January 25, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
The 3rd 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 fellowship
in the Friendship Lounge and the Atrium.)

THE PRELUDE On Eagle’s Wings arr. Wagner
Jubilation Ringers

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalm 62:5-6) James Santelle

Liturgist: Come, rest in the presence of God; for hope is there to be found.
Pulpit Side: A stronghold from which to face uncertain futures.
Lectern Side: A refuge in which to seek courage and strength.
Liturgist: Come, worship God with open hearts.
ALL: We are here to worship God, alleluia!

*HYMN 456 God of Grace and God of Glory

*THE PRAYER INVOCATION and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)

Almighty God, by grace alone you call us and accept us in your service. Strengthen us by your Spirit, and make us worthy of your call; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever and 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 Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Rev. Robert J. Brink Bible, page 845 Children’s Bible, page 1311

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

*THE PSALMODY Psalm 62 Hymnal, no. 643

[The Choir will sing the response the first time and the Congregation will repeat. The Liturgist will read the Psalm and after each strophe (at the R) Choir and Congregation will sing.]

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Bible, page 1042 Children’s Bible, page 1625

THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 1:14-20 Bible, page 910 Children’s Bible, page 1424

THE SERMON HYMN 314 Jesus Calls Us o’er the Tumult
[The Congregation remains seated.]

THE SERMON “Disciple = ?” Dr. Peay

THE ANTHEM Festival Piece on “Nicaea” arr. Harlan

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

THE ANTHEM With a Voice of Singing Jennings

*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 367 O Jesus, I Have Promised

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE Improvisation on a Welsh Hymn Tune

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given by the Denny family in honor
of the 75th birthday of Jacquie Chrisien, their mother and grandmother.

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, February 1, 2009 10:00 A.M.

We celebrate the Lord’s Supper and
Dr. Peay will address “Authority and the Measure of Love.”
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.