SERVICE OF WORSHIP (8:30 AUGUST 26)
“You shall not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.” Exodus 20:4
GATHERING MUSIC “Fairest Lord Jesus / King of All Glory”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Holtzman Matt Holtzman, Worship Leader
ORGAN PRAISE Impromptu on ”King of All Glory”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gorby/Holtzman Roderick Gorby
INTROIT “Clap Your Hands!” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeJarnette The Sanctuary Choir; Jim DeJarnette
* CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Exodus 15) Jennifer Holz
Leader: Worship the Lord, Most High! People: He is highly exalted! Leader: Who is like our God – majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? People: O worship the King, all glorious above!
* HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 2, vs. 1, 3, 4 “O Worship the King”
Mark Israel, Stephen Hock, Doug Moden, Trumpets
* DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION ** WELCOME AND GREETING * SONG OF PRAISE “I Give You My Heart”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morgan 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 Merciful God, in Your gracious presence we confess our sin and the sin of this world. Although Christ is among us as our peace, we are a people divided against ourselves as we cling to the values of a broken world. The profit and pleasures we pursue quickly become idols. We abuse Your good gifts of imagination and freedom, of intellect and reason, and have turned them into bonds of oppression. Lord, have mercy upon us; heal and forgive us. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS * RESPONSE “Laud and Honor to the Father”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeJarnette * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed Greg Hartnett 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 “O Jesus, I Have Promised” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carter SERMON
LORD: A Focus on the Ten Commandments “Lord of My Heart” Exodus 20:4-6 Tim McConnell
MINISTRY OF MUSIC “Do Not I Love Thee” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gustafson PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD’S PRAYER * HYMN OF RESPONSE,
“Our Sacred Goal and Highest Call” Our sacred goal and highest call Defines the faithful life: Through height and depth, through great and small, To honor Jesus Christ! Each passing day brings trial and test, Yet Christ is in control. We serve the God of righteousness, Who searches heart and soul. Stand firm for Christ, the Lord of lords; From idols, be set free! The highest life His love affords, Defines who we must be! Words: James DeJarnette; tune: St. Anne
* CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Fugue “St. Anne” BWV 552. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.S. Bach 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 not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.” Exodus 20:4
GATHERING MUSIC “Fairest Lord Jesus / King of All Glory”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. Holtzman Matt Holtzman, Worship Leader
ORGAN PRAISE Impromptu on ”King of All Glory”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gorby/Holtzman Roderick Gorby
INTROIT “Clap Your Hands!” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeJarnette The Sanctuary Choir; Jim DeJarnette
* CALL TO WORSHIP (based on Exodus 15) Jennifer Holz
Leader: Worship the Lord, Most High! People: He is highly exalted! Leader: Who is like our God – majestic in holiness, awesome in glory, working wonders? People: O worship the King, all glorious above!
* HYMN OF PRAISE, No. 2, vs. 1, 3, 4 “O Worship the King”
Mark Israel, Stephen Hock, Doug Moden, Trumpets
* DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS * PRAYER OF ADORATION ** WELCOME AND GREETING * SONG OF PRAISE “I Give You My Heart”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morgan 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 Merciful God, in Your gracious presence we confess our sin and the sin of this world. Although Christ is among us as our peace, we are a people divided against ourselves as we cling to the values of a broken world. The profit and pleasures we pursue quickly become idols. We abuse Your good gifts of imagination and freedom, of intellect and reason, and have turned them into bonds of oppression. Lord, have mercy upon us; heal and forgive us. PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS * RESPONSE “Laud and Honor to the Father”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeJarnette * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed Greg Hartnett 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. OFFERING OUR GIFTS “O Jesus, I Have Promised” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carter LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION MINISTRY OF MUSIC “Do Not I Love Thee” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gustafson PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE / THE LORD’S PRAYER * HYMN OF PREPARATION, No. 345 “Jesus Calls Us O’er the Tumult”
SERMON
LORD: A Focus on the Ten Commandments “Lord of My Heart” Exodus 20:4-6 Tim McConnell
* HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Our Sacred Goal and Highest Call” Our sacred goal and highest call Defines the faithful life: Through height and depth, through great and small, To honor Jesus Christ! Each passing day brings trial and test, Yet Christ is in control. We serve the God of righteousness, Who searches heart and soul. Stand firm for Christ, the Lord of lords; From idols, be set free! The highest life His love affords, Defines who we must be! Words: James DeJarnette; tune: St. Anne
* CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Fugue “St. Anne” BWV 552. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J.S. Bach
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 not make for yourself an image in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below.” Exodus 20:4
SONGS OF PRAISE AND PRAYER Chris Cullins CHILDREN’S SERMON (11:00 a.m.) Tom Pipkin OFFERING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY PRAYER SERMON
LORD: A Focus on the Ten Commandments “Lord of My Heart” Exodus 20:4-6 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.
Children | 884-6126 | first-pres.org/children Preschool meets on the 2nd floor; K-5th grades meet on the 3rd floor at 10 a.m. Sundays and 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays.
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.
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!
Next Sunday – “Lord of My Mind,” Pastor Tim McConnell will preach from Exodus 20:7.
Women | 884-6168 | first-pres.org/women WOW Bible Study – Tuesdays, 9:30–11:30 a.m. starting September 11. Cost is $30. Register at www.first-pres.org/women
History Wall – Visit the second floor Narthex to view photographs from our archives documenting 146 years of ministry in and through First Pres. The display centers on people who have been a blessing to others during their time with us as well as some of the people who have been blessed by what we do. For the Whole Church Family Town Hall Meeting, Today, 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 provided. Growing Together Wednesdays starts August 29. Classes meet at 3:45 and 6:15 p.m., dinner at 4:45 p.m. August 29 caterer: Chick fil A. View class descriptions and register at first-pres.org/gtw. Nursery | 884-6139 | first-pres.org/nursery Nursery is available during all worship services and many midweek events.
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. Jose Muldoon’s Monthly Lunch – Tuesday, August 28, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 222 N Tejon. Pastor Pat Hartsock, speaker. Mission Engagement | 884-6233 | first-pres.org/ missions CityServe Weekend is October 5–6; registration is open! Sign up at first-pres.org/cityserve. Ecumenical Social Ministries has received support from First Pres for over 36 years. ESM provides 800
hot showers, 300 loads of laundry and 3,200 food items monthly to those who request assistance. First Pres helps stock the ESM pantry monthly. The next ESM Sunday is September 2. To find additional ways to support this ministry, visit www. ecusocmin.org. 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.
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. Find details and register at first-pres.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].
We are beginning to form a team to go to Egypt in December. We will hold information meetings on August 29 at 5:30 p.m. in room 102 and September 9 at 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 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. Five more donors are needed, or this event will be cancelled.
Gifts to Sanctuary Flower Fund In Memory of: Gregory Dean Ray by Bob and Lil Ray and family Mrs. Joanne Perry and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Houston by Mr. and Mrs. Phil Perry Cal Weiser by Richard and Carolyn Lemp Paul and June Brown by Don and Janet Bailey
IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Dora Ann Thomas 8/19/18 Information on those who have gone to be with the Lord may be found at www.first-pres.org/memorials.
WEEKLY PRAYER FOCUS Mission Emphasis: Kevin Comiskey is the Program Director for Dale House, a home that comes alongside at-risk youth as they take steps towards living independently. Please pray with Kevin and Sharon that these kids have opportunities to just be kids. Pray for Kevin as he helps young people set goals and work to accomplish them. Local Church: International Anglican Church Pray for those in hospitals or short-term rehab: UC Health Aurora Center at Centennial Mr. Minor Nelson Mrs. Rufina Holsegge Mr. John Marshall Memorial Central Mr. William Bellingham Mr. Steve Hundley Penrose Main Mr.s. Linda Kim
Health Care Resort Ms. Lorine Conrad
