“Look upon us, O Lord, and let all the darkness of our souls vanish before the beams of thy brightness. Fill us with holy love, and open to us the treasures of thy wisdom. All our desire is known unto thee, therefore perfect what thou hast begun, and what thy Spirit has awakened us to ask in prayer. We seek thy face, turn thy face unto us and show us thy glory. Then shall our longing be satisfied, and our peace shall be perfect.”
PRELUDE (Sunday Worship) Little Prelude and Fugue in A minor Bach (1685-1750)
WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalm 126)
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,
we were like those who dream.
Then our mouth was filled with laughter and shouts of joy.
We rejoiced: “The Lord has done great things for us.”
May those who go out weeping, earing the seed for sowing,
come home with joy, carrying their sheaves.
Come! Let us worship our God together!
† HYMN “Fairest Lord Jesus” Hymnal #630
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Purifying God, we grow comfortable with the way things are in our lives, in the church, and in the world. We do not always welcome the new life you offer in Christ, for you overturn our notions of power and protocol. Sure of our own righteousness, we are critical of others. Wanting to control our assets, we hoard the gifts you give us. Forgive us, we pray, for seeking our gain at the expense of others. Help us bend our lives toward your own life of self-giving and sacrifice. Fill our lives, our homes, our churches, and the whole world, with the abundant love of Christ until you make all things new. We continue to pray in Jesus’ 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 (Sunday Worship) (Children 5th grade and younger may leave to attend Sunday School)
SCRIPTURE John 12:1-8
SERMON “Life Is a Part of Death” 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 When I Am Lifted Up Courtney
Chancel Choir
† THE DOXOLOGY Hymnal #606
† HYMN “We Gather Here in Jesus’ Name” Hymnal #510
THE CELEBRATION OF HOLY COMMUNION
Invitation to the Table
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer
Words of Institution
Sharing of the Bread & Cup
Prayer After Communion
† CHARGE AND BLESSING
† BENEDICTION “Shalom, chaverim” (Sunday Worship)
POSTLUDE (Sunday Worship) Intonatio Sexti Toni Scherer (1631-1712)
† You are invited to stand, as you are able
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