11:00 a.m. September 21, 2003
Assemble in God’s Name
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
s Hymnbook: "Praise the Lord: Ye Heavens, Adore Him” #3
s Passing the Peace
Concerns of the Church
Call to Worship (Psalm 96:1-2)
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And with you also.
Leader: O sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth.
People: Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession (In Unison)
ALMIGHTY and most merciful Father; We have erred, and strayed from thy ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left undone those things, which we ought to have done; And we have done those things, which we ought not to have done; And there is no health in us. But thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare thou those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore thou those who are penitent; According to thy promises declared unto mankind In Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake; That we may hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, To the glory of thy holy Name. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness
Leader: Who is to condemn? It is Christ Jesus, who died, yes, who was raised, who is at the right hand of God, who indeed intercedes for us. (Rom 8:34)
People: So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! (II Cor. 5:17)
s Gloria Patri #546
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
s Doxology #544
Children's Sermon: "Rainbow” (Genesis 9:13)I
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: James 3:13-18
Anthem:
Sermon: "If only I were God,
Things would not be so odd.”
Go in God’s Name
s The Apostles' Creed
s Prayer of Thanksgiving
s The Lord's Prayer
s Hymnbook: "Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts” #215
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
s: All who are able, please stand.
It is a genuine joy to welcome all who have come to praise our Lord. Let us begin this service as we should begin every day: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Youth Today: Nursing Home visits: 2-3 p.m.
Youth Wednesday: First grade and under, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Session meets tonight at 7:00 p.m.
Bible Study: Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Our topic is Biblical prophecy.
Communicant’s Class meets every Sabbath at 10 a.m. in the pastor’s study. If you are interested in attending, please see the pastor.
Becky Harllee fell and broke her hip. She had surgery on Wednesday. Keep Becky and all our sick and shut-ins in your prayers.
J. D. Chambers, brother-in-law of Jeanette Chambers and of Nell Norris, passed on last week. We pray God’s blessing and comfort on both these families.
Autumn begins Tuesday, September 23.
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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