November 20, 2016

ORDER FOR WORSHIP

PRELUDE         Nathalie Wang, organist                

SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

* SANCTUS (pew card)             

* CALL TO WORSHIP        Sarah and Annabelle White

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake, though the waters roar.

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.

God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved; God will help it when the morning dawns.

"Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth."

The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.                        

* HYMN No. 376    We Gather Together

* PRAYER OF CONFESSION 

God of grace, we confess that we have elevated the things of this world above you. We have made idols of possessions and people. We have permitted our schedules to come first and have not taken the time to worship you. We have participated in systems that take life instead of give it. We have been unfaithful in our covenant relationships. Forgive us, O God, for the many ways we fall short of your glory. Help us to learn to live together according to your ways through Jesus Christ, our Lord. 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:      Thanksgiving    John Ness Beck           

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    Lord’s Prayer (pew card)

    Prayer Response     How Good It Is to Thank the Lord    Lewandowski         

* HYMN No. 374    Now Thank We All Our God

SCRIPTURE READINGS:    

Jeremiah 23:1-6    p. 633        

           Colossians 1:11-20        p. 956

           This is the Word of the Lord.

           Thanks be to God.

SERMON                      Hope in God’s New King    Rev. Blaine Crawford

* CONFESSION OF FAITH:        Based on Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 31

Jesus Christ has been ordained by God the Father and has been anointed with the Holy Spirit to be our chief prophet and teacher who fully reveals to us the counsel and will of God concerning our deliverance; our only high priest who has delivered us and who continually pleads our cause with the Father;  and our eternal king who governs us by his Word and Spirit, and who guards us and keeps us in the freedom he has won for us.

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

              Offertory:            Shalom Rav    Steinberg    

    * The Doxology (pew card)      

    * Prayer of Dedication

* HYMN No. 375    Sing to the Lord of Harvest

* BENEDICTION 

Response:    Amen    John Rutter             

POSTLUDE 

Announcements

We thank Nathalie Wang for serving as our organist today. Nathalie studied organ at the Royal Academy of Music in London at the Juilliard School of Music. She has performed in recitals in Shanghai, London, Denmark and New York. 

NO BIBLE STUDY this Tuesday, November 22, 2016.

INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE - Monday, November 21st, 7:30 P.M. Temple Beth Sholom (171-39 Northern Blvd.).  Refreshments following. All are invited to attend!

BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE - Friday, December 16th, 7:30 P.M.

Are you anticipating a Blue Christmas?  For many, “the most wonderful time of the year” is anything but.  Join us at Church on the Hill in the sanctuary for an inspirational service of song, meditation, comfort, and hope.  This will be an ecumenical service with Grace Episcopal Church of Whitestone and First Presbyterian Church of Whitestone.

CRAWFORD HOLIDAY PARTY - Saturday, December 17th, 3:00-6:30 P.M. Blaine and Brittnee Crawford invite the congregation to the parsonage for a holiday open house.  Drop in as you are able--there will be plenty of food and holiday cheer!

White christmas service - Sunday, December 18th, 11:00 A.M. Tableau of the Nativity of Christ.  Bring your White Christmas gifts to be presented.

PRAYER LIST

Remember the following individuals in your daily prayer.

Helga Brenner-Khan, Rosemarie Dappio, Allegra DeMelo, Lynne Johnson, Marie Mark, Ann McCaffrey-Amalfitano, James McCreary, Eva Munoz, Joan Pearson, Keith Pearson, Edie Petry,  Dorothy Reid, Kook Ryo, Debra & Greg Sparrow, Mary Ann Sullivan 

November 13, 2016

PRELUDE:                

SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

* SANCTUS (pew card)             

* CALL TO WORSHIP        Pam Lopez

Surely God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; 

For the LORD GOD is my strength and my might.

With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. And you will say in that day: 

Give thanks to the LORD, call on his name; make known God’s deeds among the nations.

Sing praises to the LORD, for he has done gloriously; let this be known in all the earth.

Shout aloud and sing for joy, for the great God is in our midst!             

* HYMN No. 517    The Solid Rock

* PRAYER OF CONFESSION     

God of life, we come to you as a people hungry for good news. We have been so dead to your work among us that we have missed you making all things new. We have preoccupied ourselves with pleasures and have overlooked the joy you offer us. We have been so concerned with making a living that we have missed the life you set among us. Forgive us, gracious God. Open our lips and hands to share your gift with all humanity in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. 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:      The Gift of Love    Hal Hopson           

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Lord’s Prayer (pew card)

Prayer Response                 

* HYMN No. 262    Rejoice, the Lord Is King

SCRIPTURE READINGS:    

Isaiah 65:17-25    p. 607        

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13        p. 962

This is the Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON                      Hope in God’s New World    Rev. Blaine Crawford

* CONFESSION OF FAITH:        Based on the Canons of Dort III/IV, 11        

God infuses new qualities into the human will, making the dead will alive, the evil one good, the unwilling one willing, and the stubborn one compliant. God activates and strengthens the will so that, like a good tree, it may be enabled to produce the fruits of good deeds.

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

Offertory:            Come, Jesus, Holy Son of God    G,F, Handel

* The Doxology (pew card)       

* Prayer of Dedication

* HYMN No. 93    All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name     

* BENEDICTION 

Response             

POSTLUDE 

Announcements

YPF CHRISTMAS WREATH MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER SALE: The Youth Group will be raising money for their mission trips by selling 25 inch diameter Victorian themed decorated Christmas wreaths for $26.  The wreaths will be delivered the week of December 5th - 9th.  Please let Jen Hopper or the church office know if you would like to order a wreath by Monday, November 14th. Thank you so much for your support!

We thank Nathalie Wang for serving as our organist today. Nathalie studied organ at the Royal Academy of Music in London at the Juilliard School of Music.  

BIBLE STUDY Tuesday evenings, 7:30 P.M., Folensbee Lounge

BROWN BAG SUNDAY - November 20, 2016 - Next Sunday, the YPF will be collecting any non-perishable food items to donate to our local food pantries during this season of giving.  Thank you for your support!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: Deadline for the shoebox donations is next Sunday, November 20, 2016.

STEWARDSHIP LETTERS and pledge cards have been mailed. The pledge cards will be presented at the worship service next Sunday, November 20.  If you have not received your letter, ask an usher or Barbara Hoe at the coffee hour.

ANNUAL INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE, Monday, November 21, 2016, 7:30 PM, Temple Beth Sholom (171-39 Northern Blvd.). All are invited to attend!

November 6, 2016

PRELUDE:           Rachel Kaufman, organist                     

SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

* GLORIA PATRI(pew card)             

* CALL TO WORSHIP        Sally Ann Castle

I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.

Every day I will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever.

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.

One generation shall laud your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.

On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will 

meditate.

My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, and all flesh will bless your holy name forever and ever.        

* HYMN No. 43    A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

* PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.  We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength.  We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.  In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name.  Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

* KYRIE (pew card)

* ASSURANCE OF PARDON

* SUMMARY OF THE LAW

    Herein is wisdom.

    Glory be to God.

ANTHEM:        Everywhere I Go             Junior Choir

Ev’rywhere I go, the Lord is near me, If I call upon Him, He will hear me, Never will I fear, for the Lord is near ev’rywhere I go.

In the dark of night should things alarm me, Ever in His sight, no ill may harm me, I will be of cheer for the Lord is near, ev’rywhere I go.

He is with me day by day, He will be my strength and stay; From His path I will not stray but follow in His way.

In the coming days of joy or sadness I will praise His name with songs of gladness, For to me it’s clear that the Lord is near ev’rywhere I go.

 (For to me it’s clear that the Lord is near ev’rywhere I go.)

Ev’rywhere God is there, Tending all with loving care, He is near me ev’rywhere I go.

Dark of night, morning light, I am ever in His sight; He will keep me safe from harm I know.

Day by day my strength and stay, I will follow in His way.

All my days I will raise to His name glad songs of praise, For the Lord is ev’rywhere I go. For the Lord is ev’rywhere I go.

JUNIOR SERMON

SCRIPTURE READINGS:    

                   Haggai 1:15b-2:9    p. 768        

                   2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17        p. 961

                    This is the Word of the Lord.

                    Thanks be to God.

SERMON                    Hope in God’s New Temple    Rev. Blaine Crawford

* CONFESSION OF FAITH:        

    Apostles’ Creed (pew card) 

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

         Offertory Anthem:            I Love Thee    arr: Benjamin Harlan  

        * The Doxology (pew card)      

        * Prayer of Dedication

SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

* Remembering with Love and Hope (pew card)

    Invitation

    Communion Prayer

        Sanctus(pew card)

        Mystery of the Faith  

            Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. 

    Words of Institution

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

    Lord’s Prayer (pew card)

    Prayer Response                 

* HYMN No. 702    I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord

* BENEDICTION 

     Response           

POSTLUDE 

October 30, 2016

PRELUDE         Nathalie Wang, organist              

SALUTATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

* PASSING OF THE PEACE

* SANCTUS (pew card)             

* CALL TO WORSHIP        Elizabeth Mahowald        

You are righteous, O LORD, and your judgments are right.

You have appointed your decrees in righteousness and in all faithfulness.

I am small and despised, yet I do not forget your precepts.

Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and your law is the truth.

Trouble and anguish have come upon me, but your commandments are my delight.

Your decrees are righteous forever; give me understanding that I may live.           

* HYMN No. 2    Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty

* PRAYER OF CONFESSION     

In you, O Lord, we know our transgressions are forgiven. In you, we know you are fair and just in your judgments. Yet so often, we hide from you, not wanting to admit the ways we are living or the harm we are causing. We hide from your presence seeking to cover our sins. But our souls long for you and your forgiveness. Satisfy our yearnings; wash us clean from our sin; release us from our shame; that we might live for you and your kingdom.  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:      Come Down Lord    Stan Pethel

Come down, Lord; Dwell among us today. Come down, Lord; Send your spirit, O Lord, we pray. We are gathered in your name, Lord, We are here to lift you up; We are praising who you are, Lord, You're the Life that fills our cup. We're believing all you've taught us, As we live from day to day; We are asking for your blessing, And as one we come to say; 

Won't you come down, Lord; Dwell among us today. Come down, Lord; Send your spirit, O Lord, today. We are in your loving family, We are one in heart and soul; We rejoice in your salvation, for your word has made us whole. Bless the infants, bless the children, Bless the young and bless the old; Be our Master, be our Shepherd; As we gather in your fold. 

Come down, Lord; Dwell among us today. Come down, Lord, send your Spirit, O Lord, we pray.      

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Lord’s Prayer (pew card)

Prayer Response     Lead Me Lord       Samuel Wesley

Lead me, Lord, in thy righteousness; make thy way plain before my face. For it is thou, Lord only, that makest me dwell in safety.

* HYMN No. 298    Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove

SCRIPTURE READINGS:    

Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4    p. 762        

          2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12        p. 961

          This is the Word of the Lord.

          Thanks be to God.

SERMON                      Living by Faith    Rev. Blaine Crawford

* CONFESSION OF FAITH:        Based on Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 21

True faith is not only a sure knowledge by which I hold as true all that God has revealed to us in Scripture; it is also a wholehearted trust, which the Holy Spirit creates in me by the gospel, that God has freely granted, not only to others but to me also, forgiveness of sins, eternal righteousness, and salvation. These are gifts of sheer grace, granted solely by Christ’s merit.

OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS

Offertory Anthem:            Dona Nobis Pacem    arr. Hal Hopson 

* The Doxology (pew card)      

* Prayer of Dedication

* HYMN No. 411       Heal Us, Immanuel, Hear Our Prayer     

* BENEDICTION 

Response      A Gaelic Blessing    John Rutter

Deep peace of the running wave to you. Deep peace of the flowing air to you. Deep peace of the quiet earth to you. Deep peace of the shining stars to you. Deep peace of the gentle night to you. Moon and stars pour their healing light on you. Deep peace of Christ the light of the world to you.  Deep peace of Christ to you.

POSTLUDE     

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Announcements

Following the worship service a special Food for Kids Coffee Hour will be held in Gessner Hall.  There will be an opportunity for you to learn what goes on behind the scenes of the FFK Ministry. 

We thank Nathalie Wang for serving as our organist today. Nathalie studied organ at the Royal Academy of Music in London at the Juilliard School of Music. She has performed in recitals in Shanghai, London, Denmark and New York. 

BIBLE STUDY Tuesday evenings, 7:30 P.M., Folensbee Lounge

Reminder: Next Sunday, November 6, Daylight Savings Time ends.  Remember to turn your clocks back. 

Remember the following individuals in your daily prayer:

Helga Brenner-Khan, Rosemarie Dappio, Allegra DeMelo, Lynne Johnson, Marie Mark, Ann McCaffrey-Amalfitano, Joan Pearson, Keith Pearson, Edie Petry, Dorothy Reid, Kook Ryo, Debra & Greg Sparrow, Mary Ann Sullivan