October 25, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
The Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost
Reformation Sunday

(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 and the Atrium.)

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

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

THE PRELUDE Reverie Wagner
Jubilation Ringers

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

Minister: God gathers us by the gift of a new and renewing covenant.
People: God calls us to words and Word, engraved on our hearts.
Minister: The word is this: we shall be the people of God.
People: The Word is this: God comes to us through Jesus Christ.
Minister: God of refuge, reform us to be people of refuge:
ALL: We are made one and made whole in that gracious covenant

*HYMN 382 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

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

Lord, we beseech thee to keep thy household the Church in continual godliness; that through thy protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly given to serve thee in good works, to the glory of thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

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 WELCOMING OF NEW MEMBERS David & Debbie York

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Hebrews 7:23-28 Bible, page 1093 Children’s Bible, page 1717
Rev. Janet J. Kwiatkowski, M.S., M.F.T.

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

*HYMN 354 Open My Eyes, That I May See

THE PSALMODY Psalm 34:1-10 Hymnal, no. 615

THE GOSPEL LESSON Mark 10:46-52 Bible, page 922 Children’s Bible, page 1442

THE SERMON “Believing to See” Dr. Peay

THE ANTHEM Shout to the Lord arr. Cota

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

Minister: "Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16

THE ANTHEM Cherubim Song (No. 7) Bortniansky

*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 Toccata in c minor Boellman

*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.
Sunday School for children 3 years through 8th grade.

Worship Preview for Sunday, November 1 10:00 AM

We celebrate All Saints/All Souls Day with an historic worship service,
the Roll of Remembrance and Holy Communion.
Dr. Peay addresses “Called Forth to Love.”
Thomas Gregory is the organist.

Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.