GRACE COVENANT

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Awakening a Love for Christ in the Heart of Richmond November 17, 2013 The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time 10:55 a.m.

Please fill out the communication card and place it in the offering plate during the offertory. Please stand for these parts of the service.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

WE GATHER TO GLORIFY GOD

PRELUDE Prelude on the Hymn Tune Rhosymedre CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 46 One: Many: One: Many: One: All: Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958 Luke Woodcock

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth be moved, and though the mountains be toppled into the depths of the sea, Though its waters rage and foam, and though the mountains tremble at its tumult. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be overthrown; God shall help it at the break of day. Amen. Kremser

HYMN 559 (Blue Hymnal) We Gather Together

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (IN UNISON) Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves, and apart from you. We have turned from our neighbors, and refused to bear the burdens of others. We have ignored the pain of the world, and passed by the hungry, the poor, and the oppressed. In your great mercy forgive our sins and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your commandments; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON GLORIA PATRI 579 (Blue Hymnal) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. JUNIOR CHOIR Cantate Domino Becki Slagle Mayo Greatorex

Sing to the Lord a new song, sing to the Lord all the earth. Cantate Domino. Worship the Lord with music, worship the Lord with song. Cantate Domino. Cantate Dominio, sing unto God. Serve the Lord with gladness, serve the Lord with praise. Cantate Domino.
At this time, children 9 years old and younger are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary with our volunteer leaders. The children and their leaders will worship in the chapel. They will be in "Children's Church" for the remainder of the morning and will meet parents in the social room.

WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION FIRST NEW TESTAMENT READING John 15:1-5 Pete Sizemore Holy Bible, p. 105 NT Holy Bible, p. 179 NT Bobby Hulme-Lippert

SECOND NEW TESTAMENT READING Galatians 4:8-20 SERMON Christ Formed Within

WE RESPOND TO GODS WORD

HYMN 379 (Blue Hymnal) My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less APOSTLES CREED (IN UNISON)
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy Catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

Solid Rock

WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD

MOMENT FOR MISSION PRESENTATION OF TITHES, OFFERINGS, AND GIFTS ANTHEM Anthem to the Trinity Howard Helvey, b. 1968 Cameron Baird

Spirit of God, descend upon my heart. This is my Fathers world, He shines in all thats fair. This is my Fathers world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Fathers world! I rest me in the thought of rocks and trees, of skies and seas. His hand the wonders wrought. Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature! O Thou of God and man the Son! Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou my souls glory, joy and crown! Spirit of God, descend upon my heart. Wean it from earth, through all its pulses move. Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art, and make me love Thee as I ought to love. (The anthem continues; all stand and sing the Doxology with the Chancel Choir.)

DOXOLOGY 592 (Blue Hymnal) Old Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDS 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, for ever. Amen.

WE GO FORTH TO LOVE AND SERVE

HYMN 358 (Red Hymnal) God of Grace and God of Glory BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE Fivefold Amen POSTLUDE Fantasie (Hommage Frescobaldi) Cwm Rhondda

Franz Schubert, 1797-1828

Jean Langlais, 1907-1991

Please join us in the Social Room following worship for refreshments and fellowship. The flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my parents, Arnold and Hazel Curtis, by Judith Curtis Waldron.

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