13^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 1, 2007 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"Then Moses said, 'I pray You, show me Your Glory!'" Exodus 33:18

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

PREPARING OUR HEARTS AND MINDS FOR WORSHIP:

"Melody for Strings," Ralph Burkhart

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: Lovingkindness and truth go before you.

Leader: How blessed are the people who know the joyful sound!

People: In Your name they rejoice all the day,

Leader: And by Your righteousness they are exalted

People: for You are the glory of their strength.

(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: #25 (Red Hymnal) "Immortal, Invisible"

(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:

Lord God:

We often forget the way you have shown us your glory,

and there are times when we neglect

to live in your glory, and selfishly

we often fail to share your glory with those around us.

Forgive us for our neglectful and forgetful ways.

Do not hold your glory from us,

fill our lives with its brightness,

and lead us in paths that will glorify you.

Amen.

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS: (Lector only)

The ways of the Lord are past understanding; His love never fails. Through His love we are forgiven.

SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED

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

SPECIAL MUSIC: Strings Unlimited

"Andante from Quartet #4," Schubert

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Norma Hollis

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: John Hollis

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

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC: Strings Unlimited

"Allegro from Quartet #2," Schubert

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

PRAYING TO GOD

*BIBLE READING: Exodus 33:12-23, Pew Bibles pg. 80

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

MESSAGE: "The Glory of God," 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: #59 (Red Hymnal)

"I Sing the Mighty Power of God"

*BLESSING

DEPARTING TO SERVE: Strings Unlimited

"La Rejousance," Handel

*If able please stand

Large print bulletins and hearing devices are available. Please ask an usher.

"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

Youth Director ~ Bonnie Browning

Choir Director ~ Lynn Kennedy

Organist ~ Linda Hood

Pianist ~ Carol Lou Woodward

Lector ~ Phil Monger

Nursery ~ Lorna Klein & Alice Henry

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

Hunter and Ruth Farrell, Peru

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand

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