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First Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.
Twenty North Dixie Avenue
Cookeville, Tennessee
Telephone: (931) 526-4424; email: firstprescooke@frontiernet.net

A SERVICE FOR ASH WEDNESDAY
With the Imposition of Ashes
February 17th, 2010, 7:00 PM

* Indicates that those who are able may stand. Bold type is spoken by the people.

Entire Service

WELCOME

VOLUNTARY Out of the Depths I Cry to Thee Samuel Scheidt

Paul Thurmond, Organist

CALL TO WORSHIP (from 2 Corinthians 5)

We walk by faith and not by sight; and we aim to please the Lord.

Everyone must appear before the judgment seat of Christ.

Christ died for all, that we might live as new creations.

We are ambassadors for Christ, inviting all to reconciliation with God.

*OPENING HYMN NO. 298 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

*UNISON PRAYER FOR LENT

Righteous Lord, as we enter this season of repentance and reflection, help us to recognize our need for grace. We are distracted by the busyness of life. We are oblivious to the hurts and needs around us. We have not loved you with all our hearts, nor have we loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have avoided opportunities to do good. Forgive us. Cleanse us and renew us. Transform us into people who reflect your love and holiness, that we might live for your kingdom and proclaim the gospel in word and deed. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

SCRIPTURE READING Psalm 51:1-17

ANTHEM Create In Me a Clean Heart, O God Carl F. Mueller

Text: Psalm 51:10-13

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation, and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways, and sinners shall be converted unto thee.

SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 58:1-12

This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

MEDITATION Fast Like It’s 587BC Rev. Pat Handlson

*HYMN OF AFFIRMATION Have Mercy, God

Tune: MARTYRDOM

Have mercy, God, upon my life, and make me clean within;

Pour out your ever-faithful love, and wash away my sin.

My guilt is heavy on my mind; I know what I have done:

Against your justice I have sinned, against you, God, alone.

Now teach me wisdom in my soul; I long to see your face.

Let bones, once broken, sing with joy, and heal me by your grace.

Create in me a faithful heart, a spirit right and new.