Transfiguration of the Lord

February 18, 2007 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"We are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us…" II Corinthians 5:20

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL INTROIT:

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

PRELUDE

Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin: (From Psalm 99)
Leader: "The Lord is great in Zion;
People: He is exalted over all the peoples.
Leader: Let them praise your great and awesome name.

People: Holy is he!
Leader: Extol the Lord our God;
People: Worship at his footstool. Holy is he!"

(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: #267 (Blue Hymnal)

"All Things Bright and Beautiful"

(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:

Though our lives become soiled with self serving and centeredness,

Make us pure, like new fallen snow!

Though we like to think we are in charge,

Slow us down with glimpses of Your power and might!

When we become wrapped up in our own pursuits,

And frustrated when our schedules get changed,

Remind us that there is enough time to do what You desire,

If we give our hearts and lives to You!
Amen.

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector Only)

The Lord God is a forgiving God, but also an avenger of wrong doings. His grace is free, but also costly!

*SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED:

(#579, Blue Hymnal)

ANTHEM: "With All My Heart," Joel Raney

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

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:

"I Am Thine, O Lord," Joseph Prentiss

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

**DEDICATING OUR GIFTS WITH PRAYER

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

**SPEAKING TO GOD IN SONG: #364 (Blue Hymnal)

"I Sing A Song of the Saints of God"

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

(Blue Hymnal, Page 16, Traditional version)

*BIBLE READING: II Corinthians 5:14-20, Pew Bibles pg. 181

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

MESSAGE: "The Ministry of 'We'," David Layman

*DECLARING OUR FAITH

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

*SONG OF RESPONSE: #343 (Blue Hymnal)

"Called as Partners in Christ's Service"

*BLESSING

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE: #602 (Red Hymnal) vs. 1

"God Be With You"

DEPARTING TO SERVE:

"Choral Song," Samuel S Wesley

*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 ~ Dennis Stephen

Nursery ~ Lorna Klein

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

Hunter and Ruth Farrell, Peru

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand

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