THE PEOPLE OF GOD IN WORSHIP

 

Fifth Sunday in Epiphany

 

February 5, 2012                           _                                  _Eleven O’Clock

 

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

PRELUDE                                   “Traumerei”                              R Schumann

 

*CALL TO WORSHIP (see pew racks)                                        “Spirit Song”

 

*PRAYER OF THE DAY

 

*HYMN No. 138                                   “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty”       

*CALL TO CONFESSION

 

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 

Loving and Almighty God, you have called us together as your Church, the demonstration of your love in action day to day. We confess that we often stray from your purpose for us as the Body of Christ. We are distracted by fears and caught up in worries. We are blinded to those you call us to love within our walls and beyond them. Open our eyes, Loving God. Open our hearts and our minds that we might focus fully on serving you. Help us to be faithful and to change according to your calling, that we might focus our lives on your purposes for us. Amen.

 

* SILENT PRAYERS OF PERSONAL CONFESSION

 

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

 

Leader:  Those who believe in Christ have found the gift of forgiveness. In the light of that grace, let us live the life of faith with boldness and love.

 

People:  In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Thanks be to God!

 

*GLORIA PATRI                                                                   HYMN No. 579

 

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.

 

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION    

 

FIRST READING                                                          1 Corinthians 9:16-23

On page 209 in the New Testament section of our pew Bible.

 

THE CHILDREN’S MESSAGE                                                

 

ANTHEM                        “They Shall Soar Like Eagles”                      L Manzo

 

Chorus

They shall soar like eagles; rise up and soar like eagles.

They who wait upon the Lord shall not be weary.

They shall never stumble, but gain new strength and power.

They who wait upon the Lord.

 

Those who are weary and burdened with sorrow

Need not despair there is hope for tomorrow.

God will be there each time you call on Him.

 

Chorus

 

SECOND READING                                                                 Mark 1:29-39

On page 43 in the New Testament section of our pew Bible.

 

THE PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

“The Game Changer”                                         The Reverend Melinda Veatch

 

*HYMN No. 324                                            “Open My Eyes That I May See”

 

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH                          The Apostles’ Creed (Traditional)

                                               

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.  I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of the saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.   Amen.

 

CALL FOR THE OFFERING

 

OFFERTORY                               “Seranade”                                F Schubert      

*DOXOLOGY                                                                         Hymn No. 592

 

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

 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE   -   THE 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, forever.  Amen.

 

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORDS SUPPER

 

THE INVITATION

 

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

 

THE PRAYER OF CONSECRATION

 

THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS

(Each person will receive the bread individually as a sign of your own personal commitment to faith.  We will receive and partake of the cup together as a sign of our oneness in Christ.)

 

THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

 

*HYMN No. 339                                                             “Be Thou My Vision”

 

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

 

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE                                            “Seek Ye First”

 

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.  Allelu, Alleluia!  Ask and it shall be given unto you.  Seek and ye shall find, knock and the door shall be opened unto you, Allelu, Alleluia!

 

*POSTLUDE                              “Trumpet Tune”                              H Purcell   

           

Guest Pastor: Rev. Melinda Veatch                                Lector: Peggy Kenny

Music Director: Leesa Levisay                                  Organist: Jane Sweeny

 

 

 

 

 

We welcome all who visit with us this morning. This is the house of God. He is here. Leave it not without a prayer. Give thanks for those who in past years built this place to his glory, and for those who live and work to preserve this heritage. If you are considering a church home, we invite you to become a member of our Christian fellowship. The minister or a member of the session will be happy to assist you in this process.

 

 

TODAY’S SCHEDULE

 

9:45           AM             Sunday School for all ages

11:00        AM             Sunday Morning Worship

5:00           PM              Afternoon Prayer Fellowship

 

THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE

 

Wednesday       6:00 PM          Youth Program

                         6:00 PM          Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Saturday          11:00 AM                   PW Bible Study

                        12:00 Noon      PW Luncheon & Meeting

                    

BIRTHDAYS

 

Pat Petry                         Feb 7           Tiffany George             Feb 14

Dan Huckabee                Feb 20        

 

ANNIVERSARIES

 

PRAISES AND PRAYER CONCERNS  

 

Kirk Hunter (Boardman)                  Heather Thompson (Sweeny)

Family of D.E. Williams                   Phyllis Woodworth (Council)

Patty Cates (Illingworth)                 Jodi Barkholtz (Bowden)

Jeff Huggins (George)                   

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Please join us for the Sunday afternoon Prayer Fellowship at 5PM in the Sanctuary. Everyone is welcome!

 

The Presbyterian Women will be meeting on Saturday at 11AM for Bible Study and will follow with their monthly salad luncheon and business meeting.

 

Next Sunday, February 12th, the Didache Class will begin a study of “Books You’ve Probably Never Read” (which have influenced your faith). Among the writings of the early church are a number of books and documents that were prominent at the time, but did not make it into the New Testament canon. These writings, which were well-known in the time of the early church are not well-known today, and have not been read by most Christians. Please join us as we begin our new lessons at 9:45 a.m. next Sunday.

 

Reverend Babb will be in the church office on Wednesday of this week from 9:30am to 4:30pm. The pastor is available to serve individuals or families in time of need. If you desire personal counsel, would like for him to visit in your home, or wish any kind of pastoral care or service, please contact him by phone or drop by the church during office hours.