KYRIE John Merbecke
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
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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.
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
Greg Lane
Old Testament Page 332
† HYMN (Psalm 16) Bless the Lord My Soul BLESS THE LORD (Refrain to be sung intermittently with Psalm reading)
Congregation: Refrain
Lector: Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge. I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.’
As for the holy ones in the land, they are the noble, in whom is all my delight.
Those who choose another god multiply their sorrows; their drink-offerings of blood I will not pour out or take their names upon my lips.
Congregation: Refrain
Lector: The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.
The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; I have a goodly heritage.
I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Congregation: Refrain
Lector: Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure.
For you do not give me up to Sheol, or let your faithful one see the Pit. You show me the path of life.
In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures for evermore.
Congregation: Refrain
SECOND LESSON Luke 9:51-62
New Testament Page 70
THIRD LESSON Galatians 5:1, 13-25 New Testament Page 190
SERMON “Freedom and Fruit” Rev. Drumheller
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Excerpts from A Brief Statement of Faith
We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. In sovereign love, God created the world and called it good, and makes everyone equally in God’s image. Loving us still, God makes us heirs with Christ of the covenant. Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child, like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home, God is faithful still. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.
† THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Many: And also with you.
RECOGNITION OF 50-YEAR MEMBERS
WELCOME (Please sign the Friendship Register)
Focus on Mission Bible School Rev. Sigler
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD (Text 267-367-4910 to give)
ANTHEM Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Albin C. Whitworth
† PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen.
† PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SEALINGTHE WORD
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
INVITATION TO THE TABLE Rev. Drumheller
One: The Lord be with you.
Many: And also with you.
One: Lift up your hearts.
Many: We lift them to the Lord.
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Many: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
COMMUNION PRAYER
…who forever praise your name:
The prayer continues.
… for great is the mystery of faith.
INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION
One: In your mercy, Many: Lord, hear our prayer.
now and forever.
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.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE BREAD AND CUP
One: The gifts of God for the people of God. Many: Let us keep the feast.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD INTO THE WORLD
HYMN Come and Seek the Ways of Wisdom MADELEINE
BENEDICTION † CHORAL BENEDICTION God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me R. B. Colligan (Choir and Congregation) VOLUNTARY Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart David Schack
L EADING IN W ORSHIP TODAY
Rev. Matt Drumheller, Interim Pastor
Rev. Heather M. Sigler, Parish Associate
Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship
Greg Lane, Lector
Benjamin Coles, Acolyte
R EMEMBER IN PRAYER
Sandy Allan, as she recovers at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. George Kunkle, as he recovers from surgery.
FLOWER D EDICATION
The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Stevi’s parents, Edwin and Louise Gass, by Jeff, Stevi, and Emma Sharp.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Hymns in the bulletin are used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074. All rights reserved.
