SERVICE OF WORSHIP (8:30 AUGUST 19) “You shall have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:3
GATHERING MUSIC “Your Name” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baloche, Packiam ORGAN PRAISE Toccatina on “This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made!” . . . . . . . . . . . . Gorby/DeJarnette Roderick Gorby
INTROIT “This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made!”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeJarnette The Sanctuary Choir; Jim DeJarnette
* CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalm 118 and Lamentations 3) John Goodale
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made! People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Leader: The mercies of our Lord are new every morning. People: We join the everlasting song, and crown Jesus Lord of all!
* HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 106, vs. 1, 3, 4 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
Mark Israel, Stephen Hock, Bob Zapf, Trumpets
* DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION ** WELCOME AND GREETING * SONG OF PRAISE, vs. 1, 2 “Speak, O Lord,”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getty, Townend Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jason Crowe, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion
______________________ * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.
CALL TO CONFESSION
COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION Almighty and most merciful Father; we have erred, and strayed from Your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the desires of our own hearts. We have offended against Your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. Have mercy upon us. Spare them, O God, which confess their faults. Restore them that are penitent, according to Your promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for His sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, and righteous life, to the glory of Your Holy Name. Amen. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS * RESPONSE “Speak, O Lord,” vs. 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getty, Townend * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed Matt Holtzman 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 Spirit, 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 sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from there He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen. CHILDREN’S SERMON LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION OFFERING OUR GIFTS “I Am”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smith
SERMON
LORD: A Focus on the Ten Commandments “Lord of My Life” Exodus 20:1-3 Tim McConnell
MINISTRY OF MUSIC “Creation Hymn” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD’S PRAYER * HYMN OF RESPONSE, “No Other Gods Before You, Lord Jesus!” No other gods before You, Lord Jesus! _ You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Only by grace, You’ve saved us – and called us _ Out of the darkness, into Your Light!
You are the first born over creation; _ Head of the body, reigning supreme. You are the worthy Lamb of salvation, _ Suff’ring the cross, our lives to redeem.
Lord, You have searched and known us completely; _ You are familiar with all our ways. Lord, by Your Spirit, guide us in mercy, _ That we might serve You, all of our days. Words: James DeJarnette; tune: Bunessan
* CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Sonata on Bunessan and Coronation”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gorby/Holden/Evans Need someone to pray for you today? Our Prayer Team is available immediately following today’s service at the front of the Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at 884-6145 with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church’s main number at 884-6100 for on-call pastoral assistance.
PREPARE all GENERATIONS to IMPACT LIVES for CHRIST
SERVICE OF WORSHIP (10:00) “You shall have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:3
GATHERING MUSIC “Your Name” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baloche, Packiam ORGAN PRAISE Toccatina on “This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made!” . . . . . . . . . . . . Gorby/DeJarnette Roderick Gorby
INTROIT “This Is the Day That the Lord Has Made!”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeJarnette The Sanctuary Choir; Jim DeJarnette
* CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Psalm 118 and Lamentations 3) Jennifer Holz
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made! People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Leader: The mercies of our Lord are new every morning. People: We join the everlasting song, and crown Jesus Lord of all!
* HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 106, vs. 1, 3, 4 “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
Mark Israel, Stephen Hock, Bob Zapf, Trumpets
* DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION ** WELCOME AND GREETING * SONG OF PRAISE, vs. 1, 2 “Speak, O Lord,”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getty, Townend Marj Killick, Piano; James Bristow, Guitar; Jason Crowe, Bass; Scott Barbier, Percussion
______________________ * Congregation standing. **Ushers will seat worshipers who are delayed here and during hymns. Ministers leaving the service have other teaching responsibilities.
CALL TO CONFESSION COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSION Almighty and most merciful Father; we have erred, and strayed from Your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the desires of our own hearts. We have offended against Your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. Have mercy upon us. Spare them, O God, which confess their faults. Restore them that are penitent, according to Your promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for His sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, and righteous life, to the glory of Your Holy Name. Amen. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS * RESPONSE “Speak, O Lord,” vs. 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Getty, Townend * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed Matt Holtzman OFFERING OUR GIFTS “I Am”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smith SACRAMENT OF INFANT BAPTISM Isla June Leonard, daughter of Aram and Anne Leonard LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION MINISTRY OF MUSIC “Creation Hymn” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD’S PRAYER * HYMN OF PREPARATION No. 464, vs. 1-5 “May the Mind of Christ, My Savior”
SERMON
LORD: A Focus on the Ten Commandments “Lord of My Life” Exodus 20:1-3 Tim McConnell
* HYMN OF RESPONSE, “No Other Gods Before You, Lord Jesus!” No other gods before You, Lord Jesus! _ You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Only by grace, You’ve saved us – and called us _ Out of the darkness, into Your Light!
You are the first born over creation; _ Head of the body, reigning supreme. You are the worthy Lamb of salvation, _ Suff’ring the cross, our lives to redeem.
Lord, You have searched and known us completely; _ You are familiar with all our ways. Lord, by Your Spirit, guide us in mercy, _ That we might serve You, all of our days. Words: James DeJarnette; tune: Bunessan
* CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE “Sonata on Bunessan and Coronation”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gorby/Holden/Evans
Need someone to pray for you today? Our Prayer Team is available immediately following today’s service at the front of the Sanctuary. Please call the Caring Ministries Office at 884-6145 with any requests for hospital visits. If you have an immediate need on a weekend or after hours, please call the church’s main number at 884-6100 for on-call pastoral assistance.
PREPARE all GENERATIONS to IMPACT LIVES for CHRIST
SERVICE OF WORSHIP (9:00 and 11:00) “You shall have no other gods before me.” Exodus 20:3
SONGS OF PRAISE AND PRAYER Chris Cullins, Greg Hartnett CHILDREN’S SERMON (11:00 a.m.) Katie Fowler OFFERING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY PRAYER SERMON
LORD: A Focus on the Ten Commandments “Lord of My Life” Exodus 20:1-3 Tim McConnell
RESPONSE AND SENDING
Need someone to pray for you today? Our Prayer Team is available immediately following today’s service at the front of the Worship Center.
HAPPENINGS Curious About Jesus? He’s the reason we’re here! Ministers are available after each service and would love to listen and answer your questions. New to First Pres? We’re so glad you’re with us. Greeters have a welcome gift for you and can help you find your way into the life of the church. Meet them at Guest Central, just east of the Sanctuary, or near the Weber Street doors in the Plaza. Next Sunday: “Lord of My Heart,” Pastor Tim McConnell will preach from Exodus 20:4–6. Fall Kickoff
Lord sermon series begins today. Sunday School starts up for preschool through high school. Invite a friend to join you next week! Take the Next Step! Now is a great time to take the next step closer to Jesus and into community. Today in the Plaza and Narthex, you can take action to get involved with GTW, CityServe, Family Ministries and Life Groups. All-Church Picnic, August 22, 5–7 p.m., on the Weber Street Center lawn; free tickets are available at the Plaza reception desk. Growing Together Wednesdays, Doorways New Members Class and Divorce Recovery Workshop begin August 29. Find details about all three at first-pres.org/gtw.
For the Whole Church Family Town Hall Meeting, Sunday August 26, 4–5 p.m. in the Worship Center. Please join us to hear a word from Pastor Tim McConnell about new and exciting things happening at First Pres. Childcare will be provided. Servant Leaders needed – Looking for a place to share Jesus’ love with children? Children’s Ministries needs your help. Sunday School starts today! Interested? Please contact Candice Ware at cware@ first-pres.org or Bethany Hanson at
[email protected] or visit first-pres.org/childrenvolunteer. Nursery | 884-6139 | first-pres.org/nursery Nursery is available during all worship services and many midweek events. Children | 884-6126 | first-pres.org/children Sundays, preschool meets on the 2nd floor at 10 a.m.; K-5th grades meet on the 3rd floor at 10 a.m. Students | 884-6220 | first-pres.org/students Middle School (6–8) meets Sundays at 10 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. High School (9–12) meets Sundays at 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Join us in the Weber Street Center! Men | 884-6119 | first-pres.org/men Register for these events using the link above: Tuesday Morning Bible Study –Tuesdays, 6:15 – 7:30 a.m. starting August 28. Men’s Quarterly Breakfast – Saturday, September 22, 8:30 – 10 a.m., in the Aspen Room. Pastor Pat Hartsock will be the speaker. Cost is $10.
Mission Engagement | 884-6233 | first-pres.org/ missions CityServe Weekend is October 5–6; registration is open! Sign up at first-pres.org/cityserve. Rise and Shine Reading Program – Free tutoring is available for elementary students behind in reading. Tutors are needed to serve this school year. Training is provided—no teaching experience needed. For more info., call 884-6128. Do you have a working TV that you can donate? Mission Engagement is looking for one television for our transitional housing unit. Call 884-6233. We are beginning to form a team to go to Egypt in December. We will hold information meetings on August 29 (time TBD) and September 9 at 9:30 and 10:30 in room 214. Caring Ministries | 884-6145 | first-pres.org/care First Pres, in cooperation with Penrose - St. Francis Hospital, will sponsor a blood drive Wednesday, August 29, 4–6:30 p.m. Call Caring Ministries to schedule your time to donate.
Gifts to Sanctuary Flower Fund In Memory of: James D. Berwick by the Berwick Family Harold S. and Virginia J. Teats by Gary and Vickie Sherwood, Merah and Erin and families
IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Myrtle Fergerson 8/8/18 Mrs. Fredda Wiener 8/13/18 Information on those who have gone to be with the Lord may be found at www.first-pres.org/memorials.
FaithNet (a program of the National Alliance on Mental Illness) is a free, peer-led group supporting family members, caregivers and friends of individuals living with mental illness. Meets second and fourth Mondays of each month, 6:30–8 p.m., in the Weber Street Center. The Fall Grief Workshop runs Mondays, September 10–October 22, 6:30–8:30 p.m. If you have experienced the death of a loved one or close friend, this workshop is for you. More info at firstpres.org/grief. Work at First Pres | 884-6190 | first-pres.org/jobs Manager of Environment and First Impressions, full-time; Custodian, full-time; Barista, part-time. Urgent need: Volunteer Receptionists. Contact Nancy Bass at
[email protected].
WEEKLY PRAYER FOCUS Mission Emphasis: Frontier Fellowship reaches unreached and least-reached people groups with the Gospel. Pray for opportunities to expand efforts in the Buddhist world and SE Asia and for wisdom as they seek to recruit younger staff to reach young adults and college students. Local Church: Grace Community Church Pray for those in hospitals or short-term rehab: UC Health Aurora Sunny Vista Mr. Minor Nelson Mrs. Esther Hill Center at Centennial Mr. John Marshall Penrose Main Mr. William Bellingham
Health Care Resort Ms. Dora Ann Thomas Ms. Lorine Conrad Health South Ms. Julie Blackmun
