G OVE RN MENT S T REET P RE SBY T E RI A N C H URCH F O URT EENT H S UNDAY A FTE R P E NTE CO S T S EPTE M BE R 15 , 2 019 | 11 AM GATHERING
Please silence all cellular devices for the duration of
CHIMING OF THE HOUR
WESTMINSTER
the service.
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS indicates an invitation to stand as you are able.
REV. REBEKAH ABEL LAMAR
PRELUDE Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us CALL TO WORSHIP responsive
arr. Diane Bish
JEANIE LINDSEY, LITURGIST
Rejoice with me, people of God. God has gathered us in from the wilderness. Rejoice with me, people of God. God has swept away the darkness of the night. Rejoice with me, people of God. Today we find joy in God’s presence. This text was the winner in a hymn competition sponsored by the PC(USA) Bicentennial Committee for the 1988-1989 observance, which had the theme “Celebrate the Journey.” The late 18th-century tune
(first used with Psalm 148) is appropriately celebratory.
HYMN 305 Come Sing, O Church, In Joy!
DARWALL’S 148TH
PRAYER OF CONFESSION unison Creator of all, We forget all you have done for us. We forget to be grateful for each new morning. Our anxiety and worry make us unable to see your gracious care. We need your mercy, God. Forgive us and humble us so that we can live in gratitude and joy. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.