September 07, 2008
Bulletin for September 7, 2008
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Bulletin for September 7, 2008. Click "read more" below for details.
WORSHIP SEPTEMBER 7, 2008
23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
THE PRELUDE Walter Huff
* THE CALL TO WORSHIP Christopher Henry
Leader: What shall we render to the Lord for all the Lord's bounty to us?
People: We will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of
the Lord.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 412 Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds
(verses 1, 2 and 5)
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in
thought, word, and deed. We have not loved you with our whole
heart and mind and strength; we have not loved our neighbors as
ourselves.
In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what
we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in
your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name.
Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 139)
To Thee, great One in Three, the highest praises be, hence evermore!
Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see, and to eternity love and adore.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after The Peace of Christ for special classes. Three-year olds are in
Room 204; Pre-K in G-11; K - 2nd grade in G-1; 3rd - 5th grades in G-3.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON Genesis 12:1-9 (page 9 in the Pew Bible)
THE ANTHEM Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord Mathias
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness. Come
before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord, he is God. It is he that hath made
us, and not we ourselves. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his
gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. For the Lord is good, his mercy is
everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Amen.
THE SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON Romans 4:13-21 (page 145 in the Pew Bible)
THE SERMON Sermon Series: Insights for Living from the Old Testament
Sermon I: “In God We Trust” Joanna Adams
So Abram went, as the Lord had told him...Genesis 12:4
* THE HYMN Lead Me, Lord, in Thy Righteousness
(Soloist sings first, followed by congregation - using the following text)
Lead me, Lord, lead me in Thy righteousness; make Thy way plain
before my face. For it is Thou, Lord, Thou, Lord, only that makest me
dwell in safety.
THE OFFERTORY Sonatina for Worship Jones
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts!
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give thanks and praise.
Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might, (Hymn 581)
Heaven and earth are full of your glory; Hosanna in the
highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna
in the highest.
Communion of the People
Panis Angelicus Caplet
Sheryl Wingert, soprano
The Bread of angels was made the Bread of man; the heavenly Bread was given earthly form. O
marvelous thing! That a poor humble servant may partake of the Divine.
Prayer after the Meal
* THE HYMN 210 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
(verses 1 through 5)
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Go Ye Now in Peace Eiler
Bulletin for September 7, 2008. Click "read more" below for details.
WORSHIP SEPTEMBER 7, 2008
23RD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
THE PRELUDE Walter Huff
* THE CALL TO WORSHIP Christopher Henry
Leader: What shall we render to the Lord for all the Lord's bounty to us?
People: We will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of
the Lord.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 412 Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds
(verses 1, 2 and 5)
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in
thought, word, and deed. We have not loved you with our whole
heart and mind and strength; we have not loved our neighbors as
ourselves.
In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what
we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in
your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name.
Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 139)
To Thee, great One in Three, the highest praises be, hence evermore!
Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see, and to eternity love and adore.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after The Peace of Christ for special classes. Three-year olds are in
Room 204; Pre-K in G-11; K - 2nd grade in G-1; 3rd - 5th grades in G-3.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON Genesis 12:1-9 (page 9 in the Pew Bible)
THE ANTHEM Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord Mathias
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness. Come
before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord, he is God. It is he that hath made
us, and not we ourselves. We are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his
gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise. For the Lord is good, his mercy is
everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. Amen.
THE SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON Romans 4:13-21 (page 145 in the Pew Bible)
THE SERMON Sermon Series: Insights for Living from the Old Testament
Sermon I: “In God We Trust” Joanna Adams
So Abram went, as the Lord had told him...Genesis 12:4
* THE HYMN Lead Me, Lord, in Thy Righteousness
(Soloist sings first, followed by congregation - using the following text)
Lead me, Lord, lead me in Thy righteousness; make Thy way plain
before my face. For it is Thou, Lord, Thou, Lord, only that makest me
dwell in safety.
THE OFFERTORY Sonatina for Worship Jones
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts!
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give thanks and praise.
Sanctus: Holy, holy, holy, Lord, God of power and might, (Hymn 581)
Heaven and earth are full of your glory; Hosanna in the
highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna
in the highest.
Communion of the People
Panis Angelicus Caplet
Sheryl Wingert, soprano
The Bread of angels was made the Bread of man; the heavenly Bread was given earthly form. O
marvelous thing! That a poor humble servant may partake of the Divine.
Prayer after the Meal
* THE HYMN 210 Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
(verses 1 through 5)
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Go Ye Now in Peace Eiler
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