January 11, 2009
Bulletin for January 11, 2009
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Bulletin for January 11, 2009. Click below to read more.
WORSHIP JANUARY 11, 2009
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God who formed the heavens and earth, and all that dwell in them-we
gratefully acknowledge that by your Word you created us, and that by your
Spirit, you continue to sustain us. Yet we have lived as though we were our
own, and as though your world belonged to us. We have failed to be good
stewards of your creation, and have acted as though we belonged to ourselves.
Forgive our resistance to your life-giving Spirit. Fill our hearts with gratitude
and humility. Empower us to embrace and display your holy claims on our
lives, to the honor of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, your Beloved Son.
Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 280)
The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.
* 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 LESSON Genesis 1:1-5, 24-27 (page 1 in the Pew Bible)
THE ANTHEM Spirit Seeking Light and Beauty Gaelic
Spirit seeking light and beauty, heart that longest for thy rest, soul that asketh understanding, only
thus can ye be blest. Through the vastness of creation, though your restless thought may roam, God is
all that you can long for, God is all His creatures' home. Taste and see Him, feel and hear Him, hope
and grasp His unseen hand; though the darkness seems to hide Him, faith and love can understand. God
who lovest all Thy creatures, all our hearts are known to Thee; lead us through the land of shadows to
Thy blest eternity.
THE SECOND LESSON Mark 1:9-11 (page 33 in the Pew Bible)
THE SERMON "On Being Human" Christopher Henry
"And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart
and the Spirit descending like a dove on him." Mark 1:10
* THE HYMN 492 Baptized in Water
* THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (see insert) (From A Brief Statement of Faith)
THE OFFERTORY Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. Innes
* 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
Prayer after the Meal
* THE HYMN 507 I Come with Joy
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Praise to the Lord arr. Whitehead
Bulletin for January 11, 2009. Click below to read more.
WORSHIP JANUARY 11, 2009
BAPTISM OF THE LORD
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God who formed the heavens and earth, and all that dwell in them-we
gratefully acknowledge that by your Word you created us, and that by your
Spirit, you continue to sustain us. Yet we have lived as though we were our
own, and as though your world belonged to us. We have failed to be good
stewards of your creation, and have acted as though we belonged to ourselves.
Forgive our resistance to your life-giving Spirit. Fill our hearts with gratitude
and humility. Empower us to embrace and display your holy claims on our
lives, to the honor of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, your Beloved Son.
Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 280)
The Lord has promised good to me, his word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be as long as life endures.
* 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 LESSON Genesis 1:1-5, 24-27 (page 1 in the Pew Bible)
THE ANTHEM Spirit Seeking Light and Beauty Gaelic
Spirit seeking light and beauty, heart that longest for thy rest, soul that asketh understanding, only
thus can ye be blest. Through the vastness of creation, though your restless thought may roam, God is
all that you can long for, God is all His creatures' home. Taste and see Him, feel and hear Him, hope
and grasp His unseen hand; though the darkness seems to hide Him, faith and love can understand. God
who lovest all Thy creatures, all our hearts are known to Thee; lead us through the land of shadows to
Thy blest eternity.
THE SECOND LESSON Mark 1:9-11 (page 33 in the Pew Bible)
THE SERMON "On Being Human" Christopher Henry
"And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart
and the Spirit descending like a dove on him." Mark 1:10
* THE HYMN 492 Baptized in Water
* THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (see insert) (From A Brief Statement of Faith)
THE OFFERTORY Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing arr. Innes
* 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
Prayer after the Meal
* THE HYMN 507 I Come with Joy
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Praise to the Lord arr. Whitehead
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