Gathering

Silent Prayer of Preparation

Almighty God, whose Son is the light of the world:  may we your people be illumined by his light, as we encounter it in Word and Sacrament; and may we shine with the radiance of his own glory; that he may be known and worshiped to the ends of the earth; in whose gracious name we pray.  Amen 

Chimes

Organ Prelude                        “Open Mine Eyes”                        Yvonne Barnes, Organist

* Gathering Song     Blue Hymnal #438          “Blest Be the Tie That Binds”           dennis

Blest be the tie that binds  Our hearts in Chris-tian love:

The fel-low-ship of kin-dred minds  Is like to that a-bove. 

* Greeting One Another, Welcome and Concerns of the Church

   Choral Introit

* Call to Worship     [John 1:41, 16]

We have found the Messiah, ? Jesus Christ, who brings us truth and grace.

Praise the Lord. ? The Lord’s name be praised!

* Hymn     Blue Hymnal #306            “Fairest Lord Jesus”                        crusaders’ hymn

* Our Vision     (Unison)

We are followers of Jesus Christ ? Sharing God's Word

Showing God's Love ? Serving God's creation

Striving to glorify God ? Always!

Call to Confession and Confession of Sin

Loving God:  your Son is indeed the Messiah for whom earth has longed; in him we find the source of all truth and grace.  Forgive us for seeking other Messiahs – for looking for truth in the regions of falsehood, and for seeking grace in the land of brutes.  Send your Spirit to direct our gaze anew, and fix our eyes upon Jesus, whose disciples we would be, and in whom we offer our prayer.  Amen. 

Declaration of God's Pardon

* Response       Blue Hymnal #579                “Glory Be to the Father”              gloria patri

The Word

Prayer for Illumination

First Reading                                       Isaiah 49:1-7                               Pew Bible, p. 592

The Word of the Lord. ? Thanks be to God!

Gospel                                                   John 1:29-42                               Pew Bible, p. 862

The Gospel of the Lord. ? Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

Choral Anthem   “God’s Gonna Set This World on Fire”    Chancel Choir  Carol Deuber Directing                                                           

 

Children’s Moment                                                                                   Dr. Reford Nash              

Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world:  red and yellow, black and white,

they are precious in his sight; Jesus loves the little children of the world.

Sermon                                              “Come and See”                   Dr. Reford Nash, Pastor

* Hymn  Printed                “Come and Find the Quiet Center”                        beach spring

* Affirmation of Faith    Blue Hymnal, p. 15 – “Nicene Creed”                     traditional

Prayers of the People  After each petition: “Hear us, O God, ? For your mercy is great.”

Lord’s Prayer  Blue Hymnal, p. 16                                                               traditional

Moment for Mission                                                             Michael and Jessica Rosinski

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

  Offertory

*Response Blue Hymnal #592 “Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow”       doxology

*Prayer of Dedication

Sending

* Hymn  Printed                                   “Jesus Calls Us”                                         chester

* Pastoral Blessing

Organ Postlude              “Some Day He’ll Make it Plain”          Yvonne Barnes, Organist

 

Today’s Liturgical Color

Today’s liturgical color is green – reminding us of the green of life in nature,
and the new life the Spirit brings in Jesus Christ.

 

Liturgist

Patricia Stone

 

CHRIST NEEDS YOU

We warmly welcome new members!  If God is calling you to consider membership in this church, please do one of the following, and your journey into membership will begin:  (1) check the appropriate box on the register of friendship; (2) tell the pastor at the door; or (3) call the church office – you can leave a message 24/7. 

Christ needs you as an active, committed member of his church.