HOLY COMMUNION
11:00 a.m. July 1, 2007
Assemble in God's Name
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
Welcome and Concerns of the Church
s Hymnbook: “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” #513
Call to Worship (Psalm 33:12)
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And with you also.
Leader: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD;
People: And the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
Prayer for the Nation
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
Dear Heavenly Father, I want to participate in the Lord's Supper with a pure heart. Therefore, I confess my sins before you. I am sorry for the times when I have not turned to you. I am sorry for letting sins or other things come between us. But most of all, I am sorry that Jesus had to suffer for me. But Father, I am thankful that Jesus loved me so much that he died for me. I am in awe at the price Jesus had to pay so that I can approach you. I praise him for what he has done, and I rejoice that he is my Lord and Savior. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness
Leader: The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (I Timothy 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 Bible Songs: “The Penitent’s Prayer and Confession” #105
s Gloria Patri #546
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
s Doxology #544
Children's Sermon
Anthem:
Scripture Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-6
Sermon: "Total Depravity"
The Eucharist
s Hymnbook: "Bread of the Word in Mercy Broken” #445
(Stanza 1)
Invitation to the Table
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Give thanks to God for God is good.
People: God’s love is everlasting.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
ALL: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
The Lord's Prayer
Communion of the People
Go In God's Name
s Hymnbook: "Bread of the Word in Mercy Broken” #445
(Stanza 2)
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
s: all who are able, please stand.
As we gather before our Lord, on this Communion Sabbath, we extend the warmest of welcomes to all present. May you find encouragement and spiritual refreshment here today. May you leave with your burdens lightened or removed.
WOC Executive Board meets immediately after church today.
WOC Circles meet on Tuesday.
Church Growth Lunch
Do you have some ideas for church growth that you are just burning to tell someone about? Bring your ideas and a covered dish to lunch next Sabbath, July 8, after Morning Worship
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, July 15, 8:00 a.m.
Margaret Alice McKnight Haun died June 24, 2007. She was devoted to Jesus. She was a faithful member of this church for many years. Now she will suffer no more. She has gone to be with the Lord. Remember her family in your prayers.
Betty Hines, sister of Frances Nivens, is in the Piedmont hospital. Please remember Betty in your prayers.
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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