11:00 a.m. February 16, 2003
Assemble in God’s Name
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
s Hymnbook: "Heaven and Earth, and Sea and Air" #6
s Passing the Peace
Concerns of the Church
Call to Worship (Psalm 106:1)
Leader: The Lord be with you
People: And with you also.
Leader: Praise the LORD!
People: O give thanks to the LORD,
Leader: For God is good;
People: For his steadfast love endures forever.
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
Merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength.
We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
In your mercy forgive what we have been,
help us amend what we are,
and direct what we shall be,
so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your holy name.
This we pray in the name of the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness
Leader: Hear the Good News! Jesus 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. For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls. Praise the Lord!
People: The Lord's name be praised. Alleluia. Amen.
s Gloria Patri #546
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
s Doxology #544
Children's Sermon: “Give Back to God"
Psalm 50:10-11
Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)
Prayers of the People
s First Reading: Psalm 23
s Hymnbook: "The King of Love My Shepherd Is" #106
Second Reading: I Corinthians 13
Anthem:
Sermon: "Faith + Hope = Love"
Go in God’s Name
s The Apostles' Creed
s Prayer of Thanksgiving
s The Lord's Prayer
s Hymnbook: "In Christ There Is No East or West" #479
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
s: all who are able, please stand.
With joy we welcome your presence among us today. Let the words of the psalmist set the tone of our worship: "Sing praises to the LORD, O you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name. ... joy comes with the morning" (Psalm 30:4-5 NRSV).
Young People: Junior/Senior High Outing today.
Session meets 7:00 p.m. today.
Tomorrow is President's Day.
Adult Bible Study, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Young People: Wednesday, Second Grade and Up, 7-8 p.m.
On Saturday, February 22, the Young People are going to Hickory Dickory Dock (9:30-2:30)
The Hospice Food Pantry for needy patients is in need of protein foods: such as canned meats, peanut butter, or boxed macaroni and cheese. Canned fruits and vegetables would also help the pantry. A need also exists for many personal items such as toothpaste, tooth brushes, paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, etc. Items can be left in the "Hospice Food Pantry" box in the church kitchen.
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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