SUNDAY, JANUARY 20, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP 8:45 A.M.
The Second Sunday after Epiphany

(Please pass the red pew pads now. If you are a guest this Sunday, we would love to
greet you following the service or at coffee hour in the Social Hall.)

THE PRELUDE Aria Dobrinski Jubilation Ringers

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

WELCOME AND CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Samuel R. Schaal

Minister: The Holy One created us as God’s own people.
People: We come to live in faith and truth.
Minister: The Holy One has named us servants.
People: We come to serve God and our fellow creatures.
ALL: Let us covenant together to live with honor this day and always.

*HYMN 483 We Are God’s People

*THE PRAYER OF THE DAY AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)

Eternal God, your Son, Jesus Christ, now exalted as Lord of all, pours out his gifts on the church. Grant us that unity which your Spirit gives, keep us in the bond of peace, and bring all creation to worship before your throne; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, who taught us to pray saying:

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

*THE GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 558)

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 Bible, page 1038

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL Rev. Robert J. Brink

*HYMN 392 Like a River Glorious

THE PSALMODY (responsive) Psalm 40:1-11 Hymnal, no. 621

THE GOSPEL LESSON John 1:29-42 Bible, page 966 Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.

THE SERMON “A Sense of Place” Dr. Peay

THE ANTHEM Beach Spring McChesney

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

THE ANTHEM My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Helvey

*THE DOXOLOGY (Hymn 563)

*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

*HYMN 506 I Sing a Song of the Saints of God

*THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE Allegro Graun

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given in celebration of Dick & Mary Berger’s 40th wedding anniversary.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 8:45 and 11:00 a.m. services.
Sunday School at 8:45 and Godly Play at 11:00.

Worship Preview for Sunday, January 27 8:45 A.M.
Dr. Peay is preaching at the Congregational Church of the Messiah – Los Angeles.
Rev. Samuel Schaal will preach.
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Pilgrim Choir.
Roxanne Trump-Miles directs the Junior Choir.