February 5, 2023
Join us for worship on February 5, 2023. The sermon is by Dr. Zieman, based on Matthew 5:13-20. Our music is provided by the Children’s Choir; Jayne Frederickson, director; and Annette White, organ.
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Bulletin for February 5, 2023 Worship Service
Livestream at 9:00 a.m.
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
PRELUDE
“Amazing Grace” George Shearing
As the prelude begins, you are invited to begin your personal preparation for worship.
SILENT MEDITATION
(from the Presbyterian Church USA Book of Order)
“As there were in Old Testament times ELDERS for the government of the people, so the New Testament church provided persons with particular gifts to share in discernment of God’s Spirit and governance of God’s people…”
“The ministry of DEACON as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures or anyone in distress.”
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP (9:00)
“Now We Worship” Audrey Rose
PRAISE AND ADORATION
*OPENING HYMN
#395 “Blessed Jesus, at Your Word” LIEBSTER JESU
(*Please stand, if you are able.)
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
We pray to you today for forgiveness, as we shy away from the gifts that you have given us. Instead of championing for justice, we continue to uphold systems that oppress others. Instead of proclaiming you as Lord, we look to leadership of those with power and money. Instead of practicing works of charity, we take more than our fair share. God, this is not who you created us to be. Help our light shine and guide us into a discipleship where we seek always your kingdom and your righteousness.
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 GREETING
ANTHEM (9:00)
“You and I“ Natalie Sleeth
ANNOUNCEMENTS
*HYMN
#175 Seek Ye First LAFFERTY
OLD TESTAMENT READING
Isaiah 58: 1-9a page 600 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: 13-20 page 786 of the pew Bible
Pastor: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON
“The Blessing of Being Salt and Light“ Dr. Zieman
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
from The Confession of Belhar
We believe that God has entrusted the church with the message of reconciliation in and through Jesus Christ; that the church is called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, that the church is called blessed because it is a peacemaker, that the church is witness both by word and by deed to the new heaven and the new earth in which righteousness dwells.
*SANCTUS
(#572) SANCTUS (Pavlechko)
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
“Fairest Lord Jesus” (9:00) Mark Patterson
* DOXOLOGY
(#609) “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low.
Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known; Creator, Word, and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
SENTENCES OF SCRIPTURE 1 Cor. 12: 4-7, 27
Moderator: There are different gifts.
People: But it is the same spirit who gives them.
Moderator: There are different ways of serving God.
People: But it is the same Lord who is served.
Moderator: God works through different people in different ways.
People: But it is the same God whose purpose is achieved through them all.
Moderator: Each one is given a gift by the Spirit,
People: To use for the common good.
Moderator: Together we are the Body of Christ,
People: And individually members of him.
STATEMENT ON ORDINATION AND PRESENTATION OF NEW OFFICERS
At last week’s Congregational Meeting, these individuals were elected to serve our church as a
new class of Elders and Deacons. Today they are presented for ordination and installation.
Elder (3-year term):
Keith Allen, Brenda Graumann, Linda Miller, Mary Ott, Renee Cornett, Tammy Holdren, Josh Murray, Roger Utman
Deacon (3-year term):
Holly Baddley, Betsy Conway, Carl Greiner, Karen Smith, Sue Barger, Toni Craig, Andrew Ebert, Chris Voss
CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS
PRAYER OF ORDINATION AND LAYING ON OF HANDS TO THOSE NEWLY ORDAINED
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
#65 “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” CWM RHONDDA
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
“Go Now in Peace” (9:00) Don Besig
POSTLUDE
“Allegro” William Boyce
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