THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP JULY 28, 2024
THE SANCTUARY TEN-FIFTEEN A.M.
“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
— Psalm 51:10
CHIMES OF THE TRINITY
PRELUDE — “May the Mind of Christ My Savior” ……………………………………………………………… St. Leonards
WELCOME TO WORSHIPERS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: May every family in heaven and on earth gather in name and spirit.
People: May God pour out courage and compassion on our congregation through the Spirit.
Leader: May our minds be open, that Christ may dwell within.
People: May our hearts receive the fullness of our faith.
Leader: From generation to generation,
People: God’s grace is abundant!
*HYMN OF PRAISE …………………………..………………………………………………………………………… No. 43
“Grace Alone” — Brown-Nelson
Every promise we can make, every prayer and step of faith, every difference we will make is only by God’s grace. Every mountain we can climb, every ray of hope we shine, every blessing left behind is only by God’s grace.
Chorus: Grace alone which God supplies, strength unknown He will provide. Christ in us, our Cornerstone; we will go forth in grace alone.
Every soul we long to reach, every heart we hope to teach, every difference we will make is only by God’s grace. Every loving word we say, every tear we wipe away, every sorrow turned to praise is only by God’s grace.
Chorus
*THE INVOCATION AND LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, Who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name!
Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day, our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil;
for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
THE CHILDREN’S SERMON
*OFFERTORY HYMN …………………………………………………………………………………….. No. 285
“God of Grace and God of Glory” — Fosdick-Hughes
God of grace and God of glory, on Thy people pour Thy power; crown Thine ancient church’s story, bring her bud to glorious flower. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour.
Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn Thy Christ, assail His ways! Fears and doubts too long have bound us, free our hearts to work and praise. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, for the living of these days, for the living of these days.
Save us from weak resignation to the evils we deplore; let the search for Thy salvation be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, serving Thee whom we adore, serving Thee whom we adore.
Set our feet on lofting places; gird our lives that they may be armored with Christlike graces in the fight to set all free. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, that we fail not man nor Thee! That we fail not man nor Thee!
*OFFERTORY SENTENCES
God’s grace is abundant. Wherever we wander, God remains our God. The profoundness of God’s love stands in contrast to the harsh judgment of our world. In response to this unfailing love, let us bring our time, talents, and treasures to serve the ministries to which we are called.
OFFERTORY — “Foundation”
*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.
ANTHEM — “A Willing Heart” …………..……………………………………………………..………. Fettke
The Sanctuary Choir
SERMON — If Looks Could Kill ……………………………………………………………………………… Rev. Ward Page
2 Samuel 11:1-15
(Page 237 in the Old Testament of Pew Bibles)
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT …………………………………………………………………..…………. No. 586
“Grace Greater Than Our Sin” — Johnston-Towner
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt, yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured, there where the blood of the Lamb was spilt.
Chorus: Grace, grace, God’s grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within; grace, grace, God’s grace, grace that is greater than all our sin.
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide, what can avail to wash it away? Look! there is flowing a crimson tide; white than snow you may be today.
Chorus
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, freely bestowed on all who believe; you who are longing to see His face, will you this moment His grace receive?
Chorus
PRESENTATION OF NEW MEMBERS
OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK
*BENEDICTION RESPONSIVE READING
Leader: Despite our failure, God redeems us and gives us a name.
People: We belong to God.
Leader: Go forth into the world, assured and confident that you are claimed by the One who gives life. With all you do, share this grace with all you meet. In all you do, represent Christ’s magnificent love.
*CLOSING PRAYER
*POSTLUDE — “Oh Jesus, I Have Promised to Serve Thee to the End”
*The Congregation is invited to stand as they are able.
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