18^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 5, 2007 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"Only a form of Christianity that is convinced that it has something
distinctive, true, exciting, and relevant to communicate to the world in
order to transform it will survive." (Alister McGrath, INTELLECTUALS
DON'T NEED GOD,Zondervan: Grand Rapids, 1993, p. 133)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

PREPARING OUR HEARTS AND MINDS FOR WORSHIP:

Soloist Ann Frost, "In Times Like These," Ruth Caye Jones

Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin: (from Psalm 107)
Leader: "O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
People: For his steadfast love endures forever.
Leader: Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love,
People: For his wonderful works to humankind.
Leader: For he satisfies the thirsty,
People: And the hungry he fills with good things!"

(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: #150 (Blue Hymnal)

"Come, Christians, Join to Sing"

(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 have ears to hear, but often don't listen.
We have eyes to see, but focus only on ourselves.
We have hearts with which to love others,
Yet we confess our hearts are often

out of beat with Your love!
You have given us minds to remember your blessings,
But too often, we only think of our challenges!
Transform our minds,
And breathe Your Spirit within us!
Amen.

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS: (Lector only)

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

God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit promises
to forgive and strengthen us for service in his kingdom!

SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED

("Spirit of the Living God," Blue Hymnal #322, Red Hymnal #247)

SPECIAL MUSIC: Soloist Ann Frost

"People Need the Lord," arr. Lloyd Larson

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Alice Chamness

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: Servant of the Month

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

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC: Soloist Ann Frost

"It Is No Secret," Stuart Hamblen

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

PRAYING TO GOD

*BIBLE READING: John 1:1-14, Pew Bibles pg. 9

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

MESSAGE: "The New Way Made Flesh," David Layman

SERVICE OF COMMUNION

*DECLARING OUR FAITH

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

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: (insert)

"Lord, I Lift Your Name on High"

*BLESSING RESPONSE: "Blest Be the Tie That Binds"

(Blue Hymnal #438, Red Hymnal #286)

DEPARTING TO SERVE

*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 ~ Barbara Bastin

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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