February 22, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
The Last Sunday after Epiphany – The Transfiguration

(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 Two Preludes of Praise arr. Behnke
Father, We Praise You
Lord Take My Hand and Lead Me

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP James Santelle
(based on Psalm 30:1-6, 23)

Leader: God, the mighty Lord of the universe, speaks and the whole earth is summoned to listen.
People: The splendor of divine glory shines forth.
Leader: Fire and wind alert the people to God's presence.
People: All heaven and earth wait for God's word of judgment.
Leader: God's faithful people gather in anticipation,
People: for even the heavens declare God's righteousness.
Leader: Let us seek to honor and glorify God by living righteous lives and let us worship God with praise and thanksgiving in our hearts.

*HYMN 37 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

*THE PRAYER OF ADORATION (unison)

O God of the covenant, the cloud of your splendor and the fire of your love revealed your Son on the mountain heights. Transform our lives in his image, write your law of love on our hearts, and make us prophets of your glory, that we may lead others into your presence. This we pray in Jesus' name, who taught us to call to you saying:

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.

CHILDREN IN WORSHIP Sing, Sing Unto the Lord
Combined Junior & Cherub Choirs
directed by Roxanne Trump-Miles & Michelle Russ

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL Rev. Robert J. Brink

*HYMN 211 (verses 1 & 5) Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON 2 Kings 2:1-12 Bible, page 328 Children’s Bible, page 498

THE PSALMODY (responsive) Psalm 50:1-6 Hymnal, no. 631

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Bible, page 1052 Children’s Bible, page 1641

THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 9:2-9 Bible, page 919 Children’s Bible, page 1438

THE SERMON “Inward Light, But Radiating OUTWARD” Dr. Peay

HYMN 155 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

Liturgist: We offer our gifts and “walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:2)

THE ANTHEM God is Love Rickards

*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: We glorify you, O God, through these gifts and our lives. May they be used to reveal your glory in ways which proclaim Jesus as your beloved Son, and in ways which show that we have indeed listened to him. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen

*HYMN 48 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

*THE CLOSING PRAYER AND BENEDICTION

ALL: O God, before the passion of your one and only Son you revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Minister: Go into this week radiant with the holiness of God transfigured by the glory of Jesus Christ glowing with the exuberance of the Holy Spirit.

*THE POSTLUDE Sent Forth by God’s Blessing arr. Behnke

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given by Tom & Sandy Gold with thanks to God for their Mom, Violet Forsythe, and their grandson Elijah on his first birthday.

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.
Ash Wednesday Services February 25 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, March 1

Please join us in the Nave at 9:00 a.m. for a Special All-Member Meeting.

Worship Preview 10:00 A.M.

Rev. Steven Peay will offer the communion reflection entitled
“The Human Condition – Searching.”
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.