Friday, June 17, 2016

June 19th, 2016



Gathering in God’s Presence

Prelude

Transitional FYI

Welcome and Announcements
Centering Time    

In our lives, Lord,
be glorified, be glorified;
In our lives, Lord,
be glorified, be glorified today.

In our hearts, Lord,
be glorified, be glorified;
In our hearts, Lord,
be glorified, be glorified today.

In your church, Lord,
be glorified, be glorified;
In your church, Lord,
be glorified, be glorified today.

Call to Worship
L: The door opens wide,
R: The aroma lingers in the room.

L: First, a cautious whisper,

R: Then a glad refrain --
It's bread! Fresh bread!
L: Blessed by the sun.
Kneaded with tender hands.
Baked with care.
R: For all to share. For all to share.



*Opening Hymn          #86

*Invocation

Moment with Children

Call to Offering

Offertory

*Doxology
Praise God from whom 
all blessings flow, 
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.  A-men

*Prayer of Dedication
Prayer Hymn     #399
The Morning Prayer

The Sermon Text 

Prayer of Illumination        

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path

When I feel afraid,
think I've lost my way,
Still You’re right there beside me,
Nothing will I fear
as long as you are near
Please be near me to the end.
Sermon    
“Are Any Sins Unforgivable?”

*Hymn of Invitation     #200
Invitation to the Lord’s Table         


Communion Hymn     #561

Words of Institution          
L. For I received from the Lord 
what I also delivered to you, 
that the Lord Jesus on the night 
he was betrayed took bread,
and when he had given thanks, 
he broke it and said,
R: This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
L: In the same way also the cup, after supper saying,
R: This cup is the new covenant in my blood.  Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
L: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 

Prayer to Bless the Loaf and Cup

Sharing of the Elements

(All who believe that Jesus Christ 
is Lord are welcome to His table.
Please partake as the elements are passed to you.)

Prayer of Thanksgiving          
(ending in the Lord's Prayer):

*Choral Benediction     
Share His love by telling what 
the Lord has done for you,
Share His love by 
sharing of your faith,
and show the world that 
Jesus Christ is real to you 
ev'ry moment, ev'ry day.



******************************************

The Transition Minister welcomes 
the opportunity to greet you after the service.
 

He will be at the West door today.

****************************************** 



Friday, June 3, 2016

June 5th, 2016


Gathering in God’s Presence

Prelude

Transitional FYI

Welcome and Announcements
Centering Time    

In our lives, Lord,
be glorified, be glorified;
In our lives, Lord,
be glorified, be glorified today.

In our hearts, Lord,
be glorified, be glorified;
In our hearts, Lord,
be glorified, be glorified today.

In your church, Lord,
be glorified, be glorified;
In your church, Lord,
be glorified, be glorified today.

Call to Worship
L: A sudden wind blows
a leaf across the ground.
R: The air is heavy
with excitement,
L: And eyes are filled
with anticipation.
R: Come, Holy Spirit, come!
L: Our hearts sense a new boldness,
R: Our souls are enlarged
with power,
L: Our voices are beckoned to praise.
R: Come, Holy Spirit, come!
L: Come again; fill us anew.

R: Fill us with love and
power from you.
L: Come, Holy Spirit, come!



*Opening Hymn          #450

*Invocation

Moment with Children

Call to Offering

Offertory

*Doxology
Praise God from whom 
all blessings flow, 
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.  A-men

*Prayer of Dedication
Prayer Hymn     #259
The Morning Prayer

The Sermon Text 

Prayer of Illumination        

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet,
and a light unto my path

When I feel afraid,
think I've lost my way,
Still You’re right there beside me,
Nothing will I fear
as long as you are near
Please be near me to the end.
Sermon    
“When the Spirit is in the Church”

*Hymn of Invitation     #337
Invitation to the Lord’s Table         


Communion Hymn     #254

Words of Institution          
L. For I received from the Lord 
what I also delivered to you, 
that the Lord Jesus on the night 
he was betrayed took bread,
and when he had given thanks, 
he broke it and said,
R: This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
L: In the same way also the cup, after supper saying,
R: This cup is the new covenant in my blood.  Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
L: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 

Prayer to Bless the Loaf and Cup

Sharing of the Elements

(All who believe that Jesus Christ 
is Lord are welcome to His table.
Please partake as the elements are passed to you.)

Prayer of Thanksgiving          
(ending in the Lord's Prayer):

*Choral Benediction     
Share His love by telling what 
the Lord has done for you,
Share His love by 
sharing of your faith,
and show the world that 
Jesus Christ is real to you 
ev'ry moment, ev'ry day.



******************************************

The Transition Minister welcomes 
the opportunity to greet you after the service.
 

He will be at the West door today.

****************************************** 



Friday, May 20, 2016

May 22, 2016


Gathering in God’s Presence

Prelude

Transitional FYI

Welcome and Announcements

Centering Time    

Lord, I Lift Your Name on high,
Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I’m so glad You’re in my life,
I’m so glad You came to save us.

You came from heaven to earth
to show the way
From the earth to the cross
my debt to pay;
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky,

Lord, I lift Your name on high.

Call to Worship
L: Holy God, untamed by
the names we give you,
R: Come and meet us.
L: God of creation, whose hands
shaped mud into your likeness,
R: Come and meet us.
L: Persistent God, touching and molding us still,
R: Come and meet us.
L: Tender God, who is forming us
into a sign of the new community,
R: We are here to meet you.

*Opening Hymn          #274

*Invocation

Graduation!

Call to Offering

Offertory

*Doxology
Praise God from whom 
all blessings flow, 
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.  A-men

*Prayer of Dedication


Prayer Hymn     #263

The Morning Prayer

The Sermon Text 

Prayer of Illumination        

Open my eyes Lord, 
I want to see Jesus.
To reach out and touch Him 
and say that I love Him.
Open my ears Lord 
and help me to listen,
Open my eyes Lord, 
I want to see Jesus.”

Sermon    
"A House of Prayer"


*Hymn of Invitation     #611

Invitation to the Lord’s Table           

Communion Hymn     #408


Words of Institution          
L. For I received from the Lord 
what I also delivered to you, 
that the Lord Jesus on the night 
he was betrayed took bread,
and when he had given thanks, 
he broke it and said,
R: This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
L: In the same way also the cup, after supper saying,
R: This cup is the new covenant in my blood.  Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
L: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 

Prayer to Bless the Loaf and Cup

Sharing of the Elements

(All who believe that Jesus Christ 
is Lord are welcome to His table.
Please partake as the elements are passed to you.)

Prayer of Thanksgiving          
(ending in the Lord's Prayer):

*Choral Benediction     
Share His love by telling what 
the Lord has done for you,
Share His love by 
sharing of your faith,
and show the world that 
Jesus Christ is real to you 
ev'ry moment, ev'ry day.



******************************************

The Transition Minister welcomes 
the opportunity to greet you after the service.
 

He will be at the West door today.

****************************************** 


Friday, May 13, 2016

May 15, 2016


Gathering in God’s Presence

Prelude

Transitional FYI

Welcome and Announcements

Centering Time    

Lord, I Lift Your Name on high,
Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I’m so glad You’re in my life,
I’m so glad You came to save us.

You came from heaven to earth
to show the way
From the earth to the cross
my debt to pay;
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky,

Lord, I lift Your name on high.

Call to Worship
L: Beloved God, you create a space 
for us to discover you love
R: Trees, to stretch our eyes 
to the heavens;
L: Tulips, to see the beauty within;
R: Waves, to hear the 
constant flow of grace;
L: Grass, to dance in 
barefooted delight;
R: Stars, to carry us into awe;
L: Each other, to point out the blessings
R: And to make music of praise.

*Opening Hymn          #25

*Invocation

Moment with Children 

Call to Offering

Offertory

*Doxology
Praise God from whom 
all blessings flow, 
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.  A-men

*Prayer of Dedication


Prayer Hymn     #63

The Morning Prayer

The Sermon Text 

Prayer of Illumination     “Open My Eyes Lord”   

Open my eyes Lord, 
I want to see Jesus.
To reach out and touch Him 
and say that I love Him.
Open my ears Lord 
and help me to listen,
Open my eyes Lord, 
I want to see Jesus.”

Sermon    
"Where IS the Commonwealth of Jesus"


*Hymn of Invitation     #482

Invitation to the Lord’s Table             

Communion Hymn     #399


Words of Institution          
L. For I received from the Lord 
what I also delivered to you, 
that the Lord Jesus on the night 
he was betrayed took bread,
and when he had given thanks, 
he broke it and said,
R: This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
L: In the same way also the cup, after supper saying,
R: This cup is the new covenant in my blood.  Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
L: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 

Prayer to Bless the Loaf and Cup

Sharing of the Elements

(All who believe that Jesus Christ 
is Lord are welcome to His table.
Please partake as the elements are passed to you.)

Prayer of Thanksgiving          
(ending in the Lord's Prayer):

*Choral Benediction     
Share His love by telling what 
the Lord has done for you,
Share His love by 
sharing of your faith,
and show the world that 
Jesus Christ is real to you 
ev'ry moment, ev'ry day.



******************************************

The Transition Minister welcomes 
the opportunity to greet you after the service.
 

He will be at the East door today.

****************************************** 

Saturday, May 7, 2016

May 8th, Mothers Day


Gathering in God’s Presence

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Centering Time    

Lord, I Lift Your Name on high,
Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I’m so glad You’re in my life,
I’m so glad You came to save us.

You came from heaven to earth
to show the way
From the earth to the cross
my debt to pay;
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky,

Lord, I lift Your name on high.

Call to Worship
L: There's a song in every silence.
R: There's a dawn in every darkness.
L: There's a child in every parent. 
R: There's a hope in every child.
L: God has planted a saving 
possibility in every moment, 
a rainbow in every storm. 
R: Here in worship, 
we gather our songs and 
our silence, our laughter and 
our lame excuses and 
offer them to God. 
L: And hope is reborn, 
joy is rekindled, 
and the dawn comes again and again. 
R: Amen.

*Opening Hymn          #330

*Invocation

Moment with Children 

Call to Offering

Offertory

*Doxology
Praise God from whom 
all blessings flow, 
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.  A-men

*Prayer of Dedication


Prayer Hymn     #586

The Morning Prayer

Anthem     "You Are Lord"

The Sermon Text 

Prayer of Illumination     “Open My Eyes Lord”   

Open my eyes Lord, 
I want to see Jesus.
To reach out and touch Him 
and say that I love Him.
Open my ears Lord 
and help me to listen,
Open my eyes Lord, 
I want to see Jesus.”

Sermon    
"Understanding What You Read"


*Hymn of Invitation     #323

Invitation to the Lord’s Table                 

Communion Hymn     #402


Words of Institution          
L. For I received from the Lord 
what I also delivered to you, 
that the Lord Jesus on the night 
he was betrayed took bread,
and when he had given thanks, 
he broke it and said,
R: This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
L: In the same way also the cup, after supper saying,
R: This cup is the new covenant in my blood.  Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
L: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 

Prayer to Bless the Loaf and Cup

Sharing of the Elements

(All who believe that Jesus Christ 
is Lord are welcome to His table.
Please partake as the elements are passed to you.)

Prayer of Thanksgiving          
(ending in the Lord's Prayer):

*Choral Benediction     
Share His love by telling what 
the Lord has done for you,
Share His love by 
sharing of your faith,
and show the world that 
Jesus Christ is real to you 
ev'ry moment, ev'ry day.



******************************************

The Transition Minister welcomes 
the opportunity to greet you after the service.
 

He will be at the WEST door today.

****************************************** 

Friday, April 15, 2016

April 17th, 2016


Gathering in God’s Presence

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements 

Transition FYI

Centering Time    

Lord, I Lift Your Name on high,
Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I’m so glad You’re in my life,
I’m so glad You came to save us.

You came from heaven to earth
to show the way
From the earth to the cross
my debt to pay;
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky,

Lord, I lift Your name on high.

Call to Worship

*Opening Hymn          #606

*Invocation

Moment with Children 

Call to Offering

Offertory

*Doxology
Praise God from whom 
all blessings flow, 
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.  A-men

*Prayer of Dedication


Prayer Hymn     #382    vs 1-3

The Morning Prayer

Anthem     "Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord"

The Sermon Text 

Prayer of Illumination     “Open My Eyes Lord”   

Open my eyes Lord, 
I want to see Jesus.
To reach out and touch Him 
and say that I love Him.
Open my ears Lord 
and help me to listen,
Open my eyes Lord, 
I want to see Jesus.”

Sermon     
     “The Best Life Insurance Today”
 

*Hymn of Invitation     #618

Invitation to the Lord’s Table                     

Communion Hymn     #417


Words of Institution          
L. For I received from the Lord 
what I also delivered to you, 
that the Lord Jesus on the night 
he was betrayed took bread,
and when he had given thanks, 
he broke it and said,
R: This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
L: In the same way also the cup, after supper saying,
R: This cup is the new covenant in my blood.  Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
L: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 

Prayer to Bless the Loaf and Cup

Sharing of the Elements

(All who believe that Jesus Christ 
is Lord are welcome to His table.
Please partake as the elements are passed to you.)

Prayer of Thanksgiving          
(ending in the Lord's Prayer):

*Choral Benediction     
Share His love by telling what 
the Lord has done for you,
Share His love by 
sharing of your faith,
and show the world that 
Jesus Christ is real to you 
ev'ry moment, ev'ry day.



******************************************

The Transition Minister welcomes 
the opportunity to greet you after the service.
 

He will be at the EAST door today.

****************************************** 

Friday, April 1, 2016

April 3, 2016


Gathering in God’s Presence

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements 

Transition FYI

Centering Time    

Lord, I Lift Your Name on high,
Lord, I love to sing Your praises.
I’m so glad You’re in my life,
I’m so glad You came to save us.

You came from heaven to earth
to show the way
From the earth to the cross
my debt to pay;
From the cross to the grave,
From the grave to the sky,

Lord, I lift Your name on high.

Call to Worship
L:  Quiet and persistent God,
R:  You work miracles in the 
silent hush before dawn.
L:  Strong and surprising God,
R:  You roll away every stumbling stone 
and bring life to all our
dead ends.
L:  Whirling and dancing God,
R: You delight in empty tombs 
and surprising visits.
L:  Easter God,
R:  You give us joy and cause an Alleluia 
to flow from head to toe.
L:  Risen God,
R: Forever rising in us, we sing our joy.


*Opening Hymn          #342

*Invocation

Moment with Children 

Call to Offering

Offertory

*Doxology
Praise God from whom 
all blessings flow, 
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.  A-men

*Prayer of Dedication


Prayer Hymn     #106    

The Morning Prayer

Anthem     "Communion"

The Sermon Text 

Prayer of Illumination     “Open My Eyes Lord”   

Open my eyes Lord, 
I want to see Jesus.
To reach out and touch Him 
and say that I love Him.
Open my ears Lord 
and help me to listen,
Open my eyes Lord, 
I want to see Jesus.”

Sermon     “The Rest of the Story”
 

*Hymn of Invitation     #602

Invitation to the Lord’s Table                      

Communion Hymn     #404


Words of Institution          
L. For I received from the Lord 
what I also delivered to you, 
that the Lord Jesus on the night 
he was betrayed took bread,
and when he had given thanks, 
he broke it and said,
R: This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
L: In the same way also the cup, after supper saying,
R: This cup is the new covenant in my blood.  Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
L: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 

Prayer to Bless the Loaf and Cup

Sharing of the Elements

(All who believe that Jesus Christ 
is Lord are welcome to His table.
Please partake as the elements are passed to you.)

Prayer of Thanksgiving          
(ending in the Lord's Prayer):

*Choral Benediction     
He Is Lord, he is Lord!
He is risen from the dead
and he is Lord!
Every knee shall bow,
every tongue confess 
that Jesus Christ is Lord.


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The Transition Minister welcomes 
the opportunity to greet you after the service.
 

He will be at the EAST door today.

****************************************** 

Friday, March 18, 2016

Palm Sunday, March 20th


Gathering in God’s Presence

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements 

Transition FYI

Centering Time    

 Father, I adore you, 
lay my life before you,
how I love you.

Jesus, I adore you,
lay my life before you,
how I love you.

Spirit,t I adore you,
lay my life before you,
how I love you.

Call to Worship
L:  God of all life,
R:  Soaring music, falling rain,
L:  Springtime joy, evening rest,
R:  Children's laughter, loud hosannas. 
L:  God of all life,
R: Our journey and our home, 
L:  Restless searching, gracious finding,
R:  lenten masters, Easter hopes.
L:  God of all life,
R: your praise we sing 
and offer you our lives.


*Opening Hymn          #192

*Invocation

Moment with Children 

Call to Offering

Offertory

*Doxology
Praise God from whom 
all blessings flow, 
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.  A-men

*Prayer of Dedication


Prayer Hymn     #545     

The Morning Prayer

Anthem     "Sing Hosana"

The Sermon Text 

Prayer of Illumination     “Thy Word”   

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, 
and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, 
and a light unto my path.
When I feel afraid, 
think I've lost my way, 
Still You’re right there beside me,  
Nothing will I fear 
as long as you are near 
please be near me till the end. 
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, 
and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, 
and a light unto my path.

Sermon     
“When Rocks Cheer”
 
*Hymn of Invitation     #480

Invitation to the Lord’s Table                       

Communion Hymn     #399


Words of Institution          
L. For I received from the Lord 
what I also delivered to you, 
that the Lord Jesus on the night 
he was betrayed took bread,
and when he had given thanks, 
he broke it and said,
R: This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
L: In the same way also the cup, after supper saying,
R: This cup is the new covenant in my blood.  Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
L: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 

Prayer to Bless the Loaf and Cup

Sharing of the Elements

(All who believe that Jesus Christ 
is Lord are welcome to His table.
Please partake as the elements are passed to you.)

Prayer of Thanksgiving          
(ending in the Lord's Prayer):

*Choral Benediction     
"We Are A Church"
We are a church........ 
We are a congregation
And within this house of God
We feel God's mercy and grace.
We are a church....... 
We are a congregation
a community of souls 
who come to worship and pray.
We are a church


******************************************

The Transition Minister welcomes 
the opportunity to greet you after the service.
 

He will be at the EAST door today.

You are also invited to stay for lunch 
in the fellowship hall 
immediately after worship!

****************************************** 

Friday, March 4, 2016

March 6th, 2016


Gathering in God’s Presence

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements 

Transition FYI

Centering Time    

 Surely the presence 
of the Lord is in this place.
I can feel God's mighty power
and God's grace.
I can hear the brush of angels’ wings,
         I see glory on each face;

         Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.

Call to Worship
L:  A new song, a song of Lent,
R:  Arising from our life together
L:  A song of praise,
R:  Redeeming our tragedies
and celebrating our triumphs.
L:  A song of joy,
R:  To God who reveals in our uniqueness 
and delights in our commons  
L:  A song of love,
R:  To God, who tends the wounds of the heart,
who restores hope 
to the despairing,
who brings light into the darkness 
and blesses us each day.


*Opening Hymn          #550

*Invocation

Moment with Children 

Call to Offering

Offertory

*Doxology
Praise God from whom 
all blessings flow, 
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host:
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.  A-men

*Prayer of Dedication


Prayer Hymn     #570     

The Morning Prayer

Anthem     "The One"

The Sermon Text 

Prayer of Illumination     “Thy Word”   

Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, 
and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, 
and a light unto my path.
When I feel afraid, 
think I've lost my way, 
Still You’re right there beside me,  
Nothing will I fear 
as long as you are near 
please be near me till the end. 
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, 
and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, 
and a light unto my path.

Sermon     
“When You're Pulled In Ever Direction”
 
*Hymn of Invitation     #595 

Invitation to the Lord’s Table                          

Communion Hymn     #422


Words of Institution          
L. For I received from the Lord 
what I also delivered to you, 
that the Lord Jesus on the night 
he was betrayed took bread,
and when he had given thanks, 
he broke it and said,
R: This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
L: In the same way also the cup, after supper saying,
R: This cup is the new covenant in my blood.  Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.”
L: For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. 

Prayer to Bless the Loaf and Cup

Sharing of the Elements

(All who believe that Jesus Christ 
is Lord are welcome to His table.
Please partake as the elements are passed to you.)

Prayer of Thanksgiving          
(ending in the Lord's Prayer):

*Choral Benediction     
"We Are A Church"
We are a church........ 
We are a congregation
And within this house of God
We feel God's mercy and grace.
We are a church....... 
We are a congregation
a community of souls 
who come to worship and pray.
We are a church


******************************************

The Transition Minister welcomes 
the opportunity to greet you after the service.
 

He will be at the EAST door today.

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OFFICE HOURS:
Rev. Nelson’s will be at the church: Sundays   9:00 am – 1:00 pm Mondays   9:30 am – 2:00 pm Wednesdays   2:00 pm – 7:00 pm He can be reached at (765) 427-1438 (voice or text)
or  briannelson@minister.com