Fairlawn Christian Reformed ChurchMorning Worship August 19, 2007 9:30 A.M. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Preparation And Praise Upon entering the sanctuary please maintain silence and turn off all electronic devices for the sake of the congregation’s preparation for worship. Prelude: “Children of the Heavenly Father” Brahms/arr. Ham “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name-Coronation” Holden; Ellor/arr. Ham Welcome and Announcements Silent Prayer and Preparation * Call to Worship: Psalm 111 I will extol the Lord with all my heart in the council of the upright and in the assembly. Great are the works of the Lord; glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and compassionate. He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name. * Hymn: Insert “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!” Diadem * God’s Greeting: Grace and peace be to you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. Blessed be God, And blessed is his kingdom, now and forever. Amen. * Prayer of the Day: Grant us, Lord God, the spirit to think and to do those things that are right, wise and good, so that we, who cannot exist without you, may be enabled by your grace to live according to your will, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. The Sacrament of Baptism Baptism of Addison May Griffiths, daughter of Christopher and Rebecca Griffiths Response: PH 440 “Children of the Heavenly Father” Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara
Confession and Prayer Responsive Reading of the Law: PH 1014 Prayer of Confession: You, O Lord, have promised that if we confess our sins, you are faithful and righteous, and will forgive us all our sins. Humbly we come, seeking your forgiveness that we may know the joy of your presence and the light of your face shining upon us. You alone know our hearts, how often we have failed to love you with our heart, soul, mind and strength, and how often we have failed to love our neighbors as ourselves. Forgive us for every unkind thought, every false word, and every wrong act. Forgive us for failing to give you thanks, for our neglect of prayer, and our willful ignorance of your word. Heavenly Father, have mercy on us. Remove from us all that dims the brightness of your glory and give to us a passion to know you in all of your fullness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Silent Prayer and Confession Minister: Amen. Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 30 Response: “Change My Heart, O God”
[Children age 3 - grade Pre-K may leave during the Response.] Congregational Prayer The Service Of The Word * Hymn: “In Christ Alone”
Stuart Townend, Keith Getty, 2001, Thankyou Music, CCLI1099351 Scripture Reading: Acts 4:32-37 Sermon: New Covenant, New Community, Part XVII The Ministry of the Church Prayer * Hymn: PH 462 “Amazing Grace—How Sweet the Sound” New Britain The Offering of Tribute * Offertory Prayer Offering: Fairlawn General Fund Offertory: “Doxology from the Genevan Psalter” Bourgeois/arr. Hayes Blessing and Dismissal * Blessing: May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen. * Response: “Majesty”
Jack Hayford, 1981, Rocksmith Music c/o Trust Music, CCLI 1099351 Postlude: “Children’s Medley” arr. Hayes *Indicates congregation stands ___________________________________________________________________________________ |