Reformation Sunday, October 26, 2008
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
The 24th 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 and the Atrium.)

THE PRELUDE Sonata #3 Gilliard
Monte Perkins, Bassoon

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP

Minister: Great Promise Maker and Promise Keeper: You who showed Moses a vision of a land of Milk and Honey,
Right Side: You who used Joshua to lead the Children of Israel from Wilderness to Nation-building,
Left Side: You who still call and send us to bring forth the Kingdom;
ALL: Pour out your Spirit on what is said this day.
Minister: May the sound of Christ's call stick to us like honey, May the milk of Christ's nurturing voice comfort us past our fears.
ALL: Pour out your Spirit on us who hear this day.
Right Side: May the touch of your hands on our hearts push us into Kingdom building,
Left Side: May your burning and reforming fire urge us into action instead of reaction.
ALL: Pour out your Spirit on your church this day that the world may reach for the reality of what shall be instead of living in the broken shadow of what is through the enlightening Creator, the shining Savior, and burning Spirit. Amen. Amen. Amen.

The call to worship by the Rev. Nathan Decker

*HYMN 382 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

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

Almighty God, gracious Lord, pour out your Spirit upon your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your Word, protect and comfort them in all temptations; defend them against every evil, and bestow on the church your saving peace. Reform us again and again until we become instruments of your love and peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, 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 Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Rev. Robert J. Brink Bible, page 191 Children’s Bible, page 287

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

THE PSALMODY Psalm 90 sung to Duke Street

Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place
From past to coming age the same;

The mountains rise to greet Thy face,
The earth proclaims her Maker’s name.

Each generation fades as grass,
And flesh as dust returns to sod;

A thousand years spent here below
Are but as yesterday to God.

Teach us to measure all our days,
That wisdom may our purpose be;

Each moment guide with righteousness,
And fill with fervent praise to Thee.

Our mornings may Thou fill with love,
And show Thy grace when day is past;

That all our life may favor find,
Till we shall be with Thee at last.

THE CHURCH CONSIDERS STEWARDSHIP Marc Blazich, Vice Moderator

THE GOSPEL Matthew 22:34-46 Bible, page 900 Children’s Bible, page 1408

THE SERMON “Where Was Your Church Before…?” Dr. Peay

THE ANTHEM Sento Nel Core Scarlatti

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION Rev. Schaal

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

THE ANTHEM O How Amiable Vaughan Williams

*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 1 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past [verses 1, 2, & 6]

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE A Mighty Fortress setting by Ore

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given by George & Sally Wells in memory of,
and in salute to, Miggie Hammond’s love for, and involvement in the church.

Our guest Bassoonist, Monte Perkins, conductor of the Festival City Symphony,
is playing in loving memory of his friend and church member, the late Dr. Arthur Norris.

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, November 2 10:00 A.M.

We celebrate “All Saints/All Souls Sunday” with
the “Roll of Remembrance” and Holy Communion.
Dr. Peay’s reflection is entitled “Blessed.”
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.