MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
The
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Eleven O’clock
November 26, 2006
Frederick K.
Weimert, Pastor
PRELUDE “Trumpet Tune in D” Martha Sobaje
INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 95: 1-6
O come, let us sing to the
LORD;
let us make a
joyful noise to the rock of
our
salvation!
Let us come into his
presence with thanksgiving;
let us make a
joyful noise to him with
songs of
praise!
For the LORD is a great
God, and a great King above all gods.
In his hand
are the depths of the earth; the heights of the mountains are his also.
The sea is his, for he made
it, and the dry land, which his hands have formed. O come, let us worship and
bow down,
let us kneel
before the LORD, our Maker!
*HYMN 7:
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”
(The version we use is printed
on the laminated card in the pew)
EXTENDED LIFE OF THE CHURCH
ANTHEM: “Love in Christ” Ralph Schultz
Flute: Liz Schiling, Double Bass: Glenn Morris
*OFFERING: Grant us, Lord, the grace of giving,
With a spirit large and free,
That ourselves and all our living
We may offer unto Thee.
OFFERTORY: “Jesus Christ Our Savior”
By Johann Pachelbel
CHILDREN’S TIME:
HEBREW BIBLE & GOSPEL:
Leviticus 25: 8 – 10 pg. 107
Luke 4: 16 – 19 pg. 892
read by: Libby Field
RESPONSIVE CALL TO PRAYER
When we think of
celebrations today we think…
Party! Party!
But celebrations can
take many different forms…
We celebrate a person’s life at both birthdays and
funerals.
When Jesus chose a
text to define his ministry he chose a text from Isaiah which made reference to
the Levitical celebration of jubilee…
“Proclaim liberty throughout the
land.”
Foster asked: “When
the poor receive the good news, when the captives are released, when the blind
receive their sight, when the oppressed are liberated, who can withhold a shout
of jubilee?
Not all of these situations would bring universal shouts for joy.
UNISON: Eternal God, in creating Your command was “Be
fruitful and multiply.” In creating us,
You set us free… You liberated us. Help
us to celebrate with You the joy of liberation.
Help us to welcome as brothers and sisters not just the blind who are
healed… but also the poor, the captives and the oppressed. Amen.
*HYMN: “Set My
Spirit Free” (See insert & Sing twice)
THE GOSPEL: John 4: 19 - 24 pg. 925
SERMON: “Reasonable Worship”
*INVITATION HYMN 2271:
“Come! Come! Everybody Worship”
Decisions of
faith are personal decisions. It is for
us to choose if we will believe in God. Decisions of faith are also public and
corporate decisions. When we choose to
follow Jesus we are choosing to become part of the “Body of Christ”, the
Church. If you would like to confirm the
decision you have made to begin your life of faith or continue that life as a
part of this congregation, come forward as we sing the invitational hymn and
speak with the worship leader about your decision.
*BENEDICTION/RESPONSE
POSTLUDE: “To Greet the Day” David Paxton
* Congregation standing.
The sanctuary flowers are given by Nancy and Fred Medenger
in loving memory of their parents.
T H I S W E E K
If you have a
special prayer request please fill out a pink card, found in the pews, bring it
forward and place it on the communion table either before the service or during
the first hymn.
TODAY Choir
practice following Worship Service
November 27th 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sarah’s Hope. Volunteers are needed whenever you can come during this time. Sign up on the attendance card to let us know when and if you can help.
6:15 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer
7:00
p.m.
CHRISTMAS PLAY PRACTICE: Saturday Dec.2 at
9:45 a.m., Sunday Dec.3 at 9:45 a.m.
SUNDAY December 3rd: The Congregational Meeting to vote on the Budget for 2007
SUNDAY December 10th the youth will perform their Christmas Play during worship, which will be followed by our annual Congregational Christmas Dinner. Sign up on the registration card to let us know if you will be coming, and if you will be able to assist with the set-up, cooking, or clean-up.
Pick-up cakes for Our Daily Bread and return Saturday December 3rd.