Scripture: Psalm 113 (NRSV)
Praise the Lord!
Praise, O servants of the Lord;
praise the name of the Lord.
2 Blessed be the name of the Lord
from this time on and forevermore.
3 From the rising of the sun to its setting
the name of the Lord is to be praised.
4 The Lord is high above all nations,
and his glory above the heavens.
from this time on and forevermore.
3 From the rising of the sun to its setting
the name of the Lord is to be praised.
4 The Lord is high above all nations,
and his glory above the heavens.
5 Who is like the Lord our God,
who is seated on high,
6 who looks far down
on the heavens and the earth?
7 He raises the poor from the dust,
and lifts the needy from the ash heap,
8 to make them sit with princes,
with the princes of his people.
9 He gives the barren woman a home,
making her the joyous mother of children.
Praise the Lord!
who is seated on high,
6 who looks far down
on the heavens and the earth?
7 He raises the poor from the dust,
and lifts the needy from the ash heap,
8 to make them sit with princes,
with the princes of his people.
9 He gives the barren woman a home,
making her the joyous mother of children.
Praise the Lord!
Psalm 113 (The Message)
1-3 Hallelujah!
You who serve God, praise God!
Just to speak his name is praise!
Just to remember God is a blessing—
now and tomorrow and always.
From east to west, from dawn to dusk,
keep lifting all your praises to God!
You who serve God, praise God!
Just to speak his name is praise!
Just to remember God is a blessing—
now and tomorrow and always.
From east to west, from dawn to dusk,
keep lifting all your praises to God!
4-9 God is higher than anything and anyone,
outshining everything you can see in the skies.
Who can compare with God, our God,
so majestically enthroned,
Surveying his magnificent
heavens and earth?
He picks up the poor from out of the dirt,
rescues the wretched who’ve been thrown out with the trash,
Seats them among the honored guests,
a place of honor among the brightest and best.
He gives childless couples a family,
gives them joy as the parents of children.
Hallelujah!
outshining everything you can see in the skies.
Who can compare with God, our God,
so majestically enthroned,
Surveying his magnificent
heavens and earth?
He picks up the poor from out of the dirt,
rescues the wretched who’ve been thrown out with the trash,
Seats them among the honored guests,
a place of honor among the brightest and best.
He gives childless couples a family,
gives them joy as the parents of children.
Hallelujah!
8:30 AM Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship:
Leader: Strangers
meet.
People: Oil and grain turn to bread.
Leader: The sick are healed.
People: The weary are lifted up.
Leader: The prisoners are set free.
People: The everyday becomes a miracle.
Leader: This is God’s work.
People: We are its witnesses.
Leader: Let us worship God.
People: Oil and grain turn to bread.
Leader: The sick are healed.
People: The weary are lifted up.
Leader: The prisoners are set free.
People: The everyday becomes a miracle.
Leader: This is God’s work.
People: We are its witnesses.
Leader: Let us worship God.
Hymn of Praise: #609 Take My Life (vss. 1 & 3)
Invocation
God
of all life,
beyond
our imagining, and yet coming so close;
you
refuse to leave those in need on the rubbish dump.
You
give the poor a place of dignity among the powerful.
You
make a home for the homeless,
and
bring joy abounding to families and communities.
As
we gather to celebrate and give thanks
for
your harvest of blessing,
may
we live within your reality,
share
your vision,
and
do your will,
that
the whole earth may echo your glory. Amen.
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!
Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn #576 My Faith Looks Up to Thee (vss. 1 & 2)
Prayers of the People
Scripture: Psalm 113
Sermon
Communion Hymn: #424 I'm Gonna Eat at the Welcome Table (vss. 1 & 2)
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
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.
The Lord's Prayer
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation:#602 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee (vss. 1 & 3)
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: #517 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling vs. 1
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise:#609 Take My Life (vss. 1 & 3)
Call to Worship
Leader: Strangers
meet.
People: Oil and grain turn to bread.
Leader: The sick are healed.
People: The weary are lifted up.
Leader: The prisoners are set free.
People: The everyday becomes a miracle.
Leader: This is God’s work.
People: We are its witnesses.
Leader: Let us worship God.
People: Oil and grain turn to bread.
Leader: The sick are healed.
People: The weary are lifted up.
Leader: The prisoners are set free.
People: The everyday becomes a miracle.
Leader: This is God’s work.
People: We are its witnesses.
Leader: Let us worship God.
Invocation
God
of all life,
beyond
our imagining, and yet coming so close;
you
refuse to leave those in need on the rubbish dump.
You
give the poor a place of dignity among the powerful.
You
make a home for the homeless,
and
bring joy abounding to families and communities.
As
we gather to celebrate and give thanks
for
your harvest of blessing,
may
we live within your reality,
share
your vision,
and
do your will,
that
the whole earth may echo your glory. Amen.
Moments of Fellowship and Greeting
Offering Our Hearts to God
The Lord's Prayer
Call to Offering
Offertory
Doxology CH #46
Prayer of Dedication
Encountering God's Word
Scripture: Psalm 113:1-3
Children's Moment and Blessing
Choir Voluntary
Children's Moment and Blessing
Choir Voluntary
Turning to God in Prayer
Joys and Concerns
Prayer Hymn: #576 My Faith Looks Up to Thee (vss. 1 & 2)
Prayer Hymn: #576 My Faith Looks Up to Thee (vss. 1 & 2)
Prayers of the People
Contemplating God's Word
Scripture: Psalm 113
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: #424 I'm Gonna Eat at the Welcome Table (vss. 1 & 2)
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: #602 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee (vss. 1 & 3)
Benediction
Choral Response
Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude# 445 Go in Peace
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