October 21, 2018

THEME: God, beyond imagination, yet ever near

NOTES:

SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 5:1-10
5:1 Every high priest chosen from among mortals is put in charge of things pertaining to God on their behalf, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.

5:2 He is able to deal gently with the ignorant and wayward, since he himself is subject to weakness;

5:3 and because of this he must offer sacrifice for his own sins as well as for those of the people.

5:4 And one does not presume to take this honor, but takes it only when called by God, just as Aaron was.

5:5 So also Christ did not glorify himself in becoming a high priest, but was appointed by the one who said to him, "You are my Son, today I have begotten you";

5:6 as he says also in another place, "You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek."

5:7 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.

5:8 Although he was a Son, he learned obedience through what he suffered;

5:9 and having been made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him,

5:10 having been designated by God a high priest according to the order of Melchizedek.

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:#537 "My Hope is Built" (verses 1, 2, & 4)

Call to Worship   

Leader: Come into God’s presence and shout with the heavens, 
People: Our God is very great! 
Leader: Clothed with honor and wrapped in glorious light, 
People: Our God is very great! 
Leader: Serving tirelessly and caring endlessly, 
People: Our God is very great! 
Leader: Calling us to humility and compassion, 
People: Our God is very great! 
Leader: Come into God’s presence, to listen and hear God speak.

Invocation (UNISON)

God of majesty and might, 
blow through this place 
like a mighty wind. 
Inspire us with your presence. 
Cover us with your love, 
that we might be your people, 
serving others with care and compassion. 
In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.

~ Adapted from The Abingdon Worship Annual 2009, © 2008 Abingdon Press.  Posted on the Ministry Matters website. http://www.ministrymatters.com/

We Contemplate God’s Word

Scripture                                      

Sermon                
                                       

We Pray Together

We Share Our Joys & Concern     
                                   

Prayer Hymn:#595 " Be Thou My Vision" (verses 1 & 2)

Praying Together   

Creator God,

Because of your abundant love

you chose to bring light and order into the formless void,

to create a world of unsurpassed beauty

and you saw that it was good.

Today, we lift up prayers of praise to you from the depths of our hearts. We take a moment to think of the beauty and richness we have seen in the world this week.

(PAUSE)

What we have seen reminds us of who we have encountered this week. We take a moment to give you thanks for the people we have met along the way. Hear our prayers for their joys and concerns.

(PAUSE)

Hear now the thoughts and feelings from deep in our hearts as we offer you prayers for ourselves. Whatever the need, even if we can't speak it, we trust your creative power to bring forth the good.

(PAUSE)

We ask that you continue to recreate the world

with that same attentive love,

to bring light into today’s ever increasing chaos and darkness

where we have failed to be stewards and care-ers of your creation.

Replenish our hearts

so that we too can renew the face of the earth.

Amen

— written by Kieran O’Brien, and posted on the CAFOD website.  

We Gather at The Lord’s Table

Invitation to the Table                        

Communion  Hymn:"For Everyone Born" (verses 3 & 4)

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                                              

Discipleship Hymn:#621 "Are Ye Able" (verses 1, 2, & 3) 

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 into God’s presence and shout with the heavens, 
People: Our God is very great! 
Leader: Clothed with honor and wrapped in glorious light, 
People: Our God is very great! 
Leader: Serving tirelessly and caring endlessly, 
People: Our God is very great! 
Leader: Calling us to humility and compassion, 
People: Our God is very great! 
Leader: Come into God’s presence, to listen and hear God speak.

        

Hymn of Praise:#537 "My Hope is Built" (verses 1, 2, & 4)

Invocation (UNISON)

God of majesty and might, 
blow through this place 
like a mighty wind. 
Inspire us with your presence. 
Cover us with your love, 
that we might be your people, 
serving others with care and compassion. 
In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.

~ Adapted from The Abingdon Worship Annual 2009, © 2008 Abingdon Press.  Posted on the Ministry Matters website. http://www.ministrymatters.com/

                            
Passing of the Peace

We return to our seats as the piano music begins.   
   

Hymn of Faith:#77 "On Eagles Wings" (verses 1, 2, & 4)

We Contemplate God’s Word

Scripture
                                                                     

Anthem

Children’s Sermon                                                       

Sermon                                                        

We Prayer Together

We Share Our Joys & Concerns                                        

Prayer Hymn#595 " Be Thou My Vision" (verses 1 & 2):

Praying Together      

Creator God,

Because of your abundant love

you chose to bring light and order into the formless void,

to create a world of unsurpassed beauty

and you saw that it was good.

Today, we lift up prayers of praise to you from the depths of our hearts. We take a moment to think of the beauty and richness we have seen in the world this week.

(PAUSE)

What we have seen reminds us of who we have encountered this week. We take a moment to give you thanks for the people we have met along the way. Hear our prayers for their joys and concerns.

(PAUSE)

Hear now the thoughts and feelings from deep in our hearts as we offer you prayers for ourselves. Whatever the need, even if we can't speak it, we trust your creative power to bring forth the good.

(PAUSE)

We ask that you continue to recreate the world

with that same attentive love,

to bring light into today’s ever increasing chaos and darkness

where we have failed to be stewards and care-ers of your creation.

Replenish our hearts

so that we too can renew the face of the earth.

Amen

— written by Kieran O’Brien, and posted on the CAFOD website.  

We Gather at The Lord’s Table

Invitation to the Table                        

Communion  Hymn"For Everyone Born" (verses 3 & 4)

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                                                    

Discipleship Hymn:#621 "Are Ye Able" (Verses 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:#422 "Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ" ( verse 1)