ORDER FOR WORSHIP
PRELUDE Rachel Kaufman, organist
SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
* PASSING OF THE PEACE
* SANCTUS (pew card)
* CALL TO WORSHIP Connie Thorsen
Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation.
Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.
Full of honor and majesty is God’s work, and his righteousness endures forever.
The works of God’s hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.
They are established forever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.
* HYMN No. 328 God's Holy Ways Are Just and True
* PRAYER OF CONFESSION
God of love and justice, we long for peace within and peace without. We long for harmony in our families and for serenity in the midst of struggle. We long for the day when our world will be a dwelling place for your love. Yet we confess that we are often anxious, we do not trust each other, and we harbor resentment and violence. We are not willing to take the risks and make the sacrifices that love requires. Look upon us with kindness and grace. Rule in our homes and in all the world; show us how to walk in your paths, through themercy of our Savior. Amen.
* KYRIE (pew card)
* ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* SUMMARY OF THE LAW
Herein is wisdom.
Glory be to God.
* GLORIA PATRI (pew card)
JUNIOR SERMON
ANTHEM: Jesus Paid It All John Grape
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Lord’s Prayer (pew card)
Prayer Response My Peace Keith Routi
* HYMN No. 530 Be Still, My Soul
SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7 p. 638
2 Timothy 2:8-15 p. 967
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON Living for the Sake of the City Rev. Blaine Crawford
* CONFESSION OF FAITH: From the Belhar Confession, Article 3
We believe that God’s life-giving Word and Spirit has conquered the powers of sin and death, and therefore also of irreconciliation and hatred, bitterness and enmity, and that God’s life-giving Word and Spirit will enable the church to live in a new obedience which can open new possibilities of life for society and the world.
OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS
Offertory Anthem: The Prayer Sager and Foster
* The Doxology (pew card)
* Prayer of Dedication
* HYMN No. 78 O God, Our Help in Ages Past
* BENEDICTION
Response A Gaelic Blessing John Rutter
POSTLUDE
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Announcements
We thank RACHEL KAUFMAN for serving as our organist today.
BIBLE STUDY – Every Tuesday, 7:30 P.M., Folensbee Lounge
WCC LUNCHEON & PROGRAM, Saturday, October 15, 1:00 PM - Bring your own sandwich, dessert and drinks will be provided. Afternoon of Bingo and Games at 2:00 PM.