January 03, 2010
Bulletin for January 3, 2010
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Bulletin for January 3, 2010. Click below to read more.
WORSHIP JANUARY 3, 2010
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
Our preparation for worship is as follows: Before the prelude begins, the liturgist for the morning will
greet the congregation from the lectern, saying "The Lord be with you." The people will respond, "And
also with you." At this point, the prelude will begin. After the prelude, the chimes will be sounded, and
the call to worship will take place, followed by the processional hymn. Our goal is to make the
sanctuary as worshipful as possible as the congregation gathers to honor God's holy name.
THE GATHERING Christopher Henry
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
THE PRELUDE Theme and Variations LeBegue
* THE CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: There are different gifts, but the same Spirit who gives them.
People: There are different ways of serving God, but it is the same Lord
who is served.
Leader: God works through different people in different ways, but it is the same
God who achieves his purpose through them all.
People: Each one is given a gift by the Spirit, to use it for the common
good.
All: Together we are the body of Christ. Let us worship God.
* THE HYMN 412 Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds
(verses 1, 2, and 5)
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Mighty and merciful God, you have called us to be your people, and claimed
us for the service of Jesus Christ. We confess that we have not lived up to our
calling. We have been timid and frightened disciples, forgetful of your powerful
presence and the strength of your Spirit among us. O God, forgive our foolish
and sinful ways. As you have chosen us, and claimed us in our baptisms,
strengthen us anew to choose Christ's way in the world. Give us your Holy
Spirit, that each of us may be provided with all the gifts of grace needed to fulfill
our common calling; through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 210)
Before the hills in order stood, or earth received its frame, from everlasting
Thou art God, to endless years the same. Amen.
* 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 208; Pre-K in 011; K - 1st grade in 001; 2nd - 3rd grade in 003; 4th - 6th grade in 005.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE ANTHEM If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments Tallis
If ye love Me, keep My commandments, and I will pray the Father and He shall give you
another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever, e'en the Spirit of truth.
THE SECOND LESSON Matthew 11:25-30 (page 11 in the pew Bible)
THE SERMON "No Heavy Lifting" Joanna Adams
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
* THE HYMN 413 All Who Love and Serve Your City
THE ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
The Ordination and Installation of Officers, Class of 2012
The Ordination Prayer and Laying on of Hands
THE OFFERTORY How Firm a Foundation arr. Broughton
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (THE FIRST LESSON Isaiah 46: selected verses (page 635 in the pew Bible) Hymn 592)
* THE HYMN 379 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Foundation Beck
Bulletin for January 3, 2010. Click below to read more.
WORSHIP JANUARY 3, 2010
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
Our preparation for worship is as follows: Before the prelude begins, the liturgist for the morning will
greet the congregation from the lectern, saying "The Lord be with you." The people will respond, "And
also with you." At this point, the prelude will begin. After the prelude, the chimes will be sounded, and
the call to worship will take place, followed by the processional hymn. Our goal is to make the
sanctuary as worshipful as possible as the congregation gathers to honor God's holy name.
THE GATHERING Christopher Henry
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
THE PRELUDE Theme and Variations LeBegue
* THE CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: There are different gifts, but the same Spirit who gives them.
People: There are different ways of serving God, but it is the same Lord
who is served.
Leader: God works through different people in different ways, but it is the same
God who achieves his purpose through them all.
People: Each one is given a gift by the Spirit, to use it for the common
good.
All: Together we are the body of Christ. Let us worship God.
* THE HYMN 412 Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds
(verses 1, 2, and 5)
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Mighty and merciful God, you have called us to be your people, and claimed
us for the service of Jesus Christ. We confess that we have not lived up to our
calling. We have been timid and frightened disciples, forgetful of your powerful
presence and the strength of your Spirit among us. O God, forgive our foolish
and sinful ways. As you have chosen us, and claimed us in our baptisms,
strengthen us anew to choose Christ's way in the world. Give us your Holy
Spirit, that each of us may be provided with all the gifts of grace needed to fulfill
our common calling; through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 210)
Before the hills in order stood, or earth received its frame, from everlasting
Thou art God, to endless years the same. Amen.
* 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 208; Pre-K in 011; K - 1st grade in 001; 2nd - 3rd grade in 003; 4th - 6th grade in 005.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE ANTHEM If Ye Love Me, Keep My Commandments Tallis
If ye love Me, keep My commandments, and I will pray the Father and He shall give you
another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever, e'en the Spirit of truth.
THE SECOND LESSON Matthew 11:25-30 (page 11 in the pew Bible)
THE SERMON "No Heavy Lifting" Joanna Adams
For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 11:30
* THE HYMN 413 All Who Love and Serve Your City
THE ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
The Ordination and Installation of Officers, Class of 2012
The Ordination Prayer and Laying on of Hands
THE OFFERTORY How Firm a Foundation arr. Broughton
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (THE FIRST LESSON Isaiah 46: selected verses (page 635 in the pew Bible) Hymn 592)
* THE HYMN 379 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Foundation Beck
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