THE LORD’S DAY SERVICE
AUGUST 29, 2010
WE GATHER IN THE PRESENCE of GOD
Holy One, you met your Prophet Moses atop a glorious mountain.
Your Servant David discovered that you had come to be with him
in the dark, dusty, dry valleys of life.
We love to listen for your voice in an awesome anthem
or in the carefully crafted words of powerful poetry.
And yet, Lord, you also whisper to us as we’re washing dirty dishes
or sweeping the garage floor.
Holy One, enable us to meet you
where, and how, and when you choose to meet us.
Prelude “Joyous Air” Henry Purcell
THE CALL to WORSHIP
John 7:37 - 38
®Our Response to the Word “The River is Here” -insert
OUR AFFIRMATION of FAITH
Sometimes God’s incursions into our lives are surprising.
Sometimes God’s power comes to us when we least expect it
from people we least expect.
Sometimes we are healed, restored, saved by strangers.
This is the peculiar power of love taught by a stranger named Jesus.
This we believe:
when the power of love conquers the love of power
peace will prevail.
The Assurance of God’s Grace
Micah 6:8 and 7:18
®Our Response to the Word “Song of Hope” -- #432
COME AS A CHILD
“The Chosen Vessel”
There is work you must do.
Just pour out to others what is poured into you.
Chancel Choir “A Day Full of Grace” J. Rich Dixon
TIME for REFLECTION
The Passing of the Peace
Offertory “Saraband” Wilbur Held
®Old Hundredth -- #592 Prayer of Dedication
Most Holy One, who can turn our worries into wings of joy and our sorrows into songs of victory, protect our minds-n-hearts from being so preoccupied that we lose sight of your presence in our lives. Give comfort and solace to our sisters and brothers who are suffering or struggling. Strengthen our resolve to replace hatred with love; tension with trust; and selfishness with caring. We pray for gentle reminders from you regarding what is most important - not only for us - but for those around us. May your will be done with the gifts we dedicate to you this morning, praying as Christ Jesus did, “Our Father who art in heaven ….”
®Our Response to God’s Goodness “Rejoice, the Lord is King” - #155
WHOLEHEARTED HEALING
“Great Truth”
1 Peter 4:8
®Our Response to God’s Commission “Gather Us In” - #2236 Sing the Faith
Benediction and Response
Postlude “Sinfonia” Henry Purcell
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Today’s flowers are given by Neal and Louise Reeves in celebration
of their 62nd Wedding Anniversary.
Today’s greeter is Ray Dorsner
COME AS A CHILD
“The Chosen Vessel”
There is work you must do.
Just pour out to others what is poured into you.
Chancel Choir “A Day Full of Grace” J. Rich Dixon
TIME for REFLECTION
The Passing of the Peace
Offertory “Saraband” Wilbur Held
®Old Hundredth -- #592 Prayer of Dedication
Most Holy One, who can turn our worries into wings of joy and our sorrows into songs of victory, protect our minds-n-hearts from being so preoccupied that we lose sight of your presence in our lives. Give comfort and solace to our sisters and brothers who are suffering or struggling. Strengthen our resolve to replace hatred with love; tension with trust; and selfishness with caring. We pray for gentle reminders from you regarding what is most important - not only for us - but for those around us. May your will be done with the gifts we dedicate to you this morning, praying as Christ Jesus did, “Our Father who art in heaven ….”
®Our Response to God’s Goodness “Rejoice, the Lord is King” - #155
WHOLEHEARTED HEALING
“Great Truth”
1 Peter 4:8
®Our Response to God’s Commission “Gather Us In” - #2236 Sing the Faith
Benediction and Response
Postlude “Sinfonia” Henry Purcell
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Today’s flowers are given by Neal and Louise Reeves in celebration
of their 62nd Wedding Anniversary.
Today’s greeter is Ray Dorsner
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