Service Times

Traditional 8:00 & 11:00

Contemporary 9:30

Sunday School 9:30
PreK - 5th grade
W/ some adult classes

Coffee Fellowship after 8:00 and 9:30 services

Order of Worship

Order of Worship Tenth Sunday After Pentecost August 1, 2010

IN PREPARATION AND PRAISE

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude “Sicilianna” Vincent

Let the music of the Prelude lead you into God’s presence and let all conversation be with Him alone. Peace be with you from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Choral Introit (Summer Choir)

Call to Worship (responsive)

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord.”

There is a feeling of life and wholeness here that we need for living.

There is a sense of Christ’s presence here that renews our spirits.

Let us rejoice in His presence and sing the glories of His name!

*Hymn#341 “Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!”

*Prayer of Confession(unison)

Almighty God, we live by faith, but only so far. We maintain hope, but only to a point. We readily forgive, if it appears a necessity. We love compassionately, when convenient. We give sacrificially, if it is not too costly. Called to discipleship, we are bound by our selfishness. Commissioned to gospel proclamation, we are barricaded by our narrowness. Commanded to love, we are surrounded by reluctance. Pardon, Lord, our pale performance. Strengthen us to do Your will with flexible faith and brave trust for Jesus’ sake. Amen.(followed by a period of silent confession)

*Assurance of Pardon (responsive)

God knows the hearts of men and women, youth and children.

If we pray in sincerity, God will hear our prayers.

God will hear from heaven and will forgive our sins.

Let us rejoice in the power of forgiven sins! Amen.

*Gloria Patri - Page 579 in the Hymnal

IN WITNESS OF THE WORD

Anthem “Open My Eyes, That I May See” Arr. by Hal Hopson

(Summer Choir)

Pastoral Prayer And The Lord’s Prayer, Page 16 in the Hymnal (Debts, Debtors)

Scripture Lesson Luke 8:49-56

Sermon “A Great Faith” The Rev. Craig S. Davies

IN RESPONSE TO THE WORD

*Prayer for Direction (unison)

Dear God, thank you for this opportunity to learn more about faith and what it means to trust You and to be a faithful Christian. Help us build a faith that is active and strong, a faith that connects us with You. Amen.

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory “See the Bread, See the Wine” Jay Althouse

(Summer Choir)

*Doxology - Hymn #592 “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

*Prayer of Dedication

THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION

Words of Invitation

*Communion Hymn #172 “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need”

Words of Institution

Prayer of Thanksgiving and Consecration

Distribution of the Elements

Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn #307 “Fight the Good Fight”

*Benediction and Response (sung in unison)

Blest be the tie that binds

Our hearts in Christian love:

The fellowship of kindred minds

Is like to that above.

Postlude “March from ‘Floridante’” Handel

Indicates to please stand if you are able.

THE END OF OUR SERVICE OF WORSHIP –

THE BEGINNING OF OUR WORSHIP AS SERVICE

NEXT SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 2010

“A Lasting, Tenacious Commitment”

Mark 10:17-22

THE REV. CRAIG S. DAVIES WILL BE PREACHING