*PROCESSIONAL HYMN Red #280 My Song Forever Shall Record stanzas 1-3, 5

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1 HOPE CHURCH 12 TH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST August 27, 2017 ~ 10:00 AM THE APPROACH TO GOD PRELUDE Two movements from Profound Praise - Light and Listening Gwyneth Walker WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP Bless the Lord, My Soul congregation sings twice BLESS THE LORD MY SOUL Words and Music: Taize Community, 2007 Les Presses de Taizé (admin. GIA Publications, Inc.). Used with permission, Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A VOTUM AND SENTENCES Our help is in the name of the LORD who made heaven and earth. Amen. Psalm 124:8 I will bless the LORD at all times; God s praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and exalt God s name together. from Psalm 34 *PROCESSIONAL HYMN Red #280 My Song Forever Shall Record stanzas 1-3, 5 *SALUTATION WINCHESTER NEW *Congregation to rise in body or spirit Bold type indicates congregational response 3

2 PRAYER OF CONFESSION Kyrie Eleison (Lord, Have Mercy) cantor leads; congregation repeats Brumm Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy Christe; Christe Christ, have mercy; Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy; Lord, have mercy Eleison; Eleison Living God, we thank you that you never tire of loving us. Help us in our lives to never tire of loving you. Strengthen us to never turn from serving you and guide us to never leave your way. Reconciling God, we thank you for your unending forgiveness. You call us to live in unity with one another and in peace with you. Forgive us when we turn from your will. Merciful God, open our lives to your Spirit. May we listen to your voice with open ears and hearts, sharing your grace with others as we have received such abundant grace from you. WORDS OF ASSURANCE AND GOD S GUIDE FOR GRATEFUL LIVING 4

3 RESPONSE The Steadfast Love of the Lord McNeill *THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. Words: Lamentations 3:22-23, Music Edith McNeill (b. 1920); 1974, 1975 Celebration, All rights reserved. Printed under OneLicense.net A WORD WITH THE CHILDREN Children ages 3 through grade 2 leave for Children in Worship PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION THE WORD OF GOD PSALM 34:4-18 p. 441 This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. RESPONSE Red #817 Taste and See congregation refrain; cantor stanzas TASTE AND SEE THE GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 6:25-34 p. 787 This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. 5

4 SERMON God s Faithful Provision Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 125 Q. What does the fourth petition mean? A. "Give us this day our daily bread" means: Do take care of all our physical needs 1 so that we come to know that you are the only source of everything good, 2 and that neither our work and worry nor your gifts can do us any good without your blessing; 3 And so help us to give up our trust in creatures and trust in you alone. 4 1 Ps. 104:27-30; 145:15-16; Matt. 6: Acts 14:17; 17:25; James 1:17 3 Deut. 8:3; Ps. 37:16; 127:1-2; 1 Cor. 15:58 4 Ps. 55:22; 62; 146; Jer. 17:5-8; Heb. 13:5-6 PRAYER FOR BLESSING Red #348 Great Is Thy Faithfulness stanzas 1 & 2 THE RESPONSE TO GOD *CONFESSION OF FAITH Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and 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. LIFE OF HOPE FAITHFULNESS 6

5 CALL TO PRAYER Goodness is Stronger Than Evil Words: Desmond Tutu, Music John Bell; 1996 WGRG, Iona Community, GIA Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed under OneLicense.net A PRAYERS OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION Throughout the prayer the following response will be used: Lord, in your mercy; Hear our prayer.... ending with the Lord s Prayer Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. OFFERING Please sign and pass the Fellowship Pad, and pass it back. Offertory Allegro from Sonata in A Minor *Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; * Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost, Amen. *or praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen *Prayer of Dedication *RECESSIONAL HYMN Red #941 Canto de esperanza/song of Hope sing in Spanish or English Vivaldi OLD HUNDREDTH ARGENTINA *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Glory from Profound Praise 7 G. Walker