SERVICE OF WORSHIP (8:30 SEPTEMBER 9) For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. Exodus 20:11 GATHERING MUSIC Hear Our Praises.... Morgan ORGAN PRAISE How Majestic Is Your Name.... Gorby/Lojeski Roderick Gorby INTROIT When Morning Gilds the Skies.... arr. Bird The Sanctuary Choir; Jim DeJarnette * CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalms 59 and 65) Tim McConnell Leader: Lord God, in the morning we sing of Your love! People: The whole earth is filled with awe at Your wonders! Leader: Where morning dawns, where evening fades, You call forth songs of joy! People: When morning gilds the skies, may Jesus Christ be praised! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 111, vs. 1, 3, 4 When Morning Gilds the Skies Chris Lawson, Stephen Hock, Doug Moden, Trumpets * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION ** WELCOME AND GREETING * SONG OF PRAISE As the Deer... Nystrom Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jason Crowe, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion; Ed Hureau, Sax * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.
CALL TO CONFESSION COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION Heavenly Father, on this festive day of rest, we come before You confessing that we often abandon Your holy Sabbath. We remember the words of our Savior: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Forgive us for not following Your commands, and for not finding our rest in You. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD S FORGIVENESS * RESPONSE You Are My All in All... Jernigan * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed John Goodale I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall 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. CHILDREN S SERMON LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION OFFERING OUR GIFTS River in Judea....Leavitt SERMON LORD: A Focus on the Ten Commandments Lord of My Limits Exodus 20:8-11 Jennifer Holz
MINISTRY OF MUSIC Come to Me.... Courtney PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD S PRAYER * HYMN OF RESPONSE, This Day of Rest and Worship This day of rest and worship, _ Is God s renewing gift; A Sabbath to His Lordship. _ His name, in praise, we lift! _ Refrain: Give glory, laud and honor, _ For He alone is Lord! _ In worship, praise the Savior; _ Come rest, and be restored! God wove our frame together, _ He knows our ev ry need. By His command, let s treasure _ This gift of rest, indeed! Refrain * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Words: James DeJarnette; tune: Lancashire Rememb ring our deliverance, _ Exalt the risen Christ! We worship in His radiance _ We rest, assured of life. Refrain POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue on Lancashire... Need someone to pray for you today? Our Prayer Team is available immediately following today s service at the front of the Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at 884-6145 with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church s main number at 884-6100 for on-call pastoral assistance. Gorby/Smart 219 East Bijou Street Colorado Springs CO 80903 www.first-pres.org
SERVICE OF WORSHIP (10:00) For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. Exodus 20:11 GATHERING MUSIC Hear Our Praises.... Morgan ORGAN PRAISE How Majestic Is Your Name.... Gorby/Lojeski Roderick Gorby INTROIT When Morning Gilds the Skies.... arr. Bird The Sanctuary Choir; Jim DeJarnette * CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalms 59 and 65) Tim McConnell Leader: Lord God, in the morning we sing of Your love! People: The whole earth is filled with awe at Your wonders! Leader: Where morning dawns, where evening fades, You call forth songs of joy! People: When morning gilds the skies, may Jesus Christ be praised! * HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 111, vs. 1, 3, 4 When Morning Gilds the Skies Chris Lawson, Stephen Hock, Doug Moden, Trumpets * DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION ** WELCOME AND GREETING * SONG OF PRAISE As the Deer... Nystrom Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jason Crowe, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion; Ed Hureau, Sax * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.
CALL TO CONFESSION COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION Heavenly Father, on this festive day of rest, we come before You confessing that we often abandon Your holy Sabbath. We remember the words of our Savior: Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Forgive us for not following Your commands, and for not finding our rest in You. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD S FORGIVENESS * RESPONSE You Are My All in All... Jernigan * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed Matt Holtzman I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall 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. OFFERING OUR GIFTS River in Judea....Leavitt LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION MINISTRY OF MUSIC Come to Me.... Courtney PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD S PRAYER
* HYMN OF PREPARATION, No. 426, vs. 1, 2, 3 Blessed Assurance SERMON * HYMN OF RESPONSE * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION LORD: A Focus on the Ten Commandments Lord of My Limits Exodus 20:8-11 Jennifer Holz This Day of Rest and Worship This day of rest and worship, _ Is God s renewing gift; A Sabbath to His Lordship. _ His name, in praise, we lift! _ Refrain: Give glory, laud and honor, _ For He alone is Lord! _ In worship, praise the Savior; _ Come rest, and be restored! God wove our frame together, _ He knows our ev ry need. By His command, let s treasure _ This gift of rest, indeed! Refrain Words: James DeJarnette; tune: Lancashire Rememb ring our deliverance, _ Exalt the risen Christ! We worship in His radiance _ We rest, assured of life. Refrain POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue on Lancashire... Need someone to pray for you today? Our Prayer Team is available immediately following today s service at the front of the Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at 884-6145 with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church s main number at 884-6100 for on-call pastoral assistance. Gorby/Smart 219 East Bijou Street Colorado Springs CO 80903 www.first-pres.org
SERVICE OF WORSHIP (9:00 and 11:00) For in six days the LORD made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but he rested on the seventh day. Therefore the LORD blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy. Exodus 20:11 SONGS OF PRAISE AND PRAYER Chris Cullins CHILDREN S SERMON (11:00 a.m.) Katie Fowler OFFERING COMMUNITY PRAYER SERMON LORD: A Focus on the Ten Commandments Lord of My Limits Exodus 20:8-11 Tom Pipkin RESPONSE AND SENDING Need someone to pray for you today? Our Prayer Team is available immediately following today s service at the front of the Worship Center.
HAPPENINGS Curious About Jesus? He s the reason we re here! Ministers are available after each service to listen and answer your questions. New to First Pres? We re so glad you re with us. Greeters have a welcome gift for you and can help you find your way into the life of the church. Meet them at Guest Central, just east of the Sanctuary, or near the Weber Street doors in the Plaza. Next Sunday Lord of My Family, Pastor Tim McConnell will preach from Exodus 20:12. For the Whole Church Family Doorways New Members Class: Sundays, October 14 November 4. Led by pastoral staff in an environment of community. For information contact Ina Meyer at imeyer@first-pres.org or register online at www.first-pres.org/membership. Growing Together Wednesdays classes meet at 3:45 and 6:15 p.m., dinner at 4:45 p.m. This week s caterer: Arby s. View class descriptions and register at first-pres.org/gtw. Engaged Couples Weekend Friday evening, October 19, and Saturday, October 20. Cost is $80 per couple. Register at www.first-pres.org/ecw Sanctuary Choir Open House Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6:15 8 p.m., Adult Choir Room. You re invited to visit our rehearsal and enjoy an evening with Big Blue as we prepare our music for worship. Nursery 884-6139 first-pres.org/nursery Nursery is available during all worship services and many midweek events. Children 884-6126 first-pres.org/children Preschool meets on the 2nd floor; K 5th grades meet on the 3rd floor at 10 a.m. Sundays and 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Students 884-6220 first-pres.org/students Middle School (6 8) meets Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. High School (9 12) meets Sundays at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Join us in the Weber Street Center! Parent Informational Meeting today from 10:05 10:50 a.m., Weber Street Center. Join us as we introduce new Student Ministries staff and share our excitement for the school year. Men 884-6119 first-pres.org/men Tuesday Morning Bible Study Tuesdays, 6:15 7:30 a.m. continues this week. Men s Quarterly Breakfast Saturday, September 22, 8:30 10 a.m., in the Aspen Room. Pastor Pat Hartsock will be the speaker. Cost is $10 Golf Classic Saturday, October 13, Kissing Camels Golf Course, 11 a.m. Cost is $95. Women 884-6168 first-pres.org/women WOW Bible Study Tuesdays, 9:30 11:30 a.m. starting September 11. Cost is $30. Register at www.first-pres.org/women. MOMSnext is for mothers who have graduated from MOPS and features speakers and support for those with elementary aged children. MOMSnext meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday, September 11, 2018 May 7, 2019, 9 11:15 a.m.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is a program designed to nurture mothers with young children, infancy through kindergarten. Open to mothers with children who have not yet started school (including expectant moms). Meet Thursdays, 9 11:15 a.m., September 13, 2018 May 9, 2019. Mission Engagement 884-6233 first-pres.org/ missions CityServe Weekend is October 5 6, with opportunities to serve for all ages, including families with young children, and youth; registration is open! Sign up at first-pres.org/cityserve. We are beginning to form a team to go to Egypt in December. We will hold an information meeting today at 9:30 10:30 in Room 214. Over the next four months, 40 refugees are expected to arrive in Colorado Springs. Lutheran Family Services needs Cultural Mentoring Teams to assist these families with their transition. For more information, call LFS volunteer coordinator Cathy at 314-0224, or cathy.verdier@lfsrm.org. Caring Ministries 884-6145 first-pres.org/care The Fall Grief Workshop runs Mondays, September 10 October 22, 6:30 8:30 p.m. If you have Gifts to Sanctuary Flower Fund In Memory of: Sandy Brown by Jim and Kang Lee Brown Ric Bacon by M.D. and Jan Bacon IN MEMORIAM Information on those who have gone to be with the Lord may be found at www.first-pres.org/memorials. experienced the death of a loved one or close friend, this workshop is for you. Find details and register at first-pres.org/grief. Members who are mental health professionals or pastoral counselors are invited to join our Counseling Coalition meeting on Tuesday, September 11 from 12 1 p.m., Room 202. All participants earn one continuing education credit hour for attending. RSVP to Caring Ministries. Work at First Pres 884-6190 first-pres.org/jobs Manager of Environment and First Impressions, full-time; Custodian, full-time; Barista, part-time; Nursery Caregiver, part-time. Urgent: Volunteer Nursery Caregivers and Receptionists. Contact Nancy Bass, nbass@firstpres.org. WEEKLY PRAYER FOCUS Mission Emphasis: International Students Inc. ministers to international students on U.S. college campuses. Pray for the students as they begin a new school year, as well as for the volunteers that extend hospitality and comfort as they build relationships with these students. Local Church: Mountain Springs Church Pray for those in hospitals or short-term rehab: UC Health Aurora Center at Cordera Mr. Minor Nelson Mrs. Sarah Ogden Memorial Central Mr. Steve Hundley Penrose Main Mr. William Barnes Health Care Resort Ms. Lorine Conrad Advances Health Care Mrs. Linda Kim