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June 7, 2015
GATHERING IN GOD'S NAME
“Sonata in D, Andante”
Prelude
Melanie Smith & Caroline Smith, piano duet
Greeting
God is good.
All the time.
And all the time.
God is good.
Call To Worship
O give thanks to the Lord with your whole heart.
On the day I called, you answered me.
God’s steadfast love endures forever.
Thanks be to God!
Let us worship God.
*Hymn #645 Sing Praise To God Who Reigns Above
1 Sing praise to God who reigns above,
the God of all creation,
the God of power, the God of love,
the God of our salvation.
With healing balm my soul is filled,
and every faithless murmur stilled:
to God all praise and glory!
2 What God’s almighty power has made
God's gracious mercy keepeth;
by morning glow or evening shade
God's watchful eye ne'er sleepeth.
Within the kingdom of God's might,
lo! all is just and all is right:
to God all praise and glory!
3 The Lord is never far away,
but, through all grief distressing,
an ever-present help and stay,
our peace and joy and blessing,
as with a mother's tender hand
God gently leads the chosen band:
to God all praise and glory!
by W. A. Mozart, K. 381
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4 Thus all my toilsome way along
I sing aloud thy praises,
that all may hear the grateful song
my voice unwearied raises.
Be joyful in the Lord, my heart;
both soul and body, take your part:
to God all praise and glory!
*Call to Confession
*Confession of Sin
Holy, triune God, we confess
that we have not lived for your glory.
You claim us as your people,
but we seek out other saviors.
You welcome us into your house,
but we bring conflict and division.
Forgive us, God of grace.
Restore and rebuild us
so that we may be ready to live
in the eternal home you promise;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Words of Grace
In Jesus Christ you are forgiven.
Thanks be to God.
The Peace
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
A sign of peace is exchanged.
*Gloria Patri
PROCLAIMING GOD'S WORD
Prayer for Illumination
First reading: 1 Samuel 8:4-20; 11:14-15
The word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God
Children's Chat
Rita Boyer
Second reading: 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Rick
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God
Sermon
“Like the Others”
Rev. Dr. Rick Boyer
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RESPONDING TO GOD'S WORD
*Hymn #344 Where Armies Scourge the Countryside
1 Where armies scourge the countryside,
and people flee in fear,
where sirens scream through flaming nights,
and death is ever near:
Refrain:
O God of mercy, hear our prayer.
Bring peace to earth again!
2 Where anger festers in the heart,
and strikes with cruel hand;
where violence stalks the troubled streets,
and terror haunts the land: (Refrain)
3 Where homes are torn by bitter strife,
and love dissolves in blame;
where walls you meant for sheltering care
hide deeds of hurt and shame: (Refrain)
4 O God, whose heart compassionate
bears every human pain,
redeem this violent, wounding world
till gentleness shall reign. (Refrain)
Affirmation of Faith Apostles Creed Rick and congregation
Let us confess our faith together, using the Apostles Creed:
I believe in God, the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth.
and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;//
he descended into hell;
on the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty,
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.//
I believe in the Holy Ghost,
the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
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the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
Offering Introduced by Rick
Musical Offering “Lento in C Sharp Minor” KK IVa no. 16 (op. posth.) by Frederic Chopin, 1830
Melanie Smith, piano
*Praise God (Hymn #608)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
praise Christ, all people here below;
praise Holy Spirit evermore;
praise Triune God, whom we adore.
*Prayer of Dedication
Invitation to the Lord's Table
Great Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Hymn # 565
Holy, holy, holy Lord,
God of power, God of might,
heaven and earth are full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest,
hosanna in the highest.
Hymn #566
Christ has died; Christ is risen;
Christ will come again.
Christ has died; Christ is risen;
Christ will come again.
Hymn #568
Amen, amen, amen!
Amen, amen, amen!
Lord's Prayer
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Breaking of the Bread
Communion of the People
Communion Music
“In the Mornin',”
John Pearson, soloist
by Charles Ives
"Jazz in Gilead”
arr. James E. Clemens
Melanie Smith, piano
Prayer after Communion
Gracious God, we give you thanks
that by the witness of your word
and the sharing of this meal
you have opened our hearts and eyes
to the presence of Christ among us.
Now send us forth from this place
by the power of your Spirit
to tell this good news to the world:
The Lord has risen indeed! Amen.
SENDING OUT IN GOD'S NAME
Sending the Church into Mission
The Mission of Prospect Church
To be a family in Christ reaching out to all with love, prayer, and service. Through worship,
education, mission, and fellowship, we experience God's love, forgiveness, grace, and call.
Hymn #700 I’m Gonna Live
1 I’m gonna live so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I’m gonna live so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
2 I’m gonna work so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I’m gonna work so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
3 I’m gonna pray so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I’m gonna pray so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
4 I’m gonna sing so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I’m gonna sing so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
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*Benediction and Congregational Response
448 Peace of God Be With You (As-salaamu lakum)
Peace of God be with you.
Peace of God be with you.
Salam, salaam
Peace of God be with you.
As salaamu lakum.
As salaamu lakum.
Salam, salaam
As salaamu lakum.
Postlude
“Here I Am, Lord”
Melanie Smith, piano
by Daniel L. Schutte, 1981