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FOURTH SABBATH AFTER EPIPHANY

11:00 a.m. February 2, 2003

Assemble in God’s Name

Organ Prelude:

Choral Introit:

s Hymnbook: "Now Thank We All Our God" #9

s Passing the Peace

Concerns of the Church

Call to Worship (Romans 12:1)

Leader: I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God,

People: To present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

Opening Prayer

Prayer of Confession (in unison)

I poor sinner confess to thee, O Almighty, eternal, merciful God and Father, that I have sinned in manifold ways against thee and thy commandments.

I confess that I have not believed in thee, my one God and Father, but have put my faith and trust more in creatures than in thee, my God and Creator, because I have feared them more than thee. And for their benefit and pleasure, I have done and left undone many things in disobedience to thee and thy commandments.

I confess that I have taken thy holy Name in vain, that I have often sworn falsely and lightly by the same, that I have not always professed it nor kept it holy as I ought; but even more, I have slandered it often and grossly with all my life, words, and deeds.

Wherefore I beseech thee, O heavenly Father, that, thou wouldst graciously forgive me these and all my sins. Keep and preserve me henceforth that I may walk only in thy way and live according to thy will; and all of this through Jesus Christ, thy dear Son, our Savior. Amen.

--Martin Bucer 1539

Declaration of Forgiveness

Leader: The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (I Tim. 1:15).

People: He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed (I Peter 2:24).

s Gloria Patri #546

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

s Doxology #544

Proclaim God’s Word

Children's Sermon: "Trust in the Lord"

Isaiah 12:2

Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)

Prayers of the People

s First Reading: Psalm 96

s Hymnbook: "O Sing a New Song to the Lord" #37

Second Reading: I Corinthians 8:1-13

Anthem:

Sermon: "Nocebo Effect"

Go in God’s Name

s The Apostles' Creed

s Prayer of Thanksgiving

s The Lord's Prayer

s Hymnbook: "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" #399

s Charge and Blessing

Postlude:

s: all who are able, please stand.

Announcements

With pleasure we greet and welcome all who have gathered for this time of worship. May God's presence be real, meeting us at our point of need. Please make yourself known to worshipers around you and to the leaders of worship.

Young People: Nursing Home visits today, 2-3 p.m.

Adult Bible Study, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Young People: Wednesday, Second Grade and up, 7-8 p.m.

Friday, February 14, is Valentine's Day.

If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant

Last modified 2/5/03