NOTES:
SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 50:4-9a & Psalm 19
Isaiah 50:4-9a
The Lord God has given me
the tongue of a teacher,[a]
that I may know how to sustain
the weary with a word.
Morning by morning he wakens—
wakens my ear
to listen as those who are taught.
5 The Lord God has opened my ear,
and I was not rebellious,
I did not turn backward.
6 I gave my back to those who struck me,
and my cheeks to those who pulled out the beard;
I did not hide my face
from insult and spitting.
7 The Lord God helps me;
therefore I have not been disgraced;
therefore I have set my face like flint,
and I know that I shall not be put to shame;
8 he who vindicates me is near.
Who will contend with me?
Let us stand up together.
Who are my adversaries?
Let them confront me.
9 It is the Lord God who helps me;
who will declare me guilty?
therefore I have not been disgraced;
therefore I have set my face like flint,
and I know that I shall not be put to shame;
8 he who vindicates me is near.
Who will contend with me?
Let us stand up together.
Who are my adversaries?
Let them confront me.
9 It is the Lord God who helps me;
who will declare me guilty?
Psalm 19
The heavens are telling the glory of God;
and the firmament[a] proclaims his handiwork.
2 Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge.
3 There is no speech, nor are there words;
their voice is not heard;
4 yet their voice[b] goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
and the firmament[a] proclaims his handiwork.
2 Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge.
3 There is no speech, nor are there words;
their voice is not heard;
4 yet their voice[b] goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In the heavens[c] he has set a tent for the sun,
5 which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,
and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them;
and nothing is hid from its heat.
5 which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,
and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them;
and nothing is hid from its heat.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey,
and drippings of the honeycomb.
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey,
and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 But who can detect their errors?
Clear me from hidden faults.
13 Keep back your servant also from the insolent;[d]
do not let them have dominion over me.
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 But who can detect their errors?
Clear me from hidden faults.
13 Keep back your servant also from the insolent;[d]
do not let them have dominion over me.
Then I shall be blameless,
and innocent of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
be acceptable to you,
O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
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:#4 "Holy, Holy, Holy" (verses 1, 3, 4)
Call to Worship
Leader: The heavens are telling the glory of God
People: May our worship reflect God’s glory.
Leader: The firmament proclaims God’s handiwork.
People: May we see each other as the handiwork of God.
People: May we see each other as the handiwork of God.
Leader: Gathered with Christians around the world,
with Christians throughout time, With Christians across geography and across time,
People: Let us worship!
—adapted from Jesus Sets the Table, resources by the United Church of Christ, posted on their Worship Ways website.
Invocation (UNISON)
Eternal God,
Breathe life into our singing, our praying,
our speaking, our listening, our touching,
that all these activities might become more than they are.
In our worship we reach out to You, O God,
knowing that You have already enfolded us in Your arms.
In Jesus, we pray. Amen.
~
A selection from a prayer posted on My Redeemer Lives website.
http://www.myredeemerlives.com/prayers.html
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture
Sermon
We Pray Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concern
Prayer Hymn:#33 " How Great Thou Art" (verses 1, 2, & 4)
Liberating God,
in love You have set us free:
free from slavery to sin and self,
free to know and love You,
free to follow and serve You.
We praise You for Your faithful love toward us,
and for the many ways You have demonstrated that love to us.
We see Your love in the natural world around us—
in the sky and trees and rivers.
We see Your love in the gift of Your commandments—
the rules for living that guide us into right relationship with You,
and with the people around us.
And we see Your love in Jesus Christ,
who lived and died to bring us life.
Because we have experienced Your love,
we come before You with confidence,
bringing our needs and the needs of our world.
God, in your unfailing love, hear our prayer.
We pray for those in our world who have been caught short
by the fierceness of the natural world, in hurricanes, wild fires and flooding,
for those who have lost their homes,
for those who have suffered injury, death or loss of a loved one,
for those who have stepped in to help,
for those whose decisions will make rebuilding and restoration possible.
God in your unfailing love, hear our prayer.
We pray for our homes and families:
for parents juggling the responsibilities of work and family,
for husbands and wives whose marriages are breaking down,
for children chafing under parental authority or expectations,
for men and women caught up in adultery or adulterous thoughts.
God, in your unfailing love, hear our prayer.
We pray for the many people in our world who do not yet know You
and have not experienced the new life that comes from knowing you;
who continue to search for purpose and meaning.
God, in your unfailing love, hear our prayer.
Merciful God,
give us strength and courage to keep Your commandments,
to live in faithful obedience to Your will.
Guard our hearts and minds from all that might distract us
from living out our commitment to You.
Help us to find our true worth in knowing You more fully,
and serving You more faithfully.
In the name of Jesus Christ, our Cornerstone. Amen.
https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/09/prayers-of-people-october-2-2011.html
Praying Together
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn:#357 "We Call Ourselves Disciples" (verses 1, 2, & 4)
Communion Hymn:#357 "We Call Ourselves Disciples" (verses 1, 2, & 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: # 556 " Trust and Obey"(verses 1, 2, & 4)
Blessing
People: For God has placed the light in us!
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
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
Prelude
We Gather in the Light of Christ
Call to Worship
Leader: The heavens are telling the glory of God
People: May our worship reflect God’s glory.
Leader: The firmament proclaims God’s handiwork.
People: May we see each other as the handiwork of God.
People: May we see each other as the handiwork of God.
Leader: Gathered with Christians around the world,
with Christians throughout time, With Christians across geography and across time,
People: Let us worship!
—adapted from Jesus Sets the Table, resources by the United Church of Christ, posted on their Worship Ways website.
Hymn of Praise:#4 "Holy, Holy, Holy" (verses 1, 3, 4)
Invocation (UNISON)
Eternal God,
Breathe life into our singing, our praying,
our speaking, our listening, our touching,
that all these activities might become more than they are.
In our worship we reach out to You, O God,
knowing that You have already enfolded us in Your arms.
In Jesus, we pray. Amen.
~
A selection from a prayer posted on My Redeemer Lives website.
http://www.myredeemerlives.com/prayers.html
Passing of the Peace
We return to our seats as the piano music begins.
Hymn of Faith:#17 " O Worship the King" (verses 1, 4, & 5)
We Contemplate God’s Word
Scripture
Anthem
Children’s Sermon
Sermon
We Prayer Together
We Share Our Joys &
Concerns
Prayer Hymn:#33 " How Great Thou Art" (verses 1, 2, & 4)
Praying Together
https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/09/prayers-of-people-october-2-2011.html
Liberating God,
in love You have set us free:
free from slavery to sin and self,
free to know and love You,
free to follow and serve You.
We praise You for Your faithful love toward us,
and for the many ways You have demonstrated that love to us.
We see Your love in the natural world around us—
in the sky and trees and rivers.
We see Your love in the gift of Your commandments—
the rules for living that guide us into right relationship with You,
and with the people around us.
And we see Your love in Jesus Christ,
who lived and died to bring us life.
Because we have experienced Your love,
we come before You with confidence,
bringing our needs and the needs of our world.
God, in your unfailing love, hear our prayer.
We pray for those in our world who have been caught short
by the fierceness of the natural world, in hurricanes, wild fires and flooding,
for those who have lost their homes,
for those who have suffered injury, death or loss of a loved one,
for those who have stepped in to help,
for those whose decisions will make rebuilding and restoration possible.
God in your unfailing love, hear our prayer.
We pray for our homes and families:
for parents juggling the responsibilities of work and family,
for husbands and wives whose marriages are breaking down,
for children chafing under parental authority or expectations,
for men and women caught up in adultery or adulterous thoughts.
God, in your unfailing love, hear our prayer.
We pray for the many people in our world who do not yet know You
and have not experienced the new life that comes from knowing you;
who continue to search for purpose and meaning.
God, in your unfailing love, hear our prayer.
Merciful God,
give us strength and courage to keep Your commandments,
to live in faithful obedience to Your will.
Guard our hearts and minds from all that might distract us
from living out our commitment to You.
Help us to find our true worth in knowing You more fully,
and serving You more faithfully.
In the name of Jesus Christ, our Cornerstone. Amen.
https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2011/09/prayers-of-people-october-2-2011.html
We Gather at The Lord’s Table
Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn#357 "We Call Ourselves Disciples" (verses 1, 2, & 4)
Communion Hymn#357 "We Call Ourselves Disciples" (verses 1, 2, & 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:# 556 " Trust and Obey"(verses 1, 2, & 4)
Discipleship Hymn:# 556 " Trust and Obey"(verses 1, 2, & 4)
Acolytes come forward.
Blessing
Leader: We go in peace!
People: Amen!
Parting Song:# 495 "Weave" sing once
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!
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