Scripture: Psalm 84:1-7 and Luke 18:9-14
Psalm 84:1-7
84:1 How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts!
2 My soul longs, indeed it faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God.
3 Even the sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her young, at your altars, O LORD of hosts, my King and my God.
4 Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise. Selah
5 Happy are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion.
6 As they go through the valley of Baca they make it a place of springs; the early rain also covers it with pools.
7 They go from strength to strength; the God of gods will be seen in Zion.
Luke 18:9-14
9 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt:
10 "Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
11 The Pharisee, standing by himself, was praying thus, 'God, I thank you that I am not like other people: thieves, rogues, adulterers, or even like this tax collector.
12 I fast twice a week; I give a tenth of all my income.'
13 But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even look up to heaven, but was beating his breast and saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!'
14 I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted."
8:30 AM Order of Service
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship:
Leader: How beautiful are the places where you dwell, O Lord!
People: This house cannot contain your glory;
even the heavens are bursting with the goodness of your presence!
Leader: Happy are those who find their strength in you.
People: Hear our prayers this day, Holy God,
as we proclaim your praises to all the earth!
Hymn of Praise: #261 Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Invocation
God, may we come to you
humble and repentant,
ready to encounter you in love
and to turn your way.
Accept us as your sons and daughters,
together with Jesus Christ,
your Son and our Lord forever, 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 #263 Surely the Presence of the Lord
Prayers of the People
Scripture:
Sermon
Communion Hymn: #395 Seed, Scattered and Sown (vss. 1 & 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:#589 Lord, I Want to Be A Christian (all verses)
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: #2 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee (stanzas 1 &2)
Welcome & Announcements
Hymn of Praise:#261 Sweet, Sweet Spirit
Call to Worship
Leader: How beautiful are the places where you dwell, O Lord!
People: This house cannot contain your glory;
even the heavens are bursting with the goodness of your presence!
Leader: Happy are those who find their strength in you.
People: Hear our prayers this day, Holy God,
as we proclaim your praises to all the earth!
Invocation
God,
may we come to you
humble and repentant,
ready to encounter you in love
and to turn your way.
Accept us as your sons and daughters,
together with Jesus Christ,
your Son and our Lord forever, Amen.
humble and repentant,
ready to encounter you in love
and to turn your way.
Accept us as your sons and daughters,
together with Jesus Christ,
your Son and our Lord forever, 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: #263 Surely the Presence of the Lord
Prayer Hymn: #263 Surely the Presence of the Lord
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: #395 Seed, Scattered and Sown (stanzas 1 & 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: #589 Lord, I Want to Be A Christian (all stanzas)
Benediction
Choral Response #72 To God Be the Glory (stanzas 1 & 3)
Carrying Out of the Light
Postlude
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