Worship January 31

 

January 31, 2021 

10:00 am Virtual Service 

ORDER OF WORSHIP

CENTERING PRAYER 

Almighty God, Light from Light, who commands the universe and all that is made, your Word is the power that makes whole what is broken, the force of good, and the food of peace. Teach us now as you taught in the synagogue Heal us now so that in all we say and do, the freedom we have in you may be for others, too. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

PRELUDE      The Voice of God is Calling      Balderston 

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 111)

 

Come! Let us give thanks to the Lord with whole hearts.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

Glory be to the One whose wonders are to be remembered.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

The Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

The Lord feeds the righteous with truth.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

Come! Let us give thanks to God together.

† HYMN     “Come Sing, O Church, in Joy”      Hymnal #305

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 Holy and all-powerful God, who commands all spirits, comforts those in distress, and casts out destructive forces, we confess we are unable to do your will. We protect what is familiar and reject what is unknown. We admire those with courage but excuse ourselves when we falter from the truth. We forget you are always with us and with you all things are possible. Forgive us, lead us, make us new, and show us your way. (Silent Confession)

 

ASSURANCE OF GRACE 

† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST 

The peace of Christ be with you.     And also with you. 

SCRIPTURE 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 

SERMON “Got Your Six” Rev. Dr. Dave Burgess 

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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; 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 the saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. 

OFFERING 

SPECIAL MUSIC     At the Name of Jesus      arr. Medley                        Bill Tucker, vocalist 

† THE DOXOLOGY 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER 

† HYMN      “Be Thou My Vision”      Hymnal #450

 † CHARGE AND BLESSING 

† BENEDICTION RESPONSE     “Come! Live in the Light”     Hymnal #749 

POSTLUDE      God Will Take Care of You       arr. Medley 

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

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON ZOOM IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE WORSHIP SERVICE!