4^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 29, 2006 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes." Mark 1:22

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHOIR INTROIT:

"The Lord Is in His Holy Temple," Lloyd Larson

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Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin (Psalm 111)
Leader: I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
People: Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them.
Leader: He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations.
People: The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
Leader: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding.
People: His praise endures forever!

*SONG OF PRAISE #288 (Blue Hymnal)

"I Sing the Mighty Power of God"

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

(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:

God of the ages,
We know that we have not kept our promises
to ourselves, others and You!
We have been thoughtless of others' needs and feelings,
insisted on our own way,
and rebelled against Your eternal truth.
Set us right, we pray,
that we might better reflect Your image to others,
and enjoy renewed fellowship with You.
We ask this in Jesus' name, Amen

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector only)

The mercies of the Lord are from everlasting to everlasting
Upon those of humble hearts, and open hands!

(Stay at lectern until Song of Gratitude is sung then move to congregation)

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**SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED

579 (Blue Hymnal)

ANTHEM: "Fly Away to Glory," arr. Don Hart

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: Lance Scholtes

SHARING OUR GIFTS

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

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC:

"Glory to His Name," Franklin Ritter, Tune by John Stockton

**PRAISING GOD AS SOURCE OF ALL, 592 (Blue Hymnal)

**DEDICATING OUR GIFTS WITH PRAYER

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Sheila Iverson

SPEAKING TO GOD IN SONG (insert) "Shout to the Lord"

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

(Blue Hymnal, Page 16, Traditional version)

*BIBLE READING: Mark 1:21-28, Pew Bibles pg. 35

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

MESSAGE: "The Last Word," Pastor David Layman

*DECLARING OUR FAITH using the words of the Apostles' Creed

(Blue Hymnal, Page 14, Traditional version)

*SONG OF RESPONSE #423 (Blue Hymnal)

"Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun"

*BLESSING

CHORAL & CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE:

"God Be with You till We Meet Again"

God be with you till we meet again;

By His counsels guide, surround you,

Put His arms unfailing 'round you;

God be with you till we meet again.

DEPARTING TO SERVE: "The Lord Reigneth," Lani Smith

*As able please stand**Ushers may seat Worshipers

If you need hearing assistance please speak with one of the ushers

END OF WORSHIP - BEGINNING OF SERVICE

Pastors ~ David A Layman, John Hollis

Choir Director ~ Lynn Kennedy

Organist ~ Linda Hood

Pianist ~ Carol Lou Woodward

Lector ~ Lynn McDougall

Nursery ~ Lorna Klein and Lucia Monger

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

Lindsay Carr, Michigan State

Hunter and Ruth Farrell, Peru

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand

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