PEACE
Leader: Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.
To this peace we were called
as members of a single body.
The peace of the Risen Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.
ANTHEM Lift My Eyes (Elijah) F. Mendelssohn
Phyllis Smith/Lana Walmer/Beth Stoner
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Psalm 111 Page 562
TIME WITH CHILDREN Blessing of the Backpacks
Leader: God of Creation, we thank you for the natural beauty and wonder of
your world, for the gift of life, and new life in Christ.
People: Thank you our Creator God.
Leader: God of Endless Creativity, we thank you for the gift of children, of
discovery and of new responsibilities.
People: Thank you our Creator God.
Leader: We pray for our schools, that they may be places of learning, places
where knowledge increases, life lessons are taught, and where you are honored.
People: In your mercy, hear our prayer.
Leader: We pray for our teachers, administrators and all school staff, that
they may have the wisdom and strength to faithfully carry out their
vocations.
People: In your mercy, hear our prayer.
Leader: We pray that our schools may be places of safety and blessing.
People: In your mercy, hear our prayer.
Leader: We pray that you would provide the means for students who become
confused or who fall into despair to find the help they need.
People: In your mercy, hear our prayer.
Leader: We pray that your Spirit would fill our hearts and our schools with a
spirit of community, cooperation and peace.
People: Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on us.
Leader: We thank you for supportive parents, faithful educators (past and
present), and all who care for and encourage our children.
People: Thank you our Creator God.
Leader: God of Grace we ask that you bless, protect, and strengthen our
children, teachers, administrators, and school staff. We pray all this
in the name of your son Jesus. Amen.
*HYMN 302 I Danced in the Morning Simple Gifts
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 2 Corinthians 13:1-13 Page 186
SERMON “The Examined Life” Kelly Wiant-Thralls
WE RESPOND IN FAITH
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from A Brief Statement of Faith
We trust in Jesus Christ,
fully human, fully God.
Jesus proclaimed the reign of God:
preaching good news to the poor
and release to the captives,
teaching by word and deed
and blessing the children,
healing the sick
and binding up the brokenhearted,
eating with outcasts,
forgiving sinners,
and calling all to repent and believe the gospel.
Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition,
Jesus was crucified,
suffering the depths of human pain
and giving his life for the sins of the world.
God raised this Jesus from the dead,
vindicating his sinless life,
breaking the power of sin and evil,
delivering us from death to life eternal.
CHURCH CONCERNS
Please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it to other worshippers.
If you are a visitor, please include your address and phone number.
Prayers of the people and the lord’s prayer
Giving of our gifts
Offertory I’m On My Way to Heaven Anyhow Traditional Spiritual
Phyllis Smith/Lana Walmer/Jane Bartlett
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*prayer of dedication
*HYMN 356 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Nettleton
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
*Closing Voluntary “Final” from Symphony No. 1 Louis Vierne