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THIRD SABBATH AFTER EPIPHANY

11:00 a.m. January 26, 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 (Mark 1:14-15)

Leader: The Lord be with you.

People: And with you also

Leader: Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God,

People: And saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news."

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

Proclaim God’s Word

Children's Sermon: "Turtles and Tents"

II Corinthians 5:1

Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)

Prayers of the People

s First Reading: Psalm 46

s Hymnbook: "God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength" #381

Second Reading: Romans 2:25-29

Anthem:

Sermon: "The Circumcision of the Heart"

Go in God’s Name

s The Apostles' Creed

s Prayer of Thanksgiving

s The Lord's Prayer

s Hymnbook: "Have Thine Own Way, Lord!" #302

s Charge and Blessing

Postlude:

s: all who are able, please stand.

Announcements

"Be glad in the Lord and rejoice" (Psalm 32:11, nrsv). Welcome to all who have come to worship God. May happiness fill our hearts as we approach the throne of grace.

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

Young People: Wednesday, 7-8 p.m.

If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant

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