Service for the Lord's Day

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Gathering and Centering Ourselves for Worship

Prelude

Variations on "Foundation" - Charles Callahan

Call to Worship

One:

The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it.

All:

All of creation is a testament to God’s love and power.

One:

Let us praise our God, who does great things.

All:

Let us worship our Lord, who is with us now!

Hymn

Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus

ALL SAINTS

Prayer of Confession

(in unison)

Gracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo on our own. Forgive us for what we cannot name, what burdens our hearts, and what has become our idols. Set us free from a past that we cannot change, and open us to a future in which we can be transformed. In all things, grant us grace to grow more and more like you, through Christ, amen.

(silence is kept)

Assurance of Forgiveness

One:

Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel.

Many:

In Christ, we are forgiven.

Assurance Response

Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me

GLORY TO GOD (VASILE)

Passing of the Peace

The Peace of Christ be with you | And also with you

Welcome & Announcements

Minute for Mission

Ruth Ann Unruh

Proclaiming the Word

Prayer for Illumination

A Reading from the Epistles

Hebrews 4:12-16

The Word of the Lord | Thanks be to God

Musical Offering

In the Garden - arr. Karen Puckett

The Bells of Peace

Good News for Everyone, but Especially Children

Ruth Ann Unruh

A Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures

Exodus 14:1-15

Sermon

We Need GPS

Rev. Dale Jackson

Presbyter for Vision & Leadership, Heartland Presbytery

Our Response to the Word

Affirmation of Faith

The Apostle's Creed

(in unison)

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Hymn

How Firm a Foundation

FOUNDATION

Prayers of the People

The Lord's Prayer

(in unison)

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth and it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil For Thine is the kingdom and power and the glory forever. Amen.

The Presentation & Dedication of Our Gifts

Offertory

Psalm 139 - Fred Gramann

The Bells of Peace

Offertory Response

We Give Thee but Thine Own

SCHUMANN

Prayer of Dedication

(in unison)



Holy God, you give without expectation, and invite us to do the same. May our gifts be used freely for the work of this community and in service to your name. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.

Going Forth into the World to Live the Gospel

Hymn

Guide My Feet, Lord

GUIDE MY FEET

Benediction & Response

Let There Be Peace on Earth

WORLD PEACE

Postlude

Postlude on "All Saints" - Andrew Moore

The flowers for today’s worship service are given by Rebecca & Lee Sigmon to the glory of God in honor of the hurricane victims.

Alisa Kozlowski, liturgist

Kerm Dyer & Lyle Wilke, audio/visual

SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAFF



Rev. Caroline Barnett, Pastor

Joshua G. Hearn, Director of Music Ministry

Paula Kane, Church Administrator

David Shoemaker, Director of Youth Ministry

Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me | Text (adapt.) & Tune: Paul M. Vasile, © 2008 Paul M. Vasile. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-726989. All rights reserved.

Let There Be Peace on Earth | Text: Jill Jackson; Tune: Sy Miller, © 1955 World Library Publications. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-726989. All rights reserved.

Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus | Text: Christopher M. Idle, © 1973 Hope Publishing Co. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-726989. All rights reserved.