12 Nov. 2006 Bulletin

Stewardship Sunday

The flowers gracing the altar are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my sister, Virginia Barning, brother, Charles Zeltman and friend, Van Zandt Ellis by Lucille L. James.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "If My People's Hearts are Humbled"

Welcome and Call to Worship: Psalm 29
Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!
WORSHIP THE LORD IN HOLY SPLENDOR!
The voice of the Lord is over the waters.
THE GOD OF GLORY THUNDERS, THE LORD, OVER THE MIGHTY WATERS.
The voice of the Lord causes the oaks to whirl,
and strips the forest bare;
AND IN HIS TEMPLE ALL SAY, "GLORY!"

*Hymn 8 "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty"

Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 123
TO YOU I LIFT UP MY EYES, O YOU WHO ARE ENTHRONED IN THE HEAVENS! HAVE MERCY ON US, O LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US. FOR WE HAVE HAD MORE THAN ENOUGH OF CONTEMPT. AS THE EYES OF SERVANTS LOOK TO THE HAND OF THEIR MASTER, SO OUR EYES LOOK TO YOU, THE LORD OUR GOD.

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

A Word of Assurance

The Summary of God's 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 "Eternal Father, Strong to Save" J. Dykes

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 90:1-12

*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 41 "God Is So Good"

Scripture Lessons:
Jewish Scriptures: 1 Kings 17:8-16
Epistle: Hebrews 9:24-28
The Celtic Allelulia!
Gospel: Mark 12:38-44
Sermon

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn 366 "I Surrender All"
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.

Giving Thanks to God
The Prayer of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
*Hymn 379 "Take My Life and Let It Be"
*Benediction
*Choral Response
Postlude "Hymn Medley"

*Please stand if you are able.

One Great Hour of Sharing will be celebrated next week, November 19th! Please set aside at least $50 for this special world mission fund!! Dedicate your offering to the memory or honor of a loved one! Bring food! Please be godly and generous in giving!