The Worship of God

September 8, 2013	The Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost	Eleven O'Clock

The worship of God begins with the music of the organ. We encourage you to use this time for meditation and reflection. Please refrain from conversation which would disturb others. Following the service, greet our visitors and share your friendship with those around you. Wireless hearing aids are available in the narthex.

PREPARATION AND PRAISE

ORGAN PRELUDE: Prelude and Fuge in D	Dietrich Buxtehude

WORDS OF WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH

ORGAN MEDITATION: Pavana VI	Louis Milàn

CHORAL INTROIT	George Whelpton

Hear our prayer, O Lord, incline thine ear to us, and grant us thy peace. Amen.

* PROCESSIONAL HYMN 64:	"We Sing Your Mighty Power, O God"	Ellacombe

(The congregation rises as the organist begins the hymn.)

* CALL TO WORSHIP

Minister:	We come in worship to proclaim the goodness of God:

People:	To celebrate life in its fullness and to acknowledge God's continuing mercy.

Minister:	We gather in worship to express our gratitude:

People:	To give thanks for the blessings of days past and the promise of days ahead.

Minister:	We come in worship to declare God's love:

People:	To celebrate the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, to whom we offer our praise and dedicate our lives.

* THE GLORIA PATRI 35	Greatorex

* THE INVOCATION AND LORD'S PRAYER

CHORAL ADORATION	Taizé
Bless the Lord, my soul, and bless God's holy name. Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.

CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE

THE CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Forgive us, O God, for we have sinned. We have grown comfortable in our familiar circles of home and work and friends. Even our pews have become safe havens that keep us at arm's length from one another. We ignore the pleading hope of recognition and allow our own shyness to keep us from people we would really like to know. Nudge us into the fellowship of our faith, we pray, and enable us to enjoy the gifts that we are to one another.

THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON

MEDITATION

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON:	Psalm 139:1-18

ANTHEM: "And the Father Will Dance"	Mark Hayes

And the Father will dance over you in joy! He will take delight in whom he loves. Is that a choir I hear singing the praises of God? No, the Lord God himself is exulting o'er you in song! And he will joy over you in song. My soul will make its boast in God, for he has answered all my cries. His faithfulness to me is as sure as the dawn of a new day. Awake my soul and sing! Let my spirit rejoice in God. Sing, O daughter of Zion, with all of your heart! Cast away fear, for you have been restored! Put on the garment of praise as on a festival day. Join with the Father in glorious, jubilant song. And he will joy over you in song. And the Father will dance over you in joy. God rejoices over you in song!

THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND INTERCESSION

* HYMN 713:	"God of Our Life"	Sandon

* OFFERTORY PRAYER

ORGAN OFFERTORY: Gigue in F	G. F. Handel

* THE DOXOLOGY	Lasst uns erfreuen

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia!

Praise God above ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia, Alleluia!

Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!

This morning we give thanks for our Sunday School teachers and volunteers who guide us

to explore our faith as we study scripture and its meaning for our lives.

The Acolyte brings forward a Bible and places it on the altar.

PROCLAMATION

ANTHEM: "Holy Lord"	Benjamin Harlan

Peace be to you and grace from him who freed us from our sin. Who loved us all, who shed his precious blood that we might be redeemed. Sing Holy to our Lord, the Lord, Almighty God, who was, and is, and is to come forevermore shall be! Rejoice in heaven all ye that dwell there-in, rejoice in all the earth, ye saints below, let earth and heaven sing, let all creation sing! Sing praises to our King! E'en so Lord Jesus quickly come and night shall be no more. They need no light nor lamp nor sun for Christ will be their all. Holy to the Lord. Sing Holy to the Lord.

THE EPISTLE LESSON:	Philemon 1:1-25

SERMON:	"Keeping Memories"	Dr. Wright

AN AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

We believe in the gospel of Jesus Christ, who comes to free the captives, heal the sick, and proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God.

We believe in a continually creating God who calls us to costly love.

We believe in a continually caring Christ whose example encourages us to risk ourselves for the sake of the gospel.

We believe in a continually healing Holy Spirit whose power enables us to share one another's burdens.

We believe in a continually caring community called the church, which is the physical presence of Christ in the world.

We believe in a continually redeeming gospel that brings wholeness and healing to each child of God.

We believe in continually committing our lives to freedom and justice and healing, sharing our belief that the God who created us calls us still.

We believe in continually participating in Christ's mission to live out the gospel in the world.	Sharlande Sledge, from Prayers & Litanies for the Christian Seasons

THE CALL TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP

* RECESSIONAL HYMN 595:	"Be Thou My Vision"	Slane

(Persons desiring membership in our church are invited to come forward during the singing of this hymn.)

* THE BENEDICTION AND CHORAL AMEN

* ORGAN POSTLUDE: Postlude in D	Berthold Tours

* Congregation stands.

The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God

and in memory of their parents, Barney and Ellen Pittman and Luther and Mary Ruth Pittman,

by Jeannette and Grady Pittman.

THE MINISTRY OF WORSHIP

Jody C. Wright	Elizabeth Edwards	Amy Shortt

Senior Minister	Associate Minister	Minister of Music

Madison Costa	Mark Gansor	Katy Jaber

Acolyte	Organist	Crucifer

Children's worship aids are available in the narthex.

Bibles and Wireless Hearing Aids are available in the Prayer Room off the narthex.

Childcare is available in the Preschool Building.

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP BAGS

Worship bags are available in the narthex and have a variety of items that will help to make worship more meaningful for our children. Please return them to the narthex following worship.

BIBLES AND LARGE PRINT HYMNALS AVAILABLE

Bibles and several large print hymnals are available for your convenience and are located in the Prayer Room off the Narthex. Please ask an usher as you enter the sanctuary.

WIRELESS HEARING AIDS

Wireless hearing aids are available in the Prayer Room off the narthex. Please ask an usher to assist you with a set. You may return the hearing aid to the Prayer Room following worship.

CONGREGATIONAL FORUM ON DEACON ELECTION

A forum will be held this evening at 5:00 p.m. in the Lecture Room to discuss proposed changes to the church bylaws regarding the election of Deacons. Please come to share your ideas on this important issue.

TODAY AT LAKESIDE

5:00 p.m.	Deacon Election Bylaw Forum, Lecture Room

5:00 p.m.	Preschool Storytime, Children's Missions Activities

5:00 p.m.	Youth Choir and Handbells

5:45 p.m.	Dinner for Preschoolers and Children

6:00 p.m.	Dinner for Youth

6:15 p.m.	Preschool Music and Activities, Children's Choir

6:30 p.m.	SNL

7:00 p.m.	Preschoolers and Children Dismiss

7:30 p.m.	Youth Dismiss