TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD FEBRUARY 19, 2012
WE PREPARE FOR WORSHIP
Please silence cell phones and other electronics in preparation for worship.
“Everywhere we saw failure and misery transformed by humility into priceless assets. We heard story after story of how humility had brought strength out of weakness. In every case, pain had been the price of admission into a new life. But this admission price had purchased more than we expected. It brought a measure of humility, which we soon discovered to be a healer of pain. We began to fear pain less, and desire humility more than ever. The Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions
WELCOME Andrew Dickinson
PRELUDE John VanSant
Adoration Jacques-Nicholas Lemmens
WE GATHER IN GOD’S PRESENCE
*THE HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 476 LYONS
O Worship the King, All Glories Above!
WE ARE RENEWED IN GOD’S GRACE
THE CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Sue Wert
(11:00) Jennifer Fisher
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, by your grace, we live and move and have our being. Your face is blotted out by our sinful words, actions and attitudes. Cleanse us from all of our wrongs, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires. We desire to possess quiet and humble hearts so that we may draw near to you. And so we do confess our faults and confide in your grace. You alone are our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ. Amen.
Silence for personal confession to the Lord
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
People of God, hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is unfailing love and an overflowing supply of salvation.
We know that Jesus Christ will free us from every kind of sin—to the glory of God! Amen.
*GREETING
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
And also with you.
THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Proverbs 3: 21 – 34 (p. 586) Michael Gewecke
THE CHILDREN’S SERMON Stuart Spencer
CHORUS OF PRAISE NO. 230 We Are an Offering OFFERING
(Green Hymnal Supplement - Sing! a new creation Book)
ANTHEM
(8:30) Adult Handbell Choir
Great Is Thy Faithfulness Runyan/arr. Dobrinsky
(11:00) With One Voice Choir
Look from Your Sphere of Endless Day GONFALON ROYAL
THE ACT OF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
(Persons nearest the center aisle are asked to sign and pass the red Fellowship Pad toward the outside aisle. Please keep the cover open as the pad is returned.)
(Children from age 4 to grade 2 are dismissed to Junior Church)
SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 Peter 5: 5 – 11 (page 235)
SERMON “On the Other Side of the Lion’s Cage” Stuart Spencer
Sixth sermon in a series, “Weird Church”
WE RESPOND WITH GRATITUDE
OFFERTORY John VanSant
Lyric Interlude Alexander Schreiner
*DOXOLOGY NO. 592 OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER Michael Gewecke
*THE SENDING HYMN NO. 281 CWM RHONDDA
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
*THE BENEDICTION
THE POSTLUDE John VanSant
Psalm XIX Benedetto Marcello
*Those who are able, please stand
HAYDN’S KLEINE ORGELMESSE - "Little Organ Mass" - Sunday, March 11 at 11:00 AM - During the 11:00 worship service on March 11, the With One Voice choir will present Franz Josef Haydn's Missa brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo in B flat minor; nicknamed the "Little Organ Mass." The choir will be supported by four professional string players, our interim organist John VanSant, and special guest soloist Hope Osborn. The six movements of the work will be woven into the service. We hope you will join us for this musical worship event.
Ministers - All Members of the Congregation
Pastor (Sabbath: Monday)....................................................................... Stuart H. Spencer
Seminary Interns................................................ Andrew Dickinson and Michael Gewecke
Director of Music............................................................................... Peter F. Heckman, Jr.
Director of Christian Education for Children and Youth .................................... Patty Gatto
Director of Christian Education for Adults ............................................... Debbie Heffernan
Youth Advisors........................................................................... Jaimie Gatto and Allan Salt
Church Accountant........................................................................................... Linda Landis
Secretary..................................................................................................... Nancy Maloney
Sexton................................................................................................................ George Salt
Business Administrator (Volunteer)................................................................... Ron Cronise
