July 13, 2023
Throughout our worship series focused on a single psalm each week that becomes part of the New Testament playlist, our regular order of worship has been changed from a linear progression to a kaleidoscopic experience centering on the psalm.
Key changes and new elements include:
Embodiment: the Psalm becomes a spoken Word through deeper congruence with the emotional self.
Meditation: a five-minute moment of silence for reflection and note-taking after the Embodiment which ends with the Passing of the Peace. Please note your feelings and memories in the space provided in the bulletin.
Reflection: a homily suggesting the emotional and theological connection of a section of the psalm with a New Testament writer.
Engagement: a layperson shares how the particularities of the psalm connect, challenge, trouble, or liberate their own soul. The Engagement continues after worship in Discussion in the Gathering Place where others are invited to share their notes and “ah ha’s.” Look for a group gathering at the big table near the stained-glass windows in the Gathering Place.
Prelude: Here I Am to Worship
Hughes
Eliana Starbuck, piano
Introit: O Sing a New Song (Psalm 98)
Collum/Somervell
Carolyn Ryan, Betsy Hammond, Steve Goodner, Jim Price
Welcome & Call to Worship
[Psalm 98]
O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things.
His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.
He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
Let us worship the LORD!
Sing a New Song to the Lord (Ps. 98)
Dudley-Smith/Wilson
Sing a new song to the Lord, he to whom wonders belong!
Rejoice in his triumph and tell of his power–O sing to the Lord a new song!
Now to the ends of the earth see his salvation is shown!
And still he remembers his mercy and truth, unchanging in love to his own.
Sing a new song and rejoice, publish his praises abroad!
Let voices in chorus, with trumpet and horn, resound for the joy of the Lord!
Join with the hills and the sea thunders of praise to prolong!
In judgment and justice he comes to the earth–O sing to the Lord a new song!
Confession
God of all the earth, we look forward to a day when all peoples will know your love and justice. When that lofty goal seems distant or even impossible in our broken world and we are discouraged, forgive us. When we shield ourselves from the surprise of your marvelous works, and fail to see or celebrate small victories, forgive us. Fill us anew with your Spirit, that we may press forward with joy and song, doing your good work and trusting your steadfast love. Amen.
Silence
Joy to the World! (Hymn 40)
Handel/Watts
No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground;
He comes to make his blessing flow far as the curse is found,
Far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found.
He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove
The glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love,
And wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders, of his love.
Forgiveness in Jesus Christ
Children’s Message
Earth and All Stars
Brokering/Johnson
Earth and all stars! Come, rushing planets! Sing to the Lord a new song!
Oh, victory! Order from chaos! Sing to the Lord a new song!
God has done marvelous things. We too sing praises with a new song!
Trumpet and pipes! Loud clashing cymbals! Sing to the Lord a new song!
Harp, lute, and lyre! Low humming cellos! Sing to the Lord a new song!
God has done marvelous things. We too sing praises with a new song!
Embodiment: Psalm 98
Meditation (Five Minute Silent Reflection & Note-Taking)
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.
Reflection on New Testament Shared World
of Psalm 98: Luke 1:46-55
Scott Starbuck
Response: Sing to God a New Song
Pendergrass
Engagement
Steve Blewett
Sing a New Song
Schutte
Refrain:
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
let your song be sung from mountains high.
Sing a new song unto the Lord, singing hallelujah!
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.
Call to Stewardship
Scott Starbuck
Opening their treasure chests, the wise men offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
-Matthew 2:11b
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: Sing to the Lord a New Song
Johnson, arr. Powell
OneLicense# A-727502
CCLI# 283345
