Bethel Presbyterian Church
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
July 9, 2006
11:00 a.m.
GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts;
The whole earth is full of God's glory.
PRELUDE Thine Is the Glory Rebecca Hettrick
CALL TO WORSHIP
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised!
Your name, O God, like your praise, reaches to the ends of the earth.
We consider your steadfast love, O God, in the midst of our worship.
Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised!
PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN #339 Be Thou My Vision Slane
*CALL TO CONFESSION
*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN
Almighty God, giver of strength, be gracious to us in our need, for we confess to you our sin. Forgive us – for ignoring the struggles of our neighbors; for turning from you in times of trial; for relying on our power instead of your grace; for keeping to ourselves the news of your love. Transform us, O God, by your saving power. Free us from the sin that clings so closely. Guide us by the Spirit of Jesus Christ to live new lives in joyful service to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
*WORDS OF ASSURANCE
Hear the good news! God has forgiven each one of us and calls us to take parts in the drama of redeeming love. Praise God, who accepts and uses our very human lives in the unfolding story of salvation and new life.
I declare to you in the name of Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Thanks be to God!
MINUTE FOR MISSION Hands of Mercy Enterprises Sharon Pinner
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn #578
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 25:6-10
MOMENT WITH THE CHILDREN Jane Walsh
SPECIAL MUSIC Children’s Medley Maya & Tré Rybka
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Philippians 3:10-20
SERMON Calling All Pace Setters Charlie Scoma
*HYMN #364 I Sing a Song of the Saints of Go Grand Isle
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
We believe it is a matter of faith to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. We believe it is a matter of faith to recognize equally and love all members of God’s human family whatever their race or creed, origin or orientation, color or condition. We believe that God’s creation is good, beautiful, and sacred, and therefore to condemn any portion of it is to condemn a portion of God as well. We believe that Jesus Christ came to free us from oppression and opulence, from negativity and neglect, and from things that lead to despair and death. And we believe that the Holy Spirit is that power which moves within us and beyond us, giving us courage and stamina to not only face the truth, but to live it! Glory be to God, the one in three – Creator, Savior, and Holy Power of love! Amen.
SHARING OF PRAYER CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER
DEDICATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 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 #307 Fight the Good Fight Duke Street
*CHARGE AND BLESSING
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Let There Be Peace on Earth
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me,
Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be.
With God as our Father, brothers all are we,
Let me walk with my brother, in perfect harmony.
Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now,
With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow,
To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me!
*POSTLUDE
