Order of Worship January 9, 2022

 

CENTERING PRAYER

 Loving God, we begin this new day in the sure knowledge you have claimed us as your children. In all that we do, keep us mindful of actions that are pleasing in your sight. In all that we say, make us attentive to the witness we give to your love. Let our lives be an example to all whom we encounter, living as children of God who follow in the path of Jesus, our Lord and our brother. Amen. 

PRELUDE  Theme and Fantasia on I Want to Walk as a Child of God arr. Behnke

 WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS 

CALL TO WORSHIP 

The voice of God resounds upon the water. 

The Spirit of the Lord hovers over the stream.

The Son of God is named, “Beloved.” 

And all who worship shout out, “Glory!” 

Ascribe to the Lord majesty and strength. 

Let us worship God in holy splendor.

 † HYMN “Men of Faith, Rise Up and Sing” Hymnal #319 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION 

We are precious in your sight, yet we often forget we are your beloved. We confess our love is fickle and inconstant. We follow selfish goals and deny our way of life harms others and hurts your world. We are sorry, and we want to change. Create in us a clean heart, strengthen our resolve, reconcile us one to another, and bless us with your peace. We continue to pray in Christ’s name. (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 (Children 5th grade and younger may leave to attend Sunday School) 

SCRIPTURE Isaiah 43:1-7 

SERMON “Called by Name” 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 saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. 

OFFERING      My Son, The Beloved       Blackwell 

Chancel Choir 

† 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. 

ORDINATION & INSTALLATION OF CHURCH OFFICERS

 † HYMN     “I, the Lord of Sea and Sky”     Hymnal #69 

† CHARGE AND BLESSING 

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

POSTLUDE (Sunday Worship) Recessional Burke 

† You are invited to stand, as you are able