August 21, 2022
Introit: Enter His Courts With Praise!
Mason
Welcome & Call to Worship
[Psalm 71]
In you, O Lord, we take refuge; let us never be put to shame.
O God, from our youth you have taught us, and still we proclaim your wondrous deeds.
You are our rock and our fortress; you, O Lord, are our hope.
We will hope continually, and will praise you more and more.
Let us worship the LORD!
I Sing the Mighty Power of God (Hymn 288)
Watts/Gesangbuch der Herzogl
I sing the mighty power of God that made the mountains rise;
That spread the flowing seas abroad and built the lofty skies.
I sing the wisdom that ordained the sun to rule the day;
The moon shines full at God’s command, and all the stars obey.
I sing the goodness of the Lord that filled the earth with food;
God formed the creatures with a word and then pronounced them good.
Lord, how Thy wonders are displayed, where’er I turn my eyes;
If I survey the ground I tread, or gaze upon the skies!
There's not a plant or flower below but makes Thy glories known;
And clouds arise, and tempests blow, by order from Thy throne;
While all that borrows life from Thee is ever in Thy care,
And everywhere that we can be, Thou, God, art present there.
Confession
Creator God, you have called us to your work of healing, liberation, and connection. Forgive us when we do not listen to your call because we doubt our ability to do what you ask. Forgive us when we respond as though you did not know us or as though we had to do these things on our own. Calm our fears and help us trust you to work with us and through us. Amen.
Silence
Jesus Loves Me! (Hymn 304)
Warner/Bradbury
Jesus loves me this I know, for the bible tells me so;
Little ones to him belong, they are weak but he is strong!
Chorus:
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The bible tells me so.
Jesus loves me still today, walking with me on my way,
Wanting as a friend to give light and love to all who live.
(Chorus)
Forgiveness in Jesus Christ
Peace
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Gloria Patri (Hymn 579)
Greatorex
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
Word without end. Amen, Amen.
Children’s Message
Lord, When I Came Into This Life (Hymn 522)
Lord, when I came into this life you called me by my name;
Today I come, commit myself, responding to your claim.
Within the circle of the faith as member of your cast,
I take my place with all the saints of future, present, past.
In all the tensions of my life, between my faith and doubt,
Let your great Spirit give me hope, sustain me, lead me out.
So, help me in my unbelief and let my life be true:
Feet firmly planted on the earth, my sights set high on you.
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Readings
Old Testament: Jeremiah 1:4–10
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New Testament: Luke 13:10-17
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Sermon– Being of Infinite Worth: Personhood and Calling
Focus: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations."
Response: You Are Mine
Haas
Betsy Hammond, alto; Daniel Cathey, bassoon
Please join in singing the Refrain:
Do not be afraid, I am with you. I have called you each by name.
Come and follow me, I will bring you home; I love you and you are mine.
Pastoral Prayer & 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.
Giving our Gifts to God
Ann Hall
Better is a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and trouble with it.
-Proverbs 15:16
Offering Our Gifts: Largo
Corelli
Doxology
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.
Charge & Benediction
Postlude: Phantasie on: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La
Froberger
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