8 June 2008 Bulletin

The Celebration of the Eucharist

The flowers gracing the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Ernest Giannini, beloved brother and uncle of Rose and Susan.

OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Prelude
Introit "O How He Loves You and Me" K. Kaiser

Welcome and Call to Worship: Psalm 117
The Lord looks down from heaven. God sees all humankind.
FROM WHERE GOD SITS ENTHRONED, GOD WATCHES ALL THE INHABITANTS OF THE EARTH.
The one who fashions the hearts of them all and observes all their deeds.

*Hymn 59 "I Sing the Mighty Power of God"
Let us be before our God in silence.

Unison Prayer: Psalm 51 Have mercy on me, O Gracious One, according to your steadfast Love; according to your abundant kindness forgive me where my thoughts & deeds have hurt others. Lead me in the paths of justice, guide my steps on paths of peace! Teach me, that I may know my weaknesses, the shortcomings that bind me, the unloving ways that separate me, that keep me from recognizing your life in me; for I keep company with fear, and I dwell in the house of ignorance. Yet I was brought forth in Love, and Love is my birthright. You have placed your truth in my inner being; therefore, teach me the wisdom of the heart. Forgive all that binds me in fear, that I might radiate Love; cleanse me that your Light might shine in me. Fill me with gladness; help me to transform weakness into strength. Look not on my mistakes, but on the aspirations of my heart. Create in me a clean heart, O Gracious One, and put a new & right spirit within me.

Kyrie (sung)
LORD HAVE MERCY UPON US.
CHRIST HAVE MERCY UPON US.
LORD HAVE MERCY UPON US.

A Word of Assurance Psalm 33:18-22 and the Summary of the Law (Mk 12:29-31)
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 “To God Be the Glory” W. Doane

THE WORD OF GOD
*Responsive Reading: Psalm 33:1-12
*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
Jewish Scriptures: Hosea 5:15-6:6
Epistle: Romans 4:13-25
*The Celtic Alleluia
Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26
"You Too Are Healers!" The Reverend Linda Lachesnez, Classis of Schenectady, preaching

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD
*Hymn 68 “There's a Wideness in God's Mercy”
The Offering *Doxology (625) and Prayer
PRAISE GOD FROM ALL WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW;
PRAISE GOD ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW;
PRAISE GOD ABOVE YE HEAVENLY HOSTS;
PRAISE FATHER (CREATOR), SON (CHRIST) AND HOLY GHOST.

The Invitation to the Table
Hymn BB 354 "One Bread, One Body" vs. 1
The Breaking of the Bread
The Great Thanksgiving
*Hymn 152 "Jesu, Jesu"
*The Benediction
*Response to the Benediction
Postlude

*Please stand if you are able.

Our condolences are offered to Guy and Xing Zoda and their mother, Anita Zoda on the death of her mother and grandmother, Julia Balducci on June 2, 2008. Julia passed away after a short illness in California at the age of 95 years. A memorial service will be held Tuesday the 10th at 11:30 AM in the Parish House.

Thanks to Matt Delaney and all the scouts, church and community volunteers for a terrific Immigrant Health Fair for his Eagle Scout project yesterday!

Welcome to Rev. Linda Lachesnez and the search committee and consistory of the Reformed Church of Huguenot Park! We are happy to join you in worship this morning! Stay for coffee hour after service!