Mt. View Presbyterian Church Worship Service: Recent Episodes
Judy Gardner
Welcome to the Fifth Sunday of Easter!
Chimes
Prelude - The Love of God
Call to Worship - If we claim to be sinless, we are self-deceived and strangers to the truth. If, however, we confess our sins, God is just, and may be trusted to forgive our sins and cleanse us from every kind of wrong. Let us admit our sin before God.
Opening Hymn of Praise - Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Prayer of the Day - Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ is the way, the truth, and the life. Give us grace to love one another, to follow in the way of his commandments, and to share his risen life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Gloria Patri
Vocal Solo - If I Can Help Somebody
Prayer of Illumination As We Read God's Word/The Lord's Prayer
Lesson For Today - 1 John 4:7-21 - Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. We know that we live in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent his Son to be the Savior of the world. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him. In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him. There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. We love because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.
Prayer Following the Scripture - We behold your glory, O God, in the love shown by your Son, lifted up on the cross and exalted on high. Be glorified anew in the love we have for one another as disciples of the risen Lord Jesus, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Responsive Hymn - The Gift of Love
The Apostles' Creed
Offering/Offertory - Lord, I Want to Be a Christian In My Heart
Doxology
Closing Hymn - We Are One in the Spirit
The Blessing and Charge - Go in peace to love and serve the Lord in the power of his resurrection. And may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen! And Amen!
Postlude - Love One Another - Mormon Tabernacle Choir- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dADRjUKnpDI
Welcome to the Fourth Sunday of Easter!
Chimes
Prelude - Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Call to Worship - O Come let us bow down and worship; let us kneel before the Lord our maker. For the Lord is our God; we are the Lord’s people, the flock that God shepherds. Let us worship God!
Opening Hymn of Praise - All Things Bright and Beautiful
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Prayer of the Day - Almighty God, you sent Jesus, our good shepherd, to gather us together. During this trying time when we have been unable to be together may we not wander from his flock, but follow wherever he leads us, listen for his voice and staying near him, until we are safely in your fold, to live with you forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Gloria Patri
Instrumental Music - Softly and Tenderly
Prayer for Illumination/Lord's Prayer - As we read your Word, help us to understand what you want us to hear, and accept how we are to live as your people in the midst of this difficult time.
Listening to God's Word - Lessons for Today - 1 John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18 - “I am the good shepherd, who is willing to die for the sheep. When the hired man, who is not a shepherd and does not own the sheep, sees a wolf coming, he leaves the sheep and runs away; so the wolf snatches the sheep and scatters them. The hired man runs away because he is only a hired man and does not care about the Sheep. I am the good shepherd. As the Father knows me, I know my sheep and they know me. And I am willing to die for them. There are other sheep which belong to me that are not in this sheep pen. I must bring them, too; they will listen to my voice, and they will become one flock with one shepherd. The Father loves me because I am willing to give up my life, in order that I can receive it back again. No one takes my life away from me. I give it up of my own free will. I have the right to give it up, and I have the right to take it back. This is what my Father has commanded me to do.”
Prayer Following the Scriptures - Jesus, Good Shepherd of the sheep, by whom the lost are sought and guided into the fold: Feed us an d we shall be satisfied, heal us and we shall be whole, and lead us that we may be with you, with the Father and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Responsive Hymn - The Lord's My Shepherd I'll Not Want
The Apostles Creed
Offertory - His Eye Is On the Sparrow
Doxology
Closing Hymn - God Be With you Till We Meet Again
The Blessing and Charge - Go in peace to love and serve the Lord in the power of his resurrection. And may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen! And Amen!
Postlude - The King of Love My Shepherd Is - Mormon Tabernacle Choir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THpjHgWcKHQ.
Chimes
Prelude - Lord Be Glorified
Call to Worship - Call on the name of the Lord in praise; make known God’s deeds among the nations! Sing to God with joyful songs; tell of God’s wonderful deeds! Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have died. Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. Let us worship and praise God!
Opening Hymn - Come, Christians Join to Sing
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Gloria Patri
Vocal Music - He Touched Me
Prayer for Illumination As We Read God's Word/The Lord's Prayer
Lessons for Today - 1 John 3: 1 - 7
Luke 24: 36 - 48 - Jesus Appears to His Disciples - While they were talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” They were startled and terrified, and thought that they were seeing a ghost. He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet; see that it is I myself. Touch me and see; and for a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While in their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering, he said to them, “Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate in their presence. Then he said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you—that everything written about me in the law of Moses, the prophets, and the psalms must be fulfilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day, and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things.
Prayer Following the Scriptures
Responsive Hymn - Fairest Lord Jesus
Offertory - Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring
Doxology
Prayer of the Day - Almighty God, through your Son you overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life. Grant that we who celebrate our Lord’s resurrection, may, through the renewing power of your Spirit, arise from the death of sin to the life of righteousness; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Closing Hymn - Let All Things Now Living
The Blessing and Charge - Go in peace to love and serve the Lord in the power of his resurrection. And may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Amen! And Amen!
Postlude - I Know That My Redeemer Liveth - Sylvia McNair - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg7aXEvCeXY.
Chimes
Prelude - To God Be the Glory
Call to Worship -Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe. By God’s great mercy we have been born anew to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Therefore, let us worship and praise God!
Opening Hymn - Christ Is Risen Alleluia!
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Glory Be to the Father
Instrumental Music - Only Trust Him
Prayer for Illumination As We Read God's Word - As we read your Word, help us to understand what you want us to hear, and accept how we are to live as your people.
Old Testament Reading - Psalm 133 - The Blessedness of Unity - A Song of Ascents
Gospel Reading - John 20: 19 - 29 - Jesus Appears to His Disciples - On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, their sins are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” Now Thomas (also known as Didymus) one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he said to them, “Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe.” A week later his disciples were in the house again, and Thomas was with them. Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”
Responsive Hymn - The Day of Resurrection
The Apostles' Creed
Offertory - Redeemed
Doxology
Prayer of the Day - Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith and receive the fullness of Christ’s blessing, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Closing Hymn - Thine is The Glory
Postlude - Christ the Lord Is Risen Today - Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrI2sBiIDxE&list=RDnrI2sBiIDxE&start_radio=1&t=123
Chimes
Prelude - Christ Arose
Call to Worship - Do not be afraid; I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Opening Hymn of Praise - Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Gloria Patri - Glory Be to the Father
Virtual Choir - The Power of the Cross
Prayer for Illumination As We Read the Scriptures/The Lord's Prayer - As we read your Word, help us to understand what you want us to hear, and accept how we live as your people. Amen
Old Testament Reading - Acts 10:34-43 (Gentiles Hear the Good News)
Gospel Reading - John 20:1-10 (The Resurrection of Jesus)
Responsive Hymn - Christ is Alive!
Offertory - My Lord, What a Morning
Doxology
Prayer for Easter Day - Glory to you, O God! On this day you won victory over death, raising Jesus from the grave and giving us eternal live. Glory to you, O Christ: for us and for our salvation you overcame death and opened the gate to everlasting life. Glory to you, O Holy Spirit: you lead us into the truth. Glory to you, O Blessed Trinity, now and forever. Let us worship and praise God! Though we have been separated from each other physically for a time, we are united is faith and spirit on this glorious day. Therefore, let us pray: O Christ, in your resurrection, the heavens and the earth rejoice as one. Alleluia! By your resurrection you broke open the gates of hell, and destroyed sin and death. Keep us victorious over sin. By your resurrection you raised the dead, and brought us from death to life. Guide us in the way of eternal life. By your resurrection you confounded your guards and executioners, and filled the disciples with joy. Give us joy in your service. By your resurrection you proclaimed good news to the women and apostles and brought salvation to the whole world. Direct our lives as your new creation. Amen.
The Blessing and Charge - Go in peace to love and serve the Lord in the power of his resurrection. And my the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with us all. Christ is risen! Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia, amen!
Closing Hymn - I Danced in the Morning
Postlude - Hallelujah Chorus - Mormon Tabernacle Choir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBZ7AfZR9xs
Chimes
Prelude - The Gift of Love
Call to Worship - Blessed be the name of the Lord our God, who redeems us from sin and death. For us and for our salvation, Christ became obedient unto death, even death on a cross. Blessed be the name of the Lord.
Opening Hymn of Praise - In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Prayer of the Day - Almighty God, look with mercy on your family for whom our Lord Jesus Christ was willing to be betrayed and to be given over to the hands of sinners and to suffer death on the cross; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy spirit, one God, forever, and ever.
Listening to God's Word
Gospel Reading - John 18:1 - 19:42
Vocal Solo - Were you There - Ron Fossell
The Solemn Intercession for the World and the People of God - Dear people of God, God sent Jesus into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world through him might be saved, that all who believe in him might be delivered from the power of sin and death and become heirs with him of eternal life. Let us pray for the one holy catholic and apostolic church of Christ throughout the world: for its unity in witness and service, for all church leaders and ministers and the people whom they serve, for all the people of this presbytery, for Christians in this community, that God will confirm the church in faith, increase it in love, and preserve it in peace. Through Christ, all glory and honor are yours, almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit in the holy church, now and forever. Amen
The Lord's Prayer
Vocal Solo - Give Me Jesus
Chimes
Worship will continue on Sunday, April 4 - The Resurrection of the Lord / Easter
Chimes
Prelude - When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Call to Worship - Jesus said: I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as Christ has loved us, let us love one another.
Opening Hymn - An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare
Call to Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Song of Praise - Jesus Paid It All
THE PSALTER – PSALM 116: 1-2, 12 - 19
GOSPEL READING - John 13:1-38 Jesus Washes His Disciples’ Feet - It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean. When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. “You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Responsive Reading - Jesus, Jesus, Fill Us With Your Love
The Apostles' Creed
Prayers of the People/The Lord's Prayer
Closing Prayer - Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us.Jesus, redeemer of the world, grant us your peace.May we who have celebrated this sign of his great love show in our lives the fruits of his redemption; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Benediction - Go in peace. As Christ loved you, love one another
Vocal Solo - What Wondrous Love Is This
Chimes
Welcome to Worship on Palm/Passion Sunday!
Chimes
Prelude The Palms - The Crystal Cathedral Choir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etrgxd6fSvc
Call to Worship Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Lo, our king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Opening Hymn of Praise All Glory Laud and Honor
Proclamation of the Entrance Into Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11 - As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the cold, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those who followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Choral Music Hosanna! Hosanna!
Prayer of the Day - The Lord be with us! Let us pray. We praise you, O God, for your redemption of the world through Jesus Christ. Today he entered the holy city of Jerusalem in triumph and was proclaimed Messiah and king by those who spread garments and branches along his way. Let the palm branches that are waved in our hearts be signs of his victory, and grant that we who remember them from times past may follow him in the way of the cross, that, dying and rising with him, we may enter into your kingdom; through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Call to Confession
Declaration of Pardon
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo The Holy City
Lesson for Today - Old Testament Reading - Psalm 118: 1-2, 19-29
Gospel Reading Mark 15:1-20
Responsive Hymn Beneath the Cross of Jesus
The Apostles' Creed
Offertory How Deep the Father's Love for Us
Prayer/The Lord's Prayer
Closing Hymn When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Benediction and Blessing - May the peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of God’s Son, Jesus Christ our Lord; and the blessing of God Almighty, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, remain with you always. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen
Postlude When I Survey - National Lutheran Choir. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQKKK18zvI.
Welcome to Worship - The Fifth Sunday of Lent!
Chimes
Prelude - Sweet Heart of Jesus - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJsAjEgTShI
Call to Worship - Jesus said: I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life. Let us worship and praise God.
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo - Lamb of God
Prayer in Preparation for the Scriptures for the Day/The Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading -Psalm 107: 1-3, 17 - 22
Gospel Reading - John 3: 14 - 21
Responsive Hymn - O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go
The Apostle's Creed
Offertory - I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light
Doxology
Prayer for Lent - Gracious God, in order that the children of earth might discern good from evil you sent your Son to be the light of the world. As Christ shines upon us, may we learn what pleases you, and live in all truth and goodness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Closing Hymn - I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light
Benediction
Postlude - God So Loved the World - Mormon Tabernacle Choir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihx_5aFK0cY
Welcome to Worship - The Fourth Sunday in Lent!
Chimes
Prelude - What Wondrous Love Is This
Call to Worship - I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord; everyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Let us worship and praise God.
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo - Such Love
Prayer in Preparation For the Scriptures for the Day/The Lord's Prayer
Listening to God's Word - Old Testament Reading - Psalm 51:1-12 (When the prophet Nathan came to David after he had committed adultery with Bathsheba.)
Gospel Reading - John 12:20-33 (Jesus Predicts His Death)
Responsive Hymn - In the Bulb There is a Flower
The Apostles' Creed
Offertory - What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Prayer for Lent - Almighty God, your Son came into the world to free us all from sin and death. Breathe upon us with the power of your Sprit, that we may be raised to new life in Christ, and serve you in holiness and righteousness all our days through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Closing Hymn - I Love to Tell the Story
Postlude - God's Son Has Made Us Free
Welcome to Worship - The Third Sunday of Lent!
Chimes
Prelude - My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Call to Worship - Jesus said: Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Let us worship and praise God!
Opening Hymn of Praise - Great Is Thy Faithfulness - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KOpCVBW29zMAaBSHxKaxoXGGQdPORmZ/view?usp=drive_web
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Gloria Patri
Vocal Solo - There Is a Balm in Gilead - Ron Fossell
Prayer in Preparation for the Scriptures for the Day/The Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading - Psalm 19: (God’s Glory in Creation and the Law)
Holy Gospel Reading
Responsive Hymn - As the Deer - John 2:13-22 (Jesus Cleanses the Temple)
Prayer for Lent - O God, the fountain of life, to a humanity parched with thirst, you offer the living water of your grace which springs up from the rock, our Savior Jesus Christ. Grant your people the gift of your Spirit, that we may learn to profess our faith with courage and announce with joy the wonder of your love. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Offertory - Holy Wings - Ron Fossell
Doxology
Closing Hymn - Amazing Grace
Benediction
Postlude - Love Divine All Loves Excelling - Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM4FbaFTa2w
Welcome to Worship - The Second Sunday in Lent!
Prelude - Praise the Lord! God's Glories Show
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn - God of Grace and God of Glory
Call to Confession/Prayer of /Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo - Take My Life
Prayer in Preparation for the Scriptures for the Day/The Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading - Genesis 17:1-7 (The Sign of the Covenant)
Gospel Reading - Mark 8:31-38 (Jesus foretells his death and resurrection)
Responsive Hymn - Will You Come and Follow Me
Offertory - I'd Rather Have Jesus
Doxology
Closing Hymn - Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult
Postlude - The Lord's Prayer - Susan Boyle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPlVhCZUR68
Welcome to Worship - The First Sunday in Lent!
Chimes
Prelude - To God Be the Glory
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn of Praise - How Great Thou Art - St. Andrew's Choir
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Glory Be to the Father
Instrumental Solo - Only Trust Him
Prayer in Preparation for the Scriptures/The Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading - Psalm 25: 1 - 10
Gospel Reading - Mark 1:9 - 15
Responsive Hymn - Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart
Prayer for Lent - God of compassion, through your Son Jesus Christ you reconciled your people yourself. Following his example of prayer and fasting, may we obey you with willing hearts and serve one another in holy love; through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Closing Hymn - Go to the World!
Benediction
Postlude - Slow Down - Sissel and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFe84U__kt8.
Welcome to Worship - Ash Wednesday - February 17, 2021
Chimes
Prelude What Wondrous Love Is This
Call To Worship God sent Christ into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. God’s love endures forever. God is our refuge and strength, a present help in trouble. God’s love endures forever.
Hymn In the Cross of Christ I Glory
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Prayer for Illumination Almighty and ever-living God, you love all that you have made, and you forgive the sins of all who ask. Create in us new and honest hearts, so that, truly repenting of our sins, we may receive from you, the God of all mercy, full pardon and forgiveness through your son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Hymn Be Still My Soul
Old Testament Lesson The Lord is full of compassion and mercy, slow to anger and of great kindness. He will not always accuse us,
nor will he keep his anger forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor rewarded us according to our wickedness. For as the heavens are high above the earth, so is his mercy great upon those who fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us. As a father cares for his children, so does the Lord care for those who fear him. For he himself knows whereof we are made;
he remembers that we are but dust. Our days are like the grass; we flourish like a flower of the field; When the wind goes over it, it is gone,
and its place shall know it no more. But the merciful goodness of the Lord endures forever on those who fear him, and his righteousness on children's children; On those who keep his covenant and remember his commandments and do them.
Holy Gospel Matthew 6:1-4 Jesus said, "Beware of practicing your piety before others in order to be seen by them; for then you have no reward from your Father in heaven. So whenever you give alms, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, so that they may be praised by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your alms may be done in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.
INVITATION TO OBSERVE A HOLY LENT Psalm 51:1-17 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; in your great compassion blot out my offenses. Wash me through and through from my wickedness and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you only have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight; so you are justified when you speak and right in your judgment. Indeed, I was born steeped in wickedness, a sinner from my mother’s womb. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit. Have mercy on us, O God.Restore us, O God of our salvation, and show us your steadfast love.
The Lord's Prayer
Hymn Just As I Am
Benediction
In Christ Alone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCU98VXiCm8
Welcome to Worship - Transfiguration Sunday - February 14, 2021
Chimes
Prelude O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Call to Worship Beloved, we are God’s children now; what we will be has not yet been revealed. What we do know is this: When he is revealed, we will be like him, for we will see him as he is. (1 John 3:2) A voice said: This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him! (Matthew 17:5) Let us pray: O God, in the transfiguration of your Son you confirmed the mysteries of the faith by the witness of Moses and Elijah; and in the voice from the cloud you foreshadowed our adoption as your children. Make us, with Christ heirs of your glory, and bring us to enjoy its fullness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Let us worship and praise God today and every day!
Opening Hymn of Praise Fairest Lord Jesus
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Glory Be to the Father
Instrumental Solo The Love of God
Prayer in Preparation for the Scriptures for Today
The Lord's Prayer
Lessons for Today - Old Testament Reading Psalm 50:1-6 The mighty one, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. Our God comes and does not keep silence, before him is a devouring fire, and a mighty tempest all around him. He calls to the heavens above and to the earth, that he may judge his people: “Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!” The heavens declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge.
Holy Gospel - Mark 9:2-9 (The Transfiguration) . After six days, Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Peter said to Jesus. “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (He did not know what to say, they were so frightened.) Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: “This is my Son, whom I love. Listen to him!” Suddenly, when they looked around, they no longer saw anyone with them except Jesus. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus gave them orders not to tell anyone what they had seen until the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
Responsive Hymn We Are Standing on Holy Ground
The Apostles Creed
Offertory Amazing Grace
Doxology
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Closing Hymn Be Thou My Vision
Benediction
PostludeShine, Jesus, Shine Big Sing at Royal Albert Hall, London . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4hXJ9ax2FY
Welcome to Worship on the Fifth Sunday After Epiphany
Chimes
Prelude In My Life, Lord, Be Glorified
Call To Worship O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise. Alleluia! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and exult and give God the glory. Let us worship and praise God today and every day!
Opening Hymn of Praise My Hope is Built On Nothing Less
Call to Confession/ Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Glory Be to the Father
Instrumental Music Jesus Saves
Prayer in Preparation for the Scriptures for Today O God, tell us what we need to hear, and show us what we ought do to obey your son Jesus Christ. Speak to us through your Word the truths that we seek for our lives today.
The Lord's Prayer
Scripture Lessons for Today - Old Testament Reading - Psalm 147:1-11 - Praise the Lord! How good it is to sing praises to our God: for he is gracious, and a song of praise is fitting. The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted, and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. The Lord lifts up the downtrodden; he casts the wicked to the ground. Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving; make melody to our God on the lyre. He covers the heavens with clouds, prepares rain for the earth, makes grass grow on the hills. He gives to the animals their food, and to the young ravens when they cry. His delight is not in the strength of the horse, nor his pleasure in the speed of a runner; but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.
Gospel Reading Mark 4:33-41 (The use of Parables) With many such parables spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it; he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples. On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind eased, and there was a dead calm. He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
Responsive Hymn Healer of Our Every Ill
The Apostles' Creed
Offertory Precious Lord
Prayer of Thanksgiving In these very trying times, we turn to you for guidance and strength. You have given us your Son and the Holy Spirit to strengthen and guide us through even the most difficult of situations and times. For that we are eternally grateful. Give us the guidance and strength to meet each challenge with hope and confidence. As Christians we always live in hope! Amen.
Closing Hymn Eternal Father, Strong to Save
Benediction
Postlude Go Forth in Peace
Welcome to Worship - The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany
Chimes
Prelude Come Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God
Call to Worship With joy let us pray to our Savior, the Son of God who became one of us, saying: The grace of God be with us all. Let us worship and praise God.
Opening Hymn of Praise. Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Glory Be to the Father
Instrumental Solo It Is Well With My Soul
Prayer in Preparation for the Scriptures for Today O God, tell us what we need to hear, and show us what we ought do to obey your son Jesus Christ. Speak to us through your Word the truths that we seek for our lives. Amen.
Lessons for Today - Old Testament Reading Psalm 111 (Praise for God’s Wonderful Works)Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. For of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful. He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant. He has shown his people the power of his works, in giving them the heritage of the nations. The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy. They are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. He sent redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant forever. Holy and awesome is his name. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
Gospel Reading - Mark 1:21-28 (The Man with an Unclean Spirit) They went to Capernaum; and when the Sabbath came, he entered the synagogue andtaught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.
Responsive Hymn Silence! Frenzied, Unclean Spirit
The Apostles' Creed
Offertory Wonderful Words of Life
Doxology
Prayer of Thanksgiving We thank you for revealing Jesus to be your Son, and for claiming our lives in baptism to be his glad disciples. By your Spirit, may peace descend upon us that we may follow him with grateful hearts. Take us and all we have to be useful in your service, God of all nations, in the gracious name of Jesus Christ, your Son, by the power of your Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
Benediction
Postlude You Raise Me Up – Mormon Tabernacle Choir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6ojnuHuTa8
Welcome to the Third Sunday After Epiphany!
Everlasting God, in whom we live and move and have our being: You have made us for yourself, so that our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Give us purity of heart and strength of purpose, that no selfish passion may hinder us from knowing your will, no weakness keep us from doing it; that in your light we may see light clearly, and in your service find perfect freedom. Amen.
Chimes
Prelude: Adagio Pathetique
Call to Worship: Jesus said: I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life. Let us Worship and Praise God.
Opening Hymn: Praise the Lord! His Glories Show
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon . Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being, your face is hidden from us by our sins, and we forget your mercy in the blindness of our hearts. Cleanse us from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires. With lowliness and meekness may we draw near to you, confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ your Son. Amen.
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo: Take My Life and Let It Be
Prayer In Preparation for the Scriptures O God, tell us what we need to hear, and show us what we ought do to obey Jesus Christ.
The Lord's Prayer
Listening for God's Word/Lessons for Today
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 62:5-8 . For God alone my soul waits in silence, for my hope is from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my deliverance and my honor; my mighty rock, my refuge is in God. Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out our heart before him; God is a refuge for us.
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:14-20 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news.” As Jesus passed along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the sea—for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. As he went a little farther, he saw James son of Zebedee and his brother John who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired men, and followed him.
Responsive Hymn: God is Calling Through the Whisper
The Apostles' Creed
Offertory: Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
Doxology
Prayer of Thanksgiving Almighty God, you have filled us with the light of the Word who became flesh and lived among us. We thank you that somehow you have let the light of faith shine in all that we do and all that we are. May that light guide us in to this new year as we face challenges like we have never faced before. May your Spirit be in us every hour of every day as we move into the future. In the name of Christ our Savior we pray. Amen.
Closing Hymn: You Walk Along Our Shorelines
Postlude: Will You Come and Follow Me Choral Scholas of St. Martin-the-Fields https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAYM8pWCwWk
Welcome to Worship - the Second Sunday After Epiphany!
Chimes
Prelude: Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Call to Worship: We have found the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who brings us truth and grace.
Opening Hymn: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Declaration of Pardon
Glory Be to the Father
Instrumental Solo: How Deep the Father's Love For Us
Prayer in Preparation for the Scriptures/The Lord's Prayer
Listening to God's Word/Lessons for Today: Old Testament Reading - Psalm 40: 1 – 11
Gospel Reading: John 1:29-42 (John Testifies About Jesus) . The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! This is the one I meant when I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but the reason I came baptizing with water was that he might be revealed to Israel.”Then John gave this testimony: “I saw the Spirit come down from heaven as a dove and remain on him. And I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water told me, ‘The man on whom you see the Spirit come down and remain is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.’ I have seen and I testify that this is God’s Chosen One.” The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus. Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want? They said, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?” “Come,” he replied, “and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they spent that day with him. It was about four in the afternoon. Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard what John had said and who had followed Jesus. The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, “We have found the Messiah” (that is, the Christ). And he brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which, when translated, is Peter).
Responsive Hymn: Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
Offertory: Be Still My Soul
Doxology
Closing Hymn: My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Postlude: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling – Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM4FbaFTa2w
Welcome to Worship - The First Sunday After Epiphany!
Chimes
Prelude: If Thou Art Near
Call to Worship: The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory. To all who received him, he gave power to become children of God. Let us Worship and Praise God.
Opening Hymn: To God Be the Glory
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession
Declaration of Pardon
Gloria Patri: Glory Be to the Father
Prayer in Preparation for the Scripture/The Lord's Prayer: Prepare our hearts, almighty God, to accept your word. Silence in us any voice except your own; that, hearing those words of hope we may turn from our selfish ways, and obey your will for our lives. May we live this new year as new people. Amen
Listening to God's Word/Old Testament Reading: Psalm 139:1-6: (The Inescapable God) - O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it.
Gospel Reading John 1:43-51 (Jesus calls Philip and Nathanael) -The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth.” Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.” When Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him, he said to him, “Here is truly an Israelite in whom there is no deceit!” Nathanael asked him, “Where did you get to know me?” Jesus answered, “I saw you under the fig tree before Philip called you.” Nathanael replied, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!” Jesus answered, “Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than these.” And he said to him, “Very truly, I tell you, you will see heaven opened and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of Man.” This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: Jesus Calls Us O'er the Tumult
The Apostles' Creed
Offertory: Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Doxology
Prayer of Thanksgiving - Almighty God, you sent Jesus to proclaim your kingdom and to teach with authority. For that, we are eternally grateful. Anoint us with your Spirit, that we too my bring good news to the poor, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim liberty to the captive; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Closing Hymn: Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!
Benediction
Postlude: The Lord Bless You and Keep You – National Lutheran Choir . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bznDixNtisU
Welcome to worship - Second Sunday After Christmas - Epiphany Sunday!
Chimes/Prelude: Love Has Come
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn: As with Gladness Men of Old
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession
Declaration of Pardon
Glory to God: Refrain from O Come, All Ye Faithful
Instrumental Solo: Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
Prayer in Preparation for the Scriptures of the Day
The Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 60: 1 – 6 . Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses’ arms. Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice,
because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord.
Gospel Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 - The Visit of the Wise Men
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” 3 When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet: ‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel.’ ” Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: We Three Kings of Orient Are - vss. 1 - 3
Offertory: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Doxology
Closing Hymn: We Three Kings - vss. 4 - 6
Postlude: Farandole (March of the Three Kings) - Mormon Tabernacle Choir. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3ceb1Xs3Lo
Welcome - First Sunday After Christmas!
All glory to you, great God, for the gift of your Son, whom you sent to save us. With singing angels, let us praise your name, and tell the earth his story, that all may believe, rejoice, and bow down, acknowledging your love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Chimes
Prelude: "I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light"
Call to Worship: The grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts; let the word of Christ dwell in you richly.
Opening Hymn: "Angels We Have Heard On High"
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Declaration of Pardon
Glory to God: Refrain from "O Come, All Ye Faithful"
Instrumental Solo: "What Child Is This"
Prayer in Preparation for the Scriptures
The Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 148: 1-2 Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host
Gospel Reading: Luke 2:22-36 (Jesus is Presented in the Temple) When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn make shall be designated as holy to the Lord”), and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons.” Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.” This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Responsive Hymn: "The First Nowell"
The Apostles' Creed
Offertory: "Still, Still, Still
Doxology
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Closing Hymn: Go, Tell It On the Mountain
Postlude: "Good Christian Friends Rejoice" - King's College Choirhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4yYb6yCNws
Welcome to Mt. View's Christmas Eve Service - a Night of Music!
May the light of God's Grace and glory shine boldly upon you and yours this Christmas!
Chimes
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Born in the Night Mary's Child
Away in a Manger
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
What Child Is This
Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
Angels We Have Heard on High
Go Tell It On the Mountain
Candlelight Carol
Silent Night
I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light
The Birthday of a King
Joy to the World
Benedictus
Welcome to the Fourth Sunday of Advent!
Chimes
Opening Hymn: Angels, From the Realms of Glory
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Declaration of Pardon
Glory to God: Refrain from Angels We Have Heard on High
Vocal Solo: Candlelight Carol Ron Fossell
Prayer in Preparation for the Scriptures for the Day
The Lord's Prayer
Gospel Reading: Luke 1:26-38, 46-55 . In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.” But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and it is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.” Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. (….) And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for, and holy is his name. His mercy is for those who fear him from generation to generation. He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts. He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly; he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever.”
Responsive Hymn: O Lord, How Shall I Meet Thee
Offertory: Away in a Manger
Doxology
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Closing Hymn: Love Has Come
Benediction and Blessing
Postlude: Sissel – In the Bleak Mid-Winter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zAgEt6sCMA.
Welcome to the Third Sunday of Advent at Mt. View Presbyterian Church!
Chimes
Prelude: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Call to Worship - Lighting of the Advent Candle - Third Sunday of Advent
Opening Hymn: Good Christian Friends, Rejoice!
Call to Confession and Prayer of Confession
Declaration of Pardon
Glory to God: Angels We Have Heard on High - refrain
Vocal Solo: Mary's Boy Child - Ron Fossell
Prayer in Preparation for the Scriptures for the Day
The Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading - Psalm 121 - I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
GOSPEL READING - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 - Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil. May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Offering Our Gifts to God: Gesu Bambino
Doxology
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Closing Hymn: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Postlude: The First Noel - Mormon Tabernacle Choir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW5_jqtITZg
The Second Sunday of Advent
Prelude: Sussex Carol
Call to Worship: The Lighting of the Advent Wreath - the Candle of Peace
Opening Hymn: Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
Call to Confession
Prayer of Confession
Declaration of Pardon
Glory to God: Angels We Have Heard on High
Vocal Solo: Born in the Night
PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR THE SCRIPTURES FOR THE DAY
The Lord's Prayer
Lessons for Today -Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 40:1-11 (God’s People are comforted). Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord’s hand double for all her sins. A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.” A voice says, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it’ surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever. Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!” See, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep.
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:1-8 (The Proclamation of John the Baptist) . The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.’” John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: In the Bleak Mid-Winter
The Apostles' Creed
Offertory: Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine
Doxology
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Closing Hymn: Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates
Benediction and Blessing
Postlude: Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41uBEwcqPt8- Mormon Tabernacle Choir
CALL TO WORSHIP - The Lighting of the Advent Wreath. Today is the first Sunday of Advent, so we light the first candle on our Advent wreath: the candle of Hope. Today begins our Advent journey of waiting for the birth of the one who is called the Light of the World and the Hope of the Nations. As we light the candle of Hope we give thanks for the prophets of today who dare to speak words of hope for liberation, who say “No” to the evil in the world, and who call us to overcome our comfortable fears so we may let go of faulty ways of thinking and doing, and explore new realms of unimagined visions of how things could be. Let us pray. So many in your world, Holy God, have lost hope or put their hope in false promises. Sometimes it feels you aren’t with us but are far, far away. We pray that you come into our world again. Be Emmanuel for us so we may notice where you are already present. Enter our hearts to see in new ways the creative power of hope. Help us live into your hope so we may be your light shining in the dark places of our world. We pray this in the name of the one who was born in Bethlehem and whose return we await. Amen.
Opening Hymn of Praise: O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Gloria Patri
Instrumental Solo: In the Bleak Mid-Winter
Prayer in Preparation for the Scriptures for the Day/The Lord's Prayer
Listening to God's Word: Old Testament Reading - Psalm 47 (God's Rule Over the Nations). Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy. For the Lord, the Most High, is awesome, a great king over all the earth. He subdued people under us, and nations under our feet. He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom he loves. God has gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet. Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the king of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm. God is king over the nations; God sits on his holy throne. The princes of the peoples gather as the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God; he is highly exalted.
Gospel Reading - Mark 13:24-26, 32-37 (The Coming of the Son of Man“…in those days,…. the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the “Son of Man coming in clouds’ with great power and glory. Then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. (….) “But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his slaves in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to be on the watch. Therefore, keep awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or at cockcrow, or at dawn, or else he may find you asleep when he comes suddenly. And what I say to you I say to all: Keep awake.” This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning
Offering Our Gifts to God - Offertory Music - Jesus, Name Above All Names/Emmanuel
Closing Hymn: Awake! Awake and Greet the New Morn
Postlude: Hallowed Be Thy Name
Opening Hymn of Praise: Great Is Thy Faithfulness
CALL TO WORSHIP (Rev. 22:13, Mark 11:9). The Lord is a great God who says: I am the Alpha and Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest! Let us worship and praise God.
*CALL TO CONFESSION
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
*DECLARATION OF PARDON
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo: O, I Want to Know You More
THE LORD’S PRAYER
OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 100 (A psalm. For giving thanks.)
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
GOSPEL READING. Matthew 25:31-46 The Sheep and the Goats (selected verses) oWhen the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left. Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, (….) For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.’ “Then he will say to those on his left, “Depart from me, you who are cured, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.' “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison and did not help you?’ “He will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: We Give Thee But Thine Own
The Apostles Creed
Offertory Wonderful Words of Life
Doxology
Closing Hymn Rejoice the Lord Is King
Postlude King of King and Lord of Lords https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91r2ZVQyZkA
CALL TO WORSHIP: Be alert at all times, praying that you may stand before the Son of Man. Look up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Shout aloud and sing for joy, for great in our midst is the Holy Spirit. Let us worship and praise God.
Opening Hymn: All Things Bright and Beautiful
GLORY BE TO THE FATHER
VOCAL MUSIC: He Touched Me
PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR THE SCRIPTURES FOR THE DAY . Prepare our heart, O God, to accept your Word. Silence in us any voice but your own, that, hearing, we may also obey your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
LESSONS FOR TODAY (Both are taken from the New Revised Standard Version)
OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 123 Supplication for Mercy; A Song of Ascents . To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! As the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maid to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, until he has mercy upon us. Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us, for we have had more than enough of contempt. Our soul has had more than its fill of the scorn of those who are at ease, of the contempt of the proud.
GOSPEL READING. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 . Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sister, you do not need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and there will be no escape! But you, beloved, are not in darkness, for that day to surprise you like a thief; for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. So then let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober; But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us, so that whether we are awake or asleep we my live with him. Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
RESPONSIVE HYMN: My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less
OFFERTORY OUR GIFT TO GOD - OFFERTORY: Jesus Saves
DOXOLOGY
CLOSING HYMN: How Great Thou Art - St. Andrew's Choir
POSTLUDE: I Got a Robe - John Rutter/Cambridge Singershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvLeZABBBFs.
Opening Hymn: Be Thou My Vision - St. Andrew's Lutheran Church Virtual Choir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X4X1ZvKdL0
*CALL TO CONFESSION (1 John 2:1,2) If anyone sins, we have someone who pleads with the Father on our behalf--- Jesus Christ, the righteous one. And Christ himself is the means by which our sins are forgiven, and not our sins only, but also the sins of everyone. Let us confess our sins before God and one another.
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION . Merciful God, we confess that we have often failed to be an obedient people. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, we have rebelled against your love. We have not loved our neighbors, and have refused to hear the cry of those in need. Forgive us, we pray, and free us for joyful obedience; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*DECLARATION OF PARDON (Romans 6:8, 11). Hear the good news! If we have died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him. So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. Friends, believe the good news. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo: My Lord, What a Morning
PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR THE SCRIPTURES FOR THE DAY . Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
LESSONS FOR TODAY (Both are taken from the New Revised Standard Version) .
Psalm 70:1, 4-5 . Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. O Lord, make haste to help me! Let all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you. Let those who love your salvation say evermore, “God is great!” But I am poor and needy; hasten to me, O God! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, do not delay!
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (The Coming of the Lord) But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have died. For this we declare to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord will by no means precede those who have died. For the Lord himself, with a cry of command, with the archangel’s call and with the sound of God’s trumpet, will descend from heaven, and the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up in the clouds together with them to meet the Lord in the air; and so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage one another with these words. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: When the Roll is Called Up Yonder
Offertory: Precious Lord
Doxology
Closing Hymn: Battle Hymn of the Republic
Postlude: Come On Down, Lord Jesus https://youtu.be/-GLRxkI28YU
OPENING HYMN: For All the Saints
PRAYER OF CONFESSION* Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.**
*DECLARATION OF PARDON The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. It is declared to us, in the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. May the God of mercy, who forgives us all our sins, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Friends, believe the gospel. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Amen.
GLORY BE TO THE FATHER
VOCAL SOLO: Give Me Jesus
PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR THE SCRIPTURES FOR THE DAY
Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
LESSONS FOR TODAY:
Psalm 107:1-9 Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Many Troubles O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those he redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to an inhabited town; hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted within them. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress; he led them by a straight way, until they reached an inhabited town. Let them thank the Lord for his steadfast love, for his wonderful works to humankind. For he satisfied the thirsty, and the hungry he fills with good things.
Matthew 23:1-12 (Jesus Denounces Scribes and Pharisees). Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, “The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; therefore, do whatever they teach you and follow it; but do not do as they do, for they do not practice what they teach. They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of others; but they themselves are unwilling to lift a finger to move them. They do all their deeds to be seen by others; for they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long. They love to have the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues, and to be greeted with respect in the marketplaces, and to have people call them rabbi. But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all students. And call no one your father on earth, for you have one Father—the one in heaven. Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Messiah. The greatest among you will be your servant. All who exalt themselves will be humbled, and all who humble themselves will be exalted.” This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
OFFERTORY: I'd Rather Have Jesus
DOXOLOGY
CLOSING HYMN: Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing
POSTLUDE: Heal Our Land - Jamie Rivera - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lVVjScLEic.
Opening Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Glory Be to the Father
Instrumental Solo: Children's Medley
PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR THE SCRIPTURES FOR THE DAY . Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as the Scriptures are read and your Word is proclaimed, we may hear with joy what you say to us today.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
LESSONS FOR TODAY: (Both are taken from the Good News Bible)
Psalm 1:1-2Happy are those who reject the advice of evil men, who do not follow the example of sinners or join those who have no use for God. Instead, they find joy in obeying the Law of the Lord, and they study it day and night.
Matthew 22:34-40 (The Great Commandment)
When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silence the Sadducees, they came together, and one of them a teacher of the Law, tried to trap him with a question. “Teacher,” he asked, “which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” This is the greatest and the most important commandment. The second most important commandment is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ The whole Law of Moses and the teachings of the prophets depend on these two commandments.” This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: The Gift of Love
Offertory: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian In My Heart
Doxology
Closing Hymn: We Are One in the Spirit
Postlude: Love One Another - Mormon Tabernacle Choir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dADRjUKnpDI
Opening Hymn: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo: On Eagle's Wings
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD - LESSONS FOR TODAY
Psalm 96:1-9
Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary. Ascribe to the Lord, O families of nations ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come into his courts. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.
THE HOLY GOSPEL
Matthew 22:15-22 Paying the Imperial Tax to Caesar
Then the Pharisees went and laid plans to trap him (Jesus) in his words. They sent their disciples to him along with the Herodians. “Teacher,” they said, “we know you’re a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by men, because you pay no attention to who they are. Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not?” But Jesus, knowing their evil intent, said, “You hypocrites, why are you trying to trap me ? Show me the coin used for paying tax.” They brought him a denarius, and he asked them, “Whose portrait is this? And whose inscription?” “Caesar’s,” they replied. Then he said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”
When they heard this, they were amazed. So they left him and sent away. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: More Love to Thee, O Christ
The Apostles' Creed
Offertory: Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Doxology
Closing Hymn: Lead On, O King Eternal
Postlude: Blessed Be the Name of the Lord - Ames Chamber Artists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR3joA-69PA.
Opening Hymn: Rejoice, the Lord Is King!
Glory Be to the Father
Instrumental Music: Be Still My Soul
Listening to God's Word - Lessons for Today: Psalm 23
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff—they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long.
THE HOLY GOSPEL
Philippians 4:1-9 Closing appeal for steadfastness and unity
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, my beloved.
I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord. Yes, and I ask you also, my loyal companion, help these women, for they have struggled beside me in the word of the gospel, together with Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the book of life.
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you. This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
The Apostles' Creed
Offertory: Sweet Hour of Prayer
Doxology
Closing Hymn: Give Me Joy in My Heart
Postlude: Praise His Holy Name - St. Olaf Choir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a-dAuNY8G4
Opening Hymn: My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Glory Be to the Father
Instrumental Music: If Thou Art Near
Lessons for Today:
Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
Praise the Lord. Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Who can proclaim the mighty acts of the Lord or fully declare his praise? Blessed are those who act justly, who always do what is right. Remember me, Lord, when you show favor to your people, come to my aid when you save them, that I may enjoy the prosperity of your chosen ones, that I may share in the joy of your nation and join your inheritance in giving praise. We have sinned, even as our ancestors did; we have done wrong and acted wickedly and worshiped an idol cast from metal. They exchanged their glorious God for an image of a bull, which eats grass. They forgot the God who saved them, who had done great things in Egypt, miracles in the land of Ham and awesome deeds by the Red Sea. So he said he would destroy them— had not Moses, his chosen one, stood in the breach before him to keep his wrath from destroying them.
THE HOLY GOSPEL
Matthew 22:1-14 The Parable of the Wedding Banquet
Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: “The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. “Then he sent some more servants and said, ‘Tell those who have been invited that I have prepared my dinner: My oxen and fattened cattle have been butchered, and everything is ready. Come to the wedding banquet.’ “But they paid no attention and went off—one to his field, another to his business. The rest seized his servants, mistreated them and killed them. The king was enraged. He sent his army and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. “Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. So go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’ So the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, the bad as well as the good, and the wedding hall was filled with guests. “But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes. He asked, ‘How did you get in here without wedding clothes, friend?’ The man was speechless. “Then the king told the attendants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. “For many are invited, but few are chosen.” This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: As The Deer
The Apostles' Creed
Offertory: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Closing Hymn: Blessed Assurance
Benediction and Blessing: May we go out into the world in peace. May we be of good courage giving to no one evil for evil. And may the blessing of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit go with us, and remain with us throughout the coming days.
Postlude: My Tribute - To God Be the Glory - sung by Sissel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcE5IlUL_fo.
Opening Hymn: Let All Things Now Living
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo: Lamb of God
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD - LESSONS FOR TODAY - (Both are taken from the New Revised Version)
Psalm 25: 1-9 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long. Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness’ sake, O Lord! Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.
THE HOLY GOSPEL
Matthew 21:23-32 (The authority of Jesus Questioned)
When he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Did the baptism of John come from heaven, or was it of human origin?” And they argued with one another, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ we are afraid of the crowd; for all regard John as a prophet.” So they answered Jesus, “We do not know.” And he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. “What do you think? A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work in the vineyard today.’ He answered, ‘I will not’; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, ‘I go, sir’; but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are going into the kingdom of God ahead of you. For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes believe him; and even after you saw it, you did not change your minds and believe him.
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
Responsive Hymn: Fairest Lord Jesus
Offertory: His Eye Is On the Sparrow
Doxology
Closing Hymn: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Benediction and Blessing: May we go out into the world in peace. May we be of good courage giving to no one evil for evil. And may the blessing of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit go with us, and remain with us throughout the coming days.
Postlude: You Raise Me Up - Mormon Tabernacle Choir - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6ojnuHuTa8
Opening Hymn: O Worship the King
Glory Be to the Father
Hymn: Lord, Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary
Lessons for Today: Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 O give thanks to the LORD, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works. Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually. Remember the wonderful works he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered, O offspring of his servant Abraham, children of Jacob, his chosen ones. Then he brought Israel out with silver and gold, and there was no one among their tribes who stumbled. Egypt was glad when they departed, for dread of them had fallen upon it. He spread a cloud for a covering, and fire to give light by night. They asked, and he brought quails, and gave them food from heaven in abundance. He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed through the desert like a river. For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham, his servant. So he brought his people out with joy, his chosen ones with singing. He gave them the lands of the nations, and they took possession of the wealth of the peoples, that they might keep his statutes and observe his laws. Praise the LORD!
THE HOLY GOSPEL
Matthew 20:1-16 The Parable of the Laborers
"For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. When he went out about nine o'clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; and he said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.' So they went. When he went out again about noon and about three o'clock, he did the same. And about five o'clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, 'Why are you standing here idle all day?' They said to him, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard.' When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, 'Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.' When those hired about five o'clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, saying, 'These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.' But he replied to one of them, 'Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?' So the last will be first, and the first will be last.
Responsive Hymn: Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us With Your Love
Offertory: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Doxology
Closing Hymn: This Is My Father's World
Benediction and Blessing: The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. In the name of the Father, Son +, and Holy Spirit
Postlude: This is My Father’s World Mormon Tabernacle Choir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIRVqikQg9U
Opening Hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo: Such Love
LISTENING TO GOD’S WORD
LESSONS FOR TODAY
Psalm 103:1-5, 8-13 (The Love of God) Praise the Lord, my soul! All my being, praise his holy name! Praise the Lord, my soul, and do not forget how kind he is. He forgives all our sins and heals all our diseases. He keeps me from the grave and blesses me with love and mercy. He fills my life with good things, so that I stay young and strong like an eagle. The Lord is merciful and living, slow to become angry and full of constant love. He does not keep on rebuking; he is not angry forever. He does not punish us as we deserve or repay us according to our sins and wrongs. As high as the sky is above the earth, so great is his love for those who have reverence for him. As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our sin from us. As a father is kind to his children, so the Lord is kind to those who honor him.
Gospel Reading – Matthew 18:21-35 (The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant) Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, if my brother keeps on sinning against me, how many times do I have to forgive him? Seven times?”
“No, not seven times,” answered Jesus, “but seventy times seven, because the Kingdom of heaven is like this. Once there was a king who decided to check on his servants’ accounts. He had just begun to do so when one of them was brought in who owed him millions of dollars. The servant did not have enough to pay his debt, so the king ordered him to be sold as a slave, with his wife and his children and all that he had, in order to pay the debt. The servant fell on his knees before the king. ‘Be patient with me,’ he begged, ‘and I will pay you everything!’ The king felt sorry for him, so he forgave him the debt and let him go.
“Then the man went out and met one of his fellow servants who owed him a few dollars. He grabbed him and started choking him. ‘Pay back what you owe me!’ he said. His fellow servant fell down and begged him, ‘Be patient with me, and I will pay you back! But he refused; instead, he had him thrown into jail until he could pay the debt. When the other servants saw what had happened, they were very upset and went to the king and told him everything. So he called the servant in. ‘You worthless slave!’ he said ‘I forgave you the whole amount you owed me, just because you asked me to. You should have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had mercy on you.’ The king was very angry, and he sent the servant to jail to be punished until he could pay back the whole amount. And Jesus concluded, “That is how my Father in heaven will treat everyone of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.” This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: The Gift of Love
Offertory Music: The Love of God
Doxology
Closing Hymn: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian In My Heart
Postlude: Make Me a Channel of Your Peace - Susan Boyle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mxO_dsvHew
Opening Hymn: Be Thou My Vision
Glory Be to the Father
Instrumental Music: I'd Rather Have Jesus
Lessons for Day - Psalm 119:33-40 The Glories of God’s Law (Taken from The New Revised Std. Ver.). Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, and I will observe it to the end. Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. Turn my heart to your decrees, and not to selfish gain. Turn my eyes from looking at vanities; give me life in your ways. Confirm to your servant your promise, which is for those who fear you. Turn away the disgrace that I dread, for your ordinances are good. See, I have longed for your precepts; in your righteousness give me life.
Gospel Reading – Matthew 18: 1-5 True Greatness (Taken from The New Revised Std. Ver.) At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child, who he put among them, and said, “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me.
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: Jesus Loves Me
Offertory Music: Wonderful Words of Life
Doxology
Closing Hymn: What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine
Postlude: How Great Thou Art - sung by Sissel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWOFkA5ZAls
Opening Hymn: To God Be the Glory
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo: Take My Life and Let It Be
Lessons for Today: Psalm 105:1-6 God and His People (Taken from The Good News Bible) Give thanks to the Lord, proclaim his greatness; tell the nations what he has done. Be glad that we belong to him; let all who worship him rejoice. Go to the Lord for help; and worship him continually. You descendants of Abraham, his servant; you descendants of Jacob, the man he chose: remember the miracles that God performed and the judgments that he gave.
Gospel Reading – Matthew 16:21-28 Jesus Speaks about His Suffering and Death (Taken from The Good News Bible) From that time on Jesus began to say plainly to his disciples, “I must go to Jerusalem and suffer much for the elders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the Law. I will be put to death, but three days later I will be raised to life.”
Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. “God forbid it, Lord!” he said. “That must never happen to you!” Jesus turned around and said to Peter, “Get away from me, Satan! You are an obstacle in my way, because these thoughts of yours don’t come from God, but from man.” Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone want to come with me, he must forget himself, carry his cross, and follow me. For whoever wants to save his own life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. Will a person gain anything if he wins the whole world but loses his life? Of course not! There is nothing he can give to regain his life. For the Son of Man is about to come in the glory of his Father with his angels, and then he will reward each one according to his deeds. I assure you that there are some here who will not die until they have seen the Son of Man come as King.”
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: Will You Come and Follow Me
Offertory: Jesus Saves
Doxology
Closing Hymn: Jesus Call Us
Postlude: Love Divine All Loves Excelling - Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM4FbaFTa2w
Opening Hymn: Holy God, We Praise Your Name
Glory Be to the Father
Instrumental Music: What Wondrous Love Is This
Lessons for Today: Psalm 133 The Blessedness of Unity A Song of Ascents. (Taken from the New Revised Version) How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down over the collar of his robes. It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion. For there the Lord ordained his blessing, life forevermore.
Gospel Reading – Matthew 15:10-20 The Things That Make a Person Unclean (Taken from The Good News Bible)
Then Jesus called the crowd to him and said to them, “Listen and understand! It is not what goes into a person’s mouth that makes him ritually unclean; rather, what comes out of it makes him unclean.” Then the disciples came to him and said, “Do you know that the Pharisees had their feelings hurt by what you said?
“Every plant which my Father in heaven did not plant will be pulled up,” answered Jesus. Don’t worry about them! They are blind leaders of the blind; and when one blind man leads another, both fall into a ditch. Peter spoke up, “Explain this saying to us.” Jesus said to them “You are still no more intelligent than the others. Don’t you understand? Anything that goes into a person’s mouth goes into his stomach and then out of his body. But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these are the things that make a person ritually unclean. For from his heart come the evil ideas which lead him to kill, commit adultery, and do other immoral things; to rob, lie, and slander others. These are the things that make a person unclean. But to eat without washing your hands as they say you should—this doesn’t make a person unclean.”
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: In Christ There Is No East or West
Offertory: Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God
Doxology
Closing Hymn: Amazing Grace
Postlude: The Lord Bless You and Keep You - National Lutheran Choir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bznDixNtisU
Prelude: To God Be the Glory - Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBqcIymsE_I
Opening Hymn: All Things Bright and Beautiful
Glory Be to the Father
Choral Music: Hear Me, I'm Calling
Lessons for Today: Psalm 67. The Nations Called to Praise God… A Song May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, that your way may be known upon the earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us. May God continue to bless us; let all the ends of the earth revere him.
Gospel Reading – Mark 4:35-41 Jesus Stills a Storm On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd behind, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. Other boats were with him. A great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that the boat was already being swamped. But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion; and they woke him up and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” Then the wind ceased, and there was a dead calm. He said to them, “Why are you afraid? Have you still no faith?” And they were filled with great awe and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me
Offertory: Adagio Pathetique/Fairest Lord Jesus
Doxology
Closing Hymn: For the Fruit of all Creation
Benediction: Benedictus - Jean Fossell and National Lutheran Choir
Call to Worship: Jesus said: Those who find their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will find it.In Christ, God was reconciling the world to God’s self, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. Therefore, let us worship and praise God.
Opening Hymn: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo: If I Can Help Somebody
PRAYER IN PREPARATION FOR THE SCRIPTURES FOR THE DAYLet us pray. Lord, open our hearts and minds by the power of your Holy Spirit, that as we read the scriptures we may hear with joy what you say to us today. Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
Scripture: Old Testament Reading – Psalm 85:8-13 A Prayer for the Nation’s Welfare
I am listening to what the Lord God is saying; he promises peace to us, his own people, if we do not go back to our foolish ways. Surely he is ready to save those who honor him, and his saving presence will remain in our land. Love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will embrace. (Our) loyalty will reach up from the earth, and God’s righteousness will look down from heaven. The Lord will make us prosperous, and our land will produce rich harvests. Righteousness will go before the Lord and prepare the path for him.
Gospel Reading – Romans 10:5-15 Salvation Is for All
Moses wrote this about being put right with God by obeying the Law: “Whoever obeys the commands of the Law will live.” But what the scripture says about being put right with God through faith is this: “You are not to ask yourself, Who will go up into heaven?” (that is, to bring Christ down). “Nor are you to ask, who will go down into the world below?” (that is, to bring Christ up from death). What it says is this: “God’s message is near you, on your lips and in your heart”—that is, the message of faith that we preach. If you confess that Jesus is Lord and believe that God raised him from death, you will be saved. For it is by our faith that we are put right with God; it is by our confession that we are saved. The scripture says, “Whoever believes in him will not be disappointed.” This includes everyone, because there is no difference between Jews and Gentiles; God is the same Lord of all and richly blesses all who call to him. As the scripture says, “Everyone who calls out to the Lord for help will be saved.” But how can they call to him for help if they have not believed? And how can they believe if they have not heard the message? And how can they hear if the message is not proclaimed? And how can the message be proclaimed if the messengers are not sent out? As the scripture says, “How wonderful is the coming of messengers who bring good news!”
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Amen.
Responsive Hymn: Hear the Good News of Salvation
Offertory: How Great the Father's Love For Us
Doxology
Closing Hymn: I Love to Tell the Story
Benediction: May we go out into the world in peace. May we be of good courage giving to no one evil for evil. And may the blessing of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit go with us, and remain with us throughout the coming days.
Postlude: Here I Am, Lord https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cFpKgtJ4wcc Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church
Opening Hymn: Come, Thou Almighty King
Glory Be to the Father
Instrumental Music: Children's Medley
Scripture: Old Testament Reading – Psalm 23The Divine Shepherd; Gospel Reading – Romans 14: 7-12
Responsive Hymn: Lord, I Want to Be a Christian
Offertory: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Closing Hymn: We Are One in the Spirit
Postlude:Shelter Me (The 23rd Psalm) by Michael Joncas sung by Spiritu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3KifN7Jfpc
Opening Hymn: O Christ, the Great Foundation
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo: Precious Lord
Old Testament Reading – Psalm 67The Nations Called to Praise God
Gospel Reading – Acts 28:23 - 31 Paul Preaches in Rome (see also Isaiah 6: 9-10)
Responsive Hymn: Open My Eyes
Offertory: Softly and Tenderly
Closing Hymn: God of Grace and God of Glory
Postlude: Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Opening Hymn: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo: There Is a Balm in Gilead
Scripture: Psalm 81; Mark 2: 1 - 12
Responsive Hymn: I Danced in the Morning
Offertory: It Is Well With My Soul
Doxology
Closing Hymn: How Great Thou Art - St. Andrew's Choir
Postlude: I Got a Robe - John Rutter with Cambridge Singers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvLeZABBBFs
Opening Hymn of Praise: Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo: O, I Want to Know You More
Responsive Hymn: Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart
Offertory: Amazing Grace
Closing Hymn: Blessed Assurance
Postlude: Praise His Holy Name. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5a-dAuNY8G4
Opening Hymn: God of the Ages
Glory Be to the Father
Choral Music: Distant Landhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2dafv2SKXX0
Responsive Hymn: This Is My Song
Closing Hymn: America the Beautiful/God Bless America
Postlude: Battle Hymn of the Republic:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QSiVjlknuSw
Opening Hymn: Great is Thy Faithfulness
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo: He Touched Me
Responsive Hymn: My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
Offertory: Sweet Hour of Prayer
Doxology
Closing Hymn: Let All Things Now Living
Postlude: God's Son Has Made Me Free
Opening Hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth
Glory Be to the Father
This is My Father's World
Responsive Hymn: O Jesus, I Have Promised
Offertory: Adagio Pathetique/Fairest Lord Jesus
Closing Hymn: This is My Father's World
Postlude: Children of the Heavenly Father
Opening Hymn: Amazing Grace
Glory Be to the Father
Be Not Afraid - solo
Responsive Hymn: Healer of Our Every Ill
Offertory Music: How Deep the Father's Love For Us
Doxology
Closing Hymn: As The Deer
Postlude: Precious Lord
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Opening Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God, Almighty!
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Selection: Hear Me, I'm Calling
Responsive Hymn: Lord, You Give the Great Commission
Offertory: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Doxology
Closing Hymn: Go To the World
Postlude - Benedictus
Words for the hymns are included in the email.
Opening Hymn: Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Selection: Shelter Me
Responsive Hymn: Spirit of the Living God
Doxology
Closing Hymn: Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Postlude - Every Time I Feel the Spirit
Words for the hymns are included in the email.
Opening Hymn: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Glory Be to the Father
Vocal Solo: Take My Life
Responsive Hymn: Will You Come and Follow Me
Doxology
Closing Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns
Postlude: Go Forth in Peace
Words for the Hymns are posted on the email document.
Opening Hymn: Come, Thou Almighty King
Glory Be to the Father
Responsive Hymn: More Love to Thee, O Christ
Doxology
Vocal Solo: Give Me Jesus
Closing Hymn: Jesus Calls Us
Words for Hymns are posted on the email document.
Opening Hymn: O Jesus, I Have Promised
Responsive Hymn: His Eye is On The Sparrow
Doxology
Postlude: What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Words for the Hymns are posted in the May 10th email.