Springdale Presbyterian Church
Order of Worship
Sunday, February 17, 2019
“This is the day that God has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!”
Welcome!
We’re glad you’re here today! Before our worship service begins, here is some information that may be helpful:
Large-print bulletins, hymnals, hearing assist devices and Bibles are available for your use. You can get them at the Welcome Desk, or just ask one of our Ushers and they’ll be happy to get them for you.
Bold Text indicates a part that the congregation joins in speaking.
An asterisk (*) indicates a time that you are invited to stand if you can do so comfortably.
First-time Visitor? If so, and you’d like more information about us or to be put on our weekly email, please provide us with an email address and/or other contact information in the Welcome Pads, in the space provided to the right of your name.
Prayer Requests – If you have a prayer request that you would like included in our morning Prayers of the People, please fill out a yellow Prayer Card, located in the pew racks, and place the card in the offering plate when the offering is
received. Be sure to check the box whether this request is confidential or not. Also feel free to fold the prayer card closed if the prayer request is confidential, if you’d like. Confidential prayer requests will not be mentioned by the Pastor in the morning prayer, but will be prayed for separately in a confidential setting.
We’re glad you’re here today! Before our worship service begins, here is some information that may be helpful:
Large-print bulletins, hymnals, hearing assist devices and Bibles are available for your use. You can get them at the Welcome Desk, or just ask one of our Ushers and they’ll be happy to get them for you.
Bold Text indicates a part that the congregation joins in speaking.
An asterisk (*) indicates a time that you are invited to stand if you can do so comfortably.
First-time Visitor? If so, and you’d like more information about us or to be put on our weekly email, please provide us with an email address and/or other contact information in the Welcome Pads, in the space provided to the right of your name.
Prayer Requests – If you have a prayer request that you would like included in our morning Prayers of the People, please fill out a yellow Prayer Card, located in the pew racks, and place the card in the offering plate when the offering is
received. Be sure to check the box whether this request is confidential or not. Also feel free to fold the prayer card closed if the prayer request is confidential, if you’d like. Confidential prayer requests will not be mentioned by the Pastor in the morning prayer, but will be prayed for separately in a confidential setting.
Prelude A Joyful Ring – Barbara Kinyon
Bells and Beaux
Please prepare your hearts for worship during this time.
Welcome and Announcements
Welcome! Please take a moment to sign the Welcome Pads when they are passed through the pews. If this is your first time visiting with us, please be sure to provide us with contact information if you’d like to receive more information about us, or if you’d like to receive our weekly e-newsletter.
Prayer Requests - If you have a prayer request to be included in the morning Prayers of the People, please fill out a yellow Prayer Card, located in the pew racks, and place the card in the offering plate when the offering is received.
Call to Worship
Leader: Blessed are those who trust in God!
People: We come in trust, to be grounded in God's love.
Leader: Blessed are those who hope in God!
People: We come in hope, trusting in the One who gives us life.
Leader: Blessed are those who delight in God's Word!
People: We come to hear God speak healing, inspiration, and joy.
*Opening Hymn 175 Seek Ye First (all 3 verses)
Prayer of Confession
Leader: Merciful God, we know that all is not right, with the world or with us. There are deep divisions among us – among poor and wealthy, hungry and filled, excluded and privileged.
People: We know that often, these divisions are outside our control, but just as often, we’re part of the problem, not the solution.
Leader: Transform our hearts, God. Let us understand the fullness of your forgiveness, and of your love for all people.
People: Teach us to humbly hear the voices of those who are hurting. Inspire us to use our hearts, minds, and hands, to end those hurts in your name and for your sake.
(Silent Confession)
Leader: Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness
Liturgist: Hear the good news: You are a child of God, made in the very image of God, and called very good. You are precious in God’s sight. You are loved by God beyond your wildest imagination.
Pastor: Friends, once again, proclaim the good news:
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*Response Hymn 659 Know That God Is Good
Cantor intones Congregation responds verses 1 and 2
*Blessing One Another with the Peace
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you!
People: And also with you!
For a number of reasons, people may not always feel comfortable shaking hands. We understand that and want everyone to feel comfortable and welcome here – so during the Passing of the Peace, if you choose to not shake hands, simply smile, and wave or nod your head as a sign of peace to others.
Children of all ages are invited to come to the front pew (alone or with a parent) during the Passing of the Peace. Following The Time with Young Disciples, they will be led to the children’s space in the back of the sanctuary or parents may take any children 5 years or younger to Grace Place.
Prayer for Illumination
Eternal God, as we read the words of scripture, we're pointed to Christ, your living Word, who walked among us; and we're surrounded by your Spirit, who whispers words within our hearts and minds. Inspire us today in our hearing and reflecting, so we would translate those words into life-changing acts of grace, love, hope, and peace. Amen.
First Reading Jeremiah 17:5-10 page 810, Pew Bible
Leader: The word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Second Reading Luke 6:17-26 page 1078, Pew Bible
Leader: The word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
The Time with Young Disciples
Sermon Rev. Dwain Lee
Invitation to Give
The Offering
Offertory/Anthem Blessed Are They – Lee Dengler
The Springdale Choir
Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request card, please place it in the offering plate as the
offering is received. Joys and concerns may also be shared aloud during the Prayers of the
People.
Communion Hymn 428 Before I Take the Body of My Lord (all 5 verses)
Celebration of The Lord’s Supper
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Great Thanksgiving (including Prayers of the People & Lord’s Prayer)
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
If you would like offer your prayer aloud during the Prayers of the People, please raise your hand so someone may bring you a microphone.
When offering a prayer aloud…
...conclude a joy saying, “For this and all good things…”
“Thanks be to God!”
...conclude a concern saying, “Lord in your mercy…”
“Hear our prayer.”
The Pastor will conclude by leading the congregation in the Lord’s Prayer. The following is the English version that we typically use – but feel free to offer the prayer in whatever version or language you feel most comfortable with:
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.
Breaking of the Bread
Communion of the People
Communion Music Eat This Bread
Arise&Shine Singers
Please come forward to receive the bread and cup. Gluten-free, nut-free pre-cut bread is available in addition to the common loaf. Individual cups, including cups containing a grape instead of juice, are also available.
If you are unable to come up for communion, please remain seated, raise your hand, and the elements will be brought to you. All bread served in the pews is gluten-free and nut-free.
Prayer after Communion
*Sending Hymn 772 Live Into Hope (all 4 verses)
*Charge
Go from this place knowing that you are blessed by God, and that you have been called by God to be a blessing, bringing God’s love and justice and healing to all people and to all of creation.
*Benediction
*Postlude
Please remain at your seats until the Postlude concludes.
Bells and Beaux
Please prepare your hearts for worship during this time.
Welcome and Announcements
Welcome! Please take a moment to sign the Welcome Pads when they are passed through the pews. If this is your first time visiting with us, please be sure to provide us with contact information if you’d like to receive more information about us, or if you’d like to receive our weekly e-newsletter.
Prayer Requests - If you have a prayer request to be included in the morning Prayers of the People, please fill out a yellow Prayer Card, located in the pew racks, and place the card in the offering plate when the offering is received.
Call to Worship
Leader: Blessed are those who trust in God!
People: We come in trust, to be grounded in God's love.
Leader: Blessed are those who hope in God!
People: We come in hope, trusting in the One who gives us life.
Leader: Blessed are those who delight in God's Word!
People: We come to hear God speak healing, inspiration, and joy.
*Opening Hymn 175 Seek Ye First (all 3 verses)
Prayer of Confession
Leader: Merciful God, we know that all is not right, with the world or with us. There are deep divisions among us – among poor and wealthy, hungry and filled, excluded and privileged.
People: We know that often, these divisions are outside our control, but just as often, we’re part of the problem, not the solution.
Leader: Transform our hearts, God. Let us understand the fullness of your forgiveness, and of your love for all people.
People: Teach us to humbly hear the voices of those who are hurting. Inspire us to use our hearts, minds, and hands, to end those hurts in your name and for your sake.
(Silent Confession)
Leader: Amen.
Assurance of Forgiveness
Liturgist: Hear the good news: You are a child of God, made in the very image of God, and called very good. You are precious in God’s sight. You are loved by God beyond your wildest imagination.
Pastor: Friends, once again, proclaim the good news:
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*Response Hymn 659 Know That God Is Good
Cantor intones Congregation responds verses 1 and 2
*Blessing One Another with the Peace
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you!
People: And also with you!
For a number of reasons, people may not always feel comfortable shaking hands. We understand that and want everyone to feel comfortable and welcome here – so during the Passing of the Peace, if you choose to not shake hands, simply smile, and wave or nod your head as a sign of peace to others.
Children of all ages are invited to come to the front pew (alone or with a parent) during the Passing of the Peace. Following The Time with Young Disciples, they will be led to the children’s space in the back of the sanctuary or parents may take any children 5 years or younger to Grace Place.
Prayer for Illumination
Eternal God, as we read the words of scripture, we're pointed to Christ, your living Word, who walked among us; and we're surrounded by your Spirit, who whispers words within our hearts and minds. Inspire us today in our hearing and reflecting, so we would translate those words into life-changing acts of grace, love, hope, and peace. Amen.
First Reading Jeremiah 17:5-10 page 810, Pew Bible
Leader: The word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Second Reading Luke 6:17-26 page 1078, Pew Bible
Leader: The word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
The Time with Young Disciples
Sermon Rev. Dwain Lee
Invitation to Give
The Offering
Offertory/Anthem Blessed Are They – Lee Dengler
The Springdale Choir
Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request card, please place it in the offering plate as the
offering is received. Joys and concerns may also be shared aloud during the Prayers of the
People.
Communion Hymn 428 Before I Take the Body of My Lord (all 5 verses)
Celebration of The Lord’s Supper
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Great Thanksgiving (including Prayers of the People & Lord’s Prayer)
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
If you would like offer your prayer aloud during the Prayers of the People, please raise your hand so someone may bring you a microphone.
When offering a prayer aloud…
...conclude a joy saying, “For this and all good things…”
“Thanks be to God!”
...conclude a concern saying, “Lord in your mercy…”
“Hear our prayer.”
The Pastor will conclude by leading the congregation in the Lord’s Prayer. The following is the English version that we typically use – but feel free to offer the prayer in whatever version or language you feel most comfortable with:
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.
Breaking of the Bread
Communion of the People
Communion Music Eat This Bread
Arise&Shine Singers
Please come forward to receive the bread and cup. Gluten-free, nut-free pre-cut bread is available in addition to the common loaf. Individual cups, including cups containing a grape instead of juice, are also available.
If you are unable to come up for communion, please remain seated, raise your hand, and the elements will be brought to you. All bread served in the pews is gluten-free and nut-free.
Prayer after Communion
*Sending Hymn 772 Live Into Hope (all 4 verses)
*Charge
Go from this place knowing that you are blessed by God, and that you have been called by God to be a blessing, bringing God’s love and justice and healing to all people and to all of creation.
*Benediction
*Postlude
Please remain at your seats until the Postlude concludes.
Announcements
Welcome!
Here at Springdale Presbyterian Church, we believe that we’re called to the ministry of love and reconciliation in the world through our Lord Jesus Christ, and that includes everyone. We believe that the diversity of our world is a gift from God to be embraced. We celebrate our human family’s full diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, spiritual or faith history, economic status, marital status, physical and mental ability, and education. We welcome all who have previously known the pain of exclusion, discrimination, abuse, or intolerance in either the church or society.
We affirm that all people are created in the image of God, are loved by God, are called by God, and are deserving of love and human dignity. Because of that, we welcome all people into full participation in the life of the church.
Children Childcare is provided during worship for children 5 and younger at Grace Place (rooms 204/208 on the main level, across from the Choir Room.) So that children may connect with worship, we hope they will sit with their families until the Passing of the Peace when they are invited to come and be on the front row until the Blessing of Disciples. Then they may return to their families or come to the back of the sanctuary where they may color, draw, write, etc. Children will be guided to their families before communion or the offering.
A note for our hearing-impaired visitors Hearing assist devices are available at our Welcome Desk - an usher can help you obtain one.
Now that you’re here, let us know about it Please take a moment to sign your in the attendance pads. There is an attendance pad located on the aisle side of each pew. Please include your name, and if you’re a first-time visitor and would like to know more about our congregation, please also include your email address, postal address, or phone number, and we’ll be sure to follow up with you.
We all love our phones… and we’re flattered if you feel so moved that you want to make a real-time tweet or Facebook post during the service - but please remember to set your phones to vibrate or silent, to be courteous to others. You surely wouldn’t want to be “that person” whose phone rings in the middle of the service. And of course, if you receive an emergency call that you must take, please move to the gathering space, outside the sanctuary, to take it.
Welcome!
Here at Springdale Presbyterian Church, we believe that we’re called to the ministry of love and reconciliation in the world through our Lord Jesus Christ, and that includes everyone. We believe that the diversity of our world is a gift from God to be embraced. We celebrate our human family’s full diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, spiritual or faith history, economic status, marital status, physical and mental ability, and education. We welcome all who have previously known the pain of exclusion, discrimination, abuse, or intolerance in either the church or society.
We affirm that all people are created in the image of God, are loved by God, are called by God, and are deserving of love and human dignity. Because of that, we welcome all people into full participation in the life of the church.
Children Childcare is provided during worship for children 5 and younger at Grace Place (rooms 204/208 on the main level, across from the Choir Room.) So that children may connect with worship, we hope they will sit with their families until the Passing of the Peace when they are invited to come and be on the front row until the Blessing of Disciples. Then they may return to their families or come to the back of the sanctuary where they may color, draw, write, etc. Children will be guided to their families before communion or the offering.
A note for our hearing-impaired visitors Hearing assist devices are available at our Welcome Desk - an usher can help you obtain one.
Now that you’re here, let us know about it Please take a moment to sign your in the attendance pads. There is an attendance pad located on the aisle side of each pew. Please include your name, and if you’re a first-time visitor and would like to know more about our congregation, please also include your email address, postal address, or phone number, and we’ll be sure to follow up with you.
We all love our phones… and we’re flattered if you feel so moved that you want to make a real-time tweet or Facebook post during the service - but please remember to set your phones to vibrate or silent, to be courteous to others. You surely wouldn’t want to be “that person” whose phone rings in the middle of the service. And of course, if you receive an emergency call that you must take, please move to the gathering space, outside the sanctuary, to take it.
Learn & Serve
Connect with Springdale through worship, learning and service. Our Learn & Serve time begins at 11:15 am, following the worship service and fellowship time.
Connect with Springdale through worship, learning and service. Our Learn & Serve time begins at 11:15 am, following the worship service and fellowship time.
