January 15, 2017

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Scripture:  Psalm 40:1-11 & John 1:29-42
Psalm 40:1-11
I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry.He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD.

40:4 Happy are those who make the LORD their trust, who do not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after false gods.

40:5 You have multiplied, O LORD my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you. Were I to proclaim and tell of them, they would be more than can be counted.
Sacrifice and offering you do not desire, but you have given me an open ear. Burnt offering and sin offering you have not required.
Then I said, "Here I am; in the scroll of the book it is written of me.
I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart."
I have told the glad news of deliverance in the great congregation; see, I have not restrained my lips, as you know, O LORD.
I have not hidden your saving help within my heart, I have spoken of your faithfulness and your salvation; I have not concealed your steadfast love and your faithfulness from the great congregation.
Do not, O LORD, withhold your mercy from me; let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep me safe forever.

John 1:29-42
The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him and declared, "Here is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!
This is he of whom I said, 'After me comes a man who ranks ahead of me because he was before me.'
I myself did not know him; but I came baptizing with water for this reason, that he might be revealed to Israel."
And John testified, "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it remained on him.
I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'He on whom you see the Spirit descend and remain is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.'
And I myself have seen and have testified that this is the Son of God."
The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples,
and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, "Look, here is the Lamb of God!"
The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.
When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, "What are you looking for?" They said to him, "Rabbi" (which translated means Teacher), "where are you staying?"
He said to them, "Come and see." They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon.
One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother.
He first found his brother Simon and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (which is translated Anointed).
He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, "You are Simon son of John. You are to be called Cephas" (which is translated Peter).



8:30 AM Order of Service

The Gathering

Welcome                                                                             

Prelude

We Gather in The Light of Christ

Lighting the Christ Candles                                               

Children come forward to light the candles as we share the responsive reading.

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!

Hymn of Praise, CH# 622 "Guide Me, Oh Thou Great Jehovah"         1 & 2

Call to Worship

Leader: Come let us worship God together!
People: What offering do we need to bring to God?

Leader: God does not look for sacrifices or offerings,

but for open ears, like channels for the truth.

People: Grand gestures and offerings are not required,

but a heart-felt delight in doing the will of God.

Leader: My friends, behold the Lamb of God

who takes away the sin of the world.

People: God has put a new song in our mouths,

placed a new melody on our tongues.

Leader: The love of Jesus, the Lamb of God, be with you always.

People: And also with you.

~ written by Bruce Prewer,                                                                  

Invocation                                                                     Unison    

Almighty God,

whose Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, is the light of the world:

Grant that we your people, illumined by your Word,

may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory,

that your love may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth.

We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God now and forever, Amen.     

We Contemplate God’s Word

Scripture                                                                         

Sermon/Meditation                    
                                       

We Pray Together

We Share Our Joys & Concern                                        

Prayer Hymn CH# 623  "Woke Up This Morning"                                        ALL

Praying Together                                                                

We Gather at The Lord’s Table

Invitation to the Table                        

Hymn of Communion CH#386 "We Come as Guests Invited"                       ALL

The Elder’s Prayer of Communion

Words of Institution

The Lord’s Supper

All are welcome to share at the Table.  Come forward using the center aisle.  As you partake of the bread and the cup you are welcome to place an offering in the wooden bowl in front of the table.  The offering you share supports the ministries and life of Christ’s church.

The Lord’s Prayer                  

We Go Forth into the World

Challenge for Discipleship                                              

Hymn of Discipleship CH# 494   "We Are One in the Spirit"            ALL

Blessing                                                                      

Children extinguish the candles as we share the responsive reading.  

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!

10:40AM Service

Welcome    

Prelude                                                                     

We Gather in the Light of Christ

Call to Worship    

Leader: Come let us worship God together!
People: What offering do we need to bring to God?

Leader: God does not look for sacrifices or offerings,

but for open ears, like channels for the truth.

People: Grand gestures and offerings are not required,

but a heart-felt delight in doing the will of God.

Leader: My friends, behold the Lamb of God

who takes away the sin of the world.

People: God has put a new song in our mouths,

placed a new melody on our tongues.

Leader: The love of Jesus, the Lamb of God, be with you always.

People: And also with you.

~ written by Bruce Prewer,                                                                      
Hymn of Praise, CH# 622 "Guide Me, Oh Thou Great Jehovah"         1 & 2

The Acolytes light the Christ candles.

 
Invocation                                                                     Unison   

Almighty God,

whose Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, is the light of the world:

Grant that we your people, illumined by your Word,

may shine with the radiance of Christ’s glory,

that your love may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth.

We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God now and forever, Amen.      

Passing of the Peace

Hymn of Faith   CH#555  "Through It All"                                   (Sing Twice) 

We Offer Our Hearts to God

Call to Offering

The offering you share supports the ministries and life of Christ’s church.

Offertory

Doxology CH #46

Prayer of Dedication

We Contemplate God’s Word

Scripture                                                                     

  

Anthem

Children’s Sermon                                                       

Sermon/Meditation                                                           

We Pray Together

We Share Our Joys & Concerns                                        

Prayer Hymn CH# 623  "Woke Up This Morning"                                        ALL

Praying Together                                                               

We Gather 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.

Hymn of Praise, CH# 622 "Guide Me, Oh Thou Great Jehovah"         ALL

Prayers for Bread & Cup and Words of Institution

The Lord’s Prayer                                                          

We Go Forth into the World

Challenge for Discipleship                                                    


Hymn of Discipleship CH# 494   "We Are One in the Spirit"            1,2, & 3

Acolytes come forward.

Blessing                                                                          

Acolytes extinguish the candles as we share the responsive reading. 
 

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!
 

Parting Song  CH# 494   "We Are One in the Spirit"            4