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SERVICE OF
WORSHIP October 30,
2011 · 10:00 AM PRELUDE “Praise to the Lord” Drischner CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: I waited patiently for the Lord, who heard
my cry. People: God lifted me up, and set my feet upon a
rock. Leader: God put a new song in my mouth, and praise upon my lips. All: Blessed are those who
put their trust in the Lord. *HYMN “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” No. 281 *CONFESSION OF SIN Leader:
Russ Fielding Invitation Unison Prayer Eternal
God, in every age you raise up men and women to live and die in faith. We
confess we often fail to follow their example. Forgive
our indifference to your will. You
have commanded us to speak, but we have been silent. You
have called us to do what is just, but we have been fearful. You
have taught us to live as disciples, but we are distracted by the cares of
the world. Have
mercy on us. Keep before us faithful people to follow, so that living with
courage and love, we may inherit the kingdom promised in Jesus Christ our
Lord. Silent Confession Declaration of Pardon Sharing God's Peace Response “Glory Be to the Father” No. 579 PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION OLD
TESTAMENT READING Joshua
3:7-17 "The
Word of the Lord / Thanks be to God!" ANTHEM “Sing
to the Lord of Harvest” Healey Willan GOSPEL
READING Matthew
23:1-12 "The
Word of the Lord / Thanks be to God!" CHILDREN’S
TALK Sam
Pendergrast *HYMN “Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me” No. 366 SERMON “Religion and Christianity” *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles
Creed (Page 14 of Hymnal) OFFERING Song of Praise Invitation Offertory
Music “Orgelstuck” Knecht Prayer of
Dedication PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD'S PRAYER *HYMN “How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord” No. 419 *BENEDICTION – concluding with Pastor:... God
is good People:. All the time! POSTLUDE “A Mighty Fortress” Reger |