5^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 5, 2006 - 10:30 AM

SCOUT SUNDAY

96^thAnniversary of Scouting

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." John 1:17

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

(Lector only)

Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin (From Psalm 147)
Leader: How good it is to sing praises to our God;
People: For he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting.
Leader: He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds.
People: He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names.
Leader: His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the speed of a runner.
People: But the Lord takes pleasure in those... who hope in his steadfast love."

(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: #274 (Blue Hymnal)

"O God of Earth and Space"

(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 bulletins.

*COMING CLEAN BEFORE OUR CREATOR:

Gracious God,
We come into Your presence,
conscious of our sin, needing a time of confession.
Forgive us for remaining silent

when another was slandered,
ignoring Your prompting to meet another's need,
refusing to see another's grief or pain.
Forgive us for closed mouths,

closed wallets and closed hearts.
Forgive us for insisting on our own way,
and keeping records of others' wrongs,
while we justify our own.
Come among us with your healing presence.
Touch every heart, mind and spirit
out of Your great mercy!
Grant us forgiveness in Jesus' name, Amen

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector only)

When we come to God with humble and contrite hearts, He forgives us and hides us in His love. In Christ Jesus we are forgiven!

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

**SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED

579 (Blue Hymnal)

ANTHEM: Scout Choir, Troop 119 & Crew 119

"Great Is the Lord," Michael W. Smith and Deborah D. Smith

"Lord, I Lift Your Name on High," Rick Founds

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD:

Bruce Metzger, Scoutmaster, Troop 119

Lance Scholtes, Crew Advisor, Crew 119

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

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC: Scout Choir

Medley, "Shout to the Lord,"

"Jesus, Name Above All Names," "He Is Exalted"

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Lorelei Meyers

PRAYING TO GOD

*BIBLE READING: Jonathon Ulrich

Deuteronomy 22:22, Pew Bibles pg. 178 John 8:2-11, Pew Bibles pg. 100

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

MESSAGE: "Amazing Grace," Pastor David Layman

*DECLARING OUR FAITH (Apostle's Creed, p. 14 Blue Hymnal)

SERVICE OF COMMUNION

LORD'S PRAYER #426 (Red Hymnal)

DISTRIBUTION OF BREAD AND CUP

(Please partake of elements upon receiving them)

*SONG OF RESPONSE #517 (Blue Hymnal)

"We Come as Guests Invited"

*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: Postlude on "Fiducia"

*If able please stand**Ushers may seat Worshipers

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

"First Presbyterian Church: Praising and obeying God,

loving neighbors, and inviting all to enter into the joy of the Master"

END OF WORSHIP -- BEGINNING OF SERVICE

Pastors ~ David A Layman, John Hollis

Choir Director ~ Lynn Kennedy

Organist ~ Linda Hood

Pianist ~ Carol Lou Woodward

Lector ~ Tyler Strunk

Nursery ~ Lucia Monger & Lorna Klein

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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