Church Bulletin
GATHERING AROUND THE WORLD
PRELUDE
MEDITATION ~ "For freedom Christ has set us free." ~ Paul of Tarsus from his letter to the Church at the Roman Province of Galatia. c. 70 AD.
CALL TO WORSHIP
Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good.
God's steadfast love endures forever.
The Lord will make a feast for all people
and destroy the power of death forever.
Let us worship God.
*WORSHIP IN SONG ~ Hymn #469 "Morning has Broken"
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Sovereign God, we confess that we have not turned away from sin. You call us to study the Scriptures, but we are easily distracted. You ask us to be persistent is prayer, but we are quickly discouraged.
Time of Prayer and Silent Confession
Forgive us, God of grace. Write your Word in our hearts, so that we may truly know you and joyfully serve you; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
...Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel.
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
PASSING THE PEACE OF JESUS CHRIST
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON ~ Isaiah 6: 1-8, p. 635
RESPONSE ~ The word of the Lord. ~ Thanks be to God!
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON ~ Matthew 17: 1-8, p. 18
RESPONSE ~ The word of the Lord. ~ Thanks be to God!
ANTHEM
SERMON ~ "Face Down" ~ Pastor MacK
*APOSTLE'S CREED ~ Traditional
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
*WORSHIP IN SONG ~ Hymn #389 "O Jesus, I Have Promised"
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD'S PRAYER
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS
ORGAN OFFERTORY ~ Chime Mediation
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below;
Praise God above ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen
SENDING OUT INTO THE WORLD
*WORSHIP IN SONG ~ Hymn #527 "Near to the Heart of God"
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*RECESSIONAL ~ Hymn "Go Now In Peace"
*PERSONAL PRAYER AND MEDIATION
*POSTLUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We give thanks to God for today's Liturgist, Steve Mileham
MacK's Monday Night Politically Incorrect Roundtable ~ Monday, September 18 at 7 pm. Topic: Shelby Steele ~ "Shame" The real problem with America's Race Narrative.
Dessert and Discussion ~ Tuesday at 6 pm. Topic is Christian Straight Talk C.S. Lewis "Four Loves or "Mere Christianity".
Choir Practice ~ will be on Tuesday at 7 pm. All are welcome!!!
Our Prayer Circle ~ meets Wednesday morning at 7:30 am in the Sanctuary, please enter and exit through the Sanctuary doors.
Meet and Greet ~ with Christi and Jeff Boyd at the First Presbyterian Church o the Hill in Ocean Township on Saturday, October 21 form 6-8 pm. (Supper and Sharing ~ It's Free!) Please call or email by Friday, October 20 at 732-493-4110 / pcoh01@aol.com. For more information, please see the bulletin board.
Arcadian Chorale Presents ~ October 27 at 8 pm a Special Gala Performance of musical tribute to the Great Marty Demetrio's for the 100 Anniversary of St. Demetrio Church, 41 Wisteria Street, Perth Amboy, NJ with post concert reception. Tickets are $10 and are available at www.stdemetriousperthamboy.org/100thanniversay.
Presbytery Gathering for All Women! ~ October 28 at Brick Presbyterian Church 9 am registration ($5) coffee and 9:30 am program. Speaker Rev. John Monroe, Theme: The Heart of Centering Prayer. Please bring a lunch and the church will provide dessert and coffee.
Schedule for Sunday, October 22
Liturgist ~ Pail Peacock
From last week:
Attendance ~ 25
Plate/Envelope ~ $460/$840