FEBRUARY 26, 2017 MUSIC MINISTRY SUNDAY 9 & 11 AM

CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

PRELUDE When in Our Music God Is Glorified arr. Wilbur Held

Ringing of the Tower Bells and Procession of the Acolytes

WELCOME

CALL TO WORSHIP

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 21 Let the Whole Creation Cry LLANFAIR

*LITANY OF PRAISE

For minds to think, and hearts to love, and hands to serve,

We thank you, God.

For the great mercies and promises given to us in Christ Jesus,

We thank you, God, and praise your holy name.

*GLORIA PATRI 35 GREATOREX

(11 AM) PRESENTATION OF BIBLES

PRAYER FOR PASTORAL SEARCH COMMITTEE

SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS

CALL TO PRAYER

The Lord be with you.

And with your spirit.

Let us pray . . .

PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER (using debts and debtors) & CHORAL RESPONSE

LITANY FOR MUSIC MINISTRY

THE RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

Sing Praise to God John Ferguson

Sing praise! Sing praise to God who reigns above, the God of all creation!

O God of love, you understood our need for your salvation.

With healing balm our souls you fill, and all lament with peace you still.

To God all praise and glory!

What your almighty power has made, in mercy you are keeping;

by morning glow or evening shade, your eye is never sleeping.

Within the kingdom of your might, all things are just and good and right.

We sought the Lord in our distress; O God in mercy hear us.

Our Savior saw our helplessness and came with peace to cheer us.

As with a mother’s tender hand God gently leads the faithfilled band.

Thus, all my toilsome way along, I sing aloud your praises.

That all may hear the grateful song my voice unwearied raises.

Be joyful in the Lord, my heart; both soul and body take your part.

To God all praise and glory!

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*THE DOXOLOGY 46 OLD HUNDREDTH

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*The congregation is invited to stand at these times of the service. Feel free to remain seated if need be.

COMMUNION HYMN 321 Break Thou the Bread of Life BREAD OF LIFE

(stanzas 1 and 2)

THE LORD’S SUPPER

INVITATION TO THE TABLE

THE WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND THE PRAYERS OF THE ELDERS

THE SHARING OF THE BREAD AND THE CUP

Christ’s table is open to all.

Meditation Religieuse Henri Mulet

THE PEACE

The peace of the Lord be with you.

And also with you.

*(11 AM) HYMN 97 Fairest Lord Jesus ST. ELIZABETH

Parents, during 11 a.m. worship, please bring your first-third graders to join a Worship and Wonder

leader in the Gallery. Children will return to the Sanctuary after the Hymn of Discipleship.

SCRIPTURE Matthew 17:1-8 The text may be found on page 18 of the New Testament in the pew Bibles.

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE

The Word of God, for the people of God.

Thanks be to God.

HANDBELL ANTHEM Antiphonal Flourish William A. Payn

SERMON God of the Mountaintop/God of the Valley

*HYMN OF DISCIPLESHIP 5 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing AZMON

(stanzas 1, 2 and 3)

*BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE

Ringing of the Tower Bells

*POSTLUDE Carillon-Sortie Henri Mulet

Preaching Scripture Reader

Chuck Rolen Todd Prickett

Worship Leaders Acolytes

Cyndy W. Twedell Miles Baker and Sarah Beth Lo

Kera Watts Celia Miller Pitt and Savannah Hardin

Shannon Moore

Musicians Chancel Guild

Kyla K. Rosenberger, Senior Organist Preparing communion today are

Chancel Choir Lori Eagleton, Randy Eagleton,

Todd Prickett, Choirmaster Ann Lesok and Mandy Teicheman.

Children’s Choir

Mary Farmer, Director Elders

Ad Deum Handbell Choir Steve Mosher and Phyllis Allen

UCC Bell Ringers Steve Mosher and Imma Jeanne Alexander

Flowers

The flowers in the Chancel are given to the glory of God and in

loving memory of Vera Rowell by Cy, David and Steven Rowell.

IN THE SERVICE