ORDER for the PUBLIC WORSHIP of GOD The Twenty-eighth Day of August, Two Thousand and Eleven 8:15 and 11:00 a.m. · The Sanctuary
SEASON of TRINITY
ENTERING HIS PRESENCE WITH REVERENCE ORGAN PRELUDE: “Andante Sostenuto” from Symphonie Gothique. . . . . . . . C.M. Widor Lenora Morrow, organist
As you enter the Sanctuary, please assume a quiet and respectful attitude of worship. Please silence your mobile devices.
CALL TO CONFESSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darrin S. Anthony Psalm 32:1, 2, 5-6a
Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Therefore let everyone who is godly offer prayer to you at a time when you may be found.
CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty God, Who forgives every transgression and Who covers every sin of Your people, we acknowledge our sin to You and confess our transgressions. We are truly sorry and do earnestly repent. Please forgive and renew us that we may joyfully praise You and forever serve You, through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen. INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FAITHFULNESS
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide, Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see: All I have needed Thy hand hath provided— Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
SINGING HIS PRAISE WITH REJOICING DECLARATION OF HIS GLORY WHYMN OF PRAISE: No. 2 “O Worship the King” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LYONS Latecomers will be seated at this time.
WPRAYER OF ADORATION SCRIPTURE READING: Daniel 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kathy B. Hammond (8:15) (page 737 in pew Bible) Brandon G. Morrison (11:00) All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field;
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God will stand forever. Amen.
(Isaiah 40:6b, 8)
CHORAL RESPONSE: ”Blessed Be the Name of God” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron Boud from Daniel 2:20-23 Blessed be the name of the Lord forever and ever, To Whom belong wisdom and might forever. He changes times and seasons; He removes Kings and sets up Kings; He knows what is in the darkness and light dwelleth in Him. To You, O God of my fathers, I give You thanks and praise! PRESENTATION OF GIFTS TO GOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Todd Erickson OFFERTORY ANTHEM: ”I Sought the Lord in the Night”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Cox based on Daniel 2 I sought the Lord in the night When sky was black and moon was dim. I sought the Lord in the night When silence reigned o’er all the land. I asked the Lord to reveal mysteries not known to man. With sweat and tears upon my brow I asked the Lord to reveal. At last my God did appear. In a dream He revealed what was hidden. Praise to the name of our God forever and ever. He gives us wisdom; He gives us power to discern. Praise to the Lord. I thank and praise You, For You have opened Your heart. Praise to the name of our God forever and ever. The Westminster Singers (8:15), The Chancel Choir (11:00) Gabriel C. Statom, Director of Music WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MIT FREUDEN ZART
All praise to God, Who reigns above, the God of all creation, The God of wonders, pow’r, and love, the God of our salvation! With healing balm my soul He fills, the God Who every sorrow stills. To God all praise and glory! Then come before His presence now and banish fear and sadness; To your Redeemer pay your vow and sing with joy and gladness: Though great distress my soul befell, the Lord, my God, did all things well. To God all praise and glory! WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION WGREETINGS
HEARING HIS WORD WITH REPENTANCE AND FAITH A WORD TO THE CHILDREN (8:15) A TESTIMONY OF GOD’S GRACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shelley E. Hill PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
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. SERMON
Show Me the Dream
Sanders L. Willson
Text: Daniel 2:27, 28a
“Daniel answered the king and said, ‘No wise men, enchanters, magicians, or astrologers can show to the king the mystery that the king has asked, but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries, and he has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will be in the latter days.’” PRAYER OF COMMITMENT WHYMN OF SUPPLICATION: No. 642 “Be Thou My Vision”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SLANE WBENEDICTION WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Praeludium” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Buxtehude WIndicates congregation standing
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Instrumentalist: Rebecca Oliverio Yu, violin We consider it a privilege to have our children in worship with us. If your small children become restless and vocal, we invite you to the children’s room especially designed for them at the rear of the Sanctuary. They are also welcome in the nursery. Older children should also be encouraged to come to church prepared to stay in their pew throughout the service.
One of our pastors will be available after the service to pray for you or to offer helpful direction regarding your spiritual life. He will be in the Gathering Room, which is the first room on your left as you exit the southwest door of the Sanctuary (closest to the pulpit). You may also send your confidential email to
[email protected] with questions about your spiritual life.
Sunday Night Worship - 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall We gather each Sunday evening for an informal service of prayer, praise and teaching from God’s Word. Our morning and evening services frame our weekly Lord’s Day worship. We invite you to worship with us. Join us tonight for a communion service.
