Church Bulletin
GATHERING AROUND THE WORLD
MEDITATION ~ "Simply accept the fact that you are accepted. If that happens to us, we experience grace. After that experience, we may not be better than before, and we may not believe more that before. But everything is transformed." ~ Paul Tillich
CALL TO WORSHIP
Sing ti the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth.
Those who love the Lord, God will deliver;
when they call, God will answer them.
Let us worship God.
*WORSHIP IN SONG ~ Hymn #288 ~ "I Sing the Mighty Power of God"
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, we confess that we have not followed your way. We try to master your creation but cannot grasp your great design. We want to share the throne of glory but cannot bear the cross of grief.
Time of Prayer and Silent Confession
Forgive us, God of grace. Save us from ourselves and give us the humility to trust in you alone; 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 ~ 2 Samuel 7:1-14a, p. 281
RESPONSE ~ The word of the Lord. ~ Thanks be to God!
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON ~ Mark 6:30-34, p. 41
RESPONSE ~ The word of the Lord. ~ Thanks be to God!
ANTHEM ~ Special Music
SERMON ~ "The Burden of the Day" ~ Deacon Mark Terranova
APOSTLE'S CREED ~ Traditional
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
*WORSHIP IN SONG ~ Hymn #470 "O Day of Radiant Gladness"
PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD'S PRAYER
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS
OFFERTORY
*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him 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 ~ #435 "We All are One in Mission"
CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*RECESSIONAL ~ Hymn "Go Now in Peace"
*PERSONAL PRAYER AND MEDIATION
*POSTLUDE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We give thanks to God for today's Liturgist, Paul Peacock.
We would like to welcome Chris Adams as our guest organist and Deacon Mark Terranova as our guest preacher today.
Our Prayer Circle ~ meets Wednesday morning at 7:30 am in the Sanctuary, please enter and exit through the Sanctuary doors.
Mack's Political Roundtable ~ meets on Monday at 7 pm. Topic: " The Fatal Conceit" by Hayek.
Dessert and Discussion ~ meets on Tuesday at 5:30 pm. Topic: "The Book of Romans"
Choir Practice ~ will be on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm. Talk to George if you wish to join or just show up!
Fall Gathering for All Women ~ October 27 at Pt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, registration is at 9 am and the program starts at 9:30 am. The speaker is Lisa Gray, PW Synod of Northeast Moderator. The Theme is "knitting the Unity Together". Please bring a bag lunch and coffee, tea and other things will be provided.
Tower Hill Concert Series ~ Westminster Choir on Saturday, November 3 at 7 pm, 255 Harding Road, Red Bank. Tickets for general admission in advance are $20 and at the door $25 students with ID are $10. Online:www.towerhillchurch.org.
Schedule for Sunday, October 28
Liturgist ~ Scott Withers
From last week:
Attendance ~ 23
Plate/Envelope ~ $380/$900