February 15, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
The sixth 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 Agnus Dei Gross
Jubilation Ringers

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Jim Benz

Liturgist: God has chosen to make all things clean.
People: Praise God! God has chosen to make all things whole.
Liturgist: Praise God!
ALL: God has chosen to make us clean and whole. Praise God!

*HYMN 9 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

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

Almighty and ever-living God, your Son, Jesus Christ, healed the sick and restored them to wholeness of life. Look with compassion on the anguish of the world, and by your power make whole all peoples and nations; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, 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 SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Aaron Jeffrey Howell, son of Dannielle & Christopher Howell
Tanner David Stoltenberg, son of Laura Stilson & Scott Stoltenberg
Charlotte Leslie Zeller, son of Amanda & Matthew Zeller

[The Minister addresses the Parents and the Congregation and then:]

THE COVENANT OF BAPTISM

Minister: What can we affirm about our children?
People: That they are made in the image of God and are children of God by creation.
Minister: As Aaron, Tanner and Charlotte grow in our congregation, how will we show them that they are children of God?
People: We will tell them about Abraham, the father of our faith; about Sarah the mother of Isaac; about Moses, who led our ancestors out of bondage; about Ruth’s example of faithfulness; about the Jewish hope for a Messiah; about Jesus Christ the Savior; and about the history of the Church as the people of God.
Minister: What will we expect of Aaron, Tanner and Charlotte?
People: We look to the day when they will sit with us at the Lord’s Table, declare faith in Jesus Christ, confirm the heritage which we will pass along to them, and come as an adult to full commitment to God’s will and work.
Minister: In presenting your children for baptism, you announce your love for Jesus Christ, your eagerness to participate in the life of Christ’s body, the church, and your commitment to live as Christ’s disciples in the world. Is this your desire?

Parents: It is.
Minister: Do you parents assume your primary responsibility for modeling the Christian faith and teaching these expectations?
Parents: Yes, we happily accept this serious duty.
Minister: Members of this Church, as of the whole Church of Christ, do you pledge to work toward creating a nurturing environment for these and all our children?
People: Yes, we do, for they belong to us as well.
Minister: With joy, we celebrate together the gift of God’s grace in Christ. May God be with us.
People: God help us. Amen.

THE BAPTISM AND RECEPTION OF THE CHILDREN

[Following the blessing, a representative of the Board of Christian Education makes a presentation to the Children and Parents.]

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL Rev. Robert J. Brink

*HYMN 513 Lord of Life and King of Glory

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON 2 Kings 5:1-14 Bible, page 332 Children’s Bible, page 503

THE PSALMODY (responsive) Psalm 30 Hymnal, no. 611

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Bible, page 1044 Children’s Bible, page 1627

THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 1:40-45 Bible, page 911 Children’s Bible, page 1425

THE SERMON “Touched – Beyond Skin Deep” Dr. Peay

THE ANTHEM Genesis Payn

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

Liturgist: With gladness, let us present the offering of our life and labor to the Lord. Remember the words of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel, “Freely you have received, freely give.”

THE ANTHEM Kyrie Eleison (Missa Celensis) Haydn

*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

Liturgist: Almighty and merciful God, from whom comes all that is good, we praise you for your mercies, for your goodness that has created us, your grace that has sustained us, your discipline that has corrected us, your patience that has borne with us, and your love that has redeemed us.

ALL: Help us to love you, and to be thankful for all your gifts by serving you and delighting to do your will, through Jesus Christ our Lord.

*HYMN 264 This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE Improvisation on a Sicilian Melody

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given by Harry and Kathy Collis in honor of Charlotte Leslie Zeller and all other generations who have shared this sacrament.

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 22 10:00 A.M.

We celebrate the Lord’s Transfiguration and
Dr. Peay addresses “Inward Light, But Radiating Outward.”

Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.
Roxanne Trump-Miles directs the Junior Choir.
Michelle Russ directs the Cherub Choir.