31^st Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 5, 2006 - 10:30 AM

GATHERING FOR WORSHIP

"I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong." II Cor. 12:10

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: (Psalm 146)
Leader: "Praise the Lord, O my soul!
People: I will praise the Lord as long as I live;
Leader: I will sing praises to my God all my life long.
People: Do not put your trust in princes, in mortals, in whom there is no help.
Leader: Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God,
People: Who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever!"

(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: #280 (Blue Hymnal)

"Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound"

(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:
Forgive us for times we have pretended to be fine,
When our hearts were breaking,

and our spirits distressed.
Even when we keep up a front before others,
Embolden us to share freely with You.
There can be no healing
If there is no revealing
Our neediness in the light of Your presence!
Amen

RECEIVING FORGIVENESS:

(Lector only)

God's power is made perfect in weakness, so we know God has great opportunities to work through us! In the name of Jesus, we are forgiven!

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:

"Standing On The Promises," R Kelso Carter/arr Kirby Shaw

A SPECIAL TIME WITH CHILDREN: Bonnie Browning

"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.

WORSHIP IN ACTION

GOD'S WORK IN THE WORLD: Circle of Friends

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

AN OFFERING OF MUSIC

LISTENING FOR GOD'S WORD TO US

PRAYING TO GOD

*BIBLE READING: Ruth 1:1-20, Pew Bibles p.239

II Corinthians 12:7b-10, Pew Bibles p. 185

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

MESSAGE: "Beyond Bitterness," Pastor David Layman

SERVICE OF COMMUNION

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)

"When the Saints Go Marching In"

*BLESSING

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

DEPARTING TO SERVE

*If able please stand**Ushers may seat Worshipers

If you need hearing assistance please speak with one of the ushers

"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 ~ Bonnie Browning

Nursery ~ Lucia Monger & Lorna Klein

SPECIAL MISSION INTERESTS

Hunter and Ruth Farrell, Peru

Charles and Diane Wonnenberg, South Dakota

Bill Yoder, Thailand