Friday, January 29, 2016

January 31, 2016

Gathering in God’s Presence

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements 

Ceremony of Beginnings for the Transition Interim Minister

Transition FYI

Centering Time     “I Love You Lord"

“I love You lord, and I lift my voice
to worship You, Oh, my soul rejoice!
Take joy my King, in what You hear,
Let it be a sweet, sweet sound in Your ear”. [REPEAT]

Call to Worship
L: Winter tress, Graceful against a cool, crisp sky.  Lines etched like lace, full of promise.
R: Winter people. Hushed by the stillness of a cold clear night.
L: Winter dreams.  Visions of crocuses poking their way through the cold earth and buds swelling in response to warm winds.
R: Winter God. Steadfast and beckoning, bearing the promise of new life.
L: Winter songs, Echoing like a church bell, warming the heart and touching the soul.

*Opening Hymn          #2

*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     #265     v.1,3,4

The Morning Prayer

Anthem     “A Communion Invitation”

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     “Priorities One and Two”
 

*Hymn of Invitation     #527 v.1-3

Invitation to the Lord’s Table                            

Communion Hymn     #420 v.1-3,5
 

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     
"Bless the Father"
Bless the Father, bless the Son, 
bless the Spirit, the Three in One.
Holy Father, Holy Son, 
Holy Spirit, the Three in One. [repeat]

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

He will be at the west 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

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