September 29, 2019

THEME: Light for the Path and Light in Our Hearts

NOTES: This Sunday we present Bibles to the children and youth of our church who have reached milestones in learning. Our church recognizes that as we grow, our reading and comprehension levels grow and change so we give reading level appropriate Bibles to children as they move through school. Our hope and our goal is that reading scripture and learning about God's word are part of our overall development. Are there children, youth and young adults in our lives as individuals and as a congregation who are ready to discover the Word of God as it lives in us?And as it can live in them?

Scripture: Psalm 119: 97-105 & 129-138 & Matthew 5:14-16

Psalm 119: 97-105 & 129-138
Oh, how I love your law!
 It is my meditation all day long.
 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
 for it is always with me.
 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
    for your decrees are my meditation.
 I understand more than the aged,
 for I keep your precepts.
 I hold back my feet from every evil way,
 in order to keep your word.
 I do not turn away from your ordinances,
 for you have taught me.
 How sweet are your words to my taste,
 sweeter than honey to my mouth!
 Through your precepts I get understanding;
  therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet
 and a light to my path.

Your decrees are wonderful;
 therefore my soul keeps them.
 The unfolding of your words gives light;
  it imparts understanding to the simple.
 With open mouth I pant,
 because I long for your commandments.
 Turn to me and be gracious to me,
 as is your custom toward those who love your name.
 Keep my steps steady according to your promise,
 and never let iniquity have dominion over me.
 Redeem me from human oppression,
 that I may keep your precepts.
 Make your face shine upon your servant,
 and teach me your statutes.
 My eyes shed streams of tears
 because your law is not kept.
You are righteous, O Lord, and your judgments are right.
You have appointed your decrees in righteousness and in all faithfulness.

Matthew 5:14-16
“You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.



8:30 am Order of Service

We Gather in God's Presence

Welcome
Prelude
Lighting the Christ Candles
Praise Hymn#97 "Fairest Lord Jesus" (all verses)
Call to Worship

Leader: God's word is a lamp to our feet,
our guide through the dark,
People: It is the wisdom and truth
that we follow each day.
Leader: God's word is sweeter than honey,
yet sharper than swords;
People: It is healing and justice
and ours to obey.
Leader: God's  word is our understanding
of grace, peace and love,
People: It is the reason we gather
to worship today!

~ written by John Birch, and posted on Faith and Worship. http://www.faithandworship.com/

Invocation
Holy Spirit, come to us this day
and teach us sweet words again!
Make our minds and thoughts richer,
so that we may know your law
and your word can show us
your loving and wise heart. Amen.

~ written by Rev. Jan Brooks, Cottonwood Falls Presbyterian Church, Kansas.
 

We Contemplate God's Word
Presentation of Bibles

Scripture
Sermon

We Pray Together

Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn#586 "Open My Eyes, That I May See"(verse 1)
Praying Together
Holy God:
with the precious jewel
of holy scripture,
you share with us
the treasure of your heart.
Engrave your covenant -
your hopes, your dreams,
your vision, your peace -
upon our hearts,
that they might beat
as one with yours.

Holy Word:
ever clear,
you keep us from wandering
down the wrong paths;
ever longed for,
you make us persistent
in bringing justice
to the lost and to the least;
ever practical,
you show us how
not to misplace our hearts.

Holy Wisdom:
as you breathe the Word
into our hearts,
tutor us in faithfulness
so we are trained
in using the tools
of justice and hope;
so we are equipped
to share the good news with all;
so we become skilled
in compassion and grace.

God in Community, Holy in One,
we lift our hearts to you in Jesus' name, Amen.

~ written by Thom Shuman, and posted on Lectionary Liturgies. http://lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.ca/

We Come to the Lord's Table

Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn#397 "Come, Risen Lord" (verses 1, 3, & 4)
Elder's Prayer
Words of Institution
The Lord's Supper with instrumental meditation
Prayer of Thanksgiving

We Go Forth into the World

Challenge for Discipleship
Discipleship Hymn#573 "Purer in Heart, O God" (verses 1 & 2)
Blessing

10:40 am Order of Service

We Gather in God's Presence

Welcome
Prelude
Call to Worship 

Leader: God's word is a lamp to our feet,
our guide through the dark,
People: It is the wisdom and truth
that we follow each day.
Leader: God's word is sweeter than honey,
yet sharper than swords;
People: It is healing and justice
and ours to obey.
Leader: God's  word is our understanding
of grace, peace and love,
People: It is the reason we gather
to worship today!

~ written by John Birch, and posted on Faith and Worship. http://www.faithandworship.com/

 
Praise Hymn#97 "Fairest Lord Jesus" (all verses)
Lighting of the Candles
Invocation

Holy Spirit, come to us this day
and teach us sweet words again!
Make our minds and thoughts richer,
so that we may know your law
and your word can show us
your loving and wise heart. Amen.

~ written by Rev. Jan Brooks, Cottonwood Falls Presbyterian Church, Kansas.

Passing of the Peace
Faith Hymn Psalter # 759

We Contemplate God's Word

Presentation of Bibles
Scripture
Choir Anthem
Children's Sermon
Sermon

We Pray Together

Joys & Concerns
Prayer Hymn#586 "Open My Eyes, That I May See"(verse 1)
Praying Together
Holy God:
with the precious jewel
of holy scripture,
you share with us
the treasure of your heart.
Engrave your covenant -
your hopes, your dreams,
your vision, your peace -
upon our hearts,
that they might beat
as one with yours.

Holy Word:
ever clear,
you keep us from wandering
down the wrong paths;
ever longed for,
you make us persistent
in bringing justice
to the lost and to the least;
ever practical,
you show us how
not to misplace our hearts.

Holy Wisdom:
as you breathe the Word
into our hearts,
tutor us in faithfulness
so we are trained
in using the tools
of justice and hope;
so we are equipped
to share the good news with all;
so we become skilled
in compassion and grace.

God in Community, Holy in One,
we lift our hearts to you in Jesus' name, Amen.

~ written by Thom Shuman, and posted on Lectionary Liturgies. http://lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.ca/

We Come to the Lord's Table

Invitation to the Table
Communion Hymn#397 "Come, Risen Lord" (verses 1, 3, & 4)
Words of Institution
The Lord's Supper with instrumental meditation
Prayer of Thanksgiving

We Go Forth into the World

Challenge for Discipleship
Discipleship Hymn#573 "Purer in Heart, O God" (verses 1 & 2)
Blessing
Closing Hymn#431 "Go My Children, with My Blessing" (verse 3)