October 18, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
The 20th 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.)

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.

THE PRELUDE Improvisation Knudson
Sean Knudson, organ

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Barry W. Szymanksi, J.D.

Minister: For clouds that drift and winds that blow, bless the Creator.
People: For mountains that rise and valleys that twist, bless the Creator.
Minister: For clear streams and ocean’s abyss, bless the Creator.
People: For thunder rolls and lightening shows, bless the Creator.
Minister: For all creation’s works fashioned in holy wisdom,
ALL: Blessed be God, the Creator and blessed be the Kingdom of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, now and ever, to the ages of ages. Amen. Alleluia!

*HYMN 33 Glory Be to God on High

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

Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations: Preserve the works of your mercy, that your Church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your Name; 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.

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT Tesha Urban

INTRODUCTION OF REV. JANET KWIATKOWSKI, M.S.

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Job 38:1-7 Rev. Janet Kwiatkowski Bible, page 474 Children’s Bible, page 734

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

THE PSALMODY Psalm 104a sung to Diademata, Hymn 58

O bless the Lord, my soul, God speaks; the raging flood
With might and honor clad; Deserts the fertile plain;

Who makes the darkest midnight bright, And nevermore its bounds exceeds
The mourning spirit glad. To smother earth again.

The heav’ns become God’s robe,
God’s brow the stars adorn; Who can recount the good

The fire and flame, like messengers, Thy hands for us have done;
on wings of wind are borne. We day to day rehearse Thy deeds, Yet they have just begun.

Earth at God’s word was formed, Let sinners be consumed
And seas the land did drown; In their own vanity,

As footstools, hills arose to meet Unless they know their sure defeat,
The peaks that framed God’s crown. And claim their grace from Thee.

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Hebrews 5:1-10 Bible, page 1091 Children’s Bible, page 1715

THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 10:35-45 Bible, page 922 Children’s Bible, page 1442

THE SERMON “It’s Not About. . .” Dr. Peay

THE ANTHEM What Wondrous Love Is This arr. Helvey

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

Minister: "Yours, O LORD, are the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty; for all that is in the heavens and on the earth is yours; yours is the kingdom, O LORD, and you are exalted as head above all." 1 Chronicles 29:11

THE ANTHEM Christ, The Sure Foundation Wagner

*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 436 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE Praeludium in E-flat J.S. Bach

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given by the family of Carol Jean Santelle,
who taught by her life that a ship in harbor is safe—but that is not what ships are for.

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 Reformation Sunday, October 25 10:00 AM

Dr. Steven Peay will offer the sermon entitled “Believing to See.”
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.
Kimberly Williams directs the Jubilation Ringers.