St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Jan 7
Baptismal Reaffirmation

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ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR SERVICE OF WORSHIP THIS MORNING

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church lives to celebrate God’s love through worship, seek God’s truth through education, and share God’s gifts through mission and fellowship. We encourage you to join us in the Fellowship Hall for a time of coffee, cookies and fellowship following the morning service. All who profess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior are welcome to join St. Andrew's. If you have no church home, we invite you to consider uniting with us as we seek to faithfully serve our Lord.  Speak to an usher or the Pastor at the close of the service to learn more.

Greeters:  Chuck and Karen Kriner

Ushers:  Jeanne Hollisand Ray Tucker

Acolytes:  Joey Wilcox and Mickey Ross

Liturgist:  Rev. Rodgers Spencer

Communion Servers:  Ray and Emile Tucker, Becky Balser, Lee Pauli, David Barnard and Gary Griffith

Coffee Hosts:  Betty Harper and Betty Harris

(Click this link to read the calendar insert)

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Epiphany/Baptism of the Lord

January 7, 2007                                                                                              10:00 a.m.

*Opportunities to stand

GREETINGS, CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH AND REGISTRY OF ATTENDANCE

PRELUDE                                     “Meditation”                                                Graham

BRINGING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THIS ROOM

*CALL TO WORSHIP

ALL:  (Hymn 411, verse 1) Arise your light is come!  The Spirit’s call obey; Show forth the glory of your God, which shines on you today! 

ONE:  Let us rise and shine, for our Light has come; the glory of the Lord has risen upon us!

ALL:  Let us lift up our eyes and look around; men and women together will look to God.

ONE:  We shall be radiant; our hearts shall rejoice!  We shall bring gifts, and proclaim the glory of God.

ALL: Let us turn our full attention to God!                   (Adapted from Isaiah 60)

*HYMN  66 (verses 2 and 3)    “We Three Kings of Orient Are”

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON

O God, Source of salvation and Bringer of light, we come together knowing we do not fully understand the mystery of Your love.  When we bear grudges against our neighbors, help us to forgive; when we hold too tightly to our possessions, help us to remember those who don’t have enough.  In Christ You have spoken peace to calm our turmoil.  In Your mercy forgive us, and help us live as Jesus lived.

*SILENT PRAYER

*ASSURANCE OF GOD’S PARDON

*GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 579)

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, Amen.

READING FROM THE PROPHET                                          Isaiah 43:1-7

READING FROM THE ACTS                                                  Acts 8:14-17

TIME WITH THE CHILDREN

Jesus loves me, this I know!  For the Bible tells me so.  Little ones to him belong, They are weak, but he is strong!  Yes, Jesus loves me!  Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me, the Bible tells me so!

(Toddlers may go to the Nursery)

READING FROM THE GOSPEL                                            Luke 3:15-17

SERMON             “When Receiving is Better than Giving”           Rev. Ann LaMar

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*REAFFIRMATION OF BAPTISMAL VOWS

       *Litany of Reaffirmation (click here for insert)

       *Hymn  492 (verses 1 and 3) “Baptized in Water”

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS

PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY                       “Carol”                                                                   Paxton

*DOXOLOGY (Hymn 592) AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION

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.

 

SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

INVITATION TO THE LORD'S TABLE

COMMUNION ANTHEM      “Pour Your Love In Me”                             Pethel

GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

ONE:  The Lord be with you.

ALL:  And also with you.

ONE:  Lift up your hearts.

ALL:  We lift them to the Lord.

ONE:  Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

ALL:  It is right to give our thanks and praise.

ONE:  It is truly right…sing to the glory of Your name.

ALL:  Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of Your glory.  Hosanna in the highest.  Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.  Hosanna in the highest.

ONE:  You are holy…Great is the mystery of faith;

ALL:  Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.

ONE:  Gracious God…

THE LORD'S PRAYER

THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD (Hold the Bread until all are served)

THE COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE (Hold the Cup until all are serve

THE CLOSING PRAYER

*HYMN  507 (verses 1, 2 and 3)      “I Come With Joy”

*THE CHARGE AND THE BENEDICTION

*CARRYING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

And the peace of God, that passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts, shall keep your minds on Jesus Christ.

POSTLUDE                                 “Toccata”                                                     Smith

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