RALLY SUNDAY
September 13, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 A.M.
The Fifteenth 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 Social Hall.)

THE PRELUDE Meditation on Bradbury Callahan

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

*THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Robert J. Brink
Minister: Creator and Provider, give us new breath for life.
People: Redeemer and Christ, show us your way to serve.
Minister: Spirit and Counselor, grant us wisdom and power.
ALL: Holy, Triune One, be light for our gathering and our following.

*HYMN 553 Gather Us In

*THE PRAYER OF INVOCATION and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D

Almighty God, by whose Word all was created and by which we receive blessing and correction: In your loving kindness set in order our life and conversation that no adversity may prevail against us and we may not be found wanting in showing forth your grace; Through Jesus Christ our Lord who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns one God for ever and ever.

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 Proverbs 1:20-33 Bible, page 573 Children’s Bible, page 879

THE INTRODUCTION AND COMMISSIONING OF SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS

*THE PSALMODY Psalm 19 sung to Ellacombe

The heav’ns unfold Your glory, Lord, Your Word is sure and perfect still
In ev’ry realm of space, A source of light and life;

The outmost bounds of all that is Your Law is right and reason-filled,
Resound Your wondrous grace. Your peace, the end of strife.

Succeeding days to day confess, Your everlasting truth and love
And nights to night record Can scarce be fully told;

In words, beyond our sense to hear, More sweet than honey from the comb,
The greatness of the Lord. More precious yet than gold.

The earth’s imagined cornerstones You know the secrets of our hearts,
Acclaim with joy their Source, But deign to love us here;

Who sets the gleaming stars ablaze, Preserved from pride and self-conceit,
And gives the sun its course. We meet You without fear.

In ev’ry place within the sphere May all the words our tongues shall speak,
Your craft is ever found; And all our thoughts in store

Majestic mountains, seas, and skies Find grace with You, Redeemer, Rock,
With ordered might resound. Now and for evermore.

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON James 3:1-12 Bible, page 1101 Children’s Bible, page 1731

THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 8:27-39 Bible, page 919 Children’s Bible, page 1438

THE SERMON “A Fresh Start to Loving Service” Dr. Peay

THE ANTHEM Christ, Whose Glory Fills The Skies Willan

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

Minister: "Think of us in this way, as servants of Christ and stewards of God's mysteries. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy."
1 Corinthians 4:1-2

THE ANTHEM O Worship The King Shaw

*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 353 Be Thou My Vision

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE Postlude on All The Way Callahan

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are in memory of Grace and Richard Forester given by their family.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:00 a.m. service.
Sunday School for children 3 years through 8th grade.

Worship Preview for Bible Sunday, September 20 10:00 A.M.
Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D. will offer the sermon entitled “Absolutely Utterly Frustrated.”
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.