Gathering
Gathering PRELUDE CHIMING OF THE HOUR WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP One: All: One: All: One: All: One: All:
One: All: (From Psalm 50)
The mighty one, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. Our God comes and does not keep silence. He calls to the heavens above and to the earth: “Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!” The heavens declare his righteousness. “Hear, O my people, I am God, your God. Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honor me; to those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God.”
† HYMN #383 “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” † CALL TO CONFESSION † LITANY OF CONFESSION - Responsive from Isaiah 1 One:
The words of Isaiah remind us in vivid terms that the God of justice cannot endure our solemn assemblies that hold on to iniquity. We confess that our hands may be stained with sins that are like scarlet, crimson red, hands that need to be washed to be like bright wool, as beautiful as fresh snow. God of mercy, remove the evil of our doings so we may All: learn to do good! One: God of mercy, remove confusion from our doings so we may All: seek justice! One: God of mercy, remove fear from our doings so we may All: rescue the oppressed! One: God of mercy, remove hopelessness from our doings so we may All: defend the orphan! One: God of mercy, remove complacency from our doings so we may All: plea for the widow! One: God of compassion, by your eternal love, bring us back in true friendship with you through your boundless forgiveness. All: Gathered as your community of believers, our family of faith, we are empowered to forgive one another as we are forgiven. † ASSURANCE OF PARDON & PASSING THE PEACE One: Friends believe the good word of the gospel. All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you.
Let us exchange a word of peace with our neighbors and remain standing for our Response to Forgiveness
† RESPONSE TO FORGIVENESS “Gloria Patri” #579 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
The Word PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) God of salvation, all the earth cries out for the beauty within us that comes from the covenant you made with creation through your word. We have come. By your Spirit, we are ready for your transforming word. Speak to us this day that we might be changed in your love. Amen. THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. THE EPISTLE LESSON One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. TIME FOR CHILDREN
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 (pages 630 & 631)
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 pages 225 & 226)
ANTHEM THE GOSPEL LESSON
Vance Horton Luke 12:32-40 (page 75)
One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON “Jesus Is Coming Look Busy!”
Neal Carter
Responding to the Word AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (A Br ief Statement of Faith) In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our (continued on back)
daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!” With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. † HYMN #425
“Lord of Light, Your Name Outstanding”
Rocky River Presbyterian Church 7940 Rocky River Road Concord, NC 28025 704-455-2479
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. PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY †
DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #592 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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PRAYER OF DEDICATION (unison)
from Hebrews
Gracious God, by faith we obey your call to set before you the promise and inheritance of who we are and what we have, which you have first given to us in love. May our humble offering be pleasing in your sight and multiply, as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore, for the greater good of your kingdom and all creation. Amen.
Sending † † †
HYMN #281 “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep us forever; Grant us peace, perfect peace, strength in every endeavor; Lift up your eyes and see His face, love will leave you never; May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep us forever. POSTLUDE
† Please stand if you are able
August 7, 2016 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00am
One: All: (From Psalm 50)
The mighty one, God the Lord, speaks and summons the earth from the rising of the sun to its setting. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. Our God comes and does not keep silence. He calls to the heavens above and to the earth: “Gather to me my faithful ones, who made a covenant with me by sacrifice!” The heavens declare his righteousness. “Hear, O my people, I am God, your God. Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honor me; to those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God.”
† HYMN #383 “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” † CALL TO CONFESSION † LITANY OF CONFESSION - Responsive from Isaiah 1 One:
The words of Isaiah remind us in vivid terms that the God of justice cannot endure our solemn assemblies that hold on to iniquity. We confess that our hands may be stained with sins that are like scarlet, crimson red, hands that need to be washed to be like bright wool, as beautiful as fresh snow. God of mercy, remove the evil of our doings so we may All: learn to do good! One: God of mercy, remove confusion from our doings so we may All: seek justice! One: God of mercy, remove fear from our doings so we may All: rescue the oppressed! One: God of mercy, remove hopelessness from our doings so we may All: defend the orphan! One: God of mercy, remove complacency from our doings so we may All: plea for the widow! One: God of compassion, by your eternal love, bring us back in true friendship with you through your boundless forgiveness. All: Gathered as your community of believers, our family of faith, we are empowered to forgive one another as we are forgiven. † ASSURANCE OF PARDON & PASSING THE PEACE One: Friends believe the good word of the gospel. All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you.
Let us exchange a word of peace with our neighbors and remain standing for our Response to Forgiveness
† RESPONSE TO FORGIVENESS “Gloria Patri” #579 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
The Word PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) God of salvation, all the earth cries out for the beauty within us that comes from the covenant you made with creation through your word. We have come. By your Spirit, we are ready for your transforming word. Speak to us this day that we might be changed in your love. Amen. THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. THE EPISTLE LESSON One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. TIME FOR CHILDREN
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20 (pages 630 & 631)
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 pages 225 & 226)
ANTHEM THE GOSPEL LESSON
Vance Horton Luke 12:32-40 (page 75)
One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON “Jesus Is Coming Look Busy!”
Neal Carter
Responding to the Word AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (A Br ief Statement of Faith) In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our (continued on back)
daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!” With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. † HYMN #425
“Lord of Light, Your Name Outstanding”
Rocky River Presbyterian Church 7940 Rocky River Road Concord, NC 28025 704-455-2479
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. PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY †
DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow” #592 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
†
PRAYER OF DEDICATION (unison)
from Hebrews
Gracious God, by faith we obey your call to set before you the promise and inheritance of who we are and what we have, which you have first given to us in love. May our humble offering be pleasing in your sight and multiply, as many as the stars of heaven and as the innumerable grains of sand by the seashore, for the greater good of your kingdom and all creation. Amen.
Sending † † †
HYMN #281 “Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah” CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep us forever; Grant us peace, perfect peace, strength in every endeavor; Lift up your eyes and see His face, love will leave you never; May the Lord, Mighty God, bless and keep us forever. POSTLUDE
† Please stand if you are able
August 7, 2016 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00am
