WELCOME TO WORSHIP
(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 SCRIPTURE — Matthew 6:24-34 (pew Bible New Testament page 7) This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON — “First Things First”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • 11:00AM
OFFERTORY Ain’t That Good News — arr. Moses Hogan 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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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
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT
Allleluia (from Simeon’s Prayer) — Alex Hegenbart
CALL TO WORSHIP Almighty God, whose Son was revealed in majesty before he suffered death upon the cross, give us grace to perceive his glory, that we may be strengthened to suffer with him and be changed by his likeness, from glory to glory. We pray this in the name of the Son who is alive and lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #173 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies — RATISBON
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. 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 CANTICLE The Lord’s Prayer — Albert Hay Malotte
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING All things come from you, O God, and with gratitude we return to you what is yours. You created all that is, and with love formed us in your image. When our love failed, your love remained steadfast. You gave your only Son Jesus Christ to be our Savior. All that we are, and all that we have, is a trust from you. And so, in gratitude for all your gifts, we offer you ourselves, and all that we have, in union with Christ’s offering for us. By your Holy Spirit make us one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all the world; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#540 I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord — ST. THOMAS
RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS We give thanks for all that God has already given you and we welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation of the United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. 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 by your side.
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
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.
LITURGIST Tammy Pollock, Director of Youth Ministries
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PREACHING The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III Senior Minister
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir Kristin Schwecke, soprano
POSTLUDE
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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Mrs. Jane Cottle Joyner and Mr. & Mrs. William Neill McCormick by Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Hall McCormick; and also in loving memory of Mrs. JoAnn Buchanan Slaughter by Mr. & Mrs. David Lawrence Holden and Joanna and Libby Holden.
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