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First Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. A Service for the Lord’s Day 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time June 28, 2009, 11:00 a.m. * Indicates that those who are able may stand. Bold type is spoken by the people.
A THOUGHT FROM JOHN CALVIN: “We ought to be so disposed in mind and speech that we neither think nor say anything concerning God without reverence.”
VOLUNTARY “Allegro” Charles Koechlin Jeremy Hansen, horn Paul Thurmond, Organist (Please sign and pass the registers)
CALL TO WORSHIP (from Proverbs 16) Rev. Erin Angel, Liturgist Righteous lips are the delight of our King. With pleasant speech we are more persuasive. The wise make careful use of their speech. Pleasant words are like sweet honeycomb to the soul.
*OPENING HYMN “People of the Lord” Greg Scheer
Almighty God, maker of heaven and earth, forgive us when we fail to honor your holy name. Have mercy on us when anger or hatred leads us into sin. Cleanse our hearts and put a new spirit within us. Help us to recognize the truth. Give us the strength and courage we need to do what we know is right. In Christ’s name we pray. Amen.
*RESPONSE: HYMN NO. 572 “Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us”
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON (from Proverbs 16) We are always pure in our own eyes. But the Lord looks at the spirit. The human mind makes its own plans. But the Lord directs the steps of the righteous. *Gloria Patri, p. 579 Matt. 28:19 Words, NY American Melody 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.
SCRIPTURE READING Job 2:1-10
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
SCRIPTURE READING James 3:1-12
SERMON “Curse God and Die” Rev. Pat Handlson
*HYMN OF AFFIRMATION NO. 460 “Holy God, We Praise Your Name”
*GREETINGS (After an exchange of the Peace between the pastor and the congregation, we encourage you to greet one another. The Greetings will conclude with the first verse of “Blest Be the Tie” {Hymn No. 438})
The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. (A time of greeting)
Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love: The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Presentation of tithes and offerings
OFFERTORY “Nocturne” Gliere
*Doxology (p. 592) English Words, Swiss-French Melody
Praise God,
from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
*CLOSING HYMN NO. 347 “Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive”
*POSTLUDE Pronouncement on “Austria” Lani Smith
“People of the Lord” Greg Scheer
CHURCH CALENDAR SUNDAY: Friendship Coffee Time is located in the hallway at the entrance. 9:45 A.M. – Christian Education · The preschool class meets in Room 9 with Barbara Greeson. · The school age children meet in Room 7 with Pat Handlson. · The Adult Fellowship Class study for June is “Called Out of Egypt” using selected text from Exodus. The class meets with Virginia Lovellette in the Library. · The Religion and Culture Class meets with Mike Birdwell in Room 12. They are reading The Year of Living Biblically by A. J. Jacobs.
Church Office: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (firstprescooke@frontiernet.net) Pastor: The Rev. Pat Handlson (home: 526-5486) (phandlson@frontiernet.net) Parish Associate: The Rev. Erin Angel (home: 526-9474) (angelsfour@dishmail.net) Website: www.firstprescookeville.org
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