February 13th Worship
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Specially-Called Congregational Meeting
The Session moves that the congregation approves the following changes to our Bylaws: “Session and Congregational meetings may be conducted electronically by means of communication which allows for simultaneous aural communication, such as teleconference or videoconference. Any member participating in a meeting by such means shall be able to vote and be deemed present for the determination of a quorum." This means that the congregation or Session may meet by electronic means (in whole or in part) if all members have reasonable notice of the electronic meeting and the ability to discuss and vote on business items simultaneously. Notice of any meeting where attendance by electronic means may occur must include an adequate description of how to participate. Participation by this method constitutes presence in person at a meeting. The quorum for such a meeting is the same as for a non-electronic meeting.
Introit: Dearest Jesus, We Are Here
Ahle/Ore
Welcome & Call to Worship
[Psalm 1:3, 6; Ezekiel 37:14]
The Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
Those who delight in the law of the Lord are like trees planted by streams of water.
They yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither.
Thus says the Lord, “I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you on your own soil.”
Let us worship the LORD!
O Worship the King (Hymn 476)
Grant/attr. Haydn
O worship the King, all glorious above!
O gratefully sing God’s power and God’s love;
Our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days,
Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise.
O tell of God’s might, O sing of God’s grace,
Whose robe is the light, whose canopy space.
The chariots of heaven the deep thunderclouds form,
And bright is God's path on the wings of the storm.
Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
In Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fail;
Thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end,
Our maker, defender, redeemer, and friend.
Confession
Spirit of the Living God, breathe new life into us today. Forgive us for our doubts and fears and the times we lose hope. Be near to us when we mourn people we have lost. Renew our faith in your resurrection. Breathe upon these weary bones of ours, and give us courage to live your will for us through Christ. Amen.
Silence
Breathe on Me, Breath of God (Hymn 316)
Hatch/Jackson
Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew,
That I may love what Thou dost love, and do what Thou wouldst do.
Breathe on me, Breath of God, till I am wholly Thine,
Until this earthly part of me glows with Thy fire divine.
Forgiveness in Jesus Christ
Peace
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Children’s Message
Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks (Hymn 106)
Fishel
Chorus:
Alleluia, alleluia, give thanks to the risen Lord;
Alleluia, alleluia, give praise to his name.
Jesus is Lord of all the earth; he is the king of creation. (Chorus)
Spread the good news o’er all the earth; Jesus has died and has risen. (Chorus)
Scripture Readings
Betsy Hammond
Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14
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New Testament: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
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Sermon: Resurrection not Resuscitation
Focus: If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.
Response: Come Boldly
Webber/Vaughan Williams
Eliana Starbuck
On a barren hilltop just outside the walls of an ancient city as the evening falls,
Speaks a dying figure hanging on a tree, saying “It is finished,” words of victory.
Tested just as we are, in a world of strife, through the pain and conflict of a human life,
Here at last completed with his final breath is a life triumphant over sin and death.
Let us then come boldly to the heavenly throne, where our human weakness is so fully known,
And the mercy given by which we are freed, and the grace provided for our time of need.
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
Hear, O Israel: The LORD is our God, the LORD alone. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. -Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Musical Offering: What Shall I Render to the Lord?
Hillert/Cherwien
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: Hornpipe
Dinda
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