Fairlawn Christian Reformed ChurchMorning Worship June 15, 2008 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 Welcome and Announcements Silent Prayer and Preparation * Call to Worship: Psalm 96 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary. * Hymn: PH 501, stanzas 1-6 “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” Azmon * 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: Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ Jesus you have revealed your glory among the nations. Preserve your works of mercy, so that your Church throughout the world may bear witness to your grace and persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your name, through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
* Response: PH 501, stanza 7 “Oh, for a Thousand Tongues to Sing” Azmon To God all glory, praise, and love, be now and ever given by saints below and saints above, the church in earth and heaven. Confession and Prayer Prayer of Confession: Most merciful God, we confess to you that we are by nature sinful and unclean, and that we have disobeyed you in thought, word and deed; and not only in outward transgressions, but also in secret thoughts and desires that we are ashamed to acknowledge, but which are known to you. For this reason we seek refuge in your infinite mercy and pray that you would be gracious to us, and turn from us those punishments which we by our sins have deserved. Forgive us for all of our sins and renew within us the image of Jesus Christ, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Silent Prayer and Confession Minister: Amen. Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 51 Response: PH 534, stanzas 1-2 “Come, You Sinners, Poor and Needy” Arise Come, you sinners, poor and needy, weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus ready stands to save you, full of pity, love, and power. Let not conscience make you linger, nor of fitness fondly dream; all that he requires as fitness is to know your need of him. [Children age 3 - grade Pre-K may leave during the Response.] Congregational Prayer The Service Of The Word * Hymn: Insert “In Christ Alone” Scripture Reading: Romans 15:1-13 Sermon: Focused for the Future Prayer * Hymn: PH 525 “O Christians, Haste” Tidings The Offering of Tribute * Offertory Prayer Offering: Fairlawn General Fund Offertory 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. * Doxology: “We Will Glorify” We will glorify the King of kings, we will glorify the Lamb. We will glorify the Lord of lords, for he is the great I Am. He is Lord of heaven, Lord of earth, he is Lord of all who live; He is Lord above the universe, all praise to him we give. Twila Paris, 1982, Singspiration Music, CCLI 1099351 Postlude *Indicates congregation stands _____________________________________________________________________________________
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