THE PEOPLE OF GOD IN WORSHIP

 

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

 

January 29, 2012                           _                                 _Eleven O’Clock

 

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

PRELUDE                            “Andante Tranquillo”                      F Mendelssohn                                                                                          

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

 

*PRAYER OF THE DAY                      

 

*HYMN No. 139                                                 “Come Thou Almighty King”        

*CALL TO CONFESSION

 

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 

Awesome God, we come to confess the many ways we have failed you.  We are a sinful people who forget to lift up prayers of thanksgiving, and who have neglected to consult with you about the decisions we have made.  We have sought the safety of familiar programs, even when they are ineffective.  We cling to the routines we have established, even when they cause us to lose sight of your purpose.  We are people of unclean lips, dwelling among people who deny your presence and power.  O God, we fall down before you, seeking your forgiveness.  Amen.

 

* SILENT PRAYERS OF PERSONAL CONFESSION

 

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

 

*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                                                      Deuteronomy 18: 15-20

On page 218 in the Old Testament section of our pew Bible.

 

THE CHILDREN’S MESSAGE 

         

ANTHEM                       “Who Am I in Christ?”              E McLemore & J Parker

 

Chorus

Who am I in Christ? Who am I in Him?

Help me understand, O Lord, who I am in Christ. Who I am in Christ.

 

Chosen by God, blessed by His hand,

Redeemed by His blood, forgiven I stand.

Bound by His love, Kept ‘til the end,

His finest treasure and friend.

 

Chorus

 

Temple of God, House of the Lord,

Seeking His face, my greatest reward.

One with His body, Held by His grace,

Surrounded by His embrace.

 

Chorus

           

SECOND READING                                                                 Mark 1:21-28

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

 

THE PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD          The Reverend Doug McLemore

 

*HYMN No. 251                                     “Your Faithfulness, O Lord, Is Sure”

 

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH                                            The Apostles’ Creed

                                               

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                                 “Allegro”                                        J Kittel

 

*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.

 

*HYMN No. 282                             “If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee”

 

*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                                  “Trio”                                           J Krebs

           

Interim Pastor: Rev. Doug McLemore                 Lector: Charlene Illingworth

Music Director: Leesa Levisay                                  Organist: Jane Sweeny

 

THE FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY

 

The flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in celebration of the birthday of Betty Meers, which was on Friday.

 

 

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

12:00         Noon          2-Cent-A-Meal Fellowship

5:00           PM              Afternoon Prayer Fellowship

 

THIS WEEKS SCHEDULE

 

Wednesday       6:00 PM          Youth Program

                         6:00 PM          Chancel Choir Rehearsal

 

                    

BIRTHDAYS

 

Linda Bowden                 Jan 11         Michelle Kimple             Jan 11

Leah Levisay                   Jan 12         Alyson Kimple               Jan 16

Payton Kimple                 Jan 16         Betty Meers                  Jan 27           

 

ANNIVERSARIES

 

Kreg & Michelle Kimple                 January 6

Bruce & Tamsin Boardman            January 23

 

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

 

Reverend Babb will be on vacation for the next several Sundays and will be back in the office on Wednesday, February 8th. The pulpit will be filled on by Rev. Dr. Stephen Davey, Rev. Doug McLemore, and Rev. Melinda Veatch.