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Music for the Gathering of the Worshipers
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need arr. John Carter
Gathering Song
Here in This Place Hymn No. 401, Stz. 1
Here in this place the new light is streaming,
now is the darkness vanished away.
See in this space our fears and our dreamings
brought here to you in the light of this day.
Gather us in, the lost and forsaken;
gather us in, the blind and the lame;
call to us now, and we shall awaken,
we shall arise at the sound of our name.
Call to Worship
O Lord, let my soul rise up to meet you as the day rises to meet the sun.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.
Come, let us sing to the Lord
let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation.
+Hymn
Congregational Choice
+Opening Prayer
Let us pray. Lord, you bring the dawn and the start of a new day.
We thank you for watching over us and bringing us safely to this
new morning. Each new day is a gift filled with rich possibilities.
Let us be fully alive today, with eyes open and ears attentive to all
that you want to share with us.
In this time of worship, fill us with love.
Then, all the day through, let us live in your Spirit. Open our hearts
to care for one another. Help us to greet you in all the people we meet.
And as we come to know and care for each other more deeply, draw us
ever nearer to yourself. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
+The Peace
+ designates, those who are able, please stand
The Psalm
Psalm 77:14-16, 19-20
You are the God who works wonders
and have declared your power among the peoples.
By your strength you have redeemed your people;
the children of Jacob and Joseph.
The waters saw you, O God; the waters saw you and trembled;
the very depths were shaken.
Your way was in the sea, and your paths in the great waters,
yet your footsteps were not seen.
You led your people like a flock
by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
The Word of the Lord
Lead us, Good Shepherd, through the waters,
be the rock on which we stand.
Sacred Song
Take My Life, and Let it Be Consecrated (Melanie Gritters, soloist) Mark Hayes
The Reading
Acts 21:1-14
The Word of the Lord
Lead us, Good Shepherd, through the waters,
be the rock on which we stand.
Sermon
+Hymn
No. 353 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less SOLID ROCK
Offering ~ A Gift of Music
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. Mark Hayes
+Doxology: No. 609 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Lasst Uns Erfreuen
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God, all creatures high and low.
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Praise God, in Jesus fully known:
Creator, Word, and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession
Satisfy us with your love in the morning,
and we will live this day in joy and praise. (Ps. 90:14)
Mighty God of Mercy, we thank you for the resurrection dawn
bringing the glory of our risen Lord who makes every day new.
Especially we thank you for
the beauty of your creation…
the new creation in Christ and all gifts of healing and forgiveness…
the sustaining love of family and friends…
the fellowship of faith in your church…
Individual prayers of thanksgiving may be offered.
Merciful God of might, renew this weary world, heal the hurts of all your children,
and bring about your peace for all in Christ Jesus, the living Lord.
Especially we pray for
those who govern nations of the world…
the people in countries ravaged by strife and warfare…
all who work for peace and international harmony…
all who strive to save the earth from destruction…
the church of Jesus Christ in every land…
Individual prayers of intercession may be offered.
Eternal God, our beginning and our end, be our starting point and our haven,
and accompany us in this day’s journey. Use our hands to do the work of your
creation, and use our lives to bring others the new life you give this world in
Jesus Christ, Redeemer of all.
Amen.
+The Lord’s Prayer
As God’s children let us pray as Christ taught us.
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
Congregational Choice
+Blessing
God of the Ages, through your ancient prophets and disciples, your saints of old,
and your Spirit, you have told us what is good – to do justice, to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with you. Help us stand on you, our Rock of salvation,
for all other ground is sinking sand. Amen
May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you wherever he may send you;
may he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm;
may he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you;
may he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors.
Postlude
The Solid Rock arr. Stan Pethel
RESOURCES USED:
Daily Prayer, The Westminster Press: Louisville, Kentucky
Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals by Shane Clairborne,
Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, and Enuma Okoro, Zondervan: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Celebrating Together: Prayer, Liturgies and Songs from Corrymeela
Corrymeela Press: Belfast, Northern Ireland
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A HEARTFELT WELCOME is extended to all who are worshiping here this day and especially to those of you who are visiting. We appreciate your signing the welcome sheet, including your address and telephone number and, if you are new to First Presbyterian, introducing yourself to the pastor. The welcome sheet may be placed in the offering plate. During the Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession, there will be an opportunity for you to offer your prayers. You may also write your personal joys and concerns on the welcome sheets for the staff and pastor’s attention.
NURSERY CARE for infants and toddlers is available in the nursery located at the top of the hallway on the first floor. We provide nursery care for our youngest worshippers so that they may enjoy their “church time” in a developmentally appropriate space. Monitors are given to parents so that they may be notified should the need arise. Worship kits are available for our older children and can be found in the hallway outside the chapel.
A TIME FOR FELLOWSHIP will be held following worship today in Fellowship Hall. Please stay and greet one another and enjoy the refreshments provided by the Hospitality Committee.
THE LITURGIST this morning is Cyndi Lorenc. THE USHERS AND GREETERS today are Pat Kinney, Doug and Lisa Schutte.
WORSHIP LEADERS for next week (July 23) are: Liturgist: Karen Gould, Greeter: Cornelia Hennon, Ushers: Jetta and Mark Wilson.
Our annual “Help the House” Campaign is continuing again for this summer. This year we are helping both UCAN Mission and the Birdie Turner House. Please consider bringing in everyday items such as household cleaners, hygiene products, and towels, etc. to the “House” display in SJM Fellowship Hall where you can find bins to put them in. Thank you.
God’s Pantry Meal-a-Month Menu for July
Food: soup, macaroni & cheese, peaches, green beans, jello, cereal
Personal Care Items: laundry detergent
Next Food Pantry Day is July 18
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK:
TUESDAY: 7:15 p.m. Barbershoppers