Transfiguration of the Lord

February 26, 2006 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"…forgive each other, just as the Lord has forgiven you…"

Colossians 3:13

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL INTROIT:

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

Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin (from Psalm 89)

Leader: Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne;

People: steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.

Leader: Happy are the people who know the festal shout,

People: who walk, O Lord, in the light of your countenance;

Leader: they exult in your name all day long,

People: and extol your righteousness.

(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 #485 (Blue Hymnal) "To God Be the Glory"

(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:

Forgiving Father:

We confess that we want your forgiveness

But we don't want to forgive others.

We often ignore the need to forgive

And think only of getting even.

We think only of how we have been hurt

And don't see how we have hurt others.

Forgive our lack of compassion and forgiveness.

Forgive our blindness of heart and mind.

Fill us with a gracious, loving and forgiving heart.

Amen.

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector only)

In Christ our hearts are renewed - we are made a new creation. This comes by God's grace through Jesus Christ. In Him 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: "Amazing Grace," arr Kenneth W. Station

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD:

SHARING OUR GIFTS

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

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC:

"Christ Is the Way, the Truth, the Life," Todd Kendall

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

"Praise God, from who all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen

**DEDICATING OUR GIFTS WITH PRAYER

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Pastor Layman

SPEAKING TO GOD IN SONG (Insert) "Shine, Jesus, Shine"

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

(Blue Hymnal, Page 16, Traditional version)

Norma Hollis and Pastor John Hollis were called out of town because of a death in Norma's family. Pastor David Layman delivered the sermon today and Pastor John Hollis will preach next Sunday.

*BIBLE READING: Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan