August 26, 2018 9:30 am
*STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “Sweet Hour of Prayer” arr. Hustad
“Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” arr. Hustad
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” arr. Hustad
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Loving Christ, you are our shepherd.
All: We are your people, we long to live in your way.
Leader: Keep us safe and secure in your compassion.
All: So that our spirit may be refreshed and our lives filled with joy and praise.
*HYMN #555 “Now Thank We All Our God”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Dear God, help each one of us to live at peace with you, with ourselves, and with our neighbors. Help us to direct our living in a way that we become more sensitive to their needs. Forgive us when we turn a blind eye. Remind us that all humankind are our neighbors. In you there is no East or West. In the name of the greatest peacemaker of all, Jesus our Christ. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME/MEMORY VERSE Donna Flint
SPECIAL MUSIC by Jan Jones
SCRIPTURE READINGS Dolores Canaday
Psalm 84 (pp. 476-477)
Ephesians 6:10-20 (pg. 950)
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Armor of God” Rev. Nina L. Westfall
*HYMN #372 “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
Offertory “My Jesus, I Love Thee” arr. Hustad
*Doxology #592
*Prayer of Dedication
OUR TIME OF PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our 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
*HYMN #439 “In Christ There is No East or West”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” arr. Hustad
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 (August 26-September 1)
SUNDAY August 26 @ 6:00 PM Small Group Bible Study
TUESDAY August 28 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
THURSDAY August 30 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
FRIDAY August 31 @ 11:30 AM Lunch Bunch
WORSHIP TIME CHANGE Worship time will return to 10:30 AM beginning next Sunday, September 2.
THE YELLOW BIRTHDAY ROSE is in celebration of Bob Bartling’s 92nd birthday. His special day is today.
BIBLE STUDY that meets on Thursday morning at 9:30 AM will begin a new study on Acts. All are invited to attend.
OPEN HOUSE BIRTHDAY PARTY: After worship service on September 2nd, all are invited downstairs to the Fellowship Hall to celebrate Marlys Kelsey’s 90th birthday.
PEACE AND GLOBAL WITNESS SPECIAL OFFERING envelopes will be included in the September 2nd bulletin. More information about this Presbyterian mission is on the bulletin board.
WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL KICKOFF ON THE FARM: Worship on the Farm is back by popular demand! Join us for worship at the Foster’s farm (3911-18th St, Brookings) on Sunday, September 9 at 10:30 AM. A potluck to celebrate the beginning of the Sunday School year will follow. Mark your calendars and spread the word and don’t forget your lawn chairs!
SHARE THE WARMTH: The Brookings Salvation Army’s Share the Warmth is collecting used/new coats, boots, and other winter wear to be distributed October 19th. Please be watching for the BIG COAT BOX being set out the beginning of September.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE: This year’s challenge is the Book of Romans. There are bookmarks to be picked up on the table outside the sanctuary. Please initial the Romans Challenge poster as you complete each chapter. We are combining our reading and memory challenge.
BIRTHDAYS in August: Dorothy Williamson, Dennis Hopfinger, Scott Hinricher, Bob Bartling, Gary Larson, Paige Foster, Dennis Langland
ANNIVERSARIES in August: Chad & Diane Broksieck, Robby & Donna Flint, Daniel & Carolyn Moerke, Joel & Bonnie Foster, Bob & Jan Jones, Stanley & Julie Scubelek, Andrew & Beth L’Amour, Martin & Sally Maca
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
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Betty Berg, Barb Borstad, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow
MEMORY VERSE: Romans 12:9-11 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”
*STAND IF ABLE
PRELUDE “Sweet Hour of Prayer” arr. Hustad
“Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross” arr. Hustad
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” arr. Hustad
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
*GREETING ONE ANOTHER
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Loving Christ, you are our shepherd.
All: We are your people, we long to live in your way.
Leader: Keep us safe and secure in your compassion.
All: So that our spirit may be refreshed and our lives filled with joy and praise.
*HYMN #555 “Now Thank We All Our God”
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Dear God, help each one of us to live at peace with you, with ourselves, and with our neighbors. Help us to direct our living in a way that we become more sensitive to their needs. Forgive us when we turn a blind eye. Remind us that all humankind are our neighbors. In you there is no East or West. In the name of the greatest peacemaker of all, Jesus our Christ. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*RESPONSE #579 “Gloria Patri”
CHILDREN’S TIME/MEMORY VERSE Donna Flint
SPECIAL MUSIC by Jan Jones
SCRIPTURE READINGS Dolores Canaday
Psalm 84 (pp. 476-477)
Ephesians 6:10-20 (pg. 950)
This is the word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE “Armor of God” Rev. Nina L. Westfall
*HYMN #372 “Lord, I Want to Be a Christian”
WORSHIPING GOD WITH OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
*Please pass the Friendship Register*
Offertory “My Jesus, I Love Thee” arr. Hustad
*Doxology #592
*Prayer of Dedication
OUR TIME OF PRAYER & THE LORD’S PRAYER
Lord, for this joy, we give you thanks.
Lord, in your mercy, hear our 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
*HYMN #439 “In Christ There is No East or West”
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE “Jesus, Lover of My Soul” arr. Hustad
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 (August 26-September 1)
SUNDAY August 26 @ 6:00 PM Small Group Bible Study
TUESDAY August 28 @ 9:30 AM Coffee Group
THURSDAY August 30 @ 9:30 AM Bible Study
FRIDAY August 31 @ 11:30 AM Lunch Bunch
WORSHIP TIME CHANGE Worship time will return to 10:30 AM beginning next Sunday, September 2.
THE YELLOW BIRTHDAY ROSE is in celebration of Bob Bartling’s 92nd birthday. His special day is today.
BIBLE STUDY that meets on Thursday morning at 9:30 AM will begin a new study on Acts. All are invited to attend.
OPEN HOUSE BIRTHDAY PARTY: After worship service on September 2nd, all are invited downstairs to the Fellowship Hall to celebrate Marlys Kelsey’s 90th birthday.
PEACE AND GLOBAL WITNESS SPECIAL OFFERING envelopes will be included in the September 2nd bulletin. More information about this Presbyterian mission is on the bulletin board.
WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL KICKOFF ON THE FARM: Worship on the Farm is back by popular demand! Join us for worship at the Foster’s farm (3911-18th St, Brookings) on Sunday, September 9 at 10:30 AM. A potluck to celebrate the beginning of the Sunday School year will follow. Mark your calendars and spread the word and don’t forget your lawn chairs!
SHARE THE WARMTH: The Brookings Salvation Army’s Share the Warmth is collecting used/new coats, boots, and other winter wear to be distributed October 19th. Please be watching for the BIG COAT BOX being set out the beginning of September.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE: This year’s challenge is the Book of Romans. There are bookmarks to be picked up on the table outside the sanctuary. Please initial the Romans Challenge poster as you complete each chapter. We are combining our reading and memory challenge.
BIRTHDAYS in August: Dorothy Williamson, Dennis Hopfinger, Scott Hinricher, Bob Bartling, Gary Larson, Paige Foster, Dennis Langland
ANNIVERSARIES in August: Chad & Diane Broksieck, Robby & Donna Flint, Daniel & Carolyn Moerke, Joel & Bonnie Foster, Bob & Jan Jones, Stanley & Julie Scubelek, Andrew & Beth L’Amour, Martin & Sally Maca
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
Our homebound (or partially homebound) members: Betty Berg, Barb Borstad, Don Hildebrandt, Nona Marshall, Helen Peterson, Adele Sudlow
MEMORY VERSE: Romans 12:9-11 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.”