Order of Worship January 16, 2022

 

CENTERING PRAYER 

Holy God, through signs of grace you reveal your glory to all the world. Open our eyes to the hidden and surprising wonders you perform, that we may believe with our minds and trust in our hearts that you alone are Lord of all creation. Though Christ, in the power of the Holy Spirit, we pray. Amen. 

PRELUDE (Sunday Worship) Built on the Rock, The Church Doth Stand arr. Hobby, 1994 

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS 

CALL TO WORSHIP 

How precious is the steadfast love of God. 

All people may take refuge in the shadow of God’s embrace. 

Christ is the fountain of life. 

In Christ we behold the Light of God. 

† HYMN      “Great is Thy Faithfulness”      Hymnal #39 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION 

Almighty God, we confess that we have been led astray by the idols of our world. We have depended on our possessions and have not placed our trust in your grace. We have carelessly consumed the gifts you offer and have failed to be faithful stewards of the earth’s resources. We have sought security in the might of the sword rather than the strength of your Holy Spirit. Forgive us, we pray. Lead us to true repentance that we may serve you faithfully. Through Christ we pray. (Silent confession) 

ASSURANCE OF GRACE 

† SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST 

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

 †GLORIA PATRI      Hymnal #581 

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

SCRIPTURE John 2:1-11 

SERMON “Picture it…Cana…year 30. Jesus is at a Wedding” Rev. MP Panco 

† 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 saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. 

OFFERING      All Night, All Day      arr. Scham † 

THE DOXOLOGY Hymnal #606 

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER 

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. 

† HYMN      “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”      Hymnal #263 

† CHARGE AND BLESSING 

† BENEDICTION      “Go to the World!”      Hymnal #295 Verse 1 

POSTLUDE (Sunday Worship) Basse de Gromorne Clerambault (1676-1749) 

† You are invited to stand, as you are able