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.

Communion Servers:  Jeanette and Mitch Ross, David Barnard, Jeanne Hollis ,

Todd Schnoor , Becky Balser

Greeters:  Jon and Bob Talbott

Acolyte:  Will Baird

Ushers:  Leslie Talbott and Candace Baird

Coffee Hosts:  Jeanne & Norm Hollis and Judith Wilson

 

(Click this link to read the calendar insert)

(Click to read the Retreat insert)

(Click to read the Directory Update insert)

 

ORDER OF WORSHIP

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 5, 2006                                                                                               10:00 a.m.

*Those able may stand

GREETINGS, CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH AND REGISTRY OF ATTENDANCE

PRELUDE                                 “Rondeau”                                                           Bach

BRINGING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THIS ROOM

*CALL TO WORSHIP

    ALL:  (Hymn 40, verse 1)

               Joy to the World! the Lord is come: Let earth receive her King: Let                    every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, And                        heaven and nature sing, And heaven and heaven and nature sing  

    ONE: It is good to sing praises to God!  God is gracious, and a song of praise is

               fitting.

    ALL:  The Lord is great and powerful; God’s understanding is beyond 

               measure.

    ONE: Let us sing to the Lord with thanksgiving, making melody with our                

               instruments.

    ALL: God delights in those who are filled with God’s steadfast love.  Let

               us turn to God!                                                                (from Psalm 47)

*HYMN  430                 “Come Sing, O Church, in Joy!”

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON

      O God, who heals the sick and binds up the brokenhearted, we need Your 

      help!  When we inflict pain, when we bear grudges, when we seek revenge,

      show us a better way!  When we judge another as inferior for failing to meet 

      our standards, when we determine some to be unworthy of our respect and 

      support, forgive us!  As Jesus had compassion upon all who were afflicted, 

      may we follow his example, for it is through Him that we live, and move, and 

      have our freedom.

            *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 40:21-31

READING FROM THE EPISTLE                                               1 Corinthians 9:16-23

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                                                           Mark 1:29-39

MEDITATION                      “The Healing Touch”                          Rev. Ann LaMar

(Click this link to read the sermon)

*HYMN  299                                   “Amen, Amen”

*APOSTLES’ CREED (Page 14, Traditional)

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.  I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.  Amen.

INTERCESSORY PRAYERS

PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

            OFFERTORY        “Lord God on High”                                               Smith

            *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           “Breaking the Bread”                          Pote

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 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:  We praise You …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 served)

THE CLOSING PRAYER

*HYMN  514               “Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ”

*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                           “Joy Eternal”                                                         Parker