August 2, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
The Ninth 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.)
THE PRELUDE Aria Callahan
CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS
THE CHURCH GATHERS
THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Robert J. Brink, M.Div.
Minister: Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” [John 6:35]
People: We come seeking the One who makes this promise.
Minister: Come, then, with open heart and open mind – He is already here.
People: We gather to meet Him, to know Him, to worship Him. Amen. Alleluia!
*HYMN 522 Come to Join the Feast
*THE PRAYER OF THE DAY and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
We praise you, O God, for the meaning that you give to our lives in and through Jesus. He is the sign of your deep and everlasting love for the world and we rejoice in his promise to sustain us with his life. We praise you for filling our emptiness with his goodness. May our worship and praise express our thanks, O God, for your gift to us of the true bread from heaven - Jesus Christ, your Son, our living 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 CHURCH HEARS THE WORD
THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON 2 Samuel 11:26-12:13a Bible, page 281 Children’s Bible, page 425
THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL
HYMN 414 Create in Me a Clean Heart
PSALMODY/PRAYER OF CONFESSION (responsive) Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D.
Psalm 51:1-12 Hymnal, no. 632
[Silence for contemplation follows, then the Minister offers the Words of Assurance:]
Minister: Through the grace of God, we know the joy of salvation in Jesus, who came into the world to save sinners. Rejoice, then, that those who believe in Jesus are not only forgiven, but are fed and sustained by him. Jesus, Bread of Life, living Lord, we thank you and we rejoice over your care and your love for us and for all people.
ALL: AMEN.
THE EPISTLE LESSON Ephesians 4:1-16 Bible, page 1066 Children’s Bible, page 1665
THE GOSPEL LESSON John 6:24-35 Bible, page 972 Children’s Bible, page 1521
THE COMMUNION MEDITATION “The Real WONDER Bread” Dr. Peay
WORSHIP IN MUSIC Wade in the Water arr. Hayes
Eleanor Quint, Soprano
THE CHURCH OFFERS PRAYER AND THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION
THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER
THE RESPONSE TO PRAYER (instrumental)
THE OFFERTORY
WORSHIP IN MUSIC River of Life Rosewall
*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 OFFERTORY PRAYER (unison)
Lord Jesus Christ, bless these gifts and our lives offered in response to the blessings we receive as we are nourished and fed by your life - spiritual food which endures and transforms lives. May we bless others by the blessings we receive as we are nourished and fed by your life - spiritual food which endures and transforms lives. May we bless others by being signs of your transforming work in the world, sharing bread with the hungry and witnessing to our belief in you. Amen.
*HYMN OF PREPARATION Bread of the World, in Mercy Broken Hymnal, no. 530
THE GREAT THANKSGIVING
Minister: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Ministers: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Ministers: Let us give thanks to God.
People: It is right to give God our thanks and praise.
[The Minister continues the prayer and after we hear: “And so, with all the company of heaven and earth we praise your holy name saying” we all say:]
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
[The Ministers continue the prayer.]
BREAKING THE BREAD
Minister: We break this bread and take this cup so that we can all share in the life of Christ.
People: God’s gifts for God’s people.
THE SHARING OF THE BREAD
[Please hold the bread so that we may receive together recalling our oneness in Christ’s Body. As the cup comes to you, receive it to recall your relationship to the Lord.]
THE PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (unison)
Lord Jesus Christ, we thank you for making this no ordinary meal. It has been one in which we have been fed and nourished with your life. May we go from here, refreshed and eager, to share your life and love with others. Amen.
THE CHURCH IS SENT FORTH TO LOVE AND TO SERVE
*HYMN 536 Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ
*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION
May the love of God which gives life to the world, sustain you;
May the bread of life, Jesus Christ, feed you with the food that endures to eternal life;
May the power of the Holy Spirit nourish and strengthen you in faith.
May the blessing of God – Father, Son and Holy Spirit – descend upon you and remain with you now and always. Go in peace!
*THE POSTLUDE Partita on For All The Saints Cherwien
[Today’s Liturgy adapted from the Uniting Church of Australia – Rev. Moria Laidlaw]
*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.
Today’s Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Alex Barr
by his family, Betty, Richard & Linda, Betsy, and Bruce & Maggie.
CARE FOR CHILDREN
A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:00 a.m. service.
Summer Sunday School for children 3 years through entering 5th grade.
Eleanor Quint is a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Music
and has been singing professionally ever since. She has been Musical Director for
“The Young at Heart Singers” and the Wauwatosa Avenue Methodist Church.
Ellie appeared in La Boheme and her own cabaret at the Skylight this past season.
This will be her tenth year with our church choir and Lee Jacobi.
Worship Preview for Sunday, August 9 10:00 AM
Dr. Barry Szymanski will offer the sermon entitled “Out of the Depths.”
Dr. Peay is away August 9 - 15 at
the annual Congregational Foundation for Theological Studies ‘Boston Seminar.’
Ralph Ehlert is the organist.
The Fowler/LaBelle Quartet provides the special music.