WE GATHER AND APPROACH GOD
PRELUDE – Deborah Guillory, Organ
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart”
NOTES ON THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH
Rev. Doug de Graffenried
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Rejoice in the Lord, O righteous. Sing to the Lord a new song.
People: Your word is upright, O God, the earth is full of your steadfast love.
Leader: Let the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of your presence.
People: Happy is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people you have chosen to be your own.
Leader: Let us worship God!
*HYMN OF PRAISE
“Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above“ – Hymnal, No. 126
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The Apostle’s Creed – Hymnal, No. 881
*GLORIA PATRI
WE WORSHIP THROUGH OUR PRAYERS AND OUR OFFERINGS
PASTORAL PRAYER
Rev. Doug de Graffenried
LORD’S PRAYER
PRAYER RESPONSE
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God“ – Hymnal, No. 420
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING
Rev. Doug de Graffenried
OFFERTORY PRAYER
OFFERTORY – Chancel Quartet
“Blest Are They“
*DOXOLOGY
*HYMN OF THE GOSPEL
“‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus“ verses 1,2,4 – Hymnal, No. 462
WE HEAR GOD’S WORD
*SCRIPTURE
Philippians 1:1-11
SERMON – “Staying Home”
Rev. Doug de Graffenried
WE GO FORTH IN FAITH AND SERVICE
*HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“When We All Get to Heaven“ verses 1,2,4 – Hymnal, No. 701
*BENEDICTION Rev. Doug de Graffenried
*POSTLUDE Deborah Guillory, Organ