January 6, 2019 10:30 am
*STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “I Saw Three Ships” arr. Page
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: I will greatly rejoice in the Lord.
All: My whole being shall exult in my God.
Leader: God has clothed us with the garments of salvation and covered us with the robe of righteousness.
All: God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.
*HYMN #341 Be Thou My Vision”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, we confess that many times we forget your blessings toward us. We take for granted the limitless depth of your love and forgiveness. In our misguided efforts to maintain control, we have clung to hurt, anger, and disappointment, rather than letting go in faith and trust, releasing ourselves to the healing and cleansing power of your Spirit. Forgive us, we pray, and guide us. In Christ’s name, Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF GOD’S LOVE AND FORGIVENESS
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Carrie Van Buren
CHOIR ANTHEM “Sing We Now of Gladness” G. Young
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory “The Babe of Bethlehem” arr. Thompson
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
SCRIPTURE READINGS Linda Barnett
Isaiah 43:1-7 (pp. 589-590)
Ephesians 3:1-12 (pg. 948)
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Prisoner of Christ ” Rev. Nina L. Westfall
*HYMN #513 “Let Us Break Bread Together”
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S SUPPER
The Lord’s Table is set for us. All who would trust in Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
SHARING THE BREAD & CUP
We will partake of the elements together once everyone has been served.
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.
INSTALLATION OF DEACONS
*HYMN #525 “Here I Am, Lord”
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “How Brightly Beams the Morning Star” arr. Wilson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? If you need a ride please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (January 6-12)
SUNDAY January 6 @ 11:30 AM CE Committee Meeting
SUNDAY January 6 @ 1:45 PM Choir singing at Care Centers
SUNDAY January 6 @ 6:00 PM Bell Choir practice
TUESDAY January 8 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
WEDNESDAY January 9 @ 7:00 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY January 10 @ 7:00 PM Session Meeting
CHOIR will be singing today, Jan. 6 at the Neighborhoods at 1:45 PM and the United Living Community at 2:30 PM. All are welcomed to join. We will meet at the facilities.
BIRTHDAYS in January: Marlys Moore, Lisa Bretsch, Matthew Schuurman, Susan Schuurman, Neal Foster, Joel Foster, Daniel Moerke, Vivian Langland, Kay Young, Julie Scubelek, Adele Sudlow, Malia Glaus, Brock Peterson, Beth Rindels, Art VanderWaal
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Beth Rindels, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Michele Kemp, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson, Stephen Van Buren, Lois Watson
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
*STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “I Saw Three Ships” arr. Page
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: I will greatly rejoice in the Lord.
All: My whole being shall exult in my God.
Leader: God has clothed us with the garments of salvation and covered us with the robe of righteousness.
All: God will cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations.
*HYMN #341 Be Thou My Vision”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, we confess that many times we forget your blessings toward us. We take for granted the limitless depth of your love and forgiveness. In our misguided efforts to maintain control, we have clung to hurt, anger, and disappointment, rather than letting go in faith and trust, releasing ourselves to the healing and cleansing power of your Spirit. Forgive us, we pray, and guide us. In Christ’s name, Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF GOD’S LOVE AND FORGIVENESS
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME Carrie Van Buren
CHOIR ANTHEM “Sing We Now of Gladness” G. Young
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
Offertory “The Babe of Bethlehem” arr. Thompson
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
*Doxology #592 *Prayer of Dedication
SCRIPTURE READINGS Linda Barnett
Isaiah 43:1-7 (pp. 589-590)
Ephesians 3:1-12 (pg. 948)
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Prisoner of Christ ” Rev. Nina L. Westfall
*HYMN #513 “Let Us Break Bread Together”
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S SUPPER
The Lord’s Table is set for us. All who would trust in Christ as Lord and Savior are welcome.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
WORDS OF INSTITUTION
SHARING THE BREAD & CUP
We will partake of the elements together once everyone has been served.
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.
INSTALLATION OF DEACONS
*HYMN #525 “Here I Am, Lord”
*BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “How Brightly Beams the Morning Star” arr. Wilson
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH ON SUNDAY? If you need a ride please contact a Deacon or speak to Ella Lane.
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (January 6-12)
SUNDAY January 6 @ 11:30 AM CE Committee Meeting
SUNDAY January 6 @ 1:45 PM Choir singing at Care Centers
SUNDAY January 6 @ 6:00 PM Bell Choir practice
TUESDAY January 8 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
WEDNESDAY January 9 @ 7:00 PM Choir Practice
THURSDAY January 10 @ 7:00 PM Session Meeting
CHOIR will be singing today, Jan. 6 at the Neighborhoods at 1:45 PM and the United Living Community at 2:30 PM. All are welcomed to join. We will meet at the facilities.
BIRTHDAYS in January: Marlys Moore, Lisa Bretsch, Matthew Schuurman, Susan Schuurman, Neal Foster, Joel Foster, Daniel Moerke, Vivian Langland, Kay Young, Julie Scubelek, Adele Sudlow, Malia Glaus, Brock Peterson, Beth Rindels, Art VanderWaal
PRAYER CONCERNS Those with health concerns: Jan Jones, Paul & Shirley Rudolph, Jack & Alice Edge, Beth Rindels, Rozella Potthast, Bev Erdahl, Andrew L’Amour, Eliana Szabo, Michele Kemp, Delores Koepsell, John Peterson, Stephen Van Buren, Lois Watson
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Barb Borstad, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
- January 16 – submit annual reports to the church office
- January 27 – Annual Congregational Meeting