May 4, 2008
Order of Worship
Call to Worship Singing
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Confession Psalm 53
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good. God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. Everyone has turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. Will the evildoers never learn— those who devour my people as men eat bread and who do not call on God? There they were, overwhelmed with dread, where there was nothing to dread. God scattered the bones of those who attacked you; you put them to shame, for God despised them. Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!
Assurance of Forgiveness Romans 3:21-24
But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
We Offer Our Praise
Prayer of Praise
Song of Praise "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
Our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe-
His craft and pow'r are great, and armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing,
Were not the right man on our side, the man of God's own choosing.
Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He
Lord Sabaoth His name, from age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.
And tho this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph thru us.
The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him
His rage we can endure, for lo, his doom is sure:
One little word shall fell him.
That word above all earthly pow'rs, no thanks to them, abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours, thru Him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also
The body they may kill; God's truth abideth still:
His kingdom is forever.
Reading of Revelation 1:12-18
Song of Praise "Beautiful Savior"
All my days I will sing this song of gladness,
Give my praise to the Fountain of delights;
For in my helplessness You heard my cry,
And waves of mercy poured down on my life.
I will trust in the cross of my Redeemer,
I will sing of the blood that never fails,
Of sins forgiven, of conscience cleansed,
Of death defeated and life without end.*
I long to be where the praise is never-ending,
Yearn to dwell where the glory never fades,
Where countless worshippers will share one song,
And cries of "worthy" will honor the Lamb.*
*Beautiful Savior, Wonderful Counselor,
Clothed in majesty, Lord of history,
You're the Way, the Truth, the Life.
Star of the Morning, glorious in holiness,
You're the Risen One, heaven's Champion,
And You reign, You reign over all!
We Offer Our Prayers
Minute for Missions Tom Stein
Congregational Prayer Jim Roszell
Today, we pray for our May Missionaries of the Month - the Eric and Karen Brauer family - missionaries to Ireland.
We Offer Our Gifts
Reading of Colossians 3:15-17
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
The Giving of Our Gifts "Take My Life and Let It Be"
Prayer of Thanksgiving
We Offer Our Lives
Greetings
Song of Preparation "Indescribable"
From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea,
Creation's revealing Your majesty.
From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring,
Every creature unique in the song that it sings. All exclaiming...
(Chorus) Indescribable, Uncontainable,
You placed the stars in the sky and You know them by name.
You are amazing God.
All powerful, Untameable,
Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim,
You are amazing God.
Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go,
Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow?
Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light,
Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night?
None can fathom... (Chorus)
Final chorus ends with:
Incomparable, Unchangeable,
You see the depths of my heart and You love me the same.
You are amazing God.
Scripture Reading Revelation 2:12-17
Sermon "A New Name" Tom Stein
Prayer of Dedication
Unison Words of Institution and Invitation 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me." For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.
Words of Invitation
The Bread and the Cup "Jesus, With Thy Church Abide"
The Blessing Revelation 7
Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb. Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor and power and strength be to our God forever and ever. Amen.
Song of Sending "Sursum Corda"
Leader: The Lord be with you
All: And also with you
Leader: The Lord be with you
All: And also with you
Leader: Lift up your Hearts
All: We lift them to the Lord
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
Leader: It is right to give Him thanks and praise
All: It is right to give Him thanks and praise
*Two elders will be available at the front of the sanctuary for prayer after the service. If you would like to make a special request for prayer, or discuss a spiritual issue arising out of your life or the service, please come to the front after the service, and one of the elders will be glad to listen and pray with you.