The Celebration of Christian Worship
Celebrating 175 Years of Faith & Hope
February 10, 2008 First Sunday in Lent 10:00 a.m.
Prayer of the Day
Almighty and ever-living God, you hate nothing you have made, and you forgive the
sins of all who are penitent. Create in us new and honest hearts, so that, truly repenting
of our sins, we may receive from you, the God of all mercy, full pardon and forgiveness through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you
and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
OUR APPROACH TO GOD
Votum
Sentences – Psalm 51:1-17 See Insert
Salutation
*Hymn #51 – “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Summary of the Law
Prayer of Confession
We confess that we listen to voices that are not your voice, Holy God, especially when they tell us what we want to hear. We confess that we prefer to trust our own wishes rather than your wisdom. We confess that we are so out of control that we eat fruit that is not intended for us. Forgive us our immaturity, our pride, and our greed. Teach us, again, to allow your Spirit within us to guide us in wise directions and faithful behavior. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Words of Assurance
*Gloria Patri Hymnal #623
Passing the Peace
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 58:1-12
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Children’s Minute
The children are invited to come forward for the children's message. After the message, children of Kindergarten age through Grade 5 will go with their teachers to Memorial Hall; younger children can be taken to the Schoolhouse Nursery by their parents. At 11:06 the teachers of school-aged children will close their lesson and walk the children to Cook Hall to meet parents. If it is necessary for parents to pick up their children at Memorial Hall, please wait in the front room until the lesson is finished. The younger children should be picked up in the nursery.
*Hymn #129 (green) – “Throughout These Lenten Days and Nights”
Vs. 1-3
Sermon – “Full Disclosure”
Prayer for Blessing on the Word
OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD
*The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
A Message from the Gideon’s Mr. Dave Batt
Offering
Offertory
*The Doxology: (Hymnal #625): Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
We know what is good: to share all that you have entrusted to us, Generous Creator. Receive these offerings and receive our hearts and souls. May your blessing transform all that we are and all that we bring into all that you need. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Family Prayers & Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever. Amen.
*Hymn #601 – “Lord, Dismiss Us”
*Benediction & Threefold Amen Hymnal #628, IV, Threefold Amen
*Postlude