Bethel Presbyterian Church
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
June 26, 2005
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Worship the Lord with gladness.
And enter the Lord’s presence with songs of joy.
PRELUDE God Will Open Up a Door The Coen Children
CALL TO WORSHIP
Let us sing to God who blesses us abundantly.
O God, give light to our eyes.
Trust in God’s steadfast love; rejoice in God’s salvation.
God meets us here and answers our soul’s longings.
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN #473 For the Beauty of the Earth Dix
*CALL TO CONFESSION
When we are in bondage, God offers to set us free. When we are poor, God in Christ identifies with us and offers us riches money cannot buy. When we are lonely and discouraged, the Holy Spirit is our Comforter, pointing us beyond ourselves. Everyone who calls on God, our Creator and Parent, for help will be saved. Let us together seek the healing only God can provide.
(Silent Prayer)
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN
Merciful God, we humble ourselves before you today to confess the ways in which we have failed. We have fallen short of your call to welcome all your children, to include enemies and even those different than we are. You have called us to give the cup of cold water to even the least, but we look the other way. You know our hesitations God. You know our fears and doubts and selfish ways. Forgive us and give us courage to serve you in all our actions. Amen.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
God hears our cries and forgives all who are penitent and believing. God provides the resources for our rescue and redemption. Whoever trusts God will not be disappointed. Whoever reaches out to others in the Spirit of Christ will know the joy of God’s love. You are forgiven. You are accepted. You are loved. Share these gifts.
Thanks be to God! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn #579
MINUTE FOR MISSION Operation Kindergarten
SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 10:40-42
SERMON Grace Water Rev. Marc Sherrod, ThD
*HYMN #343 Called as Partners in Christ’s Service
PRAYER CONCERNS AND A TIME FOR SHARING
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & THE LORD’S PRAYER
DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY Hymn #592
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
*HYMN #356 (vs. 1 & 2) Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM FOR SHARA LEE ROE
PRESENTATION
PROFESSION OF FAITH
*APOSTLES CREED
Do you believe in God, the Father almighty?
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ?
I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?
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.
THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER
THE BAPTISM
WELCOME
With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you into Christ’s one holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.
We are the people of God, members of the household of faith, a royal priesthood. Proclaim with us the good news of Christ for all the world. We are one in Christ Jesus: share with us at the table of God’s kingdom.
The peace of the Lord be always with you.
And also with you.
*HYMN #356 (vs. 3) Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE God Be with You Till We Meet Again Hymn #540
*POSTLUDE
