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| First Presbyterian Church Monticello, Arkansas |
Sunday Order of Worship Bulletin
| The Order of Worship 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday, September 5, 2010 11:00 a.m. WE ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME Prelude “Pour Out Thy Heart Before the Lord” Molique Announcements and Greetings Frank Ferguson (Members, guests, and visitors are asked to please sign the Friendship Pad in the pew. This is for the attendance records kept in the church office. Thank you.) Choral Introit “Come In to the House” Snyder Call to Worship Prayer of Adoration *Hymn “Gather Us In” See Insert Time for Children Ted Carmical We invite younger children (kindergarten and below) to Children’s Church after Time for Children. Please follow the teachers to the CE building. Call to Confession If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In humility and faith let us confess our sin to God. Let us pray. Prayer of Confession (in unison) O God, You have given us a firm foundation in Jesus Christ, yet we have chosen to build in other places. The things we have made are weak and unstable. The works of our hands crumble around us, and we realize that our best efforts are not good enough because sin is real and we are powerless before it. Forgive us for thinking we know best. Heal our pride and mend our broken values. Create within us hearts that seek your purposes, so that what we build may give you glory. Amen. (Continue in Silent Confession) Assurance of Pardon The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. May the God of mercy, who forgives you all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. Amen. Passing of the Peace *Hymn No. 579 “Gloria Patri” Blue Hymnal Anthem “Heavenly Sunlight” Smith WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD First Lesson Luke 14: 25-33 Page 1052, Pew Bible *Hymn “Have Thine Own Way, Lord” See Insert Second Lesson Jeremiah 18:1-11 Page 650, Pew Bible Sermon “Kneading God” Rev. Dr. Martha Robson Sharing of Joys and Concerns WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory “Old French Melody” Franck *Doxology No. 592 “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” Blue Hymnal *Prayer of Dedication O Lord, give us such an awareness of your mercies, that with truly thankful hearts we may show forth your praise, not only with our lips but in our lives, by giving up ourselves to your service, and by walking before you in holiness and righteousness all our days; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. *Affirmation of Faith The Apostle’s Creed Traditional I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Hymn No. 329 “Break Thou the Bread of Life” Blue Hymnal Invitation to the Lord’s Table Great Prayer of Thanksgiving The Lord’s Prayer Communion of the People Prayer After Communion THE SENDING Hymn No. 508 “For the Bread, Which Thou Hast Broken” Blue Hymnal Charge and Benediction Choral Benediction “God Be With You Till We Meet Again” V. Williams *Postlude “March for a Church Festival” Broadhead |
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