Order of Worship 5-14-23
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Sixth Sunday Of Easter
May 14th, 2023 Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: Rev. Aaron Ochart
Liturgist: Lorraine Hicks
Please silence all cell phones.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
Please stand, in body or spirit
GATHERING
PRELUDE “Meditations on Bach’s First Prelude” by Charles Gounod
PROCESSIONAL HYMN [BLUE#555*] [GTG#643]
“Now Thank We All Our God”
1 Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices,
who wondrous things hath done, in whom this world rejoices;
who, from our mothers’ arms, hath blessed us on our way
with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.
2 O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us,
with ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us;
and keep us in God’s grace, and guide us when perplexed,
and free us from all ills in this world and the next.
WORDS OF WELCOME
MINUTE FOR MISSION Summer Kick Off Picnic
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP John 15:13
ONE: There is no greater love than this:
MANY: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
O God, you have prepared for those who love you
joys beyond understanding. Pour into our hearts such love for you,
that, loving you above all else, we may obtain your promises,
which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen
HYMN [GTG#192] “Lord the Light of Your Love Is Shining”
Lord, the light of your love is shining,
In the midst of the darkness, shining;
Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us;
Set us free by the truth you now bring us.
Shine on me, shine on me.
Shine, Jesus, shine; fill this land with the Father’s glory.
Blaze, Spirit, blaze; set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow; flood the nations with grace and mercy.
Send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light.
Lord, I come to your awesome presence,
From the shadows into your radiance;
by the blood I may enter your brightness.
Search me; try me; consume all my darkness.
Shine on me; shine on me (Refrain)
As we gaze on your kingly brightness,
So our faces display your likeness;
ever changing from glory to glory,
mirrored here may our lives tell your story.
Shine on me; shine on me. (Refrain)
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN
RESPONSE HYMN [GTG#475]
“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
1 Come, thou Fount of every blessing; tune my heart to sing thy grace;
streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise.
Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above;
praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it, mount of God’s unchanging love!
CALL TO CONFESSION
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of mercy, you sent Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost. We confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way. We are misled by pride, for we see ourselves pure when we are stained, and great when we are small. We have failed in love, neglected justice, and ignored your truth.
Have mercy, O God, and forgive our sin. Return us to paths of righteousness through Jesus Christ, our savior. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
GLORIA PATRI [Blue#579[ [GTG581]
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.
THE GOSPEL PROCLAIMED
SCRIPTURE [Pew Bible NT pg.144 or 115] Rom. 3:28-30 5:1-11
For we hold that a person is justified by faith apart from works prescribed by the law. Or is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles also? Yes, of Gentiles also, since God is one; and he will justify the circumcised on the ground of faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.
Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. Indeed, rarely will anyone die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person someone might actually dare to die. But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Much more surely then, now that we have been justified by his blood, will we be saved through him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God through the death of his Son, much more surely, having been reconciled, will we be saved by his life. But more than that, we even boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
SERMON: The Rev. Aaron Ochart
TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Theological Declaration of Barmen
Jesus Christ, as he is attested for us in Holy Scripture, is the one Word of God which we have to hear and which we have to trust and obey in life and in death.
As Jesus Christ is God’s assurance of the forgiveness of all our sins, so in the same way and with the same seriousness is he also God’s mighty claim upon our whole life. Through him befalls us a joyful deliverance from the godless fetters of this world for a free, grateful service to his creatures.
The church’s commission, upon which its freedom is founded, consists in delivering the message of the free grace of God to all people in Christ’s stead, and therefore in the ministry of his own Word and work through sermon and Sacrament.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY “23rd Psalm” Bobby McFerrin
DOXOLOGY [GTG#609]
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God, all creatures high and low. Allelujah, alleluia!
Praise God, in Jesus Fully know:
Creator, Word, and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia!
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.
HYMN “Faith of Our Mothers”
1 Faith of our mothers, living still
In cradle song and bedtime prayer;
In nursery lore and fireside love,
Thy presence still pervades the air.
Faith of our mothers, living faith,
We will be true to thee till death.
2 Faith of our mothers, loving faith,
Fount of our childhood’s trust and grace,
Oh, may thy consecration prove
Source of a finer, nobler race;
Faith of our mothers, loving faith,
We will be true to thee till death.
3 Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,
For youthful longing, youthful doubt,
How blurred our vision, blind our way,
Thy providential care without.
Faith of our mothers, guiding faith,
We will be true to thee till death.
4 Faith of our mothers, Christian faith,
In truth beyond our stumbling creeds,
Still serve the home and save the Church,
And breathe thy spirit through our deeds;
Faith of our mothers, Christian faith,
We will be true to thee till death.
PARTING PRAYER
Glory to you, O God: you have won victory over death, raising Jesus from the grave and giving us eternal life.
Glory to you, O Christ: for us and for our salvation you overcame death and opened the gate to everlasting life.
Glory to you, O Holy Spirit: you lead us into the truth.
Glory to you, Blessed Trinity, now and forever. Amen.
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
RESPONSE [GTG#192] “Shine Jesus Shine”
Shine, Jesus, shine; fill this land with the Father’s glory.
Blaze, Spirit, blaze; set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow; flood the nations with grace and mercy.
Send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light.
POSTLUDE: “A Thankful Return” Phil Lehenbauer
Flowers today are given to honor all Mothers.
*Note: the hymn lyrics in the bulletin and on the projection screen are from the Glory To God Hymnal (© 2013 Westminster John Knox Press), which we are transitioning to. Words in the “Blue” Presbyterian Hymnal (© 1990) in your pew may differ slightly.
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Assistant Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland. Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
Worship 5-7-23
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Fifth Sunday Of Easter
May 7th, 2023 Ten Thirty in the morning
Minister: Rev. Aaron Ochart
Liturgist: Tony Hill
Please silence all cell phones.
Bold face indicates congregational participation.
Please stand, in body or spirit
GATHERING
PRELUDE Cathedral Suite I. Prelude by Gordon Young
PROCESSIONAL HYMN [GTG#300] “We Are One in the Spirit”
- We are one in the Spirit, We are one in the Lord,
We are one in the Spirit, We are one in the Lord,
And we pray that all unity may one day be restored:
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love.
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
- We will work with each other, We will work side by side,
We will work with each other, We will work side by side,
And we’ll guard human dignity And save human pride:
And they’ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love.
Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.
WORDS OF WELCOME
MINUTE FOR MISSION PW Birthday Offering
ADORATION
CALL TO WORSHIP John 13:34
ONE: This is our new commandment in Christ:
MANY: As Jesus loves us, let us love one another.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
O God, form the minds of your faithful people into a single will.
Make us love what you command and desire what you promise,
that, amid all the changes of this world, our hearts may be fixed where true joy is found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
HYMN Of The MONTH [GTG#192]
“Lord the Light of Your Love Is Shining”
Lord, the light of your love is shining,
In the midst of the darkness, shining;
Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us;
Set us free by the truth you now bring us.
Shine on me, shine on me.
Shine, Jesus, shine; fill this land with the Father’s glory.
Blaze, Spirit, blaze; set our hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow; flood the nations with grace and mercy.
Send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light.
Lord, I come to your awesome presence,
From the shadows into your radiance;
by the blood I may enter your brightness.
Search me; try me; consume all my darkness.
Shine on me; shine on me (Refrain)
As we gaze on your kingly brightness,
So our faces display your likeness;
ever changing from glory to glory,
mirrored here may our lives tell your story.
Shine on me; shine on me. (Refrain)
MESSAGE FOR THE CHILDREN
RESPONSE HYMN [GTG#399] “God Welcomes All”
God welcomes all, strangers and friends
God’s love is strong and it never ends. (repeat)
CALL TO CONFESSION
SILENT CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of mercy, you sent Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost. We confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way. We are misled by pride, for we see ourselves pure when we are stained, and great when we are small. We have failed in love, neglected justice, and ignored your truth.
Have mercy, O God, and forgive our sin. Return us to paths of righteousness through Jesus Christ, our savior. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
GLORIA PATRI [Blue#579[ [GTG581]
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.
THE GOSPEL PROCLAIMED
SCRIPTURE [Pew Bible NT pg.142 or 152] Romans 1:1-17
Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be Son of God with power according to the spirit of holiness by resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord, through whom we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the Gentiles for the sake of his name, including yourselves who are called to belong to Jesus Christ,
To all God’s beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout the world. For God, whom I serve with my spirit by announcing the gospel of his Son, is my witness that without ceasing I remember you always in my prayers, asking that by God’s will I may somehow at last succeed in coming to you. For I am longing to see you so that I may share with you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— or rather so that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far have been prevented), in order that I may reap some harvest among you as I have among the rest of the Gentiles. I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to the wise and to the foolish — hence my eagerness to proclaim the gospel to you also who are in Rome.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed through faith for faith; as it is written, ‘The one who is righteous will live by faith.’
ONE: The Word of the Lord
MANY: Thanks be to God
SERMON: “The Power of the Gospel” The Rev. Aaron Ochart
TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Shorter Catechism:
ONE: What is the main purpose for humanity?
MANY: The main purpose for humanity is to glorify and enjoy God forever.
ONE: What rule has God given to tell us how we may glorify and enjoy God?
MANY: The Word of God which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments is the only rule to tell us how we may glorify and enjoy God.
ONE: What do the Scriptures mainly teach?
MANY: The Scriptures mainly teach what we are to believe about God, and what duty God requires of us.
ONE: How many Persons are there in the Trinity?
MANY: There are three Persons in the Trinity: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
ONE: What is Sin?
MANY: Sin is any lack of obedience to, or violation of, the law of God.
ONE: What does this state of sin mean for humanity?
MANY: This state of sin means that humanity: bears the guilt of Adam and Eve’s first sin, lacks the righteousness that God intended for us, and that human nature has been corrupted; along with all actual transgressions which result from our fallen nature.
ONE: Who is the Redeemer of God’s elect?
MANY: The only Redeemer of God’s elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and continues to be, God and human, in two distinct natures, and one Person forever.
ONE; How does the Spirit apply to us the redemption purchased by Christ?
MANY: The Spirit applies to us the redemption purchased by Christ by working faith in us, and thereby uniting us to Christ in our effectual calling.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY Christ is Risen from the Dead Lloyd Larson
DOXOLOGY [GTG#609]
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God, all creatures high and low. Allelujah, alleluia!
Praise God, in Jesus Fully know:
Creator, Word, and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, Alleluia!
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
ONE: The Lord be with you.
MANY: And also with you.
ONE: Lift up your hearts.
MANY: We lift them to the Lord.
ONE: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
MANY: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
ONE: …Therefore with all creation we sing your praise:
MANY: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
ONE: … Praise to you, Lord Jesus:
MANY: Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory…
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
ONE: … The gifts of God for the people of God.
MANY: Thanks be to God.
SONG DURING COMMUNION [GTG #527]
Eat this bread; drink this cup; come to me and never be hungry.
Eat this bread; drink this cup; trust in me and you will not thirst.” (Repeat)
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
HYMN [BLUE#466*] [GTG#610]
“O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing”
1 O for a thousand tongues to sing my dear Redeemer’s praise,
the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
2 The name of Jesus charms our fears, and bids our sorrows cease,
sing music in the sinner’s ears, brings life, and health and peace.
3 Christ speaks, and listening to his voice new life the dead receive; the mournful waken to rejoice; the poor in heart believe.
4 My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim,
to spread through all the earth abroad the honors of your name.
5 To God all glory, praise, and love be now and ever given
by saints below and saints above, the Church in earth and heaven.
PARTING PRAYER
Glory to you, O God: you have won victory over death, raising Jesus from the grave and giving us eternal life.
Glory to you, O Christ: for us and for our salvation you overcame death and opened the gate to everlasting life.
Glory to you, O Holy Spirit: you lead us into the truth.
Glory to you, Blessed Trinity, now and forever. Amen.
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
RESPONSE [GTG#192] “Shine Jesus Shine”
Shine, Jesus, shine Fill this land with the Father’s glory
Blaze, Spirit, blaze set our hearts on fire
Flow, river, flow Flood the nations with grace and mercy
Send forth your word Lord, and let there be light
POSTLUDE: “Overture” from Fireworks Music by G.F. Handel
*Note: the hymn lyrics in the bulletin and on the projection screen are from the Glory To God Hymnal (© 2013 Westminster John Knox Press), which we are transitioning to. Words in the “Blue” Presbyterian Hymnal (© 1990) in your pew may differ slightly.
Participating in today’s service are Rev. Aaron Ochart, Pastor; Louise Ochart, CE Leader; Sam Garnett, Music Director; and Kelly Cuppett, Assistant Music Director. Appreciation to Dennis Lauland. Mike Fortin, and David Garland for the video production of today’s service.
The Scripture quotations contained herein are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright © 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by Permission. All Rights Reserved.
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