Springdale Presbyterian Church
Order of Worship
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Prelude Jesus, Name Above All Names – Naida Hearn Arise&Shine Singers
Please prepare your hearts for worship during this time.
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship
Leader: We don’t need to look to the mountains or valleys, or even heaven to find God,
People: Because God is here among us.
Leader: Wherever two or more are gathered in Christ’s name,
People: God is present in that place.
Leader: Come, let’s worship the God of all creation, the God of all people, the God of
all communities.
People: Let’s worship our God together - in words and actions, in music, in faith and in truth!
*Opening Hymn 175 Seek Ye First (all 3 verses)
Prayer of Confession
Leader: Merciful and loving God, your words are given to us so that we might be continually reformed, but we’re more intent on changing others instead of ourselves. Your words are offered to us so we might be transformed, but we’re more focused on conforming to our culture, instead of yours.
People: Your words are spoken to lead us into new life, but we’re more interested in clinging tightly to our old ways.
Leader: We pray that your Spirit would transform us, reform us, lead us, God. Let us know your mercy and forgiveness.
People: Continue to touch us with your steadfast love. Make us persistent in living out our faith, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
(Silent Confession)
Assurance of Forgiveness
Liturgist: Hear the good news: God is steadfast and reliable, pouring grace, and mercy, and forgiveness over us like living water.
Pastor: Friends, believe and proclaim this good news once again:
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
*Response Hymn 469 Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
cantor intones, congregation responds
*Blessing One Another with the Peace
Leader: The peace of Christ be with you!
People: And also with you!
We understand people may not always feel comfortable shaking hands. So feel free to 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 an adult) during the Passing of the Peace, in preparation for the Time with Young Disciples.
Prayer for Illumination
First Reading Exodus 3:13-15, page 61, pew Bible
Leader: The word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Second Reading Mark 5:1-17, page 1050, pew Bible
Leader: The word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
The Time with Young Disciples Christa McCarrick
Sermon “What’s in a Name?” Rev. Dr. Frank Hainer
Invitation to Give
The Offering
Offertory/Anthem Rise Up Singing Praise – Dale Wood 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 497 Bread of Life From Heaven (verses 1, 2, 3, 5)
Celebration of The Lord’s Supper
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Leader: Friends, this is the joyful feast of the people of God!
People: People will come from east and west, and from north and south, and sit at table in the kingdom of God.
Leader: This is the Lord's table. Our Savior invites those who trust him to share the feast which he has prepared.
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.
Words of Institution
All: According to Luke, when our risen Lord was at table with his disciples, he took the bread, and blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened and they recognized him.
Breaking of the Bread and the Pouring of the Cup
Communion of the People
Communion Music
Please come forward to receive the bread and cup. Allergen-free bread is available in pre-cut pieces, on the small table, 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 allergen-free.
Prayer after Communion
*Sending Hymn 754 Help Us Accept Each Other (all 4 verses)
*Charge
*Benediction
*Postlude Acclamations – Gordon Young
Please remain at your seats until the conclusion of the Postlude.
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.
