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The Sunday service of
worship begins at 9:15 am in the sanctuary. The service contains a
variety of elements: music, prayers, reading of Scripture, the
spoken word, and congregational participation. On specified dates
the sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper are celebrated. An
outline of the order of worship and a brief explanation of each
element follows.
"The Gathering" begins at 11:15 am and is a more casual worship
experience for all ages featuring a wide variety of musical styles.
"The Gathering" draws from the very best of Christian music (past and
present) to lift our hearts in praise and adoration to God.
Families are invited to worship together.
Summer Worship Schedule (10 @ 10!)
10 am , Sundays, July 6 through September 7
Join the church family for ten weeks of summer worship at 10:00 am
beginning July 6. This single service will combine elements of
both the traditional worship service and "The Gathering" and include
special music, readings, and a variety of worship leaders and preachers.
The full worship schedule will resume September 14, 2008.
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ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR MORNING SERVICE
THE LORD GATHER US TOGETHER
Prelude
Music from the pipe organ welcomes people
to the sanctuary.
Greeting
One of the pastors offers words of welcome to worshipers and
calls attention to special announcements.
Introit
The Chancel Choir offers a choral announcement of a time of
worship.
WE
LIFT OUR HEARTS IN PRAISE AND ADORATION
Call To Worship
Responsive sentences call worshipers into
the presence of God.
Hymn
The congregation sings a hymn of praise and adoration to God as
the Chancel Choir processes into the chancel.
Apostles' Creed
The congregation joins in reciting this ancient creed as a
statement of what we believe. For a more in-depth look at this Creed
click here.
WE PRAY TO THE LORD
Prayer of Confession
The congregation joins in a unison prayer recognizing sin shared
by all humanity and the need of forgiveness.
Assurance of Pardon
Responsive sentences affirm God's forgiveness of the repentant.
THE WORD IS PRESENT TO US
Psalter Reading
One of the Psalms is read.
Gloria Patri
While the Latin title roughly means "glory to the father", it is
a choral response sung by the congregation giving praise to the
Trinity.
Time with Children
Elementary aged children and youth begin worship with their
families and are dismissed to an age-specific study program.
Focus on Mission
A brief presentation is made by a church member on some aspect
of the church's service in the community and world.
Offering Of Our Gifts And Tithes
The financial gifts of the congregation are received.
Offertory
Music from the pipe organ is played or a choral solo performed
while the offering is received.
Doxology
The congregation sings the doxology, meaning "word of praise",
as the offering is brought forward.
Prayer of Dedication
The congregation joins in a unison prayer dedicating gifts
received for God's work.
Pastoral Prayer and Lord's Prayer
A prayer of thanksgiving, supplication and intercession begins
in silent prayer for the congregation, is followed by a prayer
offered by one of the pastors, and concludes with the congregation
reciting the Lord's Prayer.
Anthem
Choral music is presented by the Chancel Choir or on occasion by
one of the youth choirs.
THE LORD
SPEAKS TO US
Scripture Reading
A selected passage from the Bible is read to the congregation.
Sermon
The pastor delivers a message aimed at deepening an
understanding of the Christian faith and applying the Christian
faith to life in the modern world.
Hymn
The congregation closes worship with a hymn seeking to inspire
Christian living.
THE LORD SENDS US
OUT
Benediction
Meaning "to speak well or bless", the Benediction is pronounced by
the pastor and assures God's blessing as worshipers depart.
Choral Response
The Chancel Choir offers a choral response to the Benediction.
Closing Voluntary
Music on the pipe organ send the congregation on their way.
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