23^rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 10, 2006 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"Be doers of the word, and not merely hearers

who deceive themselves." James 1:22

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL INTROIT:

"Let's Prepare," John D Hedges/arr Lynn Kennedy

Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin: (From Psalm 119)
Leader: "Happy are those whose way is blameless,
People: Who walk in the law of the Lord.
Leader: Happy are those who keep his decrees,
People: Who seek him with their whole heart,
Leader: Who also do no wrong,
People: But walk in his ways.
Leader: I will praise you with an upright heart,
People: When I learn your righteous ordinances."

(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 #4 (Red Hymnal) "How Great Thou Art"

(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,
Forgive us when we limit our faith to rules,
And our worship to songs and rituals.
Forgive us when we conclude worship is a way
To get from You what we want!
As we become lost in Your praise,
Lift us beyond our burdens and worries
To find joy in sharing Your love with others.
As our Lord poured Himself out for the world,
May we learn that when we give ourselves,
We truly find You!
Amen

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector only)

As often as we do unto the least of these, we discover You!
In Christ's giving, we discover true living!

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)

ANTHEM: "Come Sunday," Duke Ellington

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: Bake Sale

SHARING OUR GIFTS

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

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC:

"Light of the World," Susanna Keeney

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

"Praise God, from whom 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 (insert) "Shine, Jesus, Shine"

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

(Blue Hymnal, Page 16, Traditional version)

*BIBLE READING: James 1:22-27, 2:14-17 Pew Bibles pg.229

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

MESSAGE: "Doers of the Word," David Layman

*SONG OF RESPONSE #358 (Red Hymnal)

"I Am Thine, O Lord"

*BLESSING

CHORAL RESPONSE:

"America, The Beautiful," Bates/Ward

DEPARTING TO SERVE:

"Postlude on a Theme by Haydn," Jane Carrier

*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 ~ Luann Spicer

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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