Worship October 4

 October 4, 2020 

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY

10:00 am Virtual Service 

ORDER OF WORSHIP

CENTERING PRAYER

Creator God, the heavens radiate your glory! You have set a tent for the sun, which comes out like a joyful bridegroom from his wedding canopy. May we emerge from night’s waiting with such rampant joy that we too radiate your glory throughout this day. We pray in the name of the Son of righteousness who has risen with healing in his wings. Amen.

PRELUDE Built on the Rock, The Church Doth Stand Lindeman 

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 19)

 

The heavens are telling the glory of God, all creation speaks volumes of God’s handiwork.

Each sunrise proclaims God’s faithfulness and the night reveals the Creator’s awe.

Without a word being spoken, all creation bears witness to the goodness of the Lord.

So, too, may we join in witness with all creation. May the words of our mouths and the meditation of our hearts be God’s signature in the world.

Come! Let us worship our God together.

† HYMN “In Christ There Is No East or West” Hymnal #318

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 

Rescuing God, you brought us out of the land of captivity, out of the house of slavery. Forgive us when we willingly return to captivity, making divine the machine of production, crafting idols from the excess of consumption. Forgive us when we consider ourselves so grand that we do not rest and enjoy your presence, defining ourselves by our ability rather than your love. Forgive us when we esteem ourselves so littler that we dare not rest and sit with ourselves, exposed, without the cloak of productivity. Forgive us when we deem our species so central that we do not rest and halt consumption, decimating Earth, denying her Sabbath and integrity. Forgive us through Christ, who redeems us from the brokenness of slavery that we might enjoy your presence, creation, and community. (Silent Confession)

 

ASSURANCE OF GRACE

 † SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. 

SCRIPTURE Philippians 3:4b-14 

SERMON “Throwing It All Away” Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess 

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Confession of Faith, Shorter Catechism – Question One Q. What is our chief end? A. Our chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy God forever. 

OFFERING SPECIAL MUSIC Lord of the Small Forrest Amy Shelton, vocalist 

† THE DOXOLOGY SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER 

† HYMN      “This Is My Song”      Hymnal #340 

† CHARGE AND BLESSING 

† BENEDICTION RESPONSE    “We Are Marching in the Light of God”    Hymnal #853 

POSTLUDE Kirken Den Er Et Lindeman

 †You are invited to stand, as you are able.