MORNING WORSHIP February 4, 2018
Half past Ten O’Clock
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany When the organ begins, please prepare for worship through silent prayer and meditation. Following the service, greet one another with joy and affection!
GATHERING AROUND THE WORLD TIME OF MEDITATION AND REFLECTION +WELCOME AND NOTICES Praise and Thanksgiving
PRELUDE
O Christ, the Healer
INTROIT *CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader:
arr. Dale Wood ERHALT UNS, HERR Isaiah 40 (selected verses)
O Israel, have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary. His understanding is unsearchable.
People:
He gives power to the faint and strengthens the powerless.
Leader:
Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted.
All:
But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not be faint. Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me
+*HYMN 366
ST. CATHERINE
*CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Leader:
God of Compassion, we turn toward You now and seek Your healing touch on our weary souls.
People:
Have mercy on us, O God, according to Your steadfast love.
Leader:
Where we have neglected prayer, been apathetic in worship, found reasons to avoid generosity, or lacked compassion:
People:
Have mercy on us, O God, according to Your steadfast love.
Leader:
Where we have colluded in the oppression of those who become invisible in their suffering, and ignored those who lack voice:
People:
Have mercy on us, O God, according to Your steadfast love.
Leader:
Where anxiety has eroded the gift of Your peace, and where we have cared too much about what others think:
People:
Have mercy on us, O God, according to Your steadfast love.
Leader:
Forgive our pride and our insecurities. Forgive our self-absorption and our self-destruction. Forgive our doubts and forgive our over confidence. Forgive our longing for attention and our desire to hide. Forgive each step we take away from You.
All:
Create in me a clean heart, O God. And renew a right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence. Restore the joy of my salvation, and grant a willing spirit to sustain me. (Silent Prayers) Amen.
*THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel! Congregation: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR ALICE MARGARET ROSSI +Invitation to Baptism The Meaning of Baptism Questions to the Parents and to the Congregation *Affirmation of Faith (Unison) The Apostles’ Creed Prayer and the Act of Baptism Greeting a Child of God
Leader:
Joan and Richard Foard, Assisting Elders
Hymnal, p. 14
Alice Margaret Rossi is now identified as a child of God in Christ’s Church. Through Baptism, God has put His seal upon Alice to share with us all the benefits of Christ’s sacrifice. Let us be supportive of Joe and Elizabeth as they nurture Alice and assist her to be a faithful disciple.
People:
With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome Alice into Christ’s Church, for we are all one in Christ. We promise to love, encourage and support you, to share the good news of God’s love with you, and to celebrate with you God’s unfolding blessings. Baptized in Water
*HYMN 492 (verse 3)
BUNESSAN
Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Marked with the sign of Christ, our King; Born of the Spirit, We are God’s children, Joyfully now God’s praises we sing.
PROCLAIMING THE WORD A MESSAGE FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES Immediately following Message for Young Disciples, kindergarteners and first graders are invited to the Chapel. They will return to the Sanctuary during the Doxology. SCRIPTURE LESSON
Mark 2:1-12, pew Bible, p. 911
SERMON
“Whatever it Takes ”
Lori Raible
RESPONDING TO THE WORD PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE CONCLUDING WITH THE LORD’S PRAYER INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP AND CALL TO OFFERING PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND GIFTS OFFERTORY ANTHEM *DOXOLOGY (Hymn 592)
Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy
arr. Gordon Young OLD HUNDREDTH
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Unison)
Holy and Sovereign God, You challenge the powers that rule this world and show favor to the oppressed. Instill in us a true sense of justice, that we may discern and express the signs of Your Kingdom here on Earth. May we leap from these pews with courage and great joy in order that we might do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen.
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD *HYMN 426
Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak
CANONBURY
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *RESPONSE
I Danced in the Morning
*POSTLUDE
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
*Those who are able, please stand.
SIMPLE GIFTS arr. Anna Laura Page
+Ushers may seat late worshipers
SELWYN AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WARMLY WELCOMES ALL WHO VISIT Please take a moment to sign the registry of friendship as it is passed along your pew so that you may be greeted and greet others by name. If you are actively searching for a new church home, we invite you to fill out the card in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate, or bring it after worship to one of the ministers. Membership is by one of three paths: 1) profession of faith in Jesus Christ (for those who have never been part of a Christian church); 2) reaffirmation of faith (for those who formerly were part of a congregation but have not been involved in recent times - for example, you were baptized and/or confirmed but moved away for military service, education, or work, and never engaged with a new congregation); or 3) transfer of membership from another congregation (you have recently moved to this area and your membership is still elsewhere, or you simply seek to become part of Selwyn Avenue Presbyterian Church in your faith journey). New members and prospective members are invited to participate in Orientation Conversations, which are scheduled several times a year, and are a wonderful way to meet others and learn together about all the opportunities here. We always stand ready to be in communication with you about your particular situation. The contact information for all staff members is in the bulletin each week.
SAPC STAFF INFORMATION Position Pastor Pastor Associate for Mission Parish Associate Director of Children’s and Family Ministries Youth Director Director of Music Organist Church Administrator Church Accountant Administrative Assistant Communications Specialist Facilities Coordinator Director of Child Development Center
Name Rush Otey Lori Raible Mary Bowman Lisa McLennan Kim Lee Jay Masanotti Fred Spano Gay Pappin Marsha Cooper Tonya Moore Lawson Caldwell Jessica Masanotti Steve Stevenson Beth Sharpe
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SAPC SESSION Class of 2018 Andy Burgin, Jill Cann, Roger Mills, Jackie Salinas, Bill St. George, Ed Thomas, Joy Vickers, Vicki Walker, Sue Ward Youth Elder – Noah Carroll
Class of 2019 David Caldwell, Rebecca Cooper, David Harris, Ellen Harris, Todd Muldrew, Christy Parbst, Steve Randall, Jim Williams, Jamie Yearwood
Class of 2020 Ashley Armistead, Matt Baskerville, Pam Brownlee Cooper, Meg Dewey, Andrew McLellan, Jay Pfeifer, Kris Phillips, Olen Smith, Laura Stark
