Transfiguration of the Lord

February 3, 2008 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased;

listen to him." Matthew 17:5

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL INTROIT:

"We Have Come to Worship the Lord," Charles Yannerella

RESPONSIVE WORDS OF WORSHIP: (From Psalm 96)

Leader: "Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,

People: Ascribe to the Lord glory and strength.

Leader: Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;

People: Worship the Lord in holy splendor."

*SONG OF PRAISE: #66 (Red Hymnal)

"To God Be the Glory"

*COMING CLEAN BEFORE OUR CREATOR:

Forgive us, O Lord, when we think only of ourselves;

When we cannot see beyond our own wants.

Forgive us for not recognizing our weaknesses;

When we think by our good deeds we can please you.

Lift us up to mountaintops with you;

Let us see your glory.

Bring us down to the valleys of need;

Fill us with your compassion.

Through forgiveness strengthen our faith. Amen.

*RECEIVING FORGIVENESS

SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED

("Glory Be to the Father," Blue Hymnal #579, Red Hymnal #623)

ANTHEM: "All Hail the Power," arr Robert W Thygerson

A SPECIAL TIME WITH: Bonnie Browning

(Red Hymnal #580 "Jesus Loves the Little Children")

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: Barbara Taylor

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

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC:

"Communion with Jesus," Colin Curtis

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

PRAYING TO GOD

*BIBLE READING:

Matthew 17:1-9, 14-20, Pew Bibles, pg. 18

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

MESSAGE:

"On The Mountain And In The Valley," Pastor John Hollis

*DECLARING OUR FAITH

(Apostles' Creed, Traditional p. 14 Blue Hymnal)

SERVICE OF COMMUNION

COMMUNION HYMN: #426 (Red Hymnal) "The Lord's Prayer"

DISTRIBUTION OF BREAD AND CUP

(Please partake of elements upon receiving them. If someone needs assistance in your pew, please help them.)

SONG OF RESPONSE: #381 (Red Hymnal)

"Open My Eyes, That I May See"

*BLESSING

CHORAL RESPONSE:

"Father, Give Thy Benediction," S Longfellow/arr Clayton Lloyd Moore

DEPARTING TO SERVE: "Praise Be to God," Matt Powers

*If able please stand

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 ~ Jade Gresik

Nursery ~ Lorna Klein & Alice Henry

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

McGilvary Scholarships

Pakistan Denationalized Schools

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand

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