WELCOME TO WORSHIP
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
BENEDICTION RESPONSE A Clare Benediction — John Rutter May the Lord show his mercy upon you; may the light of his presence be your guide: may he guard you and uphold you; may his spirit be ever by your side.
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SCRIPTURE — Romans 6:12-23 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON
When you sleep may his angels watch over you; when you wake may he fill you with his grace: may you love him and serve him all your days; then in heaven may you see his face.
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Sanctus (from St. Cecilia Mass) — Charles Gounod Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest!
POSTLUDE
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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • JULY 2, 2023 • 11:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP Lift us up, O Lord, that we may see your face As we proclaim Your glory May Your light shine from us Even in times of trouble Remind us of your presence When fear overwhelms our faith Remind us of your peace When doubt is all we know Give us the courage to still seek you We thank you, O Lord, for knowing all that we are and still calling us beloved.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #57 O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing — AZMON
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick 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.
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GLORIA PATRI #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX 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. Amen.
PRAYER OF DEDICATION Loving God, without You we would be nothing. Help us to give back to others in the way that you have given to us. Your love guides us, protects us, and models for us the ways in which we are called to live. All that we are and all that we have is yours. May our offerings be just part of what we give to you this day and always, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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WE CELEBRATE HOLY COMMUNION INVITATION TO COMMUNION Christ our Lord invites to his table all who love him, who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Therefore, let us confess before God and one another. CONFESSION AND PARDON The congregation is invited to follow the communion liturgy beginning on page 12 of the hymnal. THE GREAT THANKSGIVING THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
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RECEIVING OF ELEMENTS MUSIC AT COMMUNION Lead Me, Lord — Samuel Sebastian Wesley CLOSING PRAYER Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which you have given yourself to us. Grant that we may go into the world in the strength of your Spirit, to give ourselves for others, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
SERMON NOTES
HYMN
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#395 Take Time to Be Holy — HOLINESS
BENEDICTION
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PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING The Reverend Meg Peters, Assoc. Minister LITURGISTS The Reverend Susannah Pittman, Assoc. Minister
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir
CRUCIFER Adelaide Jernigan TORCHBEARERS James Jernigan Meg Gillam
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