AUGUST 10, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
The 13th Sunday after Pentecost
(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 fellowship in the Friendship Lounge.)
THE PRELUDE Glory Be to God on High Telemann
Nicolas Sluss-Rodionov, Organ
CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS
THE CALL TO WORSHIP Mr. James Santelle
Liturgist: Give thanks to the Lord! Over the turbulent waves in our lives, Jesus calls us.
People: We get so busy watching the waves, we block out Jesus’ call. Yet we’re here to sing praise to God’s name!
Liturgist: The Lord has done wonderful things for us! Look again. Jesus is calling to us.
People: Lord, help us hear your voice. The Lord has heaped blessing upon blessing in our lives!
Liturgist: Come, sing, shout, place your trust in Jesus and give thanks to God.
ALL: Lord, forgive our doubts, receive our lives. In all our ways, we will continually thank God forever. AMEN.
*HYMN 7 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
*THE PRAYER OF THE DAY and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
Lord, we gather to offer you the worship and praise that are due to you alone, for you are our Creator and we your creatures. We come to you this day, seeking your healing and restoring love. Give us courage to reach out to you in the good and easy times as well as in the times of strain and stress. Open our hearts to receive your message of peace and hope. We worship and pray in Jesus’ Name, who taught us to say:
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)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen, Amen.
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.
THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Romans 10:5-15 Bible, page 1032 Children’s Bible, page 1609
THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL Rev. Robert J. Brink
THE PSALMODY Psalm 105 sung to Ellacombe
Sing songs of praise and thanks to God, Remember well when God’s elect
Who wondrous deeds has done; In bondage bore the chains,
By whose design was life ordained, Endured the test of faith and won
God’s strength, the battle won. God’s favor yet again.
The judgments of the LORD are just; These slaves, redeemed through true belief,
Earth moves beneath God’s voice; The tyrant’s rod destroyed;
The righteous glory in God’s might, They claimed the blessings of the land
And faithful hearts rejoice. Which masters once enjoyed.
THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 14:22-33 Bible, page 892 Children’s Bible, page 1395
*THE SERMON HYMN 429 Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me [remain seated]
THE SERMON “The Courage to….SINK!”” Dr. Peay
WORSHIP THROUGH MUSIC Lord God of Abraham from Elijah Mendelssohn
Dale Porter, Baritone
THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION
THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER
THE RESPONSE TO PRAYER
THE OFFERTORY Mr. Santelle
Liturgist: Spirit of God, brooding over the waters of our chaos,
People: Inspire us togenerous living.
Liturgist: Wind of God, dancing over the desert of our reluctance,
People: Lead us to the oasisof celebration.
Liturgist: Breath of God, inspiring communication among strangers,
People: Make us channelsof your peace,
Liturgist: That we may give in deep thankfulness,
All: Placing the overflowing basket of our gifts on the table of rejoicing.
(adapted from a litany by Kate McIlhaggaghs)
OFFERTORY MUSIC Dank sei dir Herr Handel
*THE DOXOLOGY (Hymn 563)
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION
*HYMN 541 Here I Am, Lord
*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION
*THE POSTLUDE Toccata in E Minor Pachelbel
*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.
Today’s Chancel flowers are given by Rod Schmidt in celebration of Cathy’s “Gift of Life” kidney transplant.
CARE FOR CHILDREN
A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:00 a.m. service.
Summer Sunday School for children 3 years through entering 6th grade.
Dale Porter is a Baritone who has been a member of the Florentine Opera chorus for the past 4 seasons. He is also a voice teacher at Pius High School in Wauwatosa. He currently resides in Waukesha with his wife, Kimberly, and their son, Isaac.
Worship Preview for Sunday, August 17 10:00 A.M.
Next week Dr. Peay’s sermon is entitled: “Cutting to the Chase and the Heart!”
Steve Jensen is the organist.
Eleanor Quint, Soprano, will present the special music.