WELCOME TO WORSHIP
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • JUNE 9, 2024 • 11:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
SCRIPTURE — 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT
CANTICLE Nearer, My God, to Thee — arr. Dan Forrest Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee, even though it be a cross that raisesth me. Still all my song shall be, nearer, my God to Thee. Nearer my God to Thee, nearer to Thee. Oh let the way appear, leading to heaven, all that Thou sendest me, in mercy given. Thy Spirit beckons me, nearer, my God to Thee. Nearer my God to Thee, nearer to Thee. There in my Father’s home, safe and at rest, there in my Saviour’s love, perfectly blest. Age after age to be nearer, my God to Thee! Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee.
Hymn of Praise — René Clausen Alleluia. Praise God in His holy temple. Amen, amen, alleluia, amen! (Psalm 150)
OPENING PRAYER Almighty and merciful God, in your goodness keep us, we pray, from all things that may hurt us, that we, being ready both in mind and body, may accomplish with free hearts those things which belong to your purpose; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #98 To God Be the Glory — TO GOD BE THE GLORY
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust in God. We are called to be the church: to celebrate God’s presence, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen.
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GLORIA PATRI #71 Glory Be to the Father — 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, world without end. Amen. Amen.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
SERMON
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY There Is a Balm in Gilead — arr. Mark Hayes DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th 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.
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Almighty and most merciful God, from you comes every good and perfect gift. We give you praise and thanks for all your mercies. Your goodness has created us, your bounty has sustained us, your discipline has chastened us, your patience has borne with us, your love has redeemed us. Give us a heart to love and serve you, and enable us to show our thankfulness for all your goodness and mercy by giving up ourselves to your service, and cheerfully submitting in all things to your blessed will; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#396 O Jesus, I Have Promised — ANGEL’S STORY
STEPHEN MINISTRY COMMISSIONING BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE A Clare Benediction — John Rutter May the Lord show his mercy upon you; may the light of his presence be your guide: may he guard you and uphold you; may his spirit be ever be your side. When you sleep, may his angels watch over you; when you wake, may he fill you with his grace: may you love him and serve him all your days, then in heaven may you see his face.
POSTLUDE
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Thank you for joining us in worship today. SERMON NOTES
___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
CRUCIFER Charlotte Doud
LITURGIST The Reverend Meg Peters, Assoc. Minister
TORCHBEARERS Thomas Doud Leighton Doud
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Sam Howell, cello (2024-25 Music & Arts Intern)
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in Memory of Charlie & Lois Oakes, Ronnie Oakes, James L. & Corrine L. Newcomb and Ronald Newcomb by Danny & Kathy Newcomb and family.
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