WELCOME TO WORSHIP
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. BAPTISM BAPTISMAL RESPONSE Do you as Christ’s body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ? We do. SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST • JULY 9, 2023 • 11:00AM
We give thanks for all that God has given you and welcome you in Christian love. With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround William with a community of love and forgiveness, that he may grow in his service to others. We will pray for him, that he may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life.
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
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PRELUDE
CALL TO WORSHIP Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your judgments are like the great deep; O Lord, humans and animals you save! O God, how precious is your steadfast love! All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house, and you give them drink from the river of your delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light do we see light. O continue your steadfast love to those who know you, and your salvation to the upright of heart!
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #400 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing — NETTLETON
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved:
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Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, the firstborn of all creation, the firstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. Amen. 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.
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COMMISSIONING BENEDICTION
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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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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.
SCRIPTURE — Romans 7:15-25 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Come Home — Craig Courtney 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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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Receive these offerings, O Lord. We give you thanks for the blessings which you have bestowed upon us. We pray these gifts, the employment of our talents, the labor of our hands, the prayers of our hearts, and the witness of our lives will show the world the magnitude of your love and grace. Let us put you first in our lives. Use us this week to build your Kingdom. We ask this in the name of Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever more. Amen.
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POSTLUDE
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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
#191 Jesus Loves Me — JESUS LOVES ME
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
Arise, Shine, for Thy Light is Come — Healey Willan
#121 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy — WELLESLEY
SERMON NOTES (Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
GREETING INTROIT
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Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include this family, now before you, in your care?
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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CRUCIFER Jay Dunnagan
LITURGISTS The Reverend Dr. P. Glenn Kinken III, Senior Minister Jordan Gross
TORCHBEARERS Caroline Dunnagan Sally Dunnagan
FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in honor of and in loving memory of Frances Ann Wall Pollock by her mother.
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music Ministries Joshua Sobel, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir
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