CELEBRATING GOD’S LOVE ON THE 18TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
August 3, 2008
10:00 A.M.
Prelude Dave McCandless
WE GATHER
Pastor’s Greeting “This Is the Day”
Songs “Majesty” and “Because He Lives”
Announcements Robin Rogers, Worship Assistant
Sharing God’s Peace
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
(Please greet each other with a sign of peace.)
WE PREPARE
Call to Worship
The heavens declare the glory of God.
And the firmament proclaims God’s handiwork.
The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it;
The world and those who live in it.
When I lift up my eyes to the hills and ask, “Where will my help come?”
My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
*Hymn “Praise Him! Praise Him!”
*Call to Confession
*Silent Prayer
*Unison Prayer of Confession
Gracious God, we confess that we, like Jesus’ disciples, expect people to fend for themselves and are afraid to take responsibility for others. We forget the blessings we have received at other’s hands and resist the common life to which you call us. O God, forgive us for hearing only what we want to hear. Forgive us for underestimating your claim upon us and your power to change us. Forgive us for pursuing goals that serve no greater good. Teach us to follow and obey you, that we may receive your gifts and share them gladly, and so be satisfied with the life you intend for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
*Assurance of Forgiveness
*Response “There Is a Redeemer”
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
Time with the Children of God
Prayer for Illumination
Psalm 17:1-7, 15 (Responsive Reading)
Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry;
Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit.
From you let my vindication come;
Let your eyes see the right.
If you try my heart, if you visit me by night, if you test me, you will find no wickedness in me;
My mouth does not transgress.
As for what others do, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
My steps have held fast to your paths and my feet have not slipped,
I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me and hear my words.
Wondrously show your steadfast love, O savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand.
As for me, I shall behold your face in righteousness;
When I awake I shall be satisfied, beholding your likeness.
Genesis 32:22-31 (p. 28)
Matthew 14:13-21 (p. 848-849)
Romans 9:1-5 (p. 984)
This is the word of God.
Thanks be to God.
Special Music Dave McCandless
Sermon “Lead Us Not into Temptation, But Deliver Us from Evil” Rev. Teresa Kendall
WE RESPOND
*Hymn “Yield Not to Temptation”
*Affirmation of Faith (Psalm 23)
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want; he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Minute for Mission
Offering Our Lives and Our Tithes
Offertory Dave McCandless
*Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn “He Leadeth Me”
*The Commission and Blessing
*Congregational Response “Surely the Presence of the Lord”
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
I can feel his mighty power and his grace.
I can hear the brush of angel’s wings. I see glory on each face;
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.
*Postlude
*All who are able may stand.
We welcome you to our celebration of God’s love in our lives and in the world. Visitors, please sign the friendship pads located in each pew, tear off the sheet, and place it in the offering plate.
The Ushers for this morning are Billie Jo Mentzer. Money Counters are Kathy Crans, Millie Markle, and Billie Jo Mentzer.
We give thanks to God for our musicians this morning: Dave McCandless for sharing his gift of music, and Merlene Bennett, as guest pianist.
There is a Prayer Book available in the narthex during the week and before worship for personal prayer requests. If an address is included, the office will send a prayer card.
We, the congregation of Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church, endeavor to be faithful servants of the Lord our God by:
- WORSHIP:
- emphasizing the basic tenets of faith as set forth in the scriptures.
- COMMITMENT:
- to missions with a passion to serving those in need.
- PROCLAMATION:
- of the Gospel.
- LIVING THE WORD:
- through Christian education and faithful stewardship.
Slippery Rock Presbyterian Church
258 Slippery Rock Drive, Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone: (724) 752-8892
E-mail: srchurch1@verizon.net
Visit us at: www.slipperyrockchurch.org
Pastor – The Rev. Teresa Kendall
Ministers – The Entire Congregation
Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9am-3pm