August 30, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
The 13th 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 Variations on Holy Manna Callahan

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Barry W. Szymanski

Minister: Who are those you make room for in your dwelling place?
People: Those who do what is right and just.
Minister: Those whose words do not twist, but speak the truth.
People: Those who stand by commitments when it costs to do so.
Minister: Those who do not sell out the innocent for a profit.
ALL: The ones who those things will stand firm in God. from Psalm 15

*HYMN 34 Let All Things Now Living

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

Lord of all power and might, the author and giver of all good things: Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever, 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 NEW TESTAMENT LESSON James 1:17-27 Bible, page 1100 Children’s Bible, page 1729

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Piper Joy-Faye Davis
Daughter of Kristal & Brian Davis

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 Piper grows in our congregation, how will we show her that she is a child of God?
People: We will tell her 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 Piper?
People: We look to the day when she will sit with us at the Lord’s Table, declare faith in Jesus Christ, confirm the heritage which we will pass along to her, and come as an adult to full commitment to God’s will and work.
Minister: In presenting Piper 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: Do you who stand as sponsors assume your responsibility to assist these parents in the fulfillment of their covenant that Piper be instructed in the Word of God, brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, kept in communion with the church and strengthened to live in a godly manner?
Sponsors: Yes, we assume our role as “god parents” with joy and hope.
Minister: Members of this Church, as of the whole Church of Christ, do you pledge to work toward creating a nurturing environment for Piper 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 RECEIVING OF THE CHILD

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

*HYMN 354 Open My Eyes, That I May See

THE PSALMODY (responsive) Psalm 45 Hymnal, no. 626

THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Bible, page 917 Children’s Bible, page 1435

THE SERMON “Getting Down to Basics” Dr. Peay

WORSHIP IN MUSIC As the Deer arr. Larson
Jill Bruss, Mezzo-Soprano

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

ORGAN RESPONSE TO PRAYER (instrumental)

THE OFFERTORY

Minister: But do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:14, 15

WORSHIP IN MUSIC Homeward Bound arr. Althouse

*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 DEDICATION AND THANKSGIVING

*HYMN 349 Take My Life and Let It Be

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE Improvisation on The Ash Grove

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given by Rich & Ann Teerlink
in honor of Martha Teerlink and Adella Hofing.

The rose near the baptismal font is given in grateful celebration of God’s gift of Piper Joy-Faye Davis.

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.

Jill Bruss performs here locally in opera, oratorio and recital venues including: Florentine Opera both in the chorus and for their Alterra summer concerts, Milwaukee Opera Theatre at Festa Italiana, Waukesha Symphony and their Summer Concert this June, Milwaukee Choral Artists, Milwaukee Youth Symphony, Waukesha Choral Society, and Lutheran Acapella. She is the general manager of the Milwaukee Opera Theatre, conductor of the women’s ensemble Women of Note and has a private voice studio in Elm Grove. Jill has a Masters degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Illinois – Champaign Urbana.Jill recorded a CD and traveled to her grandfather’s countries, Norway and Denmark presenting a recital in 2006, a highlight of her singing career.

Worship Preview for Sunday, September 6 10:00 AM
Rev. Steven Peay will offer the communion meditation entitled “A Working Faith.”
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Kimberly Porter, Soprano, provides the special music.