October 11, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
The 19th 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 CHURCH GATHERS
THE ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D.
THE PRELUDE Hymn to Joy setting by Hobby
CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS
THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.
Minister: The Word of God is active;
People: The Word of God is living.
Minister: Before God no one is hidden,
People: But Jesus sympathizes with our weaknesses.
Minister: Let us approach the Throne of Grace with boldness,
People: That we may receive mercy and find grace in time of need. Amen.
*HYMN 434 Precious Lord, Take My Hand
*THE PRAYER OF THE DAY and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)
Almighty God, you are holy and in every time and place you have heard our cries; we have placed our trust in you and we have never been disappointed. You meet every need and provide for us out of your abundance. You give us far more than we ask, or deserve, by promising us the riches of eternal life. Yet we are easily led astray. We become very attached to the things of this earth and put our trust in them; then we are disappointed when they do not satisfy. For putting temporal things above heavenly things, forgive us, O Lord. The things of heaven are put into our grasp for we have a high priest who leads us to the throne of grace. Send us out in the power of your Holy Spirit to proclaim that same grace to all the world, so all may know you and sing your praise. Many people suffer and they know why. Others are straining under burdens which they do not understand, and the load seems heavier. Give hope to those in despair; and grant us all salvation. Knowing that all things are possible with you, we ask all these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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 CHURCH HEARS THE WORD
THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 10:17-31 Bible, page 921 Children’s Bible, page 1441
THE CHILDREN IN WORSHIP We Praise Your Name Schram
Junior Choir, directed by Roxanne Trump-Miles
THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL
THE PSALMODY (by strophe) Psalm 72 Hymnal, no. 653
THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Hebrews 4:12-16 Bible, page 1091 Children’s Bible, page 1715
THE SERMON “Tension!” Dr. Szymanski
*HYMN 376 Be Not Afraid
THE CHURCH OFFERS PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING
THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION
THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER
THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER
THE OFFERTORY
"Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Luke 12:34
THE ANTHEM Thy Throne, O God, Is Forever And Ever Latrobe
*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
THE CHURCH IS SENT FORTH TO LOVE AND TO SERVE
*HYMN 372 Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak
*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION
*THE POSTLUDE Marion setting by Hobby
*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.
Today’s Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of David Alexander, and in celebration of Alissa Janelle, Michael David, and Ryan Alexander from Holly and Mike Elwing.
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 Sunday, October 18 10:00 AM
Rev. Steven Peay will offer the sermon entitled "It's Not About. . ."
Sean Knudson is the guest organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.