SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY, July 31, 2005
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 10:30 a.m.
GATHER IN GOD’S NAME
PRELUDE Soon
A-Will Be Done Spiritual/Arr. M. Schubert
CARILLON, WELCOME, REGISTRATION, ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE Roll
Jordan Roll Spiritual/Arr.
M. Schubert
*UNISON PRAYER ASKING GOD’S PRESENCE Psalm 17: 1-7, 15 (The Message)
Listen while I build my case, God,
the most honest prayer you’ll ever hear.
Show the world I’m innocent-in your
heart you know I am.
Go ahead, examine me from inside out,
surprise me in the middle of the night.
You’ll find I’m just what I say I am. My
words don’t run loose.
I’m not trying to get my way in the
world’s way.
I’m trying to get your way, your Word’s way.
I’m staying on your trail; I’m putting
one foot in front of the other.
I’m not giving up.
I call to you, God, because I’m sure of
an answer.
So—answer! Bend your ear! Listen sharp!
When I get up, I’ll see your full
stature and live heaven on earth.
*HYMN # 507
I Come With Joy
*LIGHTING THE CHRIST CANDLE
*THE PEACE
Leader: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with
you all.
People: Peace be with you.
(worshipers share words and gestures of
God’s peace)
PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
LESSON FROM THE GOSPEL Matthew 14: 13-21 (NRSV)
ANTHEM Sit Down, Sister! Spiritual/C. Bennett
WORD WITH CHILDREN
Concluding
as children say, “God be with you here.”
And
congregation responds, “God be with you
there.”
LESSON FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Genesis 32: 22-31 (NRSV)
SERMON “Jabbok”
RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
OFFERINGS OF OURSELVES TO GOD’S PURPOSES
Call to Respond
Offertory The Ol’
*Prayer
of Dedication
PRAYERS OF THANKS AND FOR OTHERS, THE LORD’S PRAYER
DEPART IN GOD’S NAME
*HYMN # 538
Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing
*CHARGE and BLESSING
POSTLUDE Angels Watchin’ Over Me Spiritual/Arr.
M. Schubert
*Congregation
stands as able
Next Week’s Script. Readings:
Gen.37: 1-4; Ps. 105: 1-6;
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