SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 SERVICE

Enter to Worship, Depart to Serve

Our Mission:  "To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world."

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+ HYMN         “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”      #57

+CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader:  Come, let us worship together.

People:  We are open to the word that confronts us in Jesus the Christ.

Leader:  That word gives us life.

People:       We gather to decide anew to be pilgrims seeking a life that is vital and abundant.

Leader:   In this spirit, let us worship.

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN      “Faith, While Trees Are Still in Blossom”       #508

SCRIPTURES          John 3:1-21

MESSAGE

OFFERING

As forgiven and reconciled people, let us offer ourselves and our gifts to God.

+DOXOLOGY #95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.  Amen.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

+ HYMN         “Come, Let Us Use the grace Divine”      #606

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

(+) Those who are able are invited to stand.      

*Communion is available following the service where consecrated elements are distributed in the front of the sanctuary