Although we are not posting lyrics due to copyright issues, most of our hymns can be found in “The Presbyterian Hymnal,” copyright 1990, Westminster/John Knox Press. We have a limited number available for loan. Please inquire with the church office if you would like to borrow a hymnal.
PRELUDE
“Eternal Source of Light Divine” George Frideric Handel, arr. Jonathan Scott
“Un Momento di Contento” and “Lascia ch’io pianga” G. F. Handel. arr. MEB
(Welcome to worship today. Bold responses are spoken by the congregation. Note that an * indicates when all are invited to rise in body or in spirit.)
GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS The Rev. Gregg Neel
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
AN ACT OF PRAISE
INTROIT
“O Lord, Our God”
*WESTMINSTER CHIMES
*INVITATION TO WORSHIP The Rev. Gregg Neel
Siblings, we are called:
Called to follow Jesus.
What a challenge.
What an opportunity!
Called to discern those gifts of life
God has hidden deep within each one of us.
Called to follow Jesus and we can answer yes.
We can follow,
Because we have been called first to love.
Let us worship God.
*HYMN #487
“When Morning Gilds the Skies” LAUDES DOMINI
*INVITATION TO CONFESSION The Rev. Eileen Parfrey
We are sometimes foolish enough to think you do not know our hearts, hear our words, see the mistakes we make, and the pain we cause. God, you are gracious and forgive. Hear us now, as we offer our lives and hearts to you, praying first in silence.
*SILENT PRAYER
*UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Because we are so focused on ourselves, God of every life, it is hard to see the lives which others endure. When we are so worried about how the economy will affect us, we do not notice those in need around us. As we grumble about our aches and pains, and about how difficult it is to get out of the bed each day, we easily ignore the broken.
Forgive us, God of goodness and grace. Speak to us of healing, so we might bring help to others. Speak to us of grace, so hearing, we may share it with everyone we meet. Speak to us of love and life, so we may offer it as freely as Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, brought it to us.
*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
Come and see! God’s grace is poured out on everyone, God’s hope is freely shared in every moment, forgiveness is the gift which mends our lives.
Thanks be to God. We are surrounded by God’s love and mercy! Amen.
*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
AN ACT OF PROCLAMATION
THE SCRIPTURE READING The Rev. Gregg Neel
John 1:43-51 (p. 92)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN The Rev. Eileen Parfrey
ANTHEM
“All My Trials” arr. Norman Luboff
SERMON The Rev. Gregg Neel
“Jesus Calling”
A MOMENT FOR SILENT REFLECTION
AN ACT OF RESPONSE
*HYMN (INSERT)
“Will You Come and Follow Me (The Summons)” KELVINGROVE
SHARING JOYS & CONCERNS The Rev. Eileen Parfrey
(At the conclusion of spoken joys, let us pray together, “Thanks be to you, O God.”
For concerns, let us make them our own by praying, “Lord, hear our prayer.”)
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
MINUTE FOR MISSION Mark Hess
Stephen Ministry
OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS
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OFFERTORY ANTHEM
“You Are the New Day” Peter Knight
*DOXOLOGY – Hymn #592
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*HYMN #422
“God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending” BEACH SPRING
*BENEDICTION The Rev. Gregg Neel
*POSTLUDE
“Fanfare” (Water Music) G. F. Handel
(You may be seated for the postlude or you may depart.)