2^nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 14, 2007 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"We have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us." II Corinthians 4:7

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL INTROIT:

"Let's Prepare," John D Hedges/arr Lynn Kennedy

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Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin: (from Psalm 36)

Leader: "How precious is Your steadfast love, O God!

People: All people may take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

Leader: For with You is the fountain of life;

People: In Your light we see light.

Leader: O continue Your steadfast love to those who know You,

People: And Your salvation to the upright of heart!"

(After reciting the Response, indicate with your hands for the congregation to stand for the first hymn. DO NOT announce the hymn.)

*SONG OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP: #482 (Blue Hymnal)

"Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty"

(Lector Only) If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. But if we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In humility and faith let us confess our sin to God, using the prayer printed in your bulletin.

**COMING CLEAN BEFORE OUR CREATOR

Lord God:

When we stand before the world, we always want to

"Put our best foot forward"!

But as we come into Your presence, we know that

Even our best foot is worn and bruised!

We can fool all of the people some of the time.

But we can never fool You!

Fortunately, we don't need to.

You know we are earthen vessels,

Yet are willing to place the radiance of Your light

Into the humble containers we possess.

Make us willing vessels, Lord!

For if others may catch a glimpse of Your light

Shining through our flaws, weaknesses and failures,

We will find our greatest glory in Your service!

Amen.

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector Only)

Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. We look not at what can be seen but at what cannot be seen: for what can be seen is temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal.

APOSTLES' CREED

Please join me in declaring our faith using the traditional version of the Apostles' Creed printed on page 14 of the blue hymnal.

*SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED:

(#322, Blue Hymnal; #247, Red Hymnal, "Spirit of the Living God")

ANTHEM: "The Gift of Love," Hal H Hopson

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Sheila Iverson

"Shine, Jesus, Shine" Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father's glory, blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire; flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy, send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light.

WORSHIP IN ACTION

SHARING OUR GIFTS

(Prayer requests may be placed in the offering plate; please sign the fellowship pad)

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC:

"Living for Jesus," Gerald Peterson

**PRAISING GOD AS SOURCE OF ALL, 593 (Blue Hymnal)

**DEDICATING OUR GIFTS WITH PRAYER

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: Knitters Ministry

**SPEAKING TO GOD IN SONG: #404 (Blue Hymnal)

"Precious Lord, Take My Hand"

PRAYING TO GOD, LORD'S PRAYER (debts/debtors)

(Blue Hymnal, Page 16, Traditional version)

*BIBLE READING: Genesis 3:1-7, Pew Bibles pg. 2

II Corinthians 4:7-12, 16-18, Pew Bibles Pg. 180

Leader: "The Word of the Lord," All: "Thanks be to God"

MESSAGE: "Learning Life's Limitations," David Layman

ORDINATION and INSTALLATION OF ELDERS and DEACONS (Insert)

*SONG OF RESPONSE: #525 (Blue Hymnal)

"Here I Am, Lord"

*BLESSING

CHORAL RESPONSE: "America the Beautiful," Bates/Ward

DEPARTING TO SERVE: "Allegro Vivace," G.F. Handel

*As able please stand**Ushers may seat Worshipers

Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available. Please ask an usher.

END OF WORSHIP - BEGINNING OF SERVICE

Pastors ~ David A Layman, John Hollis

Youth Director ~ Bonnie Browning

Choir Director ~ Lynn Kennedy

Organist ~ Linda Hood

Pianist ~ Carol Lou Woodward

Lector ~ Kathleen Anderson

Nursery ~ Lorna Klein

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

Hunter and Ruth Farrell, Peru

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand