Welcome to Hillcrest Presbyterian Church Celebrating 60 years of serving our Lord ~ 1 ~
A Service For The Worship Of God October 7, 2018 60 th Anniversary We give thanks that God has called us to worship together. Processional Hymn #442 The Church s One Foundation A Word of Welcome and Announcements Call To Worship Leader: Long ago, God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets, People: but in the last days he has spoken to us through his Son Jesus Christ. Leader: Jesus is the reflection of God s glory, People: and he sustains all things in the world by his powerful Word. Leader: It was fitting that God, for whom and through whom all things exist, People: should give his only son to suffering for our salvation. Leader: Therefore, we will proclaim God s name. People: In the midst of the congregation, we will praise God. Responsive Reading ~ 2 ~
Hymn: Have Thine Own Way, Lord! ~ 3 ~
Call To Confession In God, we find light for our darkness, and through that light we discover the things that separate us from God and one another. Let us confess our sin that we may experience renewed hope and new life in Christ. Prayer of Confession (In Unison) You gave us commandments, God of love, because you know the hardness of our hearts. You have created us to live in community, and still we oppress others and separate ourselves from each other and from you. Jesus loved the children, but there are still children in the world who live in hunger or fear, rejected and unloved. Forgive us and call us to faithfulness. Bind all your children together as sisters and brothers, and nurture us with your love and forgiveness, that we might share what we have been given, and receive your kingdom with the wonder and gratitude of children. (Silent Confession) In Christ s name we pray. Amen. Assurance Of Pardon Leader: Friends, hear the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ; as far as the east is from the west and the north from the south, so far has God removed our sin. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God *Gloria Patri: 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. Amen. Passing The Peace Of Christ Leader: As a forgiven people, let us share the peace of Christ The Peace Of Christ Be With You. People: And Also With You. Leader: Let us turn and greet one another Children s Time Hymn #142 Prayers Of The People and Lord s Prayer (You are invited to share out loud your prayer concerns and joys) Leader: Lord in you mercy People: Hear our prayer. All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name ~ 4 ~
Lord s Prayer (in unison) 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. Prayer Response Hymn #325 Spirit Divine, Attend Our Prayers Spirit divine, attend our prayers, And make this house your home; Descend with all your gracious powers; O come, great Spirit, come! Offering (let us present our Offerings, Tithes and Gifts to the Lord) Prayer of Dedication Offertory Jo Lynne Palmerton Know Ye the Lord *Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heav nly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Choral Anthem As We Gather at Your Table Scripture Ephesians 1:15-23 (NRSV) I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power. God put this power to work in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the age to come. And he has put all things under his feet and has made him the head over all things for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all. Message Rev. Jack Cormack ~ 5 ~
Hymn: 329 Break Thou The Bread Of Life Holy Communion All who proclaim Jesus as Lord and Savior are invited to participate in this the Lord s Supper. You are invited to partake of the bread as it is passed and hold the cup until all have been served. Hymn God Of Our Fathers ~ 6 ~
*Charge and Benediction *Response God be with you till we meet again, By His counsels guide, up hold you, With His sheep securely fold you God be with you till we meet again. *=Those for whom it is comfortable are invited to stand Rev. Jack Cormack Pastor Jennifer McCullough Director of Music Jo Lynne Palmerton Pianist The Buildings of Hillcrest Presbyterian Church ~ 7 ~
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