Thursday, February 21, 2013

FEBRUARY 24, 2013 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

+CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:  O Lord as we worship you this day, open our
               hearts to the power of your transforming Spirit.
All:         The LORD is my light and my salvation
               whom shall I fear?Leader: Through storms and peril, danger and strife
All:         The LORD is the stronghold of my life of
               whom shall I be afraid?Leader: Through darkness and torment, tears and pain All:         The LORD is my light and my salvation
               whom shall I fear?Leader: Through uncertainty and confusion, sorrow and
               loss
All:         The LORD is the stronghold of my life of
               whom shall I be afraid?

+ HYMN            Give to the Winds Thy Fears               #129

PRAYER
Lord, we pray not for tranquility, nor that our tribulations may cease; we pray for your spirit and your love, that thou grant us strength and grace to overcome adversity; through Jesus Christ.  Amen.

BAPTISM OF CODY BISHOP

Time with Young Disciples

HYMN                            “El Shaddai”                                  #123

SCRIPTURES  
Psalter # 758  Psalm 27
Genesis 15:1-12, 17&18

MESSAGE

OFFERING
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                     “Soon and Very Soon”                    #706

+ 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

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