The Service for the Lord’s Day

October 2, 2022

GATHERING

Opening Sentences

Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.

Worship the Lord with gladness,

Come into God's presence with singing! 

Let us worship God!

Hymn 

”Glorious”

by Martha Munizzi

Prayer of Adoration (Jeri)

Almighty and gracious God

Yours, Lord, is the greatness and the power

and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,

for everthing in heaven and earth is yours.

Yours, Lord is the Kingdom;

you are exalted as head over all.

Wealth and honor come from you;

you are the ruler of all things.

In your hands are strength and power

to exalt and give strength to all.

(All say) Amen.

Call to Confession (David)

Lord you are the path of life,

fullness of joy and pleasure forevermore,

so we can be confident of the truth:

In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

Confession (All read)

For grievance and injustice:                  Por tantas injusticias:

   Forgive us, Lord.                                     Perdónanos, Señor.

Aloofness and indifference:                  Por tanta indiferencia:

  Forgive us, Lord.                                     Perdónanos, Señor.

For weakness and transgression:  Por todas nuestras faltas:

  Forgive us, Lord.                                     Perdónanos,Señor.

Resistance and rebellion:                      Por nuestra rebeldía:

  Forgive us, Lord.                                     Perdónanos, Señor.

In your eternal mercy:                             En tu misericordia:

  Forgive us, Lord.                                     Perdónanos, Señor.

In your sustaining grace:                       En tu divina gracia:

  Forgive us, Lord.                                     Perdónanos, Señor.

Silent Personal Confession

(Water pouring to break the silence )

Assurance of Pardon (Pastor)

Christ died for our sins. He made a full atonement for us.

We are forgiven and we have the promise of eternal life.

Feel that forgiveness in your heart; we are His children.

Amen

Passing the Peace (Pastor)

Having been reconciled with God,

let’s be reconciled with each other. (All say)

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you.

WORD

Prayer for Illumination (Terri)

Living God, help us so to hear your Holy Word

That we may truly understand,

That, understanding, we may believe,

And, believing,

We may follow in all faithfulness and obedience,

Seeking your honor and glory in all that we do,

 through Christ our Lord.

Amen

First Reading (Erik)

A reading from Lamentations 3:19-26

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Second Reading (Terri)

A reading from Psalm 71:1-8

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Hymn

“You Say”

by Lauren Daigle

Gospel Reading (Linda)

A reading from 2 Timothy 1:5, 3:14-15

The Word of the Lord.   Thanks be to God.

Sermon:

“Faith Forward; Duty & Responsibility”

Ruling Elder Linda Davis

God is Good, All the Time!

Todo el Tiempo, Dios es Bueno!

Hymn

“On My Knees”

by Jaci Velazquez

Affirmation of Faith

The Apostles Creed

(Let’s read together.)

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit

and born of the virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried;

he descended to hell.

The third day he rose again from the dead.

He ascended to heaven

and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.

From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Amen.

Prayers of the People (Linda, with Bob taking notes)

(Prayers of Praise & Thanksgiving) Lord in your Love & Faithfulness

(all respond) Hear our Praise!

(Prayers of Intercession) Lord in your Abundant Grace & Mercy

(all respond) Hear our Prayer!

Ending Prayer – ... Amen

OFFERING

Invitation to Give (Terri)

The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it,

The world, and those who live in it.

Let us return to God the offerings of our life

and the gifts of the earth.

Special Mission Offering for October:

Mo' Ranch in the Valley

Giving to New Hope (Charley)

Doxology (Charley)

Let’s sing a song of praise

for all that God has given us!

With words from Hymn

#606 in our hymnal,

Let’s sing the Doxology together. 

(All sing)

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Amen.

Dedication of the Offering (Norma)

Blessed are you, God of all creation;

through your goodness we have these gifts to share.

Accept and use our offerings for your glory

and for the service of your kingdom.

Blessed be God forever.

Amen

SENDING

Invitation to Join (Terri)

Blessing 

Charge 

Hymn

"You Know My Name”

Jimi Cravity & Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Announcement of Congregational Meeting

October 9, 2022

Final Announcements & Schedule 

Thank you to our dedicated Liturgists:

David and Jeri DeWeese, Norma Cordero,

Elder Erik Breden, Elder Bob Dymond,

Elder Charley Kidder, Elder Julia Todd Stone,

and Ruling Elders: Terri Ericson, Susan Kerens, and Linda Davis.