The Service for the Lord’s Day

September 25, 2022

Introit

 "Christ is Made the Sure Foundation"

GTG #394

Opening Sentences

Pastor:     We are a people of Word and Sacrament.

We are...

ALL:       ... the Body of Christ, The Light of the World.

Pastor:     We are instructed ...

ALL:       ... by the Word of God.

Pastor:    We are transformed...

ALL:       ... by the baptismal water of our new birth.

Pastor:    We are fed...

ALL:       ...by the Bread of Life.

Pastor:    We are restored...

ALL:       ...by the Cup of the Covenant.

Pastor:    We are a people of Word and Sacrament.

ALL:       ...Let us worship God!

Hymn

” You Who Dwell in the Shelter of the Lord”

GTG #43

Prayer of Adoration (David)

Almighty and gracious God,

it is a privilege to worship you this

day in this community of saints.

May our praise be joyful,

may our hearts be turned toward you,

and may our souls be quenched

with the waters of your Word.

We give you

all glory and praise and gratitude this day and forever.

(All say Amen)

Call to Confession (Charley)

The grace of God overflows for us through Christ Jesus

who came into the world to save sinners.

Confession 

Trusting in God's Grace, let us confess our sin.

(Let’s read together.)

Holy and Merciful God,

In your presence we confess our failure to be what you created us to be.  You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love.  By your loving mercy, help us to live in your light and abide in our ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ, Our Savior.

Please take a moment for your

Private Prayers of Personal Confession 

(Water pours to break the silence).

Assurance of Pardon 

The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. 

I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

Amen

Passing the Peace 

Having been reconciled with God,

let’s be reconciled with each other. (All say)

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And also, with you.

WORD

Prayer for Illumination (Linda)

God, Source of all Light,

By your Word you give light to the soul.

pour out upon us the spirit of wisdom

and understanding that,

being taught by you in Holy Scripture,

our hearts and minds may be opened to know the things

that pertain to life and holiness,

through Jesus Christ our Lord.      

Amen.

Psalter Reading (Norma)

A reading from Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Second Reading (Susan)

A reading from 1Timothy 6:6-19

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Hymn

“In An Age of Twisted Values”

GTG #345

Gospel Reading (Charley)

A reading from Luke 16:19-31

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Sermon:

“Philadelphia or Philarguria”

Elder Charley Kidder

God is Good, All the Time!

Todo el Tiempo, Dios es Bueno!

Hymn

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

GTG #275

Affirmation of Faith

The Apostles Creed

(Let’s read together.)

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit

and born of the virgin Mary.

He suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried;

he descended to hell.

The third day he rose again from the dead.

He ascended to heaven

and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty.

From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the holy catholic church,

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.

Amen.

Prayers of the People (Linda, with Bob taking notes)

(Prayers of Praise & Thanksgiving) Lord in your Love & Faithfulness

(all respond) Hear our Praise!

(Prayers of Intercession) Lord in your Abundant Grace & Mercy

(all respond) Hear our Prayer!

Ending Prayer – ... Amen

OFFERING

Invitation to Give (Erik)

Because God first loved us,

we are made to love one another.

For the sake of the life of the world,

offer yourselves, your time, and your possessions

as signs of love.

Special Mission Offering for September:

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

Giving to New Hope (Erik)

Doxology (Erik)

Let’s sing a song of praise

for all that God has given us!

With words from Hymn

#606 in our hymnal,

Let’s sing the Doxology together. (All sing)

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God all creatures here below;

Praise God above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Amen.

Dedication of the Offering (Bob)

Blessed are you, God of all creation;

through your goodness we have these gifts to share.

Accept and use our offerings for your glory

and for the service of your kingdom.

Blessed be God forever.

Amen

(Bob’s Amen)

SENDING

Invitation to Join (Charley)

Blessing 

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,

So that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Charge 

Go forth in the name of the Lord.

This is God’s charge:

To give our allegiance to Jesus Christ

And to love one another as he commanded.

Hymn

"God Be with You, Till We Meet Again”

GTG #541

Announcement of Congregational Meeting

October 9, 2022

Final Announcements & Schedule 

Thank you to our dedicated Liturgists:

David and Jeri DeWeese, Norma Cordero,

Elder Erik Breden, Elder Bob Dymond,

Elder Charley Kidder, Elder Julia Todd Stone,

and Ruling Elders: Terri Ericson, Susan Kerens, and Linda Davis.