August 16, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
The Eleventh 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 Fughetta on Engelberg Proulx
Lord God, to You We All Give Praise Hildebrand

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Robert J. Brink

Minister: Filled with the Spirit, sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs....making melody to the Lord in your hearts!
People: We will, giving thanks to God at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Based on Ephesians 5:18-20 NRSV

*HYMN 60 When Morning Gilds the Skies

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

We sing our praises and thanksgiving to you, most holy God, as we joyfully worship you in gladness and song - our response to your gracious activity in our lives. You gather us together through the power and wisdom of your Holy Spirit and transform us into a community graced and held together by Jesus, our Lord. Help us to make the most of our time here today as we seek to glorify you. May you continue to be glorified in and through all we do in Jesus’ name today, and in all the days to come. This we pray in his name, who taught us to say:

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 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 Bible, page 301 Children’s Bible, page 454

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

THE PSALMODY Psalm 111 sung to Westminister Abbey

With my heart, I praise my Maker can your heart with pity move?
Ever in God’s temple sing; may our sins by grace inherit
Great and glorious are God’s mercies, justice tempered with Your love.

Endless honor shall we bring To the Lord;
let all creation all Your laws are sure established,
With great adoration ring! Wrought of love and equity;

And the promise of Your mercy God, all gracious and all caring,
Shall endure all time to be. Send Your blessings from above;
Those whose lips sing of Your glory If in wrath, Your arm works vengeance, Evermore Your face shall see.

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Ephesians 5:15-20 Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D. Bible, page 1067 Children’s Bible, page 1667

THE GOSPEL LESSON John 6:51-58 Bible, page 973 Children’s Bible, page 1522

*THE HYMN OF PREPARATION 228 Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart

THE SERMON “Making the Most Of…” Dr. Peay

WORSHIP IN MUSIC To the Queen of Heaven Dunhill
Megan Kelley, Mezzo-soprano

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE RESPONSE TO PRAYER (instrumental)

THE OFFERTORY

Minister: Since you began not only to do something but you actually desire to do something! Go ahead and finish, so your eagerness may be matched by completing it according to your means. If the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable. 2 Corinthians 8

WORSHIP IN MUSIC Prayer Guion

*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 456 God of Grace and God of Glory

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE Hymn to Joy Travis

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given with gratitude for the many gifts God has given us.

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.

Megan Kelley, mezzo-soprano, obtained her BA in voice performance from Carroll College in Waukesha, WI. Megan has performed with Music by the Lake in Williams Bay, WI, in The Student Prince, Cosi Fan Tutte and La Boheme. Previously Megan placed 2nd at the Music & More Competition in Racine, WI. She has also performed with Milwaukee Symphony Chorus and Music by the Lake Singers.

Worship Preview for Sunday, August 23 10:00 AM

Dr. Szymanski will offer the sermon entitled “God’s Name Shall Be There.”
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Jill Bruss, Alto, provides the special music.