WE PREPARE TO WORSHIP GOD
“Go out into the world today and love the people you meet.
Let your presence light new light in the hearts of people” –Mother Teresa
PRELUDE
WELCOME
INTROIT
CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively, from “Guerillas of Grace” by Ted Loder)
Praise be to you, O Lord, who spins the stars across the wondrous heavens and stretches out the seas.
Who lifts the dawn into place and sets boundaries for night.
Who awes the earth with storms and gentles it with green.
Who gives everything a season and breathes life and love into the dust of me.
Praise to God in all things for all things!
Praise be to God!
*HYMN: #14 “For the Beauty of the Earth” Glory to God Hymnal
PRAYER OF INVOCATION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison)
Eternal God, you show us your grace and love every day. You have called us to be your people and have equipped each of us with special gifts for ministry. We praise you in the assembly of your people but, as we venture into the world, we fall silent, not at all eager to tell others about your love for all people. We fail to be your witnesses in our community. Forgive our lack of zeal. Inspire us through your Holy Spirit to not only recognize your love and give you thanks but also to share this good news with others. In the strong name of Jesus Christ, we pray…
Silent prayers of confession
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORIA PATRI: 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.
WE LISTEN TO GOD’S WORD
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 6:1-8 (p. 841-42)
Ephesians 2:11-22 (p. 1424-25)
SERMON: “Why Churches Have Doors”
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*HYMN: #22 “God of the Sparrow” Glory to God Hymnal
AN AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (in unison)
In communal and personal worship, God calls people to faith and discipleship. Those responding to this call offer themselves and the gifts which God has given them to be used in the life of the community of faith for ministries to the world and to one another. (from “The Directory for Worship”)
SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS
PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD'S PRAYER, 3-FOLD AMEN
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS
Invitation to the Offering
Offertory Meditation
*DOXOLOGY (#609)
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
PRAYER OF DEDICATION (in unison)
Gracious and Loving God, everything we have to offer is a gift. Bless and approve our offering. Let it stand as a sign to us and to the whole world of your constant willingness to shower us with everything we need. Amen.
WE RECEIVE GOD’S BLESSING
*CLOSING HYMN: #69 “Here I Am, Lord” Glory to God Hymnal
*BENEDICTION
*CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION: #583 God Be With You”
God be with you till we meet again; By his counsels guide, uphold you, With His sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again.
*POSTLUDE: Let us go out into the world rejoicing. May Christ’s warm welcome shine from our hearts and Christ’s own peace prevail through this and every day, till greater life shall call. Amen.
*Those who are able may stand
Children are especially important to this congregation. We don’t mind their minor disruptions and movements. If your child becomes more active than is comfortable for you or those around you, we have a nursery located in the lower level where the worship service can still be heard.
First Presbyterian Church
105 S. Main Street, Pardeeville, WI 53954
Commissioned Ruling Elder: Pastor McGinley
Church Office: (608) 429-2646
Website: fpcpardeeville.org
Worship Service: 10:00 a.m.
February 10, 2019
