28^th Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 15, 2006 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"Many who are first will be last, and the last will be first."

Mark 10:31

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 Hebrews 4:14-16)
Leader: Since, then, we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession.
People: For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has been tested as we are, yet without sin.
Leader: Let us therefore approach the throne of grace with boldness,

People: So that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need!

(After reciting the Response, indicate with your hands for the congregation to stand for the first hymn. DO NOT announce the hymn)

*SONGS OF PRAISE

#443 (Blue Hymnal) "O Christ, the Great Foundation

(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 God:
Ever since childhood,
We've been striving for the front of the line.

"Me first! Me first!"

We confess that too often, things haven't changed much

Once we grew up!

We're more subtle, but just as desirous

To be the "firstest" with the "mostest."

Yet You came among us as One who serves.

Turn our hearts toward You,

And our lives toward Your service! Amen

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector only)

God has a special place set aside for those willing to say "Me last!" in this world. The One who gave His life for the sins of the world desires to cleanse, forgive, and prepare a place at the table for us!

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

(322 Blue Hymnal)

"Spirit of the Living God," Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me; Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

ANTHEM: "How Great Thou Art" & "Majesty," Hine/Hayford

WORSHIP IN ACTION

SHARING OUR GIFTS

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

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC: "Name Medley," arr. Don Wyrtzen

**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: Sheila Iverson

"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.

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: Stewardship Drive

SPEAKING TO GOD IN SONG: #394 (Red Hymnal)

"In My Life, Lord, Be Glorified"

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

(Blue Hymnal, Page 16, Traditional version)

*BIBLE READING: Mark 10:17-31, The Message (insert)

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

MESSAGE: "A Servant's Heart," David Layman

*SONG OF RESPONSE #357 (Blue Hymnal)

"O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee"

*BLESSING

CHORAL RESPONSE: "America, The Beautiful," Bates/Ward

*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 ~ Wayne Van Sickle

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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