The Sermon on the Mount: A Worship Service of Lessons and Songs Hymn texts and prayers Copyright © 2011 by Carolyn Winfrey Gillette. All rights reserved Call to Worship: Psalm 1:1-3 Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seatContinue reading “Feb. 12, 2023”
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Feb. 5
Feb. 5, 2023. Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit Call to Worship Liturgy for Evangelism pg. 133 – 137 (ending with hymn) Prayers of the People Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer Sharing of Offerings Doxology 819 “For the Love that You Have Given” Joyful Noise Scripture Isaiah 58:1-12, Matthew 5:13-20 Hymn 624. Called TogetherContinue reading “Feb. 5”
January 29, 2023
Jan. 29, 2023 Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit Call to Worship (by Eliza Buchakjian-Tweedy, used with permission) What does the Lord require of you? To do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God. What does God command of us? To love God with all our heart, and all our soul,Continue reading “January 29, 2023”
January 22, 2023
PRELUDE: “CHRISTIANS, AWAKE” WAINWRIGHT (1723) WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS INTROIT: “HERE IS JOY” ENGLISH CAROL CALL TO WORSHIP: The invitation is given to every person by Jesus Christ: Come to me! Follow me! Be my disciples! We come to this place, to this time, at the invitation of Jesus Christ. In the name of Christ, we accept theContinue reading “January 22, 2023”
January 15, 2023
Order of Worship – January 15, 2023 Prelude: ”Chorales in D” J. s. Bach (1685) Welcome & Announcements Introit: “The Angel Gabriel” English Carol Call to Worship: This morning we remember dreams and dreamers. Joseph’s dreams were filled with uncertainty. We, too, know the uncertainty of dreaming. May we, like Joseph, respond in faith. MaryContinue reading “January 15, 2023”
January 8, 2023
Jan. 8, 2023 Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit Call to Worship Congregational Watchword 2023: “Inquire first for the word of the Lord.” 2 Chronicles 18:4. Liturgy for Epiphany pg. 65. – Prayers of the People Sharing of Offerings Doxology 819 “For the Love that You Have Given” Offertory Prayer Joyful Noise Scripture Matthew 2:1-12. Continue reading “January 8, 2023”
January 1, 2023
Jan. 1, 2023 Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit Call to Worship Congregational Watchword for 2022 “O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.” (Psalm 51:15). Hymn 310. At your Feet, Our God and Father Selection of Congregational Watchword Distribution of Watchwords Special Music Liturgy for the New Year pg. 143 PrayersContinue reading “January 1, 2023”
December 25, 2022
December 25, 2022 Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit. Call to Worship – Prayer of Confession (Prayers are adapted and used with permission from Rev. Sarah (Are) Speed, sanctifiedart.org) Holy God, too often we feel as if change is hopeless. The problems of this world feel too big, the path forward is unclear, and we areContinue reading “December 25, 2022”
Christmas Eve, 4 p.m.
Order of Worship – Christmas Eve Prelude and Choir Processional Call to Worship Hymn 297: “Silent Night” Verse 1 (German) Men’s Choir Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht, Alles schläft; einsam wachtNur das traute hochheilige Paar.Holder Knabe im lockigen Haar,Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Schlaf in himmlischer Ruh! Verse 2 Choir Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake atContinue reading “Christmas Eve, 4 p.m.”
December 18, 2022
Dec. 18 Prelude Welcome and Announcements Introit Hymn 266 People in Darkness are Looking for Light We come to light the candles of hope, peace, joy and love as we prepare for the coming of the Christ child. We come also acknowledging each other; one of the greatest gifts and challenges of faith isContinue reading “December 18, 2022”