February 7, 2016

Gathering in God’s Presence

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements 

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:  Touched by love,  
R:  Moved by grace,
L:  Captured by joy,
R:  We come to acknowledge the mysterious and wonderful ways of God:
L:  A snowstorm that quiets our hurry,
R:  A humble word that opens a heart,
L:  A simple dream that sparks new hope,
R:  A crackling fireplace fire that unleashes a deep sigh and a warm tear.
L:  The ordinary reveals the Holy and all the world shall praise God.

*Opening Hymn          #16

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” 

*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     #588    

“Have Thine Own Way, Lord!

The Morning Prayer

Anthem     “Gentle Voice”

The Sermon Text 

Mathew 22:15-22  

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     “Whose Image and Name”
 
*Hymn of Invitation     #464 v.1-3, 5

“God of Grace and God of Glory"  

Invitation to the Lord’s Table                            

Communion Hymn     #413

“Take our Bread” 

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