Nassau Presbyterian Church July 29, 2018 10:00 am
Gathering God calls us together to offer praise, acknowledge sin, and celebrate our adoption as forgiven children. Prelude Theme from Piano Sonata No. 11 W. A. Mozart, music Allegro from the Royal Water Music G. F. Handel, music Introit Bless the Lord, My Soul Hymn 544 At the sign you may stand. Hymn indicates the red pew hymnal Glory to God. Bold text is read or sung in unison. Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God s holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life. Call to Worship Psalm 148 : 1, 7, 12 I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever. Come by here, my Lord, come by here. With my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. Come by here, my Lord, come by here. I declare that your steadfast love is established forever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens. Come by here, my Lord, come by here. Let us worship the living and loving God. Opening Hymn All People That on Earth Do Dwell Hymn 385 Prayer of Confession O Holy God, as generations and generations before us, you have created us to live as a people of light and love. Yet, we confess we live in the shadows of our humanity. We find it hard to be truthful and honest with you, with one another, and with ourselves. O God, forgive us and have mercy upon us. In the silence of these moments we pray to you the Psalmist s words: Search me and know my heart, test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any hurtful way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness Friends in Christ, hear and believe the good news of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Response of Praise Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Hymn 475 Verse 1 Come, thou Fount of every blessing; tune my heart to sing thy grace; streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above; praise the mount! I m fixed upon it, mount of God s unchanging love! Words of Welcome Proclaiming the Word We encounter the Word in speech and song as we interpret and expound scripture. Time with Children Children, age two to rising grade two, may leave for Summer Church School classes. Teachers and ushers can assist in finding classrooms. Prayer for Illumination O Lord our God, your Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Give us grace to receive your truth in faith and love, that we may be obedient to your will and live always for your glory; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. First Scripture Lesson Romans 12 : 9 21 pg 162
Psalm The Steadfast Love of the Lord Hymn 59 Second Scripture Lesson Joshua 5 : 10 12 pg 197 Sermon When the Manna Stops David A. Davis Thanksgiving We respond by presenting our offerings, setting the table, lifting prayers, and praising the triune God. Sermon Hymn For the Fruit of All Creation Hymn 36 Affirmation of Faith 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 Ghost, 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 sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. Apostles Creed Offertory Bought with a Price Natalie Sleeth You were blessed by the Word, born of the Spirit, called by the Power divine. You were led be the light, washed with the water, marked with a sacred sign. You are part of the chosen people, you are children of Abraham. You were bought with a price, spared by a sorrow, saved by the blood of the Lamb! So what, then, does God require of you? Nothing in truth you cannot do: this, this alone your whole life through, but to walk in the way of the Lord!
You were claimed by a cross, graced by a glory, loved by the Lord on high. You were fed by the faith, filled from the fountain, destined to testify! You are part of the chosen people, you are children of Abraham. You were bought with a price, spared by a sorrow, saved by the blood of the Lamb! Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow praise God all creatures here below, praise God above, ye heav nly host, praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. OLD HUNDREDTH Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer The Lord s Prayer is recited in the language closest to your heart. The common English text may be found in the hymnal on pg 11, the traditional, pg 35; Spanish, pg 40; and Korean, pg 45. Sending We follow the Word into the world, sent forth with God s blessing to lives of service and love. Closing Hymn Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing Hymn 546 Hunger Offering Benediction Response Siyahamba Hymn 853 Siyahamb ekukhanyen kwenkhos. We are marching in the light of God. Postlude Suite du Deuxième Ton (Opus 47), Finale Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (Suite on the Second Tone)
Preacher David A. Davis Liturgist Joyce MacKichan Walker Katie Gallagher, ruling elder Time with Children Carol Wehrheim Musicians Summer Choir Glenn Rodgers, guest organist Kim Kleasen, flute Camille Scordis, oboe Je Oh, english horn Joshua Stucky, bassoon Flowers The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of our thoughtful, caring daughter, Nicole Huckerby; love Harry and Joy Manser. Cover Harvest Wheat (inverted), a linocut by Elizabeth Steele Halstead.
The Week Ahead July 30 August 5 Monday, Jul. 30 No scheduled events Tuesday, Jul. 31 7:00 pm The World is My Home: The Life of Paul Robeson for At the Well Conferences Sanctuary Wednesday, Aug. 1 7:00 pm Princeton Presbyterians Book Group Niles Chapel Thursday, Aug. 2 10:00 am Al-Anon Conference Room; Library Friday, Aug. 3 7:00 am Women s Early Morning Bible Study Contact Doodie Meyer 609-275-9647 Saturday, Aug. 4 No scheduled events Sunday, Aug. 5 9:00 am Summer Choir Music Room 10:00 am Worship Sanctuary 11:00 am Fellowship Front Plaza 11:15 am Adult Education Assembly Room
TODAY AT NASSAU Summer Choir 9:00 AM Music Room Worship 10:00 AM Sanctuary Fellowship 11:00 AM Front Plaza Adult Education 11:15 AM Assembly Room Welcome to Nassau Church Children.Children are always welcome in our services of worship. Childcare is available for infants and toddlers in the Nursery (Lower Level) during the service. Summer Church School classes begin following Time with Children. Children ages three to four attend class in Room 07 (Lower Level). Children rising kindergarten to grade two may go to a story and activity time in Room 04 (Lower Level). Visit the website for more information about our September-to-May Church School program. Order CDs of the service. Stop by the sound room. Connect to our online community life. Visit nassauchurch.org for information and join our Facebook group for community life. Follow our Facebook page and Twitter and Instagram feeds (@ nassauchurch) for news, recaps of events, and snapshots of life at Nassau. Connect to pastors or staff. Contact the office. Online giving. See Give Now on the website or give via the Church Life app. Accessibility. The church lot has reserved parking, and there are six reserved street spaces on Sundays. Ramp access to the building is from the parking lot. Ask an usher for an assistive hearing device, a largeprint bulletin or hymnal, an accessible pew, or a wheelchair. Ushers can also direct you to the elevator to access other floors. 61 Nassau Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08542 609-924-0103 nassauchurch.org Printed on 10% pcf recycled paper. Please recycle.