24^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 17, 2006 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"How great a forest is set ablaze by a small fire!

And the tongue is a fire." James 3:5,6

ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

CHORAL INTROIT:

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

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Please join me in praising the Lord using the Response printed in your bulletin: (From 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 precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
People: The commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes.
Leader: The ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
People: In keeping them is great reward.
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 #464 (Blue Hymnal)

"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"

(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

O Lord,
Your law is perfect,
but we think we know better!
Your commandments are clear,
and we respond "Yes, but..."
You offer us eternal life,
but we cling to treasures that rust and fade.
Forgive us, Lord,
for hungering for that which is not Your Bread,
and thirsting for water which makes us thirst again!
Amen

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector only)

May the God of mercy, who forgives you all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

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)

**SONG OF GRATITUDE FOR FORGIVENESS RECEIVED

"Shine, Jesus, Shine," Shine, Jesus shine, fill this land with the Father's glory, blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire; flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy, send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light.

ANTHEM: "Every Valley," John Ness Beck

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

**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: Bonnie Browning

SPEAKING TO GOD IN SONG: (insert) "As The Deer"

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

(Blue Hymnal, Page 16, Traditional version)

*BIBLE READING: James 3:1-12 Pew Bibles pg. 230

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

MESSAGE: "Preventing Forest Fires," David Layman

*SONG OF RESPONSE #372 (Blue Hymnal)

"Lord I Want to Be a Christian"

*BLESSING

CHORAL RESPONSE:

"America, The Beautiful," Bates/Ward

DEPARTING TO SERVE

*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 ~ Bob Goodwin

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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