September 21, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
The 19th 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.)

THE PRELUDE O Rest in the Lord Mendelssohn

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP PSALM 105 Rev. Samuel R. Schaal
Liturgist: O give thanks to the Lord, call on God’s name, make known God’s deeds among the peoples.
People: Sing to God, sing praises to God, tell of all God’s wonderful works.
Liturgist: Glory in the Lord’s holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
People: Seek the Lord and the Lord’s strength; seek the Lord’s presence continually.
Liturgist: Remember the wonderful works God has done, the Lord’s miracles and uttered judgments.
ALL: We remember and gather to praise the Lord! ALLELUIA!

*HYMN 432 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

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

Abundant God, you have poured out freely your grace upon all who seek it. Grant, we ask, that the prosperity we enjoy may not lead us to forget the worship we owe, but rather may always inspire us to give you more sincere thanks; Through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit One God and who taught us to pray:

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 OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Exodus 16:2-15 Rev. Robert J. Brink Bible, page 62 Children’s Bible, page 96

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

*HYMN 45 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Philippians 1:21-30 Bible, page 1069 Children’s Bible, page 1671

THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 20:1-6 Bible, page 897 Children’s Bible, page 1403

THE SERMON “What IS SO Amazing About Grace?” Dr. Peay

THE ANTHEM There Is A Balm In Gilead arr. Helvey

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

THE ANTHEM How Lovely are the Messengers Mendelssohn

*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 Rev. Schaal

*HYMN 334 Amazing Grace

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE March in F Mendelssohn

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given in celebration of Chris and Karen Mason’s 3rd wedding anniversary.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:00 a.m. service.
Sunday School for children 4 years through entering 8th grade.

Worship Preview for Sunday, September 28 10:00 A.M.
Rev. Robert J. Brink will offer the sermon entitled “Jesus is my FacebookFriend.”
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.
Pat Gregory directs the Jubilation Ringers.