Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25 & Isaiah 12
Isaiah 65:17-25
For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress.
No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed. They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity; for they shall be offspring blessed by the LORD-- and their descendants as well.
Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox; but the serpent--its food shall be dust! They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the LORD.
Isaiah 12
You will say in that day: I will give thanks to you, O LORD, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, and you comforted me. Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid, for the LORD GOD is my strength and my might; he has become my salvation.
With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. And you will say in that day: Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known his deeds among the nations; proclaim that his name is exalted. Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously; let this be known in all the earth. Shout aloud and sing for joy, O royal Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.
8:30 AM Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship:
Leader: Surely God is our salvation!
People: We will
trust and not be afraid!
Leader: For God is
our strength and song
People: and our only salvation.
Leader: With joy we will draw water from the wells of salvation.
And we will say in that day—
People: “Give
thanks to God! Call upon
God’s name! Proclaim
the power of God!”
Leader: Sing praises to God for all the
marvelous things—
let them be known in all the earth.”
People: “Sing and
shout for joy, people of God! For great
in our midst lives the holy one of God.”
Hymn of Praise: #517 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (vss. 1 & 4)
Invocation
Lord,
grant your Spirit among us this morning
Remind us of the joy of our salvation.
Turn
us in faith to thanksgiving.
Make our lives bear witness of the wonderful work you have done.
Help
us sing for joy with you in our midst
as
we wait this morning to hear from you. In Jesus' name, we pray, 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 #595 Be Thou My Vision (vss. 1 & 2)
Prayers of the People
Scripture:
Sermon
Communion Hymn: #537 My Hope is Built (vss. 1, 2, &3)
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:#619 My Life Flows On (vss. 1 & 4)
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: #528 Give Thanks
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise:#517 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling ( vss.1 & 4)
Call to Worship
Leader: Surely God is our salvation!
People: We will
trust and not be afraid!
Leader: For God is
our strength and song
People: and our only salvation.
Leader: With joy we will draw water from the wells of salvation.
And we will say in that day—
People: “Give
thanks to God! Call upon
God’s name! Proclaim
the power of God!”
Leader: Sing praises to God for all the
marvelous things—
let them be known in all the earth.”
People: “Sing and
shout for joy, people of God! For great
in our midst lives the holy one of God.”
Invocation
In Jesus' name, we pray, Amen.
Lord,
grant your Spirit among us this morning
Remind us of the joy of our salvation.
Turn
us in faith to thanksgiving.
Make our lives bear witness of the wonderful work you have done.
Help
us sing for joy with you in our midst
as
we wait this morning to hear from you. In Jesus' name, we pray, 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:
Children's Moment and Blessing
Choir Voluntary
Children's Moment and Blessing
Choir Voluntary
Turning to God in Prayer
Joys and Concerns
Prayer Hymn: #595 Be Thou My Vision (vss. 1 & 2)
Prayer Hymn: #595 Be Thou My Vision (vss. 1 & 2)
Prayers of the People
Contemplating God's Word
Scripture:
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: #537 My Hope is Built (vss. 1, 2, & 3)
Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Going Forth in Faith
Invitation to Discipleship
Hymn of Invitation: #619 My Life Flows On (vss. 1 & 4)
Benediction
Choral Response #442 We Are Walking
Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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