11:00 a.m. September 28, 2003
Assemble in God’s Name
Organ Prelude:
Choral Introit:
s Hymnbook: "Praise the Lord, His Glories Show” #4
s Passing the Peace
Concerns of the Church
Call to Worship (Psalm 113:1)
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And with you also.
Leader: Praise the LORD!
People: Praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD.
Opening Prayer
Prayer of Confession (in unison)
I, poor sinner, confess to thee, O Almighty, eternal, merciful God and Father, that I have sinned in manifold ways against thee and thy commandments.
I confess that I have not believed in thee, my one God and Father, but have put my faith and trust more in creatures than in thee, my God and Creator, because I have feared them more than thee. And for their benefit and pleasure, I have done and left undone many things in disobedience to thee and thy commandments.
I confess that I have taken thy holy Name in vain, that I have often sworn falsely and lightly by the same, that I have not always professed it nor kept it holy as I ought; but even more, I have slandered it often and grossly with all my life, words, and deeds.
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
Leader: The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners (I Tim. 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 Gloria Patri #546
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory
s Doxology #544
Children's Sermon: "The Bird on the Cross” (John 16:33)I
Dismissal to Children’s Church (5 and Under)
Sacrament of Baptism
Prayers of the People
s First Reading: Psalm 113
s Hymnbook: "Praise God, Ye Servants of the Lord” #19
Second Reading: James 3:1-12
Anthem:
Sermon: "Picabo ICU”
Go in God’s Name
s The Apostles' Creed
s Prayer of Thanksgiving
s The Lord's Prayer
s Hymnbook: "Be Thou My Vision” #303
s Charge and Blessing
Postlude:
s: All who are able, please stand.
This is the Lord’s house. The Lord is here to welcome all who have come. Let us join in the spirit of love and peace, as we worship our Creator.
Jason Haynie will receive the sacrament of Baptism today. We pray God’s blessings upon Jason.
New Church Organist/Choir Director!!!
Music is an important part of our worship service; therefore, we are glad to announce that we have a new church organist. Ava Howe is our organist/choir director. She is an answer to prayer. We are thankful to have her with us.
Bible Study: Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Our topic is Biblical prophecy.
Next Sabbath, October 5, is World-Wide Communion Sabbath.
If you have questions or comments, email Tony Grant
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