September 15, 2013
Bulletin for September 15, 2013
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Bulletin for September 15, 2013. Click below to read more.
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WORSHIP SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
THE GATHERING
Daisy Ottmann Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
THE PRELUDE
Rhosymedre Ralph Vaughn Williams Sarah Martin, organist
* THE CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down on the heavens and the earth? People: He raises the poor from the dust, and lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes, with the princes of his people. Leader: He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the Lord. People: Praise the Lord! Let us worship God: our creator, redeemer and sustainer. Amen. - Psalm 113:5-9
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 263 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Most gracious God, we are ever mindful that in our best deeds as well as our worst, there is sin. We are unable to live fully for you and fully for our neighbors. We fall short, on a daily basis, of your calling before us. And yet, you call us, who are ourselves lost, to work for the reconciliation of the world, to be agents of shalom, to bring peace. Most gracious God, we need to be re- newed and refreshed in our work. We need to be reminded of the great good news of grace in Jesus Christ. So be in our living and in our lives that we may be strengthened to serve as your disciples. We ask all these things in Jesus’ name and for his sake, Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Believe the promise of the Gospel: People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Leader: The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all! People: And also with you! - 1 Timothy 1:15
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 126) Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, with all Thy quickening powers; come, shed abroad a Savior’s love, and that shall kindle ours.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Children ages 3-10 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes. Threes & fours are in Room 011; K-1st grade in Room 003; 2nd & 3rd grade are in Room 00l; 4th-5th grade are in Room 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 FIRST LESSON 1 Timothy 1:12-17 (page 196 in the pew Bible, NT)
THE ANTHEM He, Watching Over Israel, (from Elijah) Felix Mendelssohn He, watching over Israel, slumbers not, nor sleeps. Shouldst thou, walking in grief, languish, He will quicken thee. - Psalm 121:4 and 138:7
THE SECOND LESSON Luke 15:1-10 (page 73 in the pew Bible, NT)
THE SERMON “Lost, Found, and Sometimes, in the Way… ” Baron Mullis
* THE HYMN 298 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
* THE APOSTLES’ CREED I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Vir- gin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he de- scended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE 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 for- give us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; 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 OFFERTORY Be Thou My Vision Paul Manz
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
* THE HYMN 478 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Fashion In Me, God, a Clean Heart Johannes Brahms Fashion in me, God, a clean heart, and give me a compassionate spirit. - Psalm 51
* THE POSTLUDE O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Paul Manz
Bulletin for September 15, 2013. Click below to read more.
Download PDF
WORSHIP SEPTEMBER 15, 2013
24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
THE GATHERING
Daisy Ottmann Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
THE PRELUDE
Rhosymedre Ralph Vaughn Williams Sarah Martin, organist
* THE CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Who is like the Lord our God, who is seated on high, who looks far down on the heavens and the earth? People: He raises the poor from the dust, and lifts the needy from the ash heap, to make them sit with princes, with the princes of his people. Leader: He gives the barren woman a home, making her the joyous mother of children. Praise the Lord. People: Praise the Lord! Let us worship God: our creator, redeemer and sustainer. Amen. - Psalm 113:5-9
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 263 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Most gracious God, we are ever mindful that in our best deeds as well as our worst, there is sin. We are unable to live fully for you and fully for our neighbors. We fall short, on a daily basis, of your calling before us. And yet, you call us, who are ourselves lost, to work for the reconciliation of the world, to be agents of shalom, to bring peace. Most gracious God, we need to be re- newed and refreshed in our work. We need to be reminded of the great good news of grace in Jesus Christ. So be in our living and in our lives that we may be strengthened to serve as your disciples. We ask all these things in Jesus’ name and for his sake, Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. Believe the promise of the Gospel: People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Leader: The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all! People: And also with you! - 1 Timothy 1:15
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 126) Come, Holy Spirit, heavenly Dove, with all Thy quickening powers; come, shed abroad a Savior’s love, and that shall kindle ours.
* THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Children ages 3-10 are invited to leave after the Peace of Christ for special classes. Threes & fours are in Room 011; K-1st grade in Room 003; 2nd & 3rd grade are in Room 00l; 4th-5th grade are in Room 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 FIRST LESSON 1 Timothy 1:12-17 (page 196 in the pew Bible, NT)
THE ANTHEM He, Watching Over Israel, (from Elijah) Felix Mendelssohn He, watching over Israel, slumbers not, nor sleeps. Shouldst thou, walking in grief, languish, He will quicken thee. - Psalm 121:4 and 138:7
THE SECOND LESSON Luke 15:1-10 (page 73 in the pew Bible, NT)
THE SERMON “Lost, Found, and Sometimes, in the Way… ” Baron Mullis
* THE HYMN 298 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
* THE APOSTLES’ CREED I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Vir- gin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he de- scended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
THE PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE 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 for- give us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; 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 OFFERTORY Be Thou My Vision Paul Manz
* THE DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Hymn 592)
* THE HYMN 478 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
* THE CHORAL RESPONSE Fashion In Me, God, a Clean Heart Johannes Brahms Fashion in me, God, a clean heart, and give me a compassionate spirit. - Psalm 51
* THE POSTLUDE O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Paul Manz
