This
is a sample of our typical order of worship on Sunday mornings.
You'll note that Communion ("Sacrament of Grace") is celebrated.
We do this a minimum of six times a year: Easter, Christmas,
and once or twice a quarter.
THE
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Pentecost
11:00 A.M.
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THE GATHERING OF THE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
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SILENCE is KEPT in PREPARATION to WORSHIP GOD
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ORGAN PREPARATION for WORSHIP
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STRIKING of the HOUR ------------The Chimes
WELCOME
Leader: Grace and peace from
Jesus Christ our Lord;
People: Now and forever more.
Amen.
ORGAN INTROIT
*CALL to WORSHIP
(from Psalm 104)
Leader: O Lord, how manifold
are thy works!
People: In wisdom you have
made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.
Leader: May the glory of the
Lord endure forever;.
People: May the Lord rejoice
in his works.
Leader: Bless the Lord, O my
soul.
All: Let us praise the name
of the Lord!
*** The Ushers will seat those who are waiting.
*HYMN 129
Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us
*PRAYER of CONFESSION
Almighty God, who sent the promised power of the Holy spirit to fill
disciples with willing faith; we confess that we have held back the
force of your Spirit among us; that we have been slow to serve you, and
reluctant to spread the good news of your love. Have mercy upon us, and
forgive our divisions. By your spirit draw us together and fill us with
flaming desire to do your will and to be a faithful people; and all to
the glory of your son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
(silence for personal confession)
*DECLARATION OF GOD’S MERCY and GRACE
Leader: Anyone who is in
Christ is a new creation.
People: The old life is gone;
the new life has begun.
All: In Christ Jesus, we are
forgiven. Amen.
Response
Come,
Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove,
With
all Thy quickening powers;
Kindle a flame of sacred love
In
these cold hearts of ours.
(Hymn 126 v. 1)
*THE PEACE
THE PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD
TIME with our CHILDREN
(Following this, infants and children, ages 2-4, may proceed to the
nursery.)
PRAYERS of the PEOPLE and THE LORD’S PRAYER
THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY 592 and PRAYER OF DEDICATION
PRAYER for ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE LESSON
Genesis 11:1-9 (p. 9; pew Bible)
Leader: The word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON:
"Unity, Not Uniformity"
Pastor
TIME for SILENT REFLECTION
THE SACRAMENT OF GRACE
INVITATION to THE LORD’S TABLE
PRAYER of THANKSGIVING
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the
Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to
the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give
our thanks and praise.
Leader: It is truly
right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise,…
Therefore we praise you,
joining our voices with angels and archangels and with all
the faithful of every time and place
who forever sing to the glory of your name:
ALL (Sung): Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the Name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
(p. 581; hymnal)
SHARING of THE LORD’S SUPPER
(Please hold the bread and the cup so we may commune together.)
COMMUNION ANTHEM
Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with us all. Amen
ALL (Sung): Dying, You destroyed our death; Rising, You restored our
life.
Rising You restored our life.
Lord Jesus, come in glory.
(p. 582; hymnal)
*HYMN 509
For
the Bread Which You Have Broken
THE SENDING OUT OF GOD’S PEOPLE
*BENEDICTION
*CHORAL BENEDICTION
ORGAN POSTLUDE
*All stand as you are able.
