October 15, 2023
Join us for worship on Sunday, October 15, 2023. The sermon is by Dr. Richard Meyer based on Phillipians 4:1-9. Our music is provided by Trinity Brass: Gary Lynn and Avery Fuller, trumpets; Ann Pearson and Valerie Fuller, horns; Keith Allen, trombone; and Mark Kanitz, organ.
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Bulletin for October 15, 2023 Worship Service
Livestream at 11:10 a.m.
GATHERING IN GOD’S NAME
PRELUDE
“Prelude and Fugue in G Major“ J.S. Bach
As the prelude begins, you are invited to begin your personal preparation for worship.
SILENT MEDITATION
If there be any truer measure of a man than by what he does, it must be by what he gives.
– Robert South (1634-1716), English clergyman
Even if I give the whole of my worth to Him, He will find a way to give back to me much more than I
gave.
– Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-92), English Baptist preacher
CALL TO WORSHIP
from Psalm 23
The Lord leads us like a shepherd.
God nourishes our lives and restores our souls.
The Lord is with us, even in the darkest valley.
God’s goodness and mercy are always close. Let us worship God!
PRAISE AND ADORATION
*OPENING HYMN
#803 My Shepherd Will Supply My Need RESIGNATION
(*Please stand, if you are able.)
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of perfect love, you continually bring forth life, transforming sadness to joy, and despair to hope. We are weak, but you are strong. Our ways are flawed, but your ways are true. We are seldom right, but you are never wrong. Forgive us, redeem us, transform us. Take away the sin that burdens us, and restore us to the people you would have us be, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION
KYRIE ELEISON
(#551) “Lord, Have Mercy” LAND OF REST
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy upon us.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI
(#447) “We Are Forgiven” WE ARE FORGIVEN
WELCOME
During our greeting time, children are invited to come forward for a time with Dr. Zieman
TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES
MOMENT FOR MISSION
Patty Sparks, Meals on Wheels
MOMENT FOR STEWARDSHIP
Sam Rennick, Finance Committee
A READING FROM THE PSALMS
Psalm 23 page 435 of the pew Bible
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
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.
ANTHEM
“Jesus, Lead Thou On“ Paul Manz
PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD
SCRIPTURE READING
Philippians 4: 1-9 page 955 of the pew Bible
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
SERMON
“Timeless Advice” Dr. Richard Meyer, HR
*PROFESSING THE FAITH OF OUR CHURCH
In love you came to a stable in Bethlehem
to become one with us.
In love you walked the plains and hills of Galilee and Judea
to teach us how to live.
In love you were nailed on a cross on Calvary
to bear away our sin.
In love you rose from a tomb in Joseph’s garden
to defeat death’s power over us.
In love you ascended beyond the clouds
to be our reigning Lord.
You came to love us so that we need never feel unloved, deserted, alone, or condemned.
*SANCTUS
(#572) “Holy, Holy, Holy” (Pavlechko)
RECEPTION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
“Holy God, We Praise Your Name” (11:10) Paul Manz
* DOXOLOGY
(#607) “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” OLD HUNDREDTH
Arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise Christ, all people here below.
Praise Holy Spirit evermore. Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Loving God, with faith and hope, we offer these gifts. Use them, even as you use, to accomplish your purposes in Jesus Christ, the Head of the church and the Lord of our lives. Amen.
*HYMN OF DEDICATION
#546 Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing SICILIAN MARINERS
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
“Simple Gifts” John Behnke