Service of Worship for Sunday, July 20, 2008
Welcome, Announcements
* indicates “please stand if you are able”
Please sign the red friendship book and pass along to your neighbors.
Prelude
Robert March*Call to Worship:
L: Out of the fullness of the lives God has given us we have come to worship and to praise.
P: With thanks we offer to God the creativity of our minds, the warmth of our hearts, and the joy of our spirits.
L: We love because God has first loved us, freeing us from the power of sin and death.
P: With glad hearts let us join together in singing praise to God: Creator, Word, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
*Invocation and 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, for ever. Amen
*Passing of Christ’s Peace
*Hymn of Gathering “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” CH 86
Scripture Reading Romans 8:12-17 NT 150
Special Music Ladies’ Ensemble
Children’s Moments Rev. Jerry Bown
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Prayer Hymn “Give Thanks” CH 528
Sharing of Joys and Prayer Concerns
Silent Meditation
Pastoral Prayer
Kristal Bells Children of All Ages
Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 NT 157
Message “Being God’s Church, Being God’s People” Rev. Jerry Bown
*Hymn of Commitment “They’ll Know We Are Christians” CH 494
(You may come to the front to make a public profession of faith at this time.)
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Statement of Stewardship & Time of Offering
*Doxology CH 46
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 Thanksgiving & Dedication+ + +
Invitation to Communion
Communion Hymn “I Come With Joy” CH 420
Words of Institution & Prayers for the Loaf and Cup
All who believe in Christ are welcome to participate.
Partake of the bread as it is passed. Hold the cup to partake in unison.
*Benediction & Response
Sending Forth “Go In Peace” CH 445
Postlude Robert March
—Please join us as our worship continues in Fellowship Hall...