THE LORD’S DAY SERVICE

JULY 5, 2009

WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE

Welcome                                                                      News-n-Views

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Call to Worship                                                             “God With Us”

In this sanctuary of stone and light, God is present.

In this place of worship and service, Christ is living.

In this time for prayer and praise, the Spirit is calling: 

“Know that the Lord Almighty is God!”

Christ is here among us.  Let us prepare to worship God.

Prelude                                   “Minuet”                              Mal Walker

®Affirmation of Faith                                                            Psalm 46

God is our refuge and strength

– an ever present help in trouble –

so we will not fear even though the

 foundations of life tremble.

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God - - the sacred place where the Most Holy One dwells. God is with God’s people to help them from the break of day and even through the darkness of night.  Nations may be in uproar and kingdoms may continue to fall … but the Lord Almighty is with us!  Be still and know that the Lord is God.  The Holy One among us will be exalted.

®Hymn # 288                                 “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”

COME AS A CHILD

“A Preview Kit”

8:00              “Eternal Father, Strong to Save”              John B Dykes

10:45                 “Now Let Us All Praise God and Sing”            Young

Chancel Choir

Morning Prayer                                     God’s Family Prays Together

We have come, Most Holy One, searching for sacred ground on which to find you.  Be with those loved ones and friends who are on shaky ground.  Thank you for those – who throughout our lives – willingly gave so that we could have the necessities and the niceties of life.  Help us live in such a way that others see and experience your love in us.  In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen.

®Hymn # 513                                    “Let Us Break Bread Together”

THE LORD’S SUPPER

Invitation and Words of Institution

Sharing of the Loaf and the Cup

The Prayer of Thanksgiving

Offertory                                “Un Poco Vivo”                      W. A. Mozart

®Doxology #592                                                       Offertory Prayer

Most Holy One, you have given us the Holy Spirit so we may be your power for the common good of all your peoples.  You have given us abundance so we may learn generosity of soul for the common good of all your peoples.  Bless what we offer – not because it is all it could be – but so we may become all that we can be.  May your love flow to every corner of your world.    Amen.

®Hymn # 230                          “This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made”

SCRIPTURE

Deuteronomy 29: 29

I John 5: 4

THE SERMON

I John 5: 4

®Hymn # 256                                        “Let the Whole Creation Cry”

Benediction and Response

Postlude                           “Old CXIIIth Psalm”                  Charles Wood

Today’s sanctuary flowers are offered by

Glen and Marg Manske in honor of

the men and women serving our country and

in memory of their son-in-law, Phil Herring.