Worship on the Lord’s Day

August 17, 2008

Please stand if you are able, as indicated by the *.

Prelude         

Ringing of the Hour                                          

Welcome & Announcements:                      Donna Anderson     LISTEN IN      

 Call to Worship               Psalm 133

      Leader:  How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity!

      People:  It is like precious oil poured on the head, running down on the beard,

      Leader:  running down on Aaron’s beard, down upon the collar of his robes.

      People:  It is as if the dew of Hermon were falling on Mount Zion .

      ALL:      For there the Lord bestows His blessing, even life forevermore.  

Greeting

    Pastor:  The Lord be with you.               

    People:   And also with you.

 Prayer of the Day                            LISTEN IN                    

(Pass prayer requests to the aisle; ushers will collect them.)

 *Hymnal:     # 487                  “When Morning Guilds the Sky”

 * Prayer of Confession                                 LISTEN IN          

       Lord Jesus, forgive me for not having the same attitude that You had when You left heaven and came to earth.  You chose to lay aside Your equity with God and make Yourself nothing while I seek to exalt myself with friends and family, in the community, and where I work.  You chose to become a servant while I desire to become the master.   You humbled Yourself to serve others while I aspire to be served.  Your obedience to Your Father led to Your death on the cross, but I am disobedient even in the simple things.  Please forgive me!  Jesus, I need Your power to live a submissive life that brings glory and honor to You.  In Your Holy name, Amen.

*Silent Confession

*Declaration of Forgiveness                                                           

      Pastor: Hear the Good News!  Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail.  Therefore, if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.  Friends, believe the good news.

      People:   In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.  Amen.

 *Response:  #439 (Vv. 1& 3)      “In Christ there is no East or West”

 Children’s Blessing                    LISTEN IN                       

 Prayer for Illumination

First Lesson -       Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32            page 150 (NT)       LISTEN IN

*Gospel Lesson -        Matthew 15:21-28               page 16 (NT)         LISTEN IN                           

        Leader:   The Gospel of the Lord.

        People:  Thanks Be Unto God      

 Sermon              “Hang In There”        Chaplain Bob A. Lantz         LISTEN IN                                          

*Hymn:  #388                 “O Jesus, I Have Promised”

Prayers of the People                      LISTEN IN

         Pastor:   Let us pray to the Lord,

         People:  Lord, have mercy.

Offertory            

*Doxology: #592 “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

*Prayer of Dedication

*The Lord’s Prayer

 *Hymn:   #357                 “O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” 

*Charge and Benediction

*Congregational Response:   #586                 “Amen”                                           

 *Postlude