Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 10, 2019 8:30 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 Moment for Mission Scout Sunday Clara Bryant-Prosterman Andrew Bowman and Caleb Rollins Prelude Pastorale Sydney Watson Call to Worship One: We gather to worship the Living God. All: We remember that out of nothing God created the heavens and earth. One: We remember that God raised Jesus from the powerlessness of death to the power of God s right hand. All: We remember that nothing in all of creation can ultimately stand against God s purposes. One: Let us worship God, who reigns now and forever! Prayer of Praise *Hymn 41 O Worship the King, All Glorious Above LYONS Call to Confession The Confession of the People of God Prayer of Confession Eternal God, too often we have failed to be an obedient church: we fall short of your will and have broken your law; we have rebelled against your love; we have not loved our neighbors; we have given our allegiance to that which is not you; we have ignored the cry of the needy. * You are invited to rise in body, or in spirit. GTG = Glory to God
Forgive us, we pray, and free us for joyful obedience. We ask this through Jesus Christ, our Lord. The prayer continues in a time of silent confession. Assurance of God s Love *Gloria Patri GTG 581 A Word of Welcome A Time for Young Disciples (8:30) The Word for the People of God Sacrament of Baptism (11:00) Hoyle Wright Price Presentation *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed GTG, p. 35 Prayer of Thanksgiving The Baptism Welcome One: Hoyle has been received into the one holy catholic and apostolic church through baptism. God has made him a member of the household of God, to share with us in the priesthood of Christ. Let us welcome the newly baptized. All: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ's church to share with us in his ministry, for we are all one in Christ. *Hymn 484, v. 2 Out of Deep, Unordered Water RUSTINGTON Water on the human forehead, Birthmark of the love of God, Is the sign of death and rising; through the seas there runs a road. There is water in the river Bringing life to tree and plant. Let creation praise its giver: There is water in the font. Prayer for Illumination Old Testament Lesson Psalm 148 Page 582 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. New Testament Lesson Acts 17:16 34 Page 137 One: The Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Sermon The Great Ends of the Church: Randy Harris The Maintenance of Divine Worship
The Response of the People of God *Hymn 641 When in Our Music God Is Glorified ENGELBERG *Affirmation of Faith (8:30) The Apostles Creed GTG, p. 35 Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer, GTG 35 Our Gifts to God Linda Collins Offertory (8:30) Andante Henry Coleman Anthem (11:00) The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune Chancel Choir Ralph Vaughan Williams All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; him serve with fear, his praise forth tell, come ye before him, and rejoice. The Lord, ye know, is God indeed, without our aid he did us make; we are his folk, he doth us feed, and for his sheep he doth us take. O enter then his gates with praise, approach with joy his courts unto; praise, laud, and bless his name alway, for it is seemly so to do. For why? The Lord our God is good: his mercy is forever sure; his truth at all times firmly stood and shall from age to age endure. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, the God whom heaven and earth adore, from men and from the angel host be praise and glory evermore. Amen. (Words by William Kethe, 1560; alternate version at Hymn 385) *Doxology GTG 606 *Prayer of Dedication The Sending Forth of the People of God *Hymn 450 Be Thou My Vision SLANE *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 Finale in D Minor Eric H. Thiman
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.
Worship Notes Our acolyte this morning is Anna Grace Yurkutat. We welcome by baptism Hoyle Wright Price, son of Andrew and Carmen Price. We welcome guest organist and choir director Henry Tysinger. Bless You! Our prayers for one another. FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 10, please pray for Parks and Mary Berryhill; David Christenbury; Ross, Mary Anna and Robert Davis; Anna and Brian Huneycutt; John and Katie Paterson; Sue, Philippe, Olivier and Carol Sevin; Susan Toner; Peter and Caryle Wilkie. The Lord bless you and keep you. (Numbers 6:24) Text-Giving. To give via smart phone, text the word highland to 73256 and follow the instructions. We are thankful for your generous sharing! Sunday February 10 8:30 a.m. Worship Service (nurseries provided) 9:30 a.m. Education for All Ages 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (nurseries provided) 12:30 p.m. Eagle Scout Ceremony, Sanctuary 4:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship, 4:00 p.m. Waking Up White Book Study, Monday February 11 11:00 a.m. Staff Meeting, Library 5:00 p.m. Stewardship Committee, 6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts, 7:00 p.m. Faith & Film, The Sherwood Tuesday February 12 6:00 p.m. Christian Education Committee, AB 5 6:00 p.m. Diaconate Meeting, AB 4 6:00 p.m. Youth Committee, Calendar 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting, Wednesday February 13 7:00 a.m. Men s Breakfast, 5:00 p.m. Gloria Choir, Room 101 5:00 p.m. Small Group Study, 5:30 p.m. Chime Choir, Room 100 6:00 p.m. Fling Fellowship Meal, 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 14 10:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study, 8:00 p.m. Young Adult Study Group, Five Points Restaurant Friday February 15 6:00 p.m. Boy Scout Sleepover, 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 www.highlandpres.org, for changes or cancellations.