JANUARY 15, 2012 SERVICE

We invite you to sign the worship registry at the end of each row and pass it on to others in your pew, then pass the book back. 

WORDS OF WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS

ORGAN PRELUDE

+CALL TO WORSHIP
LEADER: So he came and proclaimed peace to you who were far off
PEOPLE: and peace to those who were near; for through him all of us have access in one Spirit to the Father.     (Ephesians 2:17-18)

+OPENING HYMN                “Be Thou My Vision”               #451

CALL TO CONFESSION

When God called Samuel, Samuel responded by saying, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” When Jesus called Philip, Philip responded by bringing a friend so they might both follow Jesus. How have we responded to God’s voice in our lives this week? Let us confess our sins together ….

PRAYER

Merciful God, you speak to us, yet your voice is drowned out by the busyness, the worries and fears, the addictions and the deafening self-absorption of our lives. Forgive us, Lord, when we fail to be quiet so that our souls may find rest in you; when we run from solitude in our misguided attempts to avoid loneliness; when we respond to our dry and thirsty spirits with more entertainment or another diversion which can never satisfy. Help us to respond to your call with the faith of Samuel and Philip, knowing that it is in following you that we will know wholeness, joy, peace and freedom. We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior and Friend. Amen.

ASSURANCE

     Leader:       Jesus knows our weaknesses and shortcomings and is always eager to forgive us when we ask.

     People:      Thanks be to God! In Jesus Christ we are cleansed and made whole. Hallelujah! Amen.

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                                     “I Want a Principle Within”                  #410

SCRIPTURES John 1:43-51

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

+ CLOSING HYMN       “Rise Up, Ye Saints of God”        #576

                                      (“Ye saints” is substituted for “O men”)       

+ SENDING FORTH WITH BLESSING

+ POSTLUDE

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