Order of Service for October 21st 2012 - Peace Sabbath

 

21^st Sunday of Pentecost

PEACE SABBATH

October 21^st 2012

Welcome to worship. Please sign the guest book if you are visiting.

May God bless you during this time & renew your spirit.

OUR WORSHIP APPROACH TOWARD GOD

*Asterisks invite all who are able to stand

Gathering Music:

Welcome and Announcements:

Lighting of the Christ Candle:

*Introit:          This is my Father’s World                               HFG 6

Call to Worship:

One: Creator God, who made the whole earth, be present to us now.

ALL: Bless O God my soul, for you are very great!

One: O God, you ride on the wings of the wind,

and you bless us with your presence.

ALL: Bless O God my soul, for you very great!

One: Speak to us O God, Creator and Provider.

ALL: Let us hear your voice and feel your presence

as we gather together in worship. AMEN.

Our Personal Confession and Silent Prayer …

            Silent Prayer ……………………… (F) Voices United pg. 959

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 trespasses,

                        as we forgive those who trespass against us.

            And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

            For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory,

                        for ever and ever. AMEN

Prayer of Approach:

One: You were there O God when the universe first exploded and the

galaxies began their scattered spinning through space. You were there O God when life first emerged on our frail and precious planet. And yet, O Loving God, each person is special to you, and you love us equally without hesitation or condition. Remind us again, that in your Grace we are forgiven and transformed, and that in your Grace we are made new through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN

*Hymn:          Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise               HFG 319

(E) Story Time:

(E) *Hymn:    Jesus Loves Me                                               HFG 226

WE LISTEN FOR A WORD FROM GOD

Job 38:1-7, 34-41

Psalm 104

Hebrews 5:1-10

            Mark 10:35-45

*Hymn:          Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah                   HFG 608

Reflection:      Shalom … the place of awe and wonder …

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

*Hymn:          Eternal Father Strong to Save                         HFG 679

Minute for Mission:

Offering:

Offering Hymn: “Praise God From Whom …”                   HFG 382

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.

Offering Prayer:

Prayers of the People:

(F) *Hymn:    Jesus Loves Me                                               HFG 226

(F) Story Time:

* Hymn:         Joyful, Joyful                                                  HFG 377

*Benediction:

*Choral Response: Amen, Amen, Hallelujah, Amen           (VU 974)