FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Bainbridge, New York Rev. Diarmuid OʼHara, Pastor July 12, 2009 The Service for the Lordʼs Day Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time The Gathering (an asterisk * indicates that all who are able should please stand) GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYER The light of God surrounds me. The love of God enfolds me. The power of God protects me. The presence of God watches over me. Wherever I am, God is. CHIMING OF THE HOUR AND MOMENT OF SILENCE *HYMN # 451 - “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” CALL TO CONFESSION UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION O Lord our God, you are the King of Glory. Should we not throw open the doors and welcome you? Yet we stand in this holy place with unclean hands and impure hearts. We have lifted up our souls to the false idols of our culture: to greed and power, to fame and wealth. We have been deceitful in our words and deeds. Yet, with all the world, we are yours. Forgive us, O God. Fling upon the doors of our hearts and come in. You are the King of Glory, and we will sing your praises! Amen. SILENT PRAYER ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel: People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI # 579 *PASSING THE PEACE Leader: The peace of Christ be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us share the Peace of Christ with one another. PRELUDE *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Who is invited to worship God? People: All who seek the blessings of the Spirit. Leader: Who is invited to worship God? People: All who have gifts to offer for Godʼs service. Leader: Who is invited to worship God? People: All who are thankful for our redemption. Leader: Who is invited to worship God? People: All who live in hope of Godʼs reign on earth. Leader: Who is invited to worship God? People: Children of God, let us worship! The Word CHILDRENʼS TIME *HYMN # 457 - “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art” PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: Psalm 85 Liturgist: Evelyn Baker (NRSV p. 532) Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. NEW TESTAMENT LESSON: Mark 6 : 14-29 (NRSV p. 916) Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. PROCLAIMING THE WORD - “Superstitiously Devoted” *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH - The Apostlesʼ Creed (Hymnal p. 14; Traditional) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE LORDʼS PRAYER (Hymnal p. 16; Traditional) Thanksgiving OFFERING AND OFFERTORY *DOXOLOGY - # 592 *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Sending *HYMN # 288 - “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *MOMENT OF SILENCE ORGAN POSTLUDE † † † † † † † † † † † † † † † Today’s bulletins are given in celebration of Juliann Noble’s first birthday on July 18, by Grandma and Grandpa Noble -what a joy she is!! Especially in our thoughts today: Pat Davis; Adam, Sonja, Savannah, Cassidy and Adam Rusweiler The mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bainbridge is to serve God’s community and grow in faith as we learn, express and share God’s love in the encouragement and support of children, families and our local schools www.ChristianChurchesOnline.com/firstpresbyterianbainbridge Announcements Announcements Welcome in Christʼs name. Visitors are our special guests and are invited to become active in the ministry and mission of our congregation. Welcome in Christʼs name. Visitors are our special guests and are invited to become active in the ministry and mission of our congregation. Vacation Bible School runs from July 12-16. If you would like to help in any way please contact Marlene Barnhart 967-5057 or [email protected] Vacation Bible School runs from July 12-16. If you would like to help in any way please contact Marlene Barnhart 967-5057 or [email protected] Please use the Communication and Caring Cards, located in the blue packet in the pew racks, as needed. Place completed cards in the offering plate. Please use the Communication and Caring Cards, located in the blue packet in the pew racks, as needed. Place completed cards in the offering plate. Offering envelopes are available in the narthex and in the friendship pads for all loose offerings. Offering envelopes are available in the narthex and in the friendship pads for all loose offerings. Nursery is available for our youngest disciples. Worship bags are located in the narthex for children who will be remaining in church. Nursery is available for our youngest disciples. Worship bags are located in the narthex for children who will be remaining in church. Prayer Concerns and Joys: Family and friends with health concerns: Kay Patterson, Lisa Wills, Sheila Gliha, Dan Duggan, Bailey Grace Tomas, Erika Klug, Rob Hansen, Brenda Gatlin, Alice Nacion, Terri Barnhart, Jenny Jenks, Fran Holden, Mary Heath, Rufus Meredith, Alice Wilcox Our partners in mission in the Western Wolega Bethel Synod of Ethiopia The men and women in our armed services, especially Keith and Cindi Closs, Andy Cogar Prayer Concerns and Joys: Family and friends with health concerns: Lisa Wills, Sheila Gliha, Dan Duggan, Bailey Grace Tomas, Erika Klug, Rob Hansen, Brenda Gatlin, Alice Nacion, Terri Barnhart, Jenny Jenks, Fran Holden, Mary Heath, Rufus Meredith, Alice Wilcox Our partners in mission in the Western Wolega Bethel Synod of Ethiopia The men and women in our armed services, especially Keith and Cindi Closs, Andy Cogar