February 12, 2023

Join us for worship on February 12, 2023. The sermon is by Rev. Dempsey, based on Matthew 5: 21-37.  Our music is provided by Patty Ritchie, cello; Kristi Treu, piano; and Annette White, organ.

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Bulletin for February 12, 2023 Worship Service
Livestream at 9:00 a.m.

GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME

PRELUDE
“Prelude on ‘Rhosymedre’” Ralph Vaughan Williams

As the prelude begins, you are invited to begin your personal preparation for worship.

SILENT MEDITATION
We know the truth, not only by the reason, but also by the heart. Blaise Pascal

CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 119, Psalm 62)
God, we are happy when we follow your command.
Let us walk in your law, O Lord
God, we are happy when we listen for your guidance
Let us walk in your ways, O Lord,
God, we are happy when we seek you with our hearts.
God, you are our rock and our salvation,
Let us praise you with all of our hearts.

PRAISE AND ADORATION

*OPENING HYMN
#475 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” NETTLETON
(*Please stand, if you are able.)

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, We know that we are your servants called to work together to build your kingdom. Yet we often stray and make choices that do not reflect love toward you or our neighbor. Forgive us. When we follow your laws to bring hope to the hopeless and comfort to those in pain, we reveal your loving creation. God, help us live into the loving people that you created us to be.

SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

KYRIE ELEISON
(#434) “Restore in Us, O God” BAYLOR

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*GLORIA PATRI
(#447) “We Are Forgiven” WE ARE FORGIVEN

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

MINUTE FOR MISSION
Rev. Stephen Niles

OLD TESTAMENT READING
Deuteronomy 30:15-20 page 163 of the pew Bible

FELLOWSHIP OF PRAYER

JOYS AND CONCERNS

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD

SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 5:21-37 page 786 of the pew Bible
Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.

SERMON
“Lord of my Heart” Rev. Dempsey

RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY
“Allegro“ (9:00) Benedetto Marcello

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from the Confession of 1967
God’s redeeming work in Jesus Christ embraces the whole of human life: social and cultural, economic and political, scientific and technological, individual and corporate. It includes the natural environment as exploited and despoiled by sin. It is the will of God that the divine purpose for human life shall be fulfilled under the rule of Christ and all evil be banished from creation. Biblical visions and images of the rule of Christ, such as a heavenly city, the household of God, a new heaven and earth, a marriage feast, and an unending day culminate in the image of the kingdom. The kingdom represents God’s triumph over all that resists the divine will and disrupts God’s creation. God’s reign is present as a ferment in the world, stirring hope in all people and preparing the world to receive its ultimate judgment and redemption. With an urgency born of this hope, the church applies itself to present tasks and strives for a better world. It does not identify limited progress with the kingdom of God on earth, nor does it despair in the face of disappointment and defeat. In steadfast hope, the church looks beyond all partial achievement to the final triumph of God.

*SANCTUS
(#572) SANCTUS (Pavlechko)

THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE SERVING OF THE BREAD
Rev. Dempsey will walk down the center aisle with gluten-free bread.

THE CUP OF THE NEW COVENANT

COMMUNION ANTHEM
“Largo” (9:00) Antonio Vivaldi

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
God of love. Thank you for inviting us to your table where all are welcome, and for feeding us with the bread of life and quenching our thirst with the cup of blessing. As you have filled our lives with love and hope, may we be a source of your love and hope for others who hunger and thirst for good news. Amen.

*HYMN OF DEDICATION
#450 “Be Thou My Vision” SLANE

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE
“Allegro Pomposo” Thomas Roseingrave

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