Fairlawn Christian Reformed ChurchMorning Worship July 6, 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: “Thy Word” Grant, Smith/arr. Hayes “America the Beautiful” Ward/arr. Hayes Welcome and Announcements Silent Prayer and Preparation * Call to Worship: Psalm 99 The Lord reigns, let the nations tremble; he sits enthroned between the cherubim, let the earth shake. Great is the Lord in Zion; he is exalted over all the nations. Let them praise your great and awesome name, for you are holy. The King is mighty, he loves justice. Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool, for he is holy. * Hymn: PH 599 “God of All Ages, Whose Almighty Hand” National Hymn * 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: Lord God, your righteous wisdom governs the heavens and controls the destinies of all mankind. Guide with your wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth. Open the eyes of all people to see the sovereignty of your eternal truth and love, that being delivered from the bondage of human pride and corruption, they may find their freedom in knowing Jesus Christ and their peace in the glory of your kingdom, through the same Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. * Response: PH 408, stanza 1 “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” Darwall’s 148th Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore. Rejoice, give thanks and sing and triumph evermore. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice. Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Confession and Prayer Prayer of Confession: Almighty God, maker of all things and judge of all men, we acknowledge our many sins and wickedness before you, which we, from time to time, have committed in thought, word, and deed against your majesty. We do earnestly repent and are sorry for these our sins. The remembrance of them is grievous, and the burden of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father, and for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son, forgive us for all that is past, and grant that we may from now on serve and please you in newness of life, to the honor and glory of your name, through Christ our Lord. Silent Prayer and Confession Minister: Amen. Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 55 Response: PH 260, stanzas 1,3 “Not What My Hands Have Done” Leominster [Children age 3 - grade Pre-K may leave during the Response.] Congregational Prayer The Service Of The Word * Hymn: Insert “Eternal Father, Strong to Save” Melita * Confession of Faith: Apostles’ Creed Scripture Reading: Luke 8:22-25 Sermon: Calming the Storm Prayer * Hymn: PH 477 “You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim” Hanover The Offering of Tribute * Offertory Prayer Offering: Fairlawn General Fund Offertory: “Love Medley” arr. Ham 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: He Is Exalted”
Twila Paris, 1985, Straightway Music, CCLI 1099351 Postlude: “Shout to the Lord” Zschech/arr. Dalton *Indicates congregation stands _____________________________________________________________________________________
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