FIRST SABBATH AFTER EPIPHANY
11:00 a.m. January 13, 2002
Assemble in God’s Name
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
s Hymnbook: "Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty" #1
s Passing the Peace
Concerns of the Church
Call to Worship (Psalm 96:1-2
Leader: O sing unto the LORD a new song:
People: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
Leader: Sing unto the LORD, bless his name;
People: Show forth his salvation from day to day.
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
I poor sinner confess to thee, O Almighty, eternal, merciful God and Father, that I have sinned against thee and thy commandments. I confess that I have not kept thy Sabbath holy, that I have not heard thy holy Word with earnestness nor lived according to the same; moreover that I have not yielded myself fully to thy divine hand, nor rejoiced in thy work done in me and in others, but have often grumbled against it stoutly and have been impatient. 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 (Psalm 103:8,10-12)
Leader: The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.
People: For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far he removes our transgressions from us.
s Gloria Patri #546
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
s Doxology #544
Prayers of the People
Proclaim God’s Word
Children's Sermon: "Purr-fect Peace"
Romans 15:13
Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)
s First Reading: Psalm 29
s Hymnbook: "When Morning Lights the Eastern Skies" #49
Second Reading: Acts 10:34-43
Anthem:
Sermon: "Smell Organ"
Go in God’s Name
s The Apostles' Creed
s Prayer of Thanksgiving
s The Lord's Prayer
s Hymnbook: "We Have Heard the Joyful Sound" #503
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
Announcements
Some church calendars celebrate, January 13, as a day to remember the baptism of our Lord. By his being baptized, Jesus identified with sinners and rose from the water to begin his memorable ministry of grace and salvation. Thanks be to God! Let us welcome one another with gladness and joy, remembering God’s all-encompassing love in Christ our Lord.
Louise McDaniel has been transferred to White Oak Nursing Home. Sarah O'Farrell continues to have problems with her arm. Margaret Alice Haun had an MRI this week. Please remember these and all our sick and shut-ins in your prayers.
Bible Study, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Joint Meeting of Session and Diaconate, tonight, 7:00 p.m.
York Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Men's Fellowship meets next Sabbath, January 20. This is an 8:00 a.m. breakfast meeting.
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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