March 19, 2006 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound?

By no means!" (Romans 6:1-2)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL 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 19)
Leader: "The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;
People: The decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple...
Leader: The commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes...
People: The ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether...
Leader: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
People: Be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer."

(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 #60 (Red Hymnal)

"Morning Has Broken"

(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,
You took the risk of sending Your Son to give His life for us.
Forgive us for only taking the kind of risks that bring us
More money, power and acclaim.
Help us to take the risk of following You.
Help us to say "no" to that which separates us from You.
If there is a cross for us,
Let us not pass by on the other side,
But take it up, finding that Another walks beside us!
In Your Son's name we pray,
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)

**SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED

579 (Blue Hymnal)

ANTHEM: "Hush! Somebody's Callin' My Name," arr Dennard

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: Bill Beard

SHARING OUR GIFTS

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

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC:

"Never Further Than the Cross," James Mansfield

**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: Alice Chamness

SPEAKING TO GOD IN SONG: #80 (Red Hymnal)

"I Love You, Lord"

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

(Blue Hymnal, Page 16, Traditional version)

*BIBLE READING: Romans 6:1-4, 15-23, Pew Bibles pg. 156

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

MESSAGE: "Stamp Out Grace Abuse!" Pastor David Layman

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

(Blue Hymnal, Page 14, Traditional version)

*SONG OF RESPONSE #372 (Red Hymnal) "Living for Jesus"

*BLESSING

*CHORAL RESPONSE: "Amen - 10," Charles Yannerella

DEPARTING TO SERVE: "Song of Spring," Charles Yocum

*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 ~ Abby English

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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