22 Oct. 2006 Bulletin

The flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of our beloved son and brother, Bill Buffa by Carol Dickert and Michael Buffa.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit “Let's Just Praise the Lord”

Welcome!

Call to Worship: Psalm 33 & Tobit 13
Shout joy to the Lord, lovers of justice!
HOW RIGHT IT IS TO PRAISE GOD!
For the word of God is true: what God says, God does!
THIS LOVER OF TRUTH AND JUSTICE FILLS THE EARTH WITH LOVE!
Match your praise to all God has done for you.
BLESS THE LORD OF JUSTICE, WHO RULES FOREVER!

*Hymn 6 or BB 609 "Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 15 & 5
LORD, WHO IS WELCOME IN YOUR HOUSE? WHO CAN REST ON YOUR HOLY MOUNTAIN? THOSE WHO WALK WITH INTEGRITY AND DO ONLY WHAT IS RIGHT, SPEAKING TRUTH WITH COURAGE...THESE ARE THE JUST: THEY STAND FOREVER UNSHAKEN...YOU NEVER WELCOME EVIL, GOD, NEVER LET IT STAY...BY YOUR GREAT MERCY I ENTER YOUR HOUSE AND BEND LOW IN AWE WITHIN YOUR HOLY TEMPLE...BRING ME YOUR JUSTICE.

Kyrie (sung)
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.

A Word of Assurance

The Summary of the Law (Mark 12:29b-31)
This is the first commandment:
HEAR O ISRAEL,
THE LORD OUR GOD,
THE LORD IS ONE!
THEREFORE YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART,
WITH ALL YOUR SOUL,
WITH ALL YOUR MIND,
AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.
This is the second commandment:
YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.
There is no greater commandment than these.

Anthem “It Is Well With My Soul” P. Bliss

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 33:18-22

*Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 623)
GLORY BE TO THE FATHER
AND TO THE SON
AND TO THE HOLY GHOST.
AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING,
IS NOW AND EVER SHALL BE,
WORLD WITHOUT END,
AMEN, AMEN!

The Greeting of Peace
Announcements
*Hymn 206 “There is a Redeemer”

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: Isaiah 53:10-11
Epistle: Hebrews 4:14-16
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: Mark 10:35-45
The Sermon "Finding Our Place"

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
Hymn 484 “Who Is on the Lord's Side”
The Offering
*Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST. AMEN.

A Time of Giving Thanks and Praise
The Prayer of the People & the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn BB 522 “Lord Whose Love in Humble Service”
*Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

The consistory extends a great thank you to members and friends of New Utrecht who worked so hard and collected so much for the sake of our Thrift Sale! Thank you! Thank you!

Bible Study continues today in Acts with Rev. Bob Peterson: DON'T MISS IT! Join Bob in the Forum Room after service.

A "Lunch and Learn: What it Means to be Reformed and Ever Reforming" and will be shared by Terry and all who wish to gather with her on Sunday, November 5th after the All Saints Communion Service. A special welcome to the folks who worship with us who might consider joining our church!