Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 17, :30 and 11:00 a.m. The pealing bell calls us to worship, reminding us to quiet our hearts and minds as we prepare for the worship of the living God. Opportunities in Church Life The Gathering of the People of God Prelude Allegro in A Major George F. Handel Call to Worship One: God is our rock and our fortress; All: a rock of refuge, and a fortress to save us. One: You have redeemed us, O Lord. All: Let us worship God! Prayer of Praise *Hymn 10 Sing Glory to the Name of God LASST UNS ERFEUEN Call to Confession The Confession of the People of God Prayer of Confession God of birth, God of joy, God of life, we come to you as a people hungry for good news. We have been so dead to miracles that we have missed the world s rebirth. We have preoccupied ourselves with pleasures and have overlooked the joy you offer us. We have been so concerned with making a living that we have missed the life you set among us. Forgive us, gracious God. Open our eyes and our hearts to receive your gift; open our lips and hands to share it with all humanity in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. The prayer continues in a time of silent confession. * You are invited to rise in body, or in spirit. GTG = Glory to God

2 Assurance of God s Love *Gloria Patri GTG 581 A Word of Welcome A Time for Young Disciples Prayer for Illumination The Word for the People of God Old Testament Lesson Deuteronomy 6:4 9 Page 163 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. New Testament Lesson John 14:1 6 Page 108 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Sermon The Great Ends of the Church: Randy Harris The Preservation of the Truth The Response of the People of God *Hymn 158 Born in the Night, Mary s Child MARY S CHILD *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed GTG 35 Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer GTG 35 Our Gifts to God Offertory (8:30) St. Anthony Chorale Johannes Brahms Anthem (11:00) Turn Back O Man Gustav Holst Chancel Choir Turn back O man, for swear thy foolish ways. Old now is earth, and none may count her days, yet thou, her child, whose head is crowned with flame, still wilt not hear thine inner God proclaim, Turn back O man, forswear thy foolish ways! Earth might be fair and all men glad and wise, age after age their tragic empires rise. Built while they dream, and in that dreaming weep. Would man but wake from out his haunted sleep. Earth shall be fair, and all her people one, nor till that hour shall God s whole will be done. Now, even now, once more from earth to sky peals forth in joy man s old undaunted cry Earth shall be fair, and all her folk be one! (Words by Cliford Bax) *Doxology GTG 606 *Prayer of Dedication

3 The Sending Forth of the People of God *Hymn 11 Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud ABERYSWYTH *Charge and Benediction The ringing of the bell, symbolizing the Trinity, marks the end of the service. Please remain in the pew until the bell is silenced. *Postlude Now Thank We All Our God Jan Bender

4 Welcome to Highland We extend a warm welcome to all who come to this sanctuary today. May you find in this place and among the people gathered here grace and peace from the living Christ who has promised to be present when we gather in his name. If you are visiting with us today, please include your contact information on the friendship pad that is passed during the service. If you are a college or graduate school student, add your school name as well. Large-print Bibles, bulletins, and hearing aids are available. Please ask an usher for assistance. A Loop Assisted Hearing System is in place in Highland s Sanctuary. You can access this service by switching your hearing aid s T-coil to On and adjusting the volume control if needed; you may also request a headset from an usher. Childcare is available on Sunday mornings at Highland: During the 8:30 Worship Service, bring children to Room 112 on the lower level near the Magnolia Street entrance. During the 9:30 10:30 Education Hour, bring infants and toddlers to Room 112 on the lower level near the Magnolia Street entrance. Preschool children meet on the third floor in rooms near the Cloverdale Avenue entrance. During the 11:00 Worship Service, bring infants and toddlers to Room 112 on the lower level near the Magnolia Street entrance. Children ages 2 3 meet in Room 301 on the third floor following the Time for Young Disciples. Children ages 4 5 meet in Room 306 on the third floor following the Time for Young Disciples. During both worship services, we also offer a room for Infants & Mothers/Fathers Room 216 Friendly childcare space on the sanctuary level where parents can tend to the needs of their infant and still be able to hear the service. Ages 5 and older Following the Children s Time, these children are encouraged to remain in the sanctuary. Worship activity bags and children s bulletins are available in the Narthex.

5 Worship Notes Our acolyte this morning is Andrew Riley. Today s Chancel flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of her sister, Elizabeth Ann Ervin Murry, by Susie and Dick York. We welcome guest organist and choir director Henry Tysinger. Bless You! Our prayers for one another. FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 17, please pray for Craig, Martha, Noah and Hannah Ruth Bethel; Jean Clemmer; Jim, Lisa and Lisette Gallaher; Joe Holbrook; John, Pam, Alexia and Jay Hunt; James and Ann McInnes; Curtis and Elaine Patterson; Natalie Sevin; Ruffin Sykes; Jim and Pat Toole. The Lord bless you and keep you. (Numbers 6:24) Text-Giving. To give via smart phone, text the word highland to and follow the instructions. We are thankful for your generous sharing! Calendar Sunday February 17 8:30 a.m. Worship Service (nurseries provided) 9:30 a.m. Education for All Ages 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (nurseries provided) 2:30 p.m. Girl Scouts, Education Building 4:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship, Fellowship Hall Monday February 18 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting, Library 6:00 p.m. Nominating Committee, 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, Fellowship Hall Tuesday February 19 12:00 p.m. XYZers, Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. Listening to Black Voices Book Study, Salem Room Wednesday February 20 5:00 p.m. Gloria Choir, Room 101 5:00 p.m. Small Group Study, Salem Room 5:30 p.m. Chime Choir, Room 100 6:00 p.m. Fling Fellowship Meal, Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m. Youth Choir, Room 101 7:00 p.m. Disciple Bible Study, 7:15 p.m. Chancel Choir, Room 101 Thursday February 21 10:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study, 6:00 p.m. Finance Committee, 6:00 p.m. Global Service Committee, Salem Room 7:00 p.m. Community Service Committee, AB 4 8:00 p.m. Young Adult Study Group, Five Points Restaurant For more information about the events in this calendar, please pick up a copy of Highlights, the weekly newsletter, in the Narthex or Gallery Hall. Check for changes or cancellations.