OUR WORSHIP TIME BULLETIN

Sunday, 1/29/12 You all probably know the melody to "Pachelbel's Canon" the choir will offer a piece based on this lovely melody entitled "Canon of Praise"

December 21, 2011 7:30pm Choir rehearsal for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services

December 24, 2011 Christmas Eve 7pm

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit:

Hymn of Praise:

Prayer of Adoration Resp.:

Ministry of Music: "The Canon Carol"

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

News from Music Ministry (to be added to bulletin/newsletter as desired):

Thank you to all who participated in Presbyterian Caroling. It was greatly appreciated and enjoyed by all.

Sunday, 12/25 A special Christmas piece "Noel, Noel" featuring Mary Lynn Buchele, flute

Sunday, 1/8/12 Choir will offer a beautiful lyrical piece "How Can I Keep from Singing"

January, the choir will provide the Ministry of Music with a rousing spiritual "Jesus, O What a Wonderful Child" don't miss it.

December 14, 2011 6:30pm CAROLING YOUTH & ADULT; 8pm CIDER & COCOA; NO CHOIR REHEARSAL

December 18, 2011 4th Sunday of Advent

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit: "We Want to Be Ready"

Hymn of Praise: #603

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: None

Ministry of Music: "Listen to the Lambs" featuring the Youth

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Presbyterian Strings "Good King Wensceslas & Adeste Fidelis"

News from Music Ministry (to be added to bulletin/newsletter as desired):

Thank you to all who participated in Presbyterian Caroling. It was greatly appreciated and enjoyed by all.

Sunday, 12/25 A special Christmas piece "Noel, Noel" featuring Mary Lynn Buchele, flute

December 7, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

December 11, 2011 3rd Sunday of Advent

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit: "We Want to Be Ready"

Hymn of Praise: #23

Prayer of Adoration Resp.:

Ministry of Music: "A Holiday Prayer" Composed by Daniel Baldwin. Daniel was the assistant HS Band director and Music Director at the

Community Congregational Church last year.

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

News from Music Ministry (to be added to bulletin/newsletter as desired):

Wednesday, 12/14 @ 6:30pm we will go caroling (youth and adults); 8:15pm return back to church for hot cocoa/cider.

Sunday, 12:15pm Strings rehearse for 15 minutes in sanctuary. Get out stand and instruments right after church.

Sunday, 12/18 Choir and Youth will offer the Ministry of Music "Listen to the Lambs" and Strings will play the Postlude.

Sunday, 12/25 A special Christmas piece "Noel, Noel" featuring Mary Lynn Buchele, flute

November 30, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

December 4, 2011 2nd Sunday of Advent

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit: "We Want to Be Ready"

Hymn of Praise: #601

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: None

Ministry of Music: "When Will He Come"

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

News from Music Ministry (to be added to bulletin/newsletter as desired):

Wednesday, 12/14 @ 6:30pm we will go caroling (youth and adults); 8pm return back to church for hot cocoa/cider.

Sunday, 12/18 Choir and Youth will offer the Ministry of Music "Listen to the Lambs"

Sunday, 12/25 A special Christmas piece "Noel, Noel" featuring Mary Lynn Buchele, flute

November 23, 2011 NO CHOIR REHEARSAL

November 27, 2011 1st Sunday of Advent

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit: "Come Rejoice in God" (#2017)

Hymn of Praise: #600

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful" (#2195)

Ministry of Music: "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" featuring ???

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

News from Music Ministry (to be added to bulletin/newsletter as desired):

Wednesday, 12/14 @ 6:30pm we will go caroling (youth and adults); 8pm return back to church for hot cocoa/cider.

Sunday, 12/18 Choir and Youth will offer the Ministry of Music "Listen to the Lambs"

November 16, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

November 20, 2011 Christ the King Sunday; Communion 2013

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit: "Come Rejoice in God" (#2017)

Hymn of Praise: #600

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful" (#2195)

Ministry of Music: "One Faith, One Hope, One Lord" featuring Kevin Thompson, trumpet

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

News from Music Ministry (to be added to bulletin/newsletter as desired):

Wednesday, 11/23 No Choir Rehearsal due to holiday.

Sunday, 11/27 Choir will offer "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" featuring either Brevin Irvin, Horn or Kyle Ochampaugh, tpt ??????

Wednesday, 12/14 @ 6:30pm we will go caroling (youth and adults); 8pm return back to church for hot cocoa/cider.

November 9, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

November 13, 2011

Sound:

Prelude: "Holy" (pg. 96) Choir featuring Praise Band

Introit: "Come Rejoice in God" (#2017)

Hymn of Praise: "Blessed Be Your Name" with the Praise Band

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "Give Thanks" (#2036)

Ministry of Music: Bell Choir

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

Move Bells Back upstairs after Church

News from Music Ministry (to be added to bulletin/newsletter as desired):

Sunday, 11/20 Special guest Kevin Thompson on Trumpet with the choir on "One Faith, One Hope, One Lord" it will be beautiful.

Wednesday, 11/23 No Choir Rehearsal due to holiday.

November 2, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal; 8:30 Worship Meeting

November 6, 2011 Daylight Savings ends; Stewardship Sunday

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit: "Come Rejoice in God" (#2017)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful" (#2195)

Ministry of Music: "Legacy of Service"

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

Plan to move bells down front after church

Move Praise Equip back into Chapel

News from Music Ministry (to be added to bulletin/newsletter as desired):

Sunday, 11/13 The choir will provide the prelude, Praise Band will lead us in "Blessed Be Your Name" as a Hymn of Praise and as a special treat the bells will come down front and offer the Ministry of Music for the day. We don't see them down front often so be here!!!

Sunday, 11/20 Special guest Kevin Thompson on Trumpet with the choir on "One Faith, One Hope, One Lord" it will be beautiful.

Wednesday, 11/23 No Choir Rehearsal due to holiday.

October 26, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

October 30, 2011 Communion 2012

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Praise Band Hymn:

Introit: "Lights of the City"

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "Cares Chorus" (#2215)

Ministry of Music: "When You Break the Bread"

FYI: Choir will be seated in the front two pews on the N. side of the sanctuary. The praise band may use the entire choir area.

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

Congregational Meeting

News from Music Ministry (to be added to bulletin/newsletter as desired):

Sunday, 10/30 Praise Band will offer the hymn of praise today, don't miss it.

Sunday, 11/20 Special guest Kevin Thompson on Trumpet with the choir on "One Faith, One Hope, One Lord" it will be beautiful.

October 19, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

October 23, 2011

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit: "Arise"

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "Cares Chorus" (#2215)

Ministry of Music: "Lights of the City" Soloists: Denise Pass, Alison Oppenheimer, Mike Collins

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

October 12, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

October 16, 2011

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit: "Arise" or Youth Sing

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "Cares Chorus" (#2215)

Ministry of Music: "Precious Lord, Take My Hand"

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

October 5, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal with Bettee Gilkison; 8:20pm Worship Meeting

October 9, 2011 Healing Service

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit: "Here's One" Bettee Gilkison, Oboe

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "Cares Chorus" (#2215)

Ministry of Music: "Shadow of Your Wings" Bettee Gilkison

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

September 28, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

October 2, 2011 Communion 2011

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit: "Arise"

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "Cares Chorus" (#2215)

Ministry of Music: "There is a Balm in Gilead" Daryl Hamlett, Soloist

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

September 21, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

September 25, 2011

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit: "Great is the Lord" (#2022)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "As the Deer" (#2025)

Ministry of Music: "My Jesus I Love Thee"

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

September 14, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

September 18, 2011

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit: "Great is the Lord" (#2022)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "As the Deer" (#2025)

Ministry of Music: "Here I Am Lord"

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

September 7, 2011 7-7:30pm Brass rehearsal; 7:30pm Choir with Narrator and skits; 8:45pm Worship Meeting

September 11, 2011 Cantata

Sound:

Prelude: Brass and Linda

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

CANTATA "Times of Prayer"

Introduction Narrator

Prayer happens at all different times and places and is offered for many different reasons. Prayer is always the place to turn to focus our lives. (Music Immediately begins)

"Be Thou My Vision" Choir and Brass

We Pray for Forgiveness: Narrator

Will the children please come down now.

Prayer should be taught to and practiced by our children. It is a time to slow down our fast food lives, ask for forgiveness and share our love.

Childrens Time: Pat Sanders

Today we are going to talk about prayer. How many of you have prayed before. Good, I'm glad. When do we pray? Before bed? At dinner? During church services? When we are confused or sad? Maybe even when we are happy. I want each of you to think of something in your life that you would like to pray to god about and then step up and say it into this microphone.

(Kids offer up personal prayers about their lives/days/concerns.)

God listens to prayers of adults and children. That makes your prayers just as important as anyone's. Why don't we stand and start the next song for the choir and then I will let you go sit back down with your family again.

"Lord Listen to Your Children Praying" Choir, Children, Brass, & Congregation

We Pray for Thanks: (Family gathers at table in front)

We now take a look at an average family at dinner time. Narrator

Family The Ochampaugh's

Who wants to say the prayer tonight? Jacob. "Let's say the Johnny Appleseed prayer" (Jacob says and family sings prayer wildly)

Kathryn says: "I am glad you enjoyed singing the prayer, but we want to make sure we are taking what we are doing seriously. What are we truly thankful for? We can't let our prayers here or in church become routine or mechanical. They need to come from our hearts. So when we are singing or saying our prayer at dinner lets be sure to remember what God has provided and truly thank Him.

"Lift Up Your Voice" Choir and Brass

We Pray in Remembrance: Narrator

Prayer is a special way to offer remembrance to those we love and support.

September 11 Kaylene Daugaard

"From a Distance" Choir

We Pray for Strength: Narrator

Prayer gives us strength and courage in difficult times. Let us look in on a soldier writing a letter to home.

Sergeant: Kevin Ochampaugh

Let be ready to move out in five. Five minute we roll!!

Letter to Mom/Home: Alison Oppenheimer

Mom I'm scared. Things are so confusing over here. I haven't had much sleep, I am not sure what is going to happen. I'm so tired and miss you. I get overwhelmed at times and then a feeling comes over me like a warm blanket or in my case a cool fan. I remember what my family, church and community has taught me. My faith in God kicks into overdrive and suddenly I have strength again. I am not so tired and I think of Jesus. The odds so against him, I am sure he wanted to give up at times, but the poor, weak, and downtrodden had no one. Someone has to believe in them and help. Jesus believed in all of us even though we probably didn't deserve it much of the time. He fought for us and gave his life on the cross for his belief in humanity. (Music Begins) I don't know what will happen, but I believe in god and in humanity. I love you all.

Sergeant:

Let's move out people. Let's move!!!

"No Greater Love" Choir

Congregational Prayer of Hope: Narrator

Each Sunday we offer up prayers during church. As was said during the prayer of thanks, we need to strive not to coldly and mechanically go through the paces, but to let the words wash over us like cool water. Please join me now in a congregational prayer.

Unison Congregational Prayer

Prayers of the People Denise

Thy Word Choir

Closing Narrator

We have seen, heard, and participated in different prayers from different situations and generations. Each effected by our level of innocence and worldliness. What do you want from God. What do you need from God. He answers all prayers you know. And as expected, I will finish the quote by saying that sometimes his answer to these prayers is no. Everything happens for a reason. Just step back for a moment and look for the signs and explanations all around you if you don't understand the answer to your prayer. One day we will all understand fully and along with that understanding will be rejoicing with voices and instruments I am sure.

Invitation to the Offering Denise

"This Little Light of Mine" Choir and Brass

August 31, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

September 4, 2011 Communion

Sound:

Prelude: Linda

Introit: "Great is the Lord" (#2022)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "As the Deer" (#2025)

Ministry of Music: "Break the Bread"

Offertory: Linda

Postlude: Linda

Aug. 24, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal with Brass

Aug. 28, 2011 Tumbleweed 10:00am

Gathering Music: "Praise Band"

"Be Thou My Vision" with Brass

"O Sing to the Lord a New Song" with Bettee Gilkison, Oboe

"This Little Light of Mine" with Brass

Aug. 17, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

Aug. 21, 2011 Communion

Introit: "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord" #2034

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "People Need the Lord" (#2244 vs.2)

Ministry of Music: "Lift Up your Voice"

Aug. 10, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

Aug. 14, 2011

Introit: "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord" #2034

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "People Need the Lord" (#2244 vs.2)

Ministry of Music: "Be Thou My Vision"

Aug. 3, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

Aug. 7, 2011 Communion

Introit: "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord" #2034

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "People Need the Lord" (#2244 vs.2)

Ministry of Music: "We Are Your People"

Song of Gathering: #507 "I Come with Joy"

May 25, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

May 29, 2011

Sound System:

Introit: Youth Sing or "Come, Rejoice in God" (#2017)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "Living for Jesus" (#2149 vs.2)

Ministry of Music: "All That I Am"

Prayer Response: #2038 "Jesus, I Adore You"

Je-sus, I a-dore you, lay my life be-fore you; how I love you.

Spi-rit, I a-dore you, lay my life be-fore you; how I love you.

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #T.B.A.

#T.B.A.

Postlude:

May 18, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

May 22, 2011

Sound System:

Introit: Youth Sing or "Come, Rejoice in God" (#2017)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "Living for Jesus" (#2149 vs.2)

Ministry of Music: "O Sing to the Lord a New Song"

Prayer Response: #2038 "Jesus, I Adore You"

Je-sus, I a-dore you, lay my life be-fore you; how I love you.

Spi-rit, I a-dore you, lay my life be-fore you; how I love you.

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #T.B.A.

#T.B.A.

Postlude:

May 11, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

May 15, 2011 Recognition of the Graduates

Sound System:

Introit: Youth Sing or "Come, Rejoice in God" (#2017)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "Living for Jesus" (#2149 vs.2)

Ministry of Music: "Go Into the World"

Prayer Response: #2038 "Jesus, I Adore You"

Je-sus, I a-dore you, lay my life be-fore you; how I love you.

Spi-rit, I a-dore you, lay my life be-fore you; how I love you.

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #T.B.A.

#T.B.A.

Postlude:

May 4, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal

May 8, 2011

Sound System:

Introit: "Come, Rejoice in God" (#2017)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "Living for Jesus" (#2149 vs.2)

Ministry of Music: "Carry the Light"

Prayer Response: #2038 "Jesus, I Adore You"

Je-sus, I a-dore you, lay my life be-fore you; how I love you.

Spi-rit, I a-dore you, lay my life be-fore you; how I love you.

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #T.B.A.

#T.B.A.

Postlude:

April 27, 2011 7:30 Choir Rehearsal; Joan Ayers piano

May 1, 2011 with Joan Ayers, piano

Sound System: Steven, Aaron

Introit: "Come, Rejoice in God" (#2017)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: "Living for Jesus" (#2149 vs.2)

Ministry of Music: "Circle the Table"

Song of Gathering: #513 "Let Us Break Bread Together"

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #T.B.A.

#T.B.A.

Postlude:

April 20, 2011 7:00pm-7:30pm Rehearse with Guest Pianist= and Kyle & Marylynn for Easter

7:30pm Rehearse with Guest Pianist= Joan Ayres

April 24, 2011 Easter Sunday

Guest Pianist= Joan Ayres

Sound System: Steven, Aaron

Prelude: “Every Morning is Easter Morning” Mary Lynn Buchele, flute

Introit: “He is Not Here!" (pg.13)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: #586 "Amen"

Ministry of Music: “Lord of the Dance”

Offertory: “Lead Me with Thanks” Presbyterian Strings (#695c & #170c)

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #T.B.A.

#T.B.A.

Postlude: “A Trumpeters Lullaby” Kyle Ochampaugh, Trumpet

April 22, 2011 Good Friday Service in the Chapel

No Piano

No Choir for this Service

April 21, 2011 Maundy Thursday Communion by intinction

No Linda; Guest Pianist =Kaylene Daugaard

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

April 13, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

April 17, 2011 Palm Sunday

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Hymn of Praise/Processional with Palms: #

Introit: Youth Sing

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: “Hosanna! Hosanna!” (#2109)

Ministry of Music: “Our Help in Ages Past”

Prayer Response: “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” (#2193)

Lord, lis-ten to your chil-dren pray-ing. Lord, send your Spir-it in this place;

Lord, lis-ten to your chil-dren pray-ing, send us love, send us power, send us grace.

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: # “Jesus Messiah” (88 Hours)

#T.B.A.

April 6, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal; 8:20pm Worship Meeting

April 10, 2011 Lent Youth Sunday

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: “Lamb of God” (#2113)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: “Go to Dark Gethsemane” (LC pg.9)

Ministry of Music: “Be Still”

Prayer Response: “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” (#2193)

Lord, lis-ten to your chil-dren pray-ing. Lord, send your Spir-it in this place;

Lord, lis-ten to your chil-dren pray-ing, send us love, send us power, send us grace.

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #T.B.A.

#T.B.A.

March 30, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

April 3, 2011 Lent 125^th Celebration

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: “We Are the Church” with Congregation on the Chorus

I am the church! You are the church! We are the church to-geth-er!

All who follow Jesus, all a-round the world. Yes, we're the church to-geth-er!

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: “Give Thanks” (#2036)

Ministry of Music: “A Church” with Alison Oppenheimer, Rodney York, and the Youth

Song of Gathering: “In Remembrance” (#2254 insert from the “Sing the Faith” bk)

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: # “You Never Let Go (88 Hours)

#129 “Come, O Spirit Dwell Among Us”

March 23, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

March 27, 2011 Lent

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: “We Are the Church”

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: “Go to Dark Gethsemane” (LC pg.9)

Ministry of Music: “Shout to the North”

Prayer Response: “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” (#2193)

Lord, lis-ten to your chil-dren pray-ing. Lord, send your Spir-it in this place;

Lord, lis-ten to your chil-dren pray-ing, send us love, send us power, send us grace.

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: # “Blessed Be The Name” w/ 88 hours

#T.B.A.

March 16, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

March 20, 2011 Lent Spring Break ends

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: “Lamb of God” (#2113)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: “Go to Dark Gethsemane” (LC pg.9)

Ministry of Music: “O Breath of God”

Prayer Response: “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” (#2193)

Lord, lis-ten to your chil-dren pray-ing. Lord, send your Spir-it in this place;

Lord, lis-ten to your chil-dren pray-ing, send us love, send us power, send us grace.

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #T.B.A.

#T.B.A.

March 9, 2011 6:15pm Ash Wednesday Service; 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

March 13, 2011 Lent Spring Break starts; Time changed = spring forward

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: “Lamb of God” (#2113)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: “Go to Dark Gethsemane” (LC pg.11)

Ministry of Music: “Lead Me Lord” (LC)

Prayer Response: “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” (#2193)

Lord, lis-ten to your chil-dren pray-ing. Lord, send your Spir-it in this place;

Lord, lis-ten to your chil-dren pray-ing, send us love, send us power, send us grace.

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: # “Christ the Sure Foundation”

#T.B.A.

March 9, 2011 6:15pm Ash Wednesday Service; 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

March 2, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal; 8:20pm Worship Meeting

March 6, 2011 Transfiguration/World Day of Prayer Communion(2013)= no childrens time

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: “O How He Loves You & Me” (#2108)

Prayer of Adoration Resp.: “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” (#2193)

Ministry of Music: “”Praise the Lord the Almighty”

Song of Gathering: “In Rememberance” (#2254 insert from “Sing the Faith Book)

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #T.B.A.

#T.B.A.

February 23, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

February 27, 2011 Healing Service

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: “Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet” (#2020)

Prayer of Adoration: “Bless the Lord” (#2013)

Ministry of Music: “Thank You For the Valleys”

Prayer Response: #229 “From All That Dwell Below the Skies”

From all that dwell be-low the skies. Let the Cre-a-tor’s praise a-rise:

Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia!

Let the Re-deem-er’s name be sung. Through ev-ery land, in ev-ery tongue.

Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu- -ia!

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #T.B.A.

#T.B.A.

February 16, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

February 20, 2011 Youth Sunday

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: Youth Sing (See Pat) or Choir “Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet” (#2020)

Prayer of Appr. Response: “Bless the Lord” (#2013)

Ministry of Music: “O Rise and Shine”

Prayer Response: #229 “From All That Dwell Below the Skies”

From all that dwell be-low the skies. Let the Cre-a-tor’s praise a-rise:

Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia!

Let the Re-deem-er’s name be sung. Through ev-ery land, in ev-ery tongue.

Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu- -ia!

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #T.B.A.

#T.B.A.

February 9, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

February 13, 2011

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: “Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet” (#2020)

Prayer of Appr. Response: “Bless the Lord” (#2013)

Ministry of Music: “Our Help in Ages Past”

Prayer Response: #229 “From All That Dwell Below the Skies”

From all that dwell be-low the skies. Let the Cre-a-tor’s praise a-rise:

Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia!

Let the Re-deem-er’s name be sung. Through ev-ery land, in ev-ery tongue.

Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu-ia! Al-le-lu- -ia!

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #436 “We Are Your People”

#408 “Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life”

February 2, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal; 8:20 Worship Meeting

February 6, 2011 Communion 2012; Guest

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: “Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet” (#2020)

Prayer of Appr. Response: “Bless the Lord” (#2013)

Ministry of Music: “I Will Lift Up My Eyes”

Song of Gathering: #505 “Be Know to Us in Breaking Bread”

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #TBA

#TBA

January 26, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

January 30, 2011 Congregational Meeting (Budget)

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: “Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet” (#2020)

Prayer of Appr. Response: “All I Need Is You” (#2080)

Ministry of Music: “God is My Rock and My Salvation”

Prayer Response: “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” (#2088)

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #insert words “Shout to the Lord” Praise Band

#319 “Spirit”

š WELCOME TO WORSHIP ›

GATHERING

Prelude Bell Choir

Please silence your pagers, cell phones and turn off electronic devices.

Welcome and Concerns of the Church Rev. Denise Pass

Introit “Praise the Lord with the Sound of Trumpet” (#2020) Chancel Choir

Call to Worship Anne Jones

L In your wisdom, O God, you call us here to worship you.

P We gather, alive to the Word of God.

L You call us to be fully alive with your life abundant, ready to listen and respond with heart, soul, strength, and mind.

P We listen, alive to the Word of God.

L You call us to be always watchful for your Word of wisdom, sometimes startling and unexpected, sometimes still and quiet, but always dwelling among us.

P We watch and wait for the Word of God.

*Hymn of Praise “Shout to the Lord” See Insert

*Prayer of Adoration Anne

*Response “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” (#2088) Chancel Choir

Prayer of Confession Anne

L Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.

P Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin.

L For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.

P Against you, you alone, have I sinned, and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are justified in your sentence and blameless when you pass judgment.

L You desire truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.

P Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.

L Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.

P Do not cast me from your presence, and do not take your holy spirit from me.

Assurance of Pardon Denise

L Christ is our peace; those who are divided he has made one. He has broken down the barriers of separation by his death and has built us up into one body, with God. To all who repent and believe he has promised reconciliation. So live as people reconciled. Amen.

P Thanks be to God.

Legend

L – Leader; P – People; U – Unison

*Gloria Patri “Glory Be to the Father” No. 579

*Passing of Christ’s Peace Denise

L The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

P And also with you. (Please greet someone by name and with a specific word of encouragement and thank God for all he has done in their life now and in the future.)

THE WORD

Anthem “God is My Rock and My Salvation” Chancel Choir

Children’s Time Pat Sanders

(Children up to 6th grade are invited forward to share this special time.)

Prayer for Illumination Denise

U Eternal God, in the reading of the Scripture, may your Word be heard; in the meditations of our hearts, may your Word be known; and in the faithfulness of our lives, may your Word be shown. Amen.

New Testament Scripture John 14:15-17, 25-26; 15:26-27; 16:7-15 Denise

New Testament starting on page 104

Message “Heart Maintenance: How Clogged is Your Air Filter?”

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

U 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 also have forgiven 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.

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD

Offering Denise

Offertory Linda

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 592

SENDING

*Charge and Benediction Denise

*Hymn of Dedication “Spirit” No. 319

*Postlude Linda

*please stand as you are able

Nursery care is available for children 3 years and under in Room 14 by the west doors. Children aged 4 and over are invited to remain in worship with their family.

Large print bulletins are available at the sound booth.

The ushers will pass the friendship pads during the welcome. Hearing devices and Spanish/English Bibles are available (Hay bíblias en Espanola Para los queue los queerer, pica a los airdates del officious). If you need one, please ask an usher for assistance. Worship bags and activity sheets are available in the atrium for children of Kindergarten age and younger (1 per family).

Acolyte – Jacob Ochampaugh

Greeters – Bob Halloran, Nancy and Virginia Sowers

Ushers – Amy Aldrich, Dillon Cunningham, Kathy Friesen, Krista Hamlett

Lay Reader – Anne Jones

Sound Technician – Aaron Hamlett

Fellowship – Annual Meeting

February Deacon of the Month – Melanie Marcy

Church Family in Need of Special Prayers:

Yvonne Allman, Yvonne Battles, Gladys Cripe, Leona Crotty, Linda Friesner, Debbie Harden, Blanche Larson, Rolland Mathias, Leona Meadors, Emme Miller, Joan Parsons, Merrill Renick, Ruth Richards, Greg Shaw, Dave Sweley, Anna Tyson, Jim Wharton, Larry Zant

Church Friends in Need of Special Prayers:

Jennifer Adkins-Swaim (friend of C. Cooper), Harry Anderson (friend of B. Halloran), Ralph Cooper (L. Kern’s step-father), Belinda Fouse (J. Fouse’s daughter-in-law), Pat Haga (L. Shrader’s mother), Grace Hamilton (J. Hamilton’s mother), Jim Hamlett (D. Hamlett’s father), John Hoxie (friend of K. Ochampaugh), Shelly Humes (niece of A. Law), Faye Hunt, (friend of the church), Ethel Kern (R. Kern’s mother), Jefferson Matthew (Cathaleen Cooper’s cousin’s grandson), Eden Murphy (J. Hamilton’s granddaughter), Ruth Oliver (friend of K. Golay), Tanya Pile (Y. Battles’ daughter), Charlie Robinson (friend of the church), Craig Sundquist (E. William’s brother-in-law), Linda Tuttle (friend of the McVey’s), Blanche Wolfe (R. Wolfe’s mother), Eli (Cayla Kalm’s uncle).

(Please call the church with your prayer request).

This week’s prayer families: Randy & Marsha Grisell, Jeanne Hamilton, Tom & Lorene Walker

This week’s prayer church: Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Anthony, KS. – please pray for growth for the future and strength for the present.

The Presbyterian Church

1719 E. Texas St., Garden City, Kansas 67846

620.275.9141

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The Presbyterian Church

January 30, 2011

10:45 a.m.

How Clogged

Your Air Filter?

January 19, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

January 23, 2011 Kevin gone this Sunday, choir will sing without a director.

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: Youth (see Pat Sanders for title, I believe it may by “Jesus Loves Me”)

Prayer of Appr. Response: “All I Need Is You” (#2080)

Ministry of Music: “Mary Did You Know” Randy McVey & Jay Schoonover

Prayer Response: “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” (#2088)

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #391 “Take My Life”

#139 “Come Thou Almighty King

š WELCOME TO WORSHIP ›

GATHERING

Prelude Bell Choir

Please silence your pagers, cell phones and turn off electronic devices.

Welcome and Concerns of the Church Rev. Denise Pass

Introit “Jesus Loves Me” Cherub Choir

Good New Kids Choir

Call to Worship Larry Jenkins

L This is the day that you have made, Lord.

P Help us to rejoice in it and be glad!

L Remind us of the privileges we enjoy as your people:

P to come to you in these moments, to confess our sins, to receive forgiveness and give it,

to pray and sing and listen, to renew our fainting spirits, to rest in all your promises.

L Open our eyes to see you, Lord.

P Open our ears to hear your Word.

L Visit us through your Holy Spirit,

P and help us to celebrate our faith. Amen.

*Hymn of Praise “Take My Life” No. 391

*Prayer of Adoration Larry

Response “All I Need is You” (#2080) Chancel Choir

Prayer of Confession: (unison) Larry

U Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. Have mercy on us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and sorry for all we have done to displease you. Forgive our sins, and help us to live in your light and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Hear us now as we continue our confession in silence … (silent prayer). Amen.

Assurance of Pardon Denise

L The God who challenges us is also the God who encourages us. The God who confronts us is also the God who accepts us. Be assured that God is with us even now, accepting, guiding, and forgiving. Thanks be to God.

P Thanks be to God.

Legend

L – Leader; P – People; U – Unison

*Gloria Patri “Glory Be to the Father” No. 579

*Passing of Christ’s Peace Denise

L The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

P And also with you. (Please greet someone by name and with a specific word of encouragement and thank God for all he has done in their life now and in the future.)

THE WORD

Anthem “I Will Lift Up My Eyes” Chancel Choir

Children’s Time Pat Sanders

(Children up to 6th grade are invited forward to share this special time.)

Prayer for Illumination Denise

U Our Lord and God, as we hear your Word, fill us with your Spirit. Soften our hearts that we may delight in your presence. Sharpen our minds that we may discern your truth. Shape our wills that we may desire your ways. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.

New Testament Scripture Matthew 4:1-11, pg. 3 Denise

Message “Heart Maintenance: Can You See Where You’re Going?!?!”

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD

Offering Denise

Offertory Linda

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 592

SENDING

*Charge and Benediction Denise

*Hymn of Dedication “Come, Thou Almighty King” No. 525

*Postlude Linda

*please stand as you are able

Nursery care is available for children 3 years and under in Room 14 by the west doors. Children aged 4 and over are invited to remain in worship with their family.

Large print bulletins are available at the sound booth.

The ushers will pass the friendship pads during the welcome. Hearing devices and Spanish/English Bibles are available (Hay bíblias en español para los que los quieren, pida a los ayudantes del oficio). If you need one, please ask an usher for assistance. Worship bags and activity sheets are available in the atrium for children of Kindergarten age and younger (1 per family).

Greeters – Connie and Ken Harsha

Ushers – Sharon Ford, Adah Jenkins, Donna Jameson, Madelyn Mathias

Lay Reader – Larry Jenkins

Acolyte – Liz Marcy

Sound Technician – Steven Buchele

Fellowship – Kelley and Larry Jenkins

Deacon of the Month – Mary Eves

Church Family in Need of Special Prayers:

Church Friends in Need of Special Prayers:

(Please call the church with your prayer request).

This week’s prayer families: Robert and Anne Jones, Dorothea Kline, Gay Morgan,

This week’s prayer church: First Presbyterian Church, Lyons, KS

The Presbyterian Church

1719 E. Texas St., Garden City, Kansas 67846

620.275.9141

pcgardencity@sbcglobal.net

pcgardencity.org

The Presbyterian Church

January 23, 2011

10:45 a.m.

Can You See Where You’re Going?!?!

January 12, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal

January 16, 2011 Youth Sunday & Installation New Officers

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: “Shout to the Lord” (#2074)

Prayer of Appr. Response: “All I Need Is You” (#2080)

Ministry of Music: “Dona Nobis Pacem”

Prayer Response: “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” (#2088)

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #insert words “How Great is Our God” Praise Band

#403 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”

Large print bulletins are available at the sound booth.

Greeters – Gary Harley and Zack McVey

Ushers – Mary Lynn Buchele, Dillon Cunningham, Krista Hamlett, Trace Woods

Lay Reader – Steven Buchele

Acolyte – Madelyn Mathias

Sound Technician – Trace Woods

Fellowship – The Roth’s

Deacon of the Month – Mary Eves

Church Family in Need of Special Prayers:

Church Friends in Need of Special Prayers:

(Please call the church with your prayer request).

This week’s prayer families: Jo Fouse, John Frazier, Kathy Friesen, Gary and Linda Friesner, Ken and Marsha Golay

This week’s prayer church: First Presbyterian Church, Newton, KS

The Presbyterian Church

1719 E. Texas St., Garden City, Kansas 67846

620.275.9141

pcgardencity@sbcglobal.net

pcgardencity.org

The Presbyterian Church

January 16, 2011

10:45 a.m.

TIGHTEN YOUR

GAS CAP!

š WELCOME TO WORSHIP ›

GATHERING

Prelude Bell Choir

Welcome and Concerns of the Church Rev. Denise Pass

Introit “Shout to the Lord” (#2074) Chancel Choir

Call to Worship Steven Buchele

L The earth is the LORD’s and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it;

P for he has founded it on the seas, and established it on the rivers.

L Who shall ascend the hill of the LORD? And who shall stand in his holy place?

P Those who have clean hands and pure hearts, who do not lift up their souls to what is false, and do not swear deceitfully.

*Hymn of Praise “How Great is Our God” (see insert) 88 Hours

*Prayer of Adoration Steven

Response “All I Need is You” (#2080) Chancel Choir

Prayer of Confession: (unison) Steven

Assurance of Pardon Denise

L Take comfort in the assurance that even those things that are hidden from memory, or are too deep for our words, are not beyond God’s forgiving love. God, who knows us completely, bestows pardon and peace.

P Thanks be to God.

*Gloria Patri “Glory Be to the Father” No. 579

*Passing of Christ’s Peace Denise

L The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

P And also with you. (Please greet someone by name and with a specific word of encouragement and thank God for all he has done in their life now and in the future.)

Legend

L – Leader; P – People; U – Unison

THE WORD

Anthem “Dona Nobis Pacem” Chancel Choir

Children’s Time Pat Sanders

(Children up to 6th grade are invited forward to share this special time.)

Prayer for Illumination Denise

New Testament Scripture Mark 14:32-36, pg. 49 Denise

Message “Heart Maintenance: Tighten Your Gas Cap!”

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

Ordination and Installation of Elders and Deacons

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD

Offering Denise

Offertory Linda

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 592

SENDING

*Charge and Benediction Denise

*Hymn of Dedication “Here I am, Lord” No. 525

*Postlude Linda

*please stand as you are able

Nursery care is available for children 3 years and under in Room 14 by the west doors. Children aged 4 and over are invited to remain in worship with their family.

January 5, 2011 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal; 8:20pm Worship Meeting

January 9, 2011 Communion

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: “Shout to the Lord” (#2074)

Prayer of Appr. Response: “All I Need Is You” (#2080)

Ministry of Music: “Come to the Banquet”

Song of Gathering: “Come Share the Lord” (Insert #2269)

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: #339 “Be Thou My Vision

#356 “Come Thou Font”

Large print bulletins are available at the sound booth.

Greeters – Jana Burnside and Ellen Lynn

Ushers – Gary Friesner, Audrey and Bob Law

Lay Reader – Ron Major

Acolyte – Kirsten Sanders

Sound Technician – Trace Woods

Fellowship – The Reeve Family

Church Family in Need of Special Prayers:

Church Friends in Need of Special Prayers:

Jennifer Adkins-Swaim (friend of C. Cooper), Harry Anderson (friend of B. Halloran), Ralph Cooper (L. Kern’s step-father), Belinda Fouse (J. Fouse’s daughter-in-law), Pat Haga (L. Shrader’s mother), Grace Hamilton (J. Hamilton’s mother), Jim Hamlett (D. Hamlett’s father), John Hoxie (friend of K. Ochampaugh), Shelly Humes (niece of A. Law), Faye Hunt, (friend of the church), Ethel Kern (R. Kern’s mother), Jefferson Matthew (Cathaleen Cooper’s cousin’s grandson), Eden Murphy (J. Hamilton’s granddaughter), Ruth Oliver (friend of K. Golay), Charlie Robinson (friend of the church), Craig Sundquist (E. William’s brother-in-law), Linda Tuttle (friend of the McVey’s), Family of Staff Sgt. Kirk Allen Waymire, Jr. of Council Grove, KS (friend of Rod Buchele), Blanche Wolfe (R. Wolfe’s mother), Eli (Cayla Kalm’s uncle).

(Please call the church with your prayer request).

This week’s prayer families: Larry and Brenda Watson, Pauline Weddle, George and Debbie Wharton, Jeff and Pat Whitham, Rodney and Lloydeen Wolfe

This week’s prayer church: Kingman Presbyterian Church, Kingman, KS

The Presbyterian Church

1719 E. Texas St., Garden City, Kansas 67846

620.275.9141

pcgardencity@sbcglobal.net

pcgardencity.org

The Presbyterian Church

January 9, 2011

10:45 a.m.

š WELCOME TO WORSHIP ›

GATHERING

Prelude Bell Choir

Welcome and Concerns of the Church Rev. Denise Pass

Introit “Shout to the Lord” (#2074) Chancel Choir

Call to Worship Ron Major

L When Jesus was baptized by John in the Jordan the Holy Spirit descended like a dove and a voice from heaven spoke these words:

P You are my child, my beloved; with you I am well pleased.

L When we are baptized into Christ Jesus, we receive the gift of the Holy Spirit, and from heaven, God speaks these words:

P You are my child, my beloved; with you I am well pleased.

*Hymn of Praise “Be Thou My Vision” No. 339

*Prayer of Adoration Ron

Response “All I Need is You” (#2080) Chancel Choir

Prayer of Confession Ron

U In the waters of baptism, O God, you have cleansed us and claimed us. Forgive us for resisting your grace and for denying your name. We have followed our own paths, and they have led us far from you. Help us to live into our baptisms, to trust that all we need is in you, for you have marked as your own, loving us without limit. Wash us with your love again, so that with clean hearts we may go in the way of Jesus. Amen.

Declaration of Forgiveness Denise

L The time of waiting over—a new creation now begins. Our faithful God has heard our prayer; salvation is at hand! In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

P Thanks be to God.

*Gloria Patri “Glory Be to the Father” No. 579

*Passing of Christ’s Peace Denise

L Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

P And also with you. (Please greet those around you with a sign of peace.)

Legend

L – Leader; P – People; U – Unison

THE WORD

Anthem “Come to the Banquet” Chancel Choir

Children’s Time Pat Sanders

(Children up to 6th grade are invited forward to share this special time.)

Prayer for Illumination Denise

U Saving God, source of our calling, your Word is full of power and glory. Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us so that we may receive your grace and live as your beloved children; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

New Testament Scripture Matthew 3:13-17, pg. 3 Denise

Message “Heart Maintenance: Spiritual Formation”

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD

Offering Denise

Offertory Linda

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 592

Invitation to the Lord’s Table Denise Denise

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and Lord’s Prayer

Breaking the Bread, Pouring the Cup, Sharing the Meal

Song of Gathering “Come, Share the Lord” Insert

Communion of the People

Prayer after Communion

SENDING

*Charge and Benediction Denise

*Hymn of Dedication “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” No. 356

*Postlude Linda

*please stand as you are able

Nursery care is available for children 3 years and under in Room 14 by the west doors. Children aged 4 and over are invited to remain in worship with their family.

December 29, 2010 7:30pm Choir Rehearsal; No other church activities this Wednesday

January 2, 2011

Sound System: Steven, Trace, Aaron

Introit: “Shout to the Lord” (#2074)

Prayer of Appr. Response: “All I Need Is You” (#2080)

Ministry of Music: #66 “We Three Kings” Jay & Randy McVey, Guitars

Vs. 1-4 Choir, Vs. 5 Congregation

Prayer Response: “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” (#2088)

Hymns of Praise and Dedication: # Away in a Manger

# O Come All Yet Faithful

Large print bulletins are available at the sound booth.

Greeters – The McVey Family

Ushers – Mary & Rod Buchele, Mary Eves, Rodney York

Lay Reader – Carol Hodgkinson

Sound Technicians – Steven, Trace, Aaron

Fellowship – Sharon Ford Family

Church Family in Need of Special Prayers:

Yvonne Allman, Yvonne Battles, Gladys Cripe, Leona Crotty, Linda Friesner, Debbie Harden, Blanche Larson, Rolland Mathias, Leona Meadors, Emme Miller, Joan Parsons, Ruth Richards, Greg Shaw, Dave Sweley, Anna Tyson, Jim Wharton, Larry Zant

Church Friends in Need of Special Prayers:

Jennifer Adkins-Swaim (friend of C. Cooper), Harry Anderson (friend of B. Halloran), Ralph Cooper (L. Kern’s step-father), Belinda Fouse (J. Fouse’s daughter-in-law), Pat Haga (L. Shrader’s mother), Grace Hamilton (J. Hamilton’s mother), Jim Hamlett (D. Hamlett’s father), John Hoxie (friend of K. Ochampaugh), Shelly Humes (niece of A. Law), Faye Hunt, (friend of the church), Ethel Kern (R. Kern’s mother), Jefferson Matthew (Cathaleen Cooper’s cousin’s grandson), Eden Murphy (J. Hamilton’s granddaughter), Ruth Oliver (friend of K. Golay), Charlie Robinson (friend of the church), Craig Sundquist (E. William’s brother-in-law), Linda Tuttle (friend of the McVey’s), Family of Staff Sgt. Kirk Allen Waymire, Jr. of Council Grove, KS (friend of Rod Buchele), Blanche Wolfe (R. Wolfe’s mother), Eli (Cayla Kalm’s uncle).

(Please call the church with your prayer request).

This week’s prayer families: Jim Wharton, Jill Whippo, Molly Wieland, The Chad Woods Family, Joe York

This week’s prayer church: Viola Presbyterian Church, Viola, KS

The Presbyterian Church

1719 E. Texas St., Garden City, Kansas 67846

620.275.9141

pcgardencity@sbcglobal.net

pcgardencity.org

The Presbyterian Church

January 2, 2011

10:45 a.m.

š WELCOME TO WORSHIP ›

GATHERING

Prelude Bell Choir

Welcome and Concerns of the Church Rev. Denise Pass

Introit “Shout to the Lord” (#2074) Chancel Choir

Call to Worship Carol Hodgkinson

Leader: Praise the Lord.

People: We love you, Lord, for you hear our voices; you hear our cry for mercy.

Leader: Praise the Lord.

People: We love you, Lord, for you hear our voices; you hear our cry for mercy.

Leader: How can we repay the Lord for all his goodness to us?

People: We will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. We will fulfill our vows to the Lord, in the presence of all his people.

Leader: Come, let us praise the Lord!

*Hymn of Praise “Away in a Manger” No. 24

*Prayer of Adoration Carol

Response “All I Need is You” (#2080) Chancel Choir

Confession of Sin: (unison)

O God, our guide, who once used a star to lead people to Christ, we confess our poor sense of direction. We let ourselves become confused, easily distracted, and lose our way. We fail to follow the signs you provide. Forgive our waywardness, O God. Lead us to the Christ so that we may follow his way to you. Amen.

Declaration of Pardon Denise

Leader: I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

People: Hallelujah! Amen!

*Gloria Patri “Glory Be to the Father” No. 579

*Passing of Christ’s Peace Denise

Leader: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

People: And also with you. (Please greet those around you with a sign of peace.)

THE WORD

Anthem “We Three Kings of Orient Are” (#66) Chancel Choir

Randy McVey and Jay Schoonover, Guitars

Vs. 1-4 Choir, Vs. 5 All Sing

Children’s Time Pat Sanders

(Children up to 6th grade are invited forward to share this special time.)

Prayer for Illumination: (unison) Denise

O Christ, the prophets foretold your coming, the poor longed to see you. The heavens celebrated your birth; the apostles, the martyrs, and the faithful down though the ages repeated the song of the angels. Your church praises you in every human language, for she has seen your salvation. We were in darkness and you have given us light and strength, peace and joy. Lead us according to your loving will; make us a people who follow you in holiness. Give us generous hearts to hear your Word, and produce in us abundant fruit, through the power of your Spirit. Amen.

New Testament Scripture Eph. 1:3-14, pg. 180 Denise

Message “Blessed!”

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer (unison)

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 also have forgiven 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

Response “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” (#2088)

Lord, I lift your name on high; Lord, I love to sing your praises.

I’m so glad you’re in my life; I’m so glad you came to save us.

Your came from heaven to earth to show the way, From the earth to the cross my debt to pay;

from the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, I lift your name on high.

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD

Offering Denise

Offertory Linda

*Doxology “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 592

SENDING

*Charge and Benediction Denise

*Hymn of Dedication “O Come, All Ye Faithful” No. 41

*Postlude Linda

*please stand as you are able

Nursery care is available for children 3 years and under in Room 14 by the west doors. Children aged 4 and over are invited to remain in worship with their family.