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Aug. 31, 2008 Sept. 7, 2008 Sept. 14, 2008 Sept. 21, 2008
Ideas:
Prayer of Approach: "The Wonder of it All" (738c); 669c
"Make Me a Servant" Pryr of App.; 662c "With All My Heart" pryr
of App.; 641c "Hear Our Prayer, O Lord" pryr response or pryr of
App.; 564c Just a Closer Walk;
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October 1, 2008: 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
October 5, 2008
Introit:
Prayer of Appr. Response:
"Whereever He Leads I'll
Go" #598c
Anthem: Song of Gathering
(2010):
Benediction:
Hymn of Praise (Jim): #
Hymn of Meditation (Jim):
#
Hymn of Dedication (Jim):
#
September 24, 2008: 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
September 28, 2008
Introit: "I Will Call Upon the Lord" (All Sing
Chorus) #2002
Chorus: The Lord liv-eth,
and bless-ed be the Rock; and let the God of my sal-va-tion be ex-alt-ed.
The Lord liv-eth, and
bless-ed be the Rock; and let the God of my sal-va-tion be ex-alt-ed.
Prayer of Appr. Response:
"Whereever He Leads I'll
Go" #598c
Anthem:
Prayer Response: "As the Deer"
As the deer pants for the wa-ter
so my soul longs af-ter you.
You a-lone are my heart's
de-sire, and I long to wor-ship you.
You a-lone are my strength,
my shield; to you a-lone may my spir-it yield.
You a-lone are my heart's
de-sire, and I long to wor-ship you.
Benediction: "May You Run and Not Be Weary" Insert (#2281)
Hymn of Praise (Jim): #
Hymn of Meditation (Jim):
#
Hymn of Dedication (Jim):
#
September 17, 2008: 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
September 21, 2008
Introit: "I Will Call Upon the Lord" (All Sing
Chorus) #2002
Chorus: The Lord liv-eth,
and bless-ed be the Rock; and let the God of my sal-va-tion be ex-alt-ed.
The Lord liv-eth, and
bless-ed be the Rock; and let the God of my sal-va-tion be ex-alt-ed.
Prayer of Appr. Response:
"Whereever He Leads I'll
Go" #598c
Anthem: "You Are My All in All" #583c
Prayer Response: "As the Deer"
As the deer pants for the wa-ter
so my soul longs af-ter you.
You a-lone are my heart's
de-sire, and I long to wor-ship you.
You a-lone are my strength,
my shield; to you a-lone may my spir-it yield.
You a-lone are my heart's
de-sire, and I long to wor-ship you.
Benediction: "May You Run and Not Be Weary" Insert (#2281)
Hymn of Praise (Jim): #
Hymn of Meditation (Jim):
#
Hymn of Dedication (Jim):
#
September 10, 2008: 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
September 14, 2008
*Please
Stand
CANTATA "Faith of
Our Fathers"
Bringing in of the Colors
*My Country Tis of Thee (All Sing) Chase Sterling, trumpet
My coun-try, 'tis of thee, Sweet land of lib-er-ty, Of thee I sing;
Land where my fa-thers died, Land of the Pil-grims' pride,
From ev-'ry moun-tain-side Let free-dom ring!
This is My Country, America (Choir) Brevin
Irvin, Drums
Welcome (Narration) Ron Major
This Land Is Your Land (Choir) Featuring
the Youth
*Pledge of Allegiance (All) Lead by Ron
Major
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United states of America; and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.
God of Strength and God of Power (Choir) Featuring the Youth; Chase Sterling, trumpet
Hear Our Prayer (Choir) Lord's Prayer Lead by Ron Major
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. They 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.
God of Our Fathers (Choir/Congregation) Chase Sterling & Kyle Ochampaugh, trumpets
God of our fa-thers, whose al-might-y hand. Leads forth in beau-ty all the star-ry band.
Of shin-ing worlds in splen-dor thro' the skies, Our grate-ful songs, be-fore Thy throne a-rise. (Choir will finish)
Thanks to God Ron
Major
Doxology (All Sing)
Praise God, from whom all bless-ings flow. Praise Him, all cre-tures here be-low. Praise Him a-bove, ye heav'n-ly host. Praise Fa-ther, Son, and Ho-ly Ghost. (Choir will finish)
Rememberance of Sacrifice Ron
Major
No Greater Love (Choir)
Faith of Our Fathers (Choir/Congregation) Featuring the Congregation
Choir Begins
All Ladies Sing: Faith of our fa-thers we will strive, to win all na-tions un-to thee, And through the truth that comes from God, Man-kind shall then be tru-ly free.
All Men Sing: Faith of our fa-thers we will love. Both friend and foe in all our strife, And preach thee, too, as love knows how, By kind-ly words and vir-tuous life.
All Sing: Faith of our fa-thers ho-ly faith! We will be true to thee till death! (Choir will finish)
This is My Country, America (Choir Reprise) With the Youth, Brevin Irvin,
drums
September 3, 2008: 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
September 7, 2008
Introit: "I Will Call Upon the Lord" (All Sing
Chorus) #2002
Chorus: The Lord liv-eth,
and bless-ed be the Rock; and let the God of my sal-va-tion be ex-alt-ed.
The Lord liv-eth, and
bless-ed be the Rock; and let the God of my sal-va-tion be ex-alt-ed.
Prayer of Appr. Response:
"Whereever He Leads I'll
Go" #598c
Anthem: "Thy Word"
Song of Gathering (2009): "Come, Share the Lord" (#2269 Insert Aug.
& Sept.)
Benediction: "May You Run and Not Be Weary" Insert (#2281)
Hymn of Praise (Jim): #
Hymn of Meditation (Jim):
#
Hymn of Dedication (Jim):
#
August 27, 2008: 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
August 31, 2008
Introit: "He is Exalted" (#2070)
Prayer of Appr. Response:
"In Moments like These"
(91c)
Anthem: "Leaning On the Everlasting Arms"
Prayer Response: "I Surrender All" from the Old Presbyterian
Hymnal (408o)
Insert: All to Je-sus I sur-ren-der,
All to Him I free-ly give; I will ev-er love and trust Him, In His pres-ence
dai-ly live. I sur-ren-der all, I
sur-ren-der all, All to Thee, my bless-ed Sav-ior, I sur-ren-der all.
Benediction: "May the Road Rise Up to Meet You" (see
Insert) (piano: #2004 vocals start in measure #9)
Hymn of Praise (Jim): #
Hymn of Meditation (Jim):
#
Hymn of Dedication (Jim):
#
August 20, 2008: 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
August 24, 2008
Tumbleweed
Introit: "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms"
Prayer of Invocation: "Give Thanks" (All Sing, 2036)
Give thanks, with a grateful
heart, give thanks, to the holy one, give thanks, because he's given, Jesus
Christ, his son. And now, let the weak
say "I am strong," let the poor say "I am rich," because of
what the Lord has done for us, give thanks!
Anthem: "God of Our Fathers" (Featuring Chase
Sterling & Kyle Ochampaugh, trumpets)
Prayer Response: #403 Vs. 1 "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"
(All Sing)
What a friend we have in
Je-sus, All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a priv-i-lege to car-ry
Ev-ery-thing to God in prayer!
O what peace we of-ten
for-feit, O what need-less pain we bear,
All be-cause we do not
car-ry Ev-ery-thing to God in prayer!
Benediction: Here I Am Lord(Vs.1), The Lord Bless You and Keep You,
or Abide with Me (Vs. 3) (All Sing)
Words to be printed in the
Bulletin
Hymn of Praise (Jim): #
Hymn of Meditation (Jim):
#
Hymn of Dedication (Jim):
#
August 13, 2008: 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
August 17, 2008
Introit: "He is Exalted" (#2070)
Prayer of Appr. Response:
"In Moments like These"
(91c)
Anthem: "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord" #2034
(Ps. 1; Ps. 133)
Prayer Response: "I Surrender All" from the Old Presbyterian
Hymnal (408o)
Insert: All to Je-sus I
sur-ren-der, All to Him I free-ly give; I will ev-er love and trust Him, In His
pres-ence dai-ly live. I sur-ren-der
all, I sur-ren-der all, All to Thee, my bless-ed Sav-ior, I sur-ren-der all.
Benediction: "May the Road Rise Up to Meet You" (see
Insert) (piano: #2004 vocals start in measure #9)
Hymn of Praise (Jim): #
Hymn of Meditation (Jim):
#
Hymn of Dedication (Jim):
#
August 6, 2008: 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
August 10, 2008
Introit: "He is Exalted" (#2070)
Prayer of Appr. Response:
"In Moments like These"
(91c)
Anthem: "Indescribable with Praise Him, Praise
Him!" (Ps. 105:1-5)
Prayer Response: "I Surrender All" from the Old Presbyterian
Hymnal (408o)
Insert: All to Je-sus I
sur-ren-der, All to Him I free-ly give; I will ev-er love and trust Him, In His
pres-ence dai-ly live. I sur-ren-der
all, I sur-ren-der all, All to Thee, my bless-ed Sav-ior, I sur-ren-der all.
Benediction: "May the Road Rise Up to Meet You" (see
Insert) (piano: #2004 vocals start in measure #9)
Hymn of Praise (Jim): #
Hymn of Meditation (Jim):
#
Hymn of Dedication (Jim):
#
Service for the Lord’s Day
Nineteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
August 10, 2008_____ ___ _ __ __ 10:45 AM
The
Church is called to tell the good news of salvation by the grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ as the
only Savior and Lord, proclaiming in Word and Sacrament
that : (1) the new age has dawned. (2) God who creates life, frees those in bondage, forgives sin, reconciles
brokenness, makes all things new, is still at work in the world.
The
Church is called to present claims of Jesus Christ, leading persons to repentance, acceptance of him as Savior and
Lord, and new life as his disciples.
GATHERING
Prelude
Welcome and Concerns of the Church Leader
Introit "He is
Exalted" #2070 Chancel Choir
Call to Worship
Pastor: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever.
Amen
Leader: We cry to God, “How long will you hide your
face from me?
People: How long must I have sorrow in my heart
all day long?”
Leader: Even in sorrow and pain, we trust in God’s
steadfast love.
People: We sing to God, who has dealt graciously
with us.
*Hymn of Praise “I
Sing the Mighty Power of God” No. 288
*Prayer of Approach Leader
Response
"In Moments
like These" (91c) Chancel Choir
*Confession
and Pardon
*Call
to Confession Pastor
*Confession of Sin (Unison) Leader
Mighty
deliverer, you open to us the highways of freedom, yet we stay on familiar paths of bondage. When Jesus
calls us to follow, we try to justify our desire our own way. We are neither ready nor fit for your service. Still,
you claim us as your own.
In
mercy, forgive us, renew us, empower us - that we may live by the Spirit, bearing good fruit to your honor and
glory.
*Declaration of Pardon and God’s
Claim on Us Pastor
*Gloria
Patri “Glory Be to the Father”
No. 579
THE WORD
Prayer
for Illumination
Leader
First Reading Galatians 5:1, 13-23 Pg.
179
Children’s Sermon Pat Sanders
Anthem "Indescribable with Praise Him, Praise
Him!" Chancel Choir
Second
Reading Luke 9:51-62 Pg. 67
Sermon “Toward
Jerusalem” Dr. Don Owens
Invitation to Discipleship
We invite anyone who wishes to confess faith in Christ as
Lord and Savior, who desires to reaffirm our baptismal faith, who seeks baptism
for a child or who requests prayer with the laying on of hands to come forward
during the next hymn.
*Hymn of Meditation “O Jesus, I Have Promised” No. 388
Prayers of the People
Pastor: Let us pray for the whole people of God in Jesus, and for all
people according to their needs.
(brief
silence)
Pastor:
Lord God, we praise you for protecting us from danger and harm, and for
guiding us through your Spirit.
People: Empower us to walk by
your Spirit.
Pastor: We pray for the leaders of the Church and the world, that they
may embrace peace and pursue goodness.
People: Grant us your Spirit’s
gifts of peace, humility, and self-control.
Pastor: We pray for all who are in the military service, that they may
foster peace and mutual understanding, throughout
the world..
People: Help them rely on your
Spirit’s guidance.
Pastor:
We pray for our congregation, and for the whole Church, that we may all be open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. May we follow the
faithful examples of Elijah, the disciples, and the
saints of every time and place.
People: Fill us with the gift of faithfulness.
Pastor:
We pray for those who suffer from illness of mind or body (especially…)
We also pray for those experiencing the loss
of loved ones (especially…), that they may experience
God’s safekeeping and strength.
People: Fill them with the gifts
of peace and patience.
Pastor:
We pray for faith that would help us give up unimportant things, prepare
us for the kingdom of God, and lead us to
rejoice in the freedom we have in Christ. Lord, in your mercy.
People: Hear our prayer
Pastor:
Into your hands, O Lord, we commend all for whom we pray, trusting your mercy; through your Son, Jesus Christ
our Lord who taught us to pray….
Lord’s
Prayer
Response
"I Surrender
All" from the Old Presbyterian Hymnal
All
to Je-sus I sur-ren-der, All to Him I free-ly give;
I will ev-er love and
trust Him, In His pres-ence dai-ly live.
I sur-ren-der all, I
sur-ren-der all, All to Thee, my bless-ed Sav-ior,
I sur-ren-der all.
OUR RESPONSE
TO GOD
Offertory
*Doxology No. 592
*Prayer of Thanksgiving
*Passing of Christ’s Peace
Pastor: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us
forgive one another.
The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all
People: And also with you.
SENDING
*Hymn of Dedication “O Worship the King, All Glorious
Above!” No. 476
*Charge
*Blessing
Congregational Response May
the Road Rise Up to Meet You" (see Insert)
Postlude
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). Page numbers for the Bible passages used in worship are
included in the bulletin.
CONGREGATIONAL
MEETING
Today following Worship
The purpose of the
meeting is to view and gain
congregational approval of the
PowerPoint
presentation containing the data from the Mission Study and the goals and
objectives developed by that committee;
to elect a Pastor
Nominating Committee,
and to elect a Youth
Elder;
and also a Deacon and
nominating committee member to
fill unexpired terms.
Greeters - Pat LeClerc and Linda Copple
Lay Reader - Jim Pitts
Ushers -
The Ochampaugh family
Fellowship -
7th – 12th graders
Sound Technicians - Michael Heatwole and Mitchell
Watson
This week’s
prayer family: Ken
and Connie Harsha.
This week’s
prayer church: First Presbyterian Church in El Dorado, KS.
Church Family and Friends in Need of Special Prayers:
Yvonne Battles,
Jennifer & Derrick Bailey, Marisha Cooper,
Carole Naylor, Natalie
Hendreckson, Anne Brown, Joan Davis,
Gary Friesner, Tom
Meschke, Virginia Meschke, Jim Wharton,
Eden Murphy, Monty
Fey, Jim Hamlett, Marge Williams, Greg Adams,
Laurie Bock, Bob
Whippo, Debbie Harden, Gladys Cripe, Dave Sweley, Pat LeClerc,
Dale Meadors, Susan Brookover, Linda Friesner,
Karen Dunbar, John
Hoxie, Ruth Oliver, Caroline Sundquist,
Nancy Stegman, Belinda
Fouse.
(Please call the church with your personal prayer
request).
God Bless All Of You.
The following families have
recently lost loved ones.
Please pray for
the family of Les DePew; the family of Jack Reeve;
Dave
and Cheryl Sweley on the passing of his mother, Lois.
Hunger Barrel
Sunday,
August 17, the Lay Ministry committee will be taking donations for their
Hunger Barrel to benefit the Emmaus House. There is a great need in our
community and your generosity is greatly appreciated. Together, we can help
ease the hunger in our community.
College
Students and Parents
With the new school year about to begin, please remember to contact the
office with your new address so we are
able to send cards, newsletters and other correspondence to you.
Our church will be hosting a block party Sunday,
September 7 from 12:15 pm to 3:00 pm. We will
be offering food, live music, and lots of games. We plan to have a lot
of fun! We would like volunteers to hang announcements on doors in the
neighborhood immediately surrounding our church. There will be a map of the
neighborhood, door-hangers, and a signup sheet in the atrium. The door-hangers
should be distributed between August 31 and September 5. Please help us invite
our friends and neighbors to our party.
Tumbleweed Festival is coming! This
is a great time to have fun, work together and raise funds for our Youth
Mission fund. We need your help to make
this a success! Please sign up on the
board in the atrium.
The Tumbleweed Festival will be held on the weekend of August 23rd and
24th.
August 17 Sunday School Classes:
Adults: “Searching for a Pastor the Presbyterian
Way, A Roadmap for Pastor Nominating Committees” using the book by Dean E. Foose, and led by Pat
Sanders. The book is available to
purchase ($10) or to borrow.
Children and Youth:
-Pre-school – 6th graders Follow the signs!
7-12th grades: “Mission
Possible” Meet in Fellowship Hall
Sunday School Begins September 7th
Pre-school through 8th Grades Follow the Wilderness Trail!
All meet in the Middle School Room for energizing in a large group and later break out into
small groups.
High School:
Meet upstairs for “Many
Calls, One Voice.”
Youth Group Sponsors
Needed
Equal Opportunity
Employer
Grow God’s Kingdom
right here
in our church!
Personal growth &
satisfaction
Out of this world
benefits!
We have great youth come on
Wednesday’s. They need adults to be
sponsors! Search your own heart to see
if God is asking you to be part of this ministry, so that He might bless them
and bless you!
“Galaxy
Quest” is the movie!
Movie Night
for 7-12th grades
Friday,
August 15 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Popcorn,
soda, brownies –
Free
Admission
Bring your friends!
Pastor Nominating Committee
The following members, have agreed to have their names placed for
nomination.
This committee needs to represent every demographic group in our Church
as well as possible.
(seven is the suggested number for a
congregation of our size)
Youth Lauren
Deaver
Young family Kathryn Ochampaugh
Ruling Elder Mike Collins
Active Deacon Nancy Sowers
Long-term member Daryl
Hamlett
Choir Pat
Sanders
At-large Adah
Jenkins
____________________
____________________
____________________
____________________
Nominations for Offices
The following members have agreed to have their names placed for
nomination.
Deacon - Class of
2009
Rosemary York
__________________
__________________
Youth Elder -
Class of 2009
Shelby Heatwole
__________________
__________________
Nominating
Committee - Class of 2009
Pat Sanders
__________________
__________________
July 30, 2008: 7:30pm
Choir Rehearsal
August 3, 2008
Introit: "He is Exalted" (#2070)
Prayer of Appr. Response:
"In Moments like These"
(91c)
Anthem: "Down to the River to Pray" (Ps.17:1-6
loosely)
Song of Gathering: (2008
serves): "Come, Share the
Lord" (#2269 Insert Aug. & Sept.)
Benediction: "May the Road Rise Up to Meet You" (see
Insert) (piano: #2004 vocals start in measure #9)
Hymn of Praise (Jim): #Unknown
Hymn of Meditation (Jim):
#Unknown
Hymn of Dedication (Jim):
#Unknown
Service for the Lord’s Day
Eighteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
August 3, 2008_____ ___ _ __ __ 10:45 AM
The covenant with Israel is everlasting. With the coming of Jesus the
covenant
with Israel was expanded and confirmed. By faith in him Gentiles
were
welcomed into the covenant. This throwing open of the gates confirmed
the
promise that through Israel God’s blessing would come to all peoples.
Although
for the most part Israel has not accepted Jesus as the Messiah, God
has
not rejected Israel. God still loves Israel, and God is their hope, “for the
gifts
and the calling of God are irrevocable” (Rom. 11:20). The God who has reached out to unbelieving Gentiles will
not fail to show mercy to Israel as the people
of the everlasting covenant.
~ ~ ~ taken from the Study Catechism
GATHERING
Prelude
Welcome and Concerns of the Church Leader
Introit "He
is Exalted" (#2070) Chancel Choir
Call to Worship
Pastor: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy
Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever.
Amen
Leader: Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew
their strength.
People: They shall mount up with wings as eagles.
Leader: The shall run and not be weary.
People: They shall walk and not faint.
*Hymn of Praise “Sing Praise to God, Who Reigns Above” No. 483
*Prayer of Approach Leader
Response "In
Moments like These" (91c) Chancel
Choir
*Confession and Pardon
*Call
to Confession Pastor
*Confession of Sin (Unison) Leader
Merciful
God, you have always heard us and delivered us when we have cried out to you, and you have turned
our sorrow into joy. Yet we fess that we have
continued to stray from your path, turning again and again to our own way.
In
your mercy, forgive our waywardness. By your Spirit, empower us to love and obey you, that in grateful
response to your love we will worship you with
our whole heart, and will gladly give ourselves to those in need around us, for the sake of our Lord and Savior,
Jesus Christ.
*Declaration of Pardon and God’s Claim on Us Pastor
*Gloria Patri “Glory Be to
the Father”
THE WORD
Prayer for Illumination
Leader
First Reading Genesis 32:22-31 Pg. 29
Time
for God’s Children Pat
Sanders
Anthem "Down
to the River to Pray" Chancel Choir
Second Reading Romans 9:1-5 Pg. 149
Sermon James O Pitts III
Invitation to
Discipleship
We invite anyone who wished to confess faith in Christ as
Lord and Savior, who desires to reaffirm
our baptismal faith, who seeks
baptism for a child or who requests prayer with the laying on of hands to come forward during
the next hymn.
*Hymn of Meditation “O Love That Wilt Not Let Me
Go” No. 384
Prayers of the People
OUR RESPONSE
TO GOD
Offertory
*Doxology No. 592
Invitation to the Lord’s Table We invite to this table all Christians from
any tradition
Great Thanksgiving and Lord’s Prayer
The Dialogue:
Pastor: The Lord be with
you.
People: And also with
you.
Pastor: Lift up your
hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor: Let us give thanks to our
the Lord our God.
People: It is right to
give thanks and praise.
Breaking of the Bread