Sanctuary

Sanctuary
"...when you do this, remember me...."

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

September 13, 2015 ORDER

THEME: Intention-To Be in Awe of God

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

8:30 AM Order of Service

Welcome and Announcements

Call to Worship:

Leader:   We have come to worship God, the living God,

People:      Who calls prophets and teachers to bear witness.

Leader:   We have come to praise God, the almighty God,

People:      Who answers the forces of hatred and hurt with the power of grace.

  Leader:    We have come to worship God, all-gracious God, 

People:      Who chooses even you and me,
           to receive and carry the Word of life and hope.
           All glory to God!


Hymn of Praise:  Maranatha 108 "His Name Is Wonderful"

Lighting of the Candles
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader:  In the beginning, God said,
People: 'Let there be light' and there was light!
Leader: We light these candles today,
People: Because God is with us in this time and in this place!

Invocation & Lord's Prayer
O God,
You are holy,and deep within ourselves
where our souls touch the ground,
where our being meets your being,
we are on holy ground
and your holiness surrounds us
and calls our name.

You wait to meet us,
to make us holy with your holiness.
In your presence we bow our heads.  
Touch us with the tenderness of your forgiveness.
Set us free to be holy, as we pray the prayer your son taught us, Our Father....


  Joys & Concerns

Prayer Hymn *Responsive "How Great is Our God"

Prayers of the People

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Sermon

Communion Hymn: Chalice 398 "Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread"


 Invitation to Share in the Lord's Supper

Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome
to share in communion & offering.
Words of Institution & Prayer for Bread and Cup

The Lord's Supper and Offering

Please come forward down the center aisle to partake of the elements.
Gifts, tithes and offerings may be placed in the basket on the table.


Prayer of Thanksgiving

Invitation to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation: Chalice 452 "Here I Am, Lord"  sts. 1, 2

Blessing
Children are welcome to come forward.
Leader: The light that was in one place at one time, is now in all places and all times,
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
           

10:40 AM Service Order
Gathering and Preparing for Worship
Opening Music: Maranatha 238 "O How He Loves You and Me"

Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise: Maranatha 108 "His Name Is Wonderful"


Call to Worship

Leader:   We have come to worship God, the living God,

People:      Who calls prophets and teachers to bear witness.

Leader:   We have come to praise God, the almighty God,

People:      Who answers the forces of hatred and hurt with the power of grace.

  Leader:    We have come to worship God, all-gracious God, 

People:      Who chooses even you and me,
           to receive and carry the Word of life and hope.
           All glory to God!

 
Invocation & Lord's Prayer
O God,
You are holy,and deep within ourselves
where our souls touch the ground,
where our being meets your being,
we are on holy ground
and your holiness surrounds us
and calls our name.

You wait to meet us,
to make us holy with your holiness.
In your presence we bow our heads.  
Touch us with the tenderness of your forgiveness.
Set us free to be holy, as we pray the prayer your son taught us, Our Father....

Moments of Fellowship and Greeting

Offering Our Hearts to God

Call to Offering

Offertory

Doxology CH #46

Prayer of Dedication

Children's Moment and Blessing

Turning to God in Prayer
Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn:  *Responsive "How Great is Our God"
Prayers of the People
Contemplating God's Word

Scripture: Isaiah 6:18

Choir Voluntary

Sermon
Sharing at the Lord's Table

Invitation to Communion
Christians of all denominations and backgrounds are welcome to share in communion. Please hold each element as we partake in unison.

Communion Hymn: Chalice 398 "Be Known to Us in Breaking Bread"

Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Going Forth in Faith

Invitation to Discipleship

Hymn of Invitation:  Chalice 452 "Here I Am, Lord"  sts. 1, 2

Benediction

Choral Response  Chalice 717 "Let All Things Now Living"

Carrying Out of the Light

Postlude

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