Reaching Out with Nurturing Love to All God’s People

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

August 14, 2016 | Worship10 am

Presbyterian Church of the Roses

Christ came humbling himself,

Came loving the poor, the hungry, the lonely.

Christ came loving–

This Lord of Life.

This living, loving Lord.

O Lord, open our eyes to see the Pharisee within us.

Open our ears that we might hear the prophecy

Of the possibility of change.

Open the church doors that we might follow

Our living, loving Lord

Out into the marketplace.

Excerpt from the poem, The Lord of Life, by Ann Weems

First time here? We are happy to have you visit with us today and hope

that your worship experience is blessed. Please pick up a free visitor bag in

the narthex. All are invited for coffee and fellowship in Bowen Hall after the

service. Children with you? Activity materials for young worshipers

are in the entry way. Child care (2-3yrs) and Sunday School are provided during

the service. Infants with a parent may enjoy our quiet room while listening to the

service. Assistance needed? The ushers have large print bulletins and hearing

devices for you.

CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP * O n e a s t e r i s k s i g n i f i e s t h e c o n g r e g a t i o n s t a n d s i f a b l e .

T h r o u g h o u t t h e s e r v i c e t h e b o l d t y p e i s s p o k e n b y t h e c o n g r e g a t i o n

PRELUDE “Meditation” by Alexandre Guilmant

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please sign the red friendship pad and

pass it along for the whole pew to sign.)

MOMENT FOR MISSION Pedal for Protein

THE RINGING OF THE CHIMES 25 cents a day Hunger Task Force

INTROIT sung by Four For His Glory “And Can It Be” by Dan Forrest

*CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively) Good Morning Children of God!

Good Morning Child of God!

We come from many families to worship as one family of God

Remembering our covenant, we come in faithfulness!

By faith, we gather, by faith, we praise God!

Let us worship God with faith, hope, and joy together!

*HYMN #31 “Let Us With A Gladsome Mind” by Attr. John Antes, c 1790

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER (responsively) (Based on Psalm 139)

Creating God, we gather in your name to serve you.

We give thanks that there is a small spark of God within us.

Kindle that small spark into a flame of love and service.

Sustaining God, we gather in your name to bless your church.

We celebrate the loving presence of God at work here and in our lives.

May Christ’s loving presence be the strong connection in our lives together.

Nurturing God, we gather in your name to do your will.

We rejoice that you teach us about love and forgiveness, reaching out to neighbor

and stranger.

As we grow together in faith, trust and love for you, may our obedience and

service bring honor and glory to your Holy Name. In Jesus Christ we pray.

Amen.

WORDS OF AFFIRMATION (responsively)

God of justice, your word is light and truth. Shine your face on us to restore us, that

we may walk in your way, seeking justice and doing good.

In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Alleluia! Amen.

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE #581 Gloria Patri

CALL FOR OFFERING

OFFERTORY: Four For His Glory “Lord, I Stretch My Hands to You”

*DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION

HYMN #452 PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison)

“Open the eyes of my heart, Lord. Open the eyes of my heart; I want to see you; I

want to see you; to see you high and lifted up, shining in the light of your glory.

Pour out your power and love as we sing “Holy, holy, holy.” Holy, holy, holy.

Holy, holy, holy. Holy, holy, holy, I want to see you.

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING: Jeremiah 23:23-29

This is the word of the Lord!

Thanks be to God!

SOLO: Four for His Glory “Amazing Grace” by J. Newton and C. Courtney

SECOND SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 11: 29-34 and 12: 1-2

Holy Wisdom, Holy Word!

Thanks be to God!

SERMON: “We Love the Underdog” Rev. Dr Cynthia Alloway

*HYMN#488 “I Was There To Hear Your Borning Cry” by John Ylvisaker, 1985

PRAYER OF THE PEOPLE (responsively)

God of all the nations, you rescued your people out of the Red Sea

and encouraged Rahab to save your servants; you rescue the lowly and needy from

injustice and tribulation.

Surround us with so great a cloud of witnesses that we may have faith to live

by your word in our time, courage to persevere in the race set before us, and

endurance in the time of trial.

We praise your abiding guidance, O God, for you sent us Jesus, our Teacher and

Messiah, to model for us the way of love for the whole universe.

We offer these prayers of love on behalf of ourselves and our neighbors, on

behalf of your creation and our fellow creatures.

(Silent intercessory prayers for others)

Redeeming Sustainer, pour out your strength and courage upon us,

that by faith we will make you real to those who do not know you, not only in our

concern for others, but by serving them generously and faithfully, in the name of

Jesus Christ, our Lord, who taught us to pray saying: THE LORD’S PRAYER

*HYMN #730 “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God” by John H. Hopkins

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE: Four For His Glory “Wade in the Water” arranged by Mark Hayes

Members of today’s men’s quartet, Four For His Glory are Brian Bertoli, John Hall, Bill Morgan, Chuck Van Deventer. They are accompanied by Janet Bertoli and Althea Wright.

Did you know? HYMN#730 “I Sing a Song of the Saints of God” by John H. Hopkins, 1940 Despite the quaintness of some of the language in this text, it has an important message to communicate about the down to earth ordinariness of the holy people of God at all times and places. The tune name honors the island in Vermont’s Lake Champlain where the composer lived.

Prayer Requests

Please include in your prayers

Those mourning the loss of a friend or family member

Please pray for the family of Tom Wikle who passed away July 15th.

Please pray for the family of Karla Moberly, who passed away on June 29th.

Please pray for the family of Ralph Sinclair, who passed away July 2nd.

Please pray for those facing health issues

John Baker

Judy Bello

Dan Boland

Jim Chestnut

Vern Cooper

Jackie Del Carlo

Wendy Galde

Krissy Healy

Sam Imbimbo

Beverly Mueller

Marie Patchin

Randy Pierce

Evelyn Radunich

Albert Reil

Alan Reil

Pamela Sage

Barbara Saunders

Margie Snater

Vera Patten

Rhonda Patton Knoles

Ed and Fay St. John

Ines Teague

Those serving in our military

Sgt. David A. Dickens, USAF Jason Morse, Coast Guard Lt. Ian Alloway Culver,

Lt. Col. David Trowbridge, M.D. is stationed at the Joint Air Force Base Elmendorf-

Richardson in Anchorage, Ak and serves as a Cardiologist with the Alaska Native

Medical Center.

The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Alloway, Pastor

Barbara McElroy, Director of Music

Althea Wright, Accompanist

Eddie Seamans, Director of Youth Activities

Ruth Canniff, Office Administrator

Nancy Morgan, Finance Administrator

Susan Jenkins, Rosebud Preschool Director Phone:707-542-4272 Fax:707-542-5109

Email: office@churchroses.org Website: www.churchoftheroses.org

2500 Patio Court, Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Office hours: Tues–Thursday 9 – 3 pm,

Fridays 10 am – 2 pm

Liturgist: Kim Seamans

Flowers are given

to the Glory of God.

Music & Video License numbers:

CCLI#1153510 & CVLI#503696701

UPCOMING EVENTS SUNDAYS

MUSIC MEMORY WORKSHOP 9:00 am Learn Ukulele in Sunday School Rm.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS: 4th Sunday after church in the library.

FAIR TRADE PEDAL FOR PROTEIN FUNDRAISER! 11 am Chocolate, jewelry…

MONDAYS

SENIOR EXERCISE! 10 am in the Rose Rm. You’ll feel better!

HISTORY OF THE BIBLE CLASS – 7 PM The Making of the New Testament Canon

with Professor Bart Ehrman.

WEDNESDAYS

MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL BREAKFAST RESUMES – AUGUST 17!

STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING – 7 PM

THURSDAYS

Bells and Choir resume after Labor Day

BOOK CLUB 3rd Thursdays at 3:30 pm “Wild” by Cheryl Strayed

FAVORITE FILM SERIES 4th Thursdays at 2 pm “Being There” starring Peter Sellers

FRIDAYS

NOON HOUR OF PRAYER & ENCOURAGEMENT: Meditative music

& readings.

ATTENTION MHS BREAKFAST CREWS!

MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL BREAKFAST RESUMES THIS WEEK!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17TH IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!