Opening Chimes Alice Chaney
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude: “Praise the Lord, Rise Up Rejoicing” B. Culli/Vivaldi
Lighting of the Candles Acolytes
Hymn: #5 “O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
Call To Worship Carolyn Ferrell
1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
2 Day after day they pour forth speech;
night after night they display knowledge.
3 There is no speech or language
where their voice is not heard. [a]
4 Their voice [b] goes out into all the earth,
their words to the ends of the world.
In the heavens he has pitched a tent for the sun,
5 which is like a bridegroom coming forth from his pavilion,
like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
6 It rises at one end of the heavens
and makes its circuit to the other;
nothing is hidden from its heat.
7 The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
8 The precepts of the LORD are right,
giving joy to the heart.
The commands of the LORD are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.
9 The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever.
The ordinances of the LORD are sure
and altogether righteous.
10 They are more precious than gold,
than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,
than honey from the comb.
11 By them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 Who can discern his errors?
Forgive my hidden faults.
13 Keep your servant also from willful sins;
may they not rule over me.
Then will I be blameless,
innocent of great transgression.
14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing in your sight,
O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Invocation and Lord’s Prayer
Redeemer God, we gather in reverence and praise. We are here to give thanks for your love and to seek your grace. We celebrate the beauty of your Spirit present among us. Grant us courage to trust you and faithfully follow where you lead. Give us the heart of a servant that we may be tools of good news and instruments of peace. Come among us, holy God, empower us to worship you.
With grateful hearts we pray as Jesus teaches us. “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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever.” Amen.
*Gloria Patri # 36
“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.”
Scripture Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 P. 430
Leader: This is the reading of the Word.
People: Thanks be to God.
Moment for Mission Earthquake in Haiti
Special Music Elizabeth Woodall
Come, Now Is the Time To Worship”
Children’s Moments Ruth Hardy
Please join us singing “Jesus Loves the Little Children” as the
children come down front.
Anthem “Clap Your Hands”
Scripture Luke 4:14-21 P. 936
Message "Compelled by the Spirit” Don McLaughlin
Invitation to Christian Discipleship
You are invited to come forward during the hymn to make your confession of faith in Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, or to renew your faith and place membership in this church family.
Hymn: #352 “Spirit Song”
Invitation to Stewardship
“All shall give as they are able, according to the blessing of the
Lord your God that he has given you.” Deuteronomy 16:17
Offertory: “The Spirit Sends Us Forth to Serve” P. Bouman
*Doxology: #46 and Prayer Bill Wright
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.
Hymn: #413 “Take Our Bread”
Invitation to the Table
We welcome all followers of Christ to come forward to the Lord’s Table to break the bread and dip it into the cup. Deacons will bring bread and cup to those who desire to be served in the pew.
Prayer for the Bread & Cup Donna Edwards
Words of Institution
Leader: On the night when Jesus was betrayed he took a loaf of bread
People: and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body that is for you.
Do this in remembrance of me."
Leader: In the same way he took the cup also, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood.
Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me."
All: For as often as we eat this bread and drink the cup, we proclaim the Lord’s death until he returns. I Cor. 11:23-26
The Lord’s Supper “Meditation”
The Bread and Cup in Communion represent the life, death
and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. They nourish us as individuals and as a community of faith in our life together in His name.
Hymn “Sanctuary”
Lord, pre – pare me to be a sanc - tu -ar -y,
Pure and ho – ly, tried and true;_____
With thanks – giv – ing,
I’ll be a liv – ing sanc – tu – ary – y for___ You___
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Benediction
Postlude “Sing A New Song” Edward Broughton
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The light of Christ leaves in you. |
