OUR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
February 19, 2012 10:15 a.m.
“A sluggard does not plow in season,
so at harvest time he looks but finds nothing.”
Proverbs 20:4
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
The Organ Prelude
Silent Prayer and Meditation
Choir Introit
* CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor: Come worship the true and living God!
People: You rule the world in splendor, O God.
Pastor: Rule in our hearts this day.
People: Come, and worship the true and living God!
Pastor: We come with praise and thanks.
Unison: For the God who gives us life!
INVOCATION
* PRAISE TO GOD
* Hymn #97 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of truth, you have called us into covenant with you, and in Jesus Christ you have fulfilled all your promises to us. Forgive us for words that mask our true thoughts, for actions that contradict your convictions, for broken promises to you and to others. Restore us to wholeness, O God. May your truth rule throughout our lives, conforming us to the image of your true humanity, redeemed and renewed by your love through Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Pastor: Hear the Good News! Whether you are infants in Christ or more mature, you have the Spirit of God to stimulate your growth.
People: Friends, believe the Good News!
Unison: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
* Gloria Patri (#623 Hymnal)
JLK
GOD’S WORK IN PRAYER
Prayer Concerns
Pastor’s Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Choir Response
GOD’S WORD
Scripture: Mark 9:2-9 (p.1567)
Choir Anthem “Create In Me”
Sermon: “This Is My Son, Listen To Him”
* Hymn #16 “We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer”
GOD’S WORK AND WORSHIP IN GIVING
Announcements and Pew Registration
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
* The Doxology (#625 Hymnal)
* Offertory Prayer
* Hymn #326 “Softly and Tenderly”
* Benediction
* Choir Response
* Postlude
* Stand, if comfortably able
THIS WEEK
Sunday (2-19) Worship Service 10:15 a.m.
Thursday (2-23) Bells 6:30 p.m.
Choir 7:30 p.m.
PLEASE NOTE:
Thank you: Thank you to everyone who brought food helped with the luncheon on Saturday. It was greatly appreciated.
Lenten Breakfasts: This year for our Lenten Breakfasts we have scheduled three speakers from our community. We will be serving breakfast at 8:00 am with the presentation to follow. The dates are as follows.
Wednesday, February 29 Muscular Dystrophy Association
Wednesday, March 21 Camp Wyoming
Wednesday, April 4 Boy Scouts
Lenten Lunches: The season of Lent is upon us, and we have the Lenten Lunches schedule. Mark your calendar for the following dates.
Thurs., March 1 St. Maria Goretti
Rev. Jason Fuller, speaker
Thurs., March 8 Church of the Nazarene
Rev. Tracy Irvin, speaker
Thurs., March15 Beulah Presbyterian Church
Rev. Tim Snart, speaker
Thurs., March 22 New Hope Baptist
Rev. Charles Cunningham, speaker
Thurs., March 29 First Presbyterian Church
Fr. Jim DeBisshop, speaker
Families Together: Sunday, March 11thfrom 3-5 we will have Families Together swimming at the Blackhawk College. The cost is $3 per person and a maximum of $10 per family. There is a sign up sheet at the back of church if you are interested in swimming!
Per Capita: Remember that your per capita is due. This year it is $28.00 for each member of the church. Thank you!