21^st Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 27, 2006 - 9:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication." Ephesians 6:18

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

PREPARING OUR HEARTS AND MINDS FOR WORSHIP:

"Glorious Works," James Denton

Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin: (From Psalm 86)
Leader: There is no one like You among the gods, O Lord,

People: Nor are there any works like yours.
Leader: All nations You have made shall come and worship before You, O Lord,
People: And they shall glorify Your name.
Leader: For You are great and do wondrous deeds;
People: You alone are God.

(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 # 271 (Red Hymnal)

"Standing on the Promises"

(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

Gracious God:

We confess that we are not always brave

in the face of temptation.

We do not always stand firm in the

battle for what is right.

We do not always wear the armor

You have prepared for us.

We seek comfort rather than doing battle with evil.

Forgive our indifference toward Your word

and negligence of our duty.

Lead us safely through the battles of life.

Amen

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector only)

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, in Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace."

APOSTLES' CREED

Please join me in declaring our faith using the traditional version of the Apostles' Creed printed on page 14 of the blue hymnal.

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

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**SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED

579 (Blue Hymnal)

SPECIAL MUSIC: Darlene Druley

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: Steven Stoller

SHARING OUR GIFTS

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

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC:

"Christ, the Cornerstone," Edward Wetherill

**PRAISING GOD AS SOURCE OF ALL, 592 (Blue Hymnal)

**DEDICATING OUR GIFTS WITH PRAYER

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Mary Jelinek

SPEAKING TO GOD IN SONG #267 (Red Hymnal)

"Come, Thou Almighty King"

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

(Blue Hymnal, Page 16, Traditional version)

*BIBLE READING: Ephesians 6:10-20, Pew Bibles pg. 195

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

MESSAGE: "Wear Your Breastplate," John Hollis

*SONG OF RESPONSE #292 (Red Hymnal)

"God of Grace and God of Glory"

*BLESSING

DEPARTING TO SERVE:

"Victory through Christ," Lani Smith

*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

Youth Director, Bonnie Browning

Choir Director ~ Lynn Kennedy

Organist ~ Linda Hood

Pianist ~ Carol Lou Woodward

Lector ~ Larry Coblentz

Nursery ~ Lorna Klein and Lucia Monger

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

Hunter and Ruth Farrell, Peru

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand

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