Gathering

Silent Prayer of Preparation

Almighty God, whose Son was revealed in majesty upon the mountain:  give us faith also to perceive his glory in our time and place; that being strengthened by his grace we may be changed into his likeness – from glory into glory; in whose glorious name we pray.  Amen.     

Chimes

Organ Prelude                                                                              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                                                                                                Chancel Choir

   Call to Worship     [Matthew 3:23-25, sel.]

Beloved, we are God's children now;  ? what we will be has not yet been revealed.

What we know is this: ? when he is revealed, we will be like him; for we will see him as he is. 

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

* Hymn     Blue Hymnal #139           “Come, Thou Almighty King”              italian 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

Holy God:  as we hear of our Lord’s Transfiguration, we become aware that we ourselves need to be changed.  For sin stains our lives and soils our souls.  But wash us and we shall be clean; forgive us, and we shall be your faithful people once more; cleanse us, and we shall show forth the image of your Son, who once came to earth to save sinners.  Amen.   [Silent Meditation]   

Declaration of God's Pardon

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

 

The Word

Prayer for Illumination

First Reading                                     Exodus 24:12-18                           Pew Bible, p.   61

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

Gospel                                                Matthew 17:1-9                              Pew Bible, p. 798

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

 

 

 

Choral Anthem             “New Born Again” arr. by Larry Shackley             Chancel Choir                                                                                                 

Children’s Moment                                                                       Dr. Reford Nash, Pastor                              

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                                          “Disciple’s Dilemma”              Dr. Reford Nash, Pastor

* Hymn  Printed            “We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding”                   hyfrodol

Presentation of a New Member

It is our joy and delight to welcome Bob Laughlin, who has been received by Session

 as a  new member of this congregation!  Please greet him after worship.

Presentation by Clerk

Questions of Membership

* Affirmation of Faith     Blue Hymnal p. 14       “Apostles’ Creed”       traditional

Prayer

Welcome

With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you, to share with us, in the ministry of Christ; for we are all one in him.

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

Lord’s Prayer  Blue Hymnal, p. 14                                                               traditional

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

  Offertory                                                                                Yvonne Barnes, Organist

*Response Blue Hymnal #592                                                                           doxology

*Prayer of Dedication

Sending

* Hymn  Blue Hymnal #41   “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation”          regent square

* Pastoral Blessing

Organ Postlude                                                                            Yvonne Barnes, Organist

 

HAVE YOU HEARD God's CALL?

?  God always speaks when God's Word is read and preached.  How has God spoken to you this morning?  To what is God calling you? 

? If God is calling you to be part of a church home, we warmly welcome new members!  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 disciple.

 

Today’s Liturgical Color

Today’s liturgical color is white, the color reserved for celebrations of highest order, such as today’s celebration of the Transfiguration of our Lord. 

 

Liturgist

Stefanie Hoover