Order of Worship October 10

 

CENTERING PRAYER

 

Listening God, hear your church today as we bring our joys and our concerns, our thanksgivings and our requests. Fill us with the assurance you hear our words and thoughts, our songs and our tears. In the name of the One who always shows us the way, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

             PRELUDE      Canon, Fughetta, and March on a “Ton-y-Botel” Gudger 

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS 

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

 

God, you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel.

Our ancestors trusted in you, and you delivered them.

They cried to you, and you saved them.

In you we will trust because you are holy, O God.

All praise to you, now and forever!

† HYMN “The God of Abraham Praise” Hymnal #49

 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

 

We know the commandments: you shall not murder; you shall not commit adultery; you shall not steal; you shall not bear false witness; you shall not defraud; honor your father and your mother. We think we are obeying you, but we cannot let go of the things we think we need or what we believe is important. We do not follow you or love you with all our hearts, our minds, or our strength. We are unwilling to give our whole selves to you. Forgive our disobedience, our lack of commitment, and our desire to focus on material things instead of on your will for us. Lead us back to you and help us let go of anything that keeps us from following. (Silent Confession)

 

ASSURANCE OF GRACE 

† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST 

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

†GLORY TO GOD              Hymnal #582 

TIME WITH CHILDREN (Sunday Worship) (Children 5th grade and younger may leave to attend Sunday School) 

SCRIPTURE           Mark 10:17-31 

SERMON        “Golden Handcuffs ”        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 Thy Word      Smith/Geschke      Chancel Bells

 † THE DOXOLOGY      Hymnal #606 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER      Hymnal p. 35 

† HYMN      “Will You Come and Follow Me”      Hymnal #726 

† CHARGE AND BLESSING 

† BENEDICTION      “You Shall Go Out With Joy”      Hymnal #80 

POSTLUDE (Sunday Worship)      Laudation      Martin 

† You are invited to stand, as you are able