August 13, 2017 Welcome to OPC - PowerPoint Presentation

August 13, 2017 Welcome to OPC

Chimes “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” ~Dorsey Welcome and Announcements Greeting Each Other Ringing of the Bell

Prelude “Prelude in F Major” ~J.S. Bach Lighting of the candles

*CALL TO WORSHIP L: Sisters and brothers, welcome to worship this day. P: We come today gladly, hoping to draw close to our Creator.

L: Some have come seeking; some have come struggling. P: Lord, be with each of us today. Feed our hearts and souls with your transforming love.

L: God is truly with you all today, guiding, lifting, feeding, and restoring your souls. P: Praise be to God who abides with us continually.

L: Let us worship God. P: Let us worship God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength!

*Hymn #487 “When Morning Gilds the Skies ” v.1 While morning gilds the skies, My heart awaking cries: May Jesus Christ be praised!

*Hymn #487 “When Morning Gilds the Skies ” v.1 Alike at work or prayer To Jesus I repair: May Jesus Christ be praised!

*Hymn #487 “When Morning Gilds the Skies ” v.2 Does sadness fill my mind? A solace here I find: May Jesus Christ be praised!

*Hymn #487 “When Morning Gilds the Skies ” v.2 Or fades my earthly bliss? My comfort still is this: May Jesus Christ be praised!

*Hymn #487 “When Morning Gilds the Skies ” v.3 Let earth’s wide circle round In joyful notes resound: May Jesus Christ be praised!

*Hymn #487 “When Morning Gilds the Skies ” v.3 Let air and sea and sky From depth to height reply: May Jesus Christ be praised!

*Hymn #487 “When Morning Gilds the Skies ” v.4 Be this, whole life is mine, My canticle divine: May Jesus Christ be praised!

*Hymn #487 “When Morning Gilds the Skies ” v.4 Be this the eternal song Through all the ages long: May Jesus Christ be praised!

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION(unison) God of all mercy, we confess that sin grips us and we cannot break free. Too often the sins in our minds, on our lips, and in our

actions stand between us and you. Our hearts are not fully yours. Our love of neighbor falls short. You know how many times we have turned our backs on

those in need; we have been too busy, too preoccupied with our own problems. Forgive us when we stray from paths of righteousness

and peace. Cause us to turn around and see where we can be of help and feed others. Give us strength and courage to truly be your loving disciples in the

ways in which we care for others. In the name of Jesus, have mercy upon us. Grant us your renewing forgiveness.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON L: Rejoice! God’s love is poured over you this day for healing, restoration, and hope. Feel the power of God’s mercy in your life. Know you are forgiven and blessed, and be a blessing to others.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON P: Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Amen!

Time With Young Christians

PROCLAIMING THE WORD SCRIPTUREREADING: Genesis 32:22-31

The same night he got up and took his two wives, his two maids, and his eleven children, and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. He took them and sent them across the stream, and likewise everything that he had.

Jacob was left alone; and a man wrestled with him until daybreak. When the man saw that he did not prevail against Jacob, he struck him on the hip socket; and Jacob’s hip was put out of joint as he wrestled with him.

Then he said, ‘Let me go, for the day is breaking.’ But Jacob said, ‘I will not let you go, unless you bless me.’ So he said to him, ‘What is your name?’ And he said, ‘Jacob.’ Then the man said,

‘You shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel, for you have striven with God and with humans, and have prevailed.’ Then Jacob asked him, ‘Please tell me your name.’ But he said,

‘Why is it that you ask my name?’ And there he blessed him. So Jacob called the place Peniel , saying, ‘For I have seen God face to face, and yet my life is preserved.’

The sun rose upon him as he passed Penuel , limping because of his hip.

SCRIPTURE READING:Matthew 14:13-21

Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd;

and he had compassion for them and cured their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, ‘This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages

and buy food for themselves.’ Jesus said to them, ‘They need not go away; you give them something to eat.’ The replied, ‘We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.’ And he said, ‘Bring them here to me.’

Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to his disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds.

And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children.

L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God!

“YOU Feed Them”Rev. Tedd Pullano

*HYMN #425 “Lord of Light, Your Name…” v.1 Lord of light, Your name outshining All the stars and suns of space, Use our talents in Your kingdom As the servants of your grace;

*HYMN #425 “Lord of Light, Your Name…” v.1 Use us to fulfill Your purpose In the gift of Christ your Son: Abba, as in highest heaven, So on earth Your will be done.

*HYMN #425 “Lord of Light, Your Name…” v.2 By the toil of faithful workers In some far outlying field, By the courage where the radiance Of the cross is still revealed,

*HYMN #425 “Lord of Light, Your Name…” v.2 By the victories of meekness, Through reproach and suffering won: Abba, as in highest heaven, So on earth Your will be done.

*HYMN #425 “Lord of Light, Your Name…” v.3 Grant that knowledge, still increasing, At Your feet may lowly kneel; With Your grace our triumphs hallow, With Your charity our zeal;

*HYMN #425 “Lord of Light, Your Name…” v.3 Lift the nations from the shadows To the gladness of the sun: Abba, as in highest heaven, So on earth Your will be done.

*HYMN #425 “Lord of Light, Your Name…” v.4 By the prayers of faithful watchers, Never silent day or night; By the cross of Jesus, bringing Peace to all and healing light;

*HYMN #425 “Lord of Light, Your Name…” v.4 By the love that passes knowledge, Making all Your children one: Abba, as in highest heaven, So on earth Your will be done.

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD OFFERTORY INVITATION Offertory “Moonlight on the Chapel” ~Felton

*DOXOLOGY #592 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 Dedication (unison) God of abundant grace and compassion, you heap blessings on us with the reminder that we have been blessed to be a blessing.

As we offer our gifts this morning, we remember that we live in a world where too many don’t have enough to eat or clean water to drink. The words that Jesus spoke ring loud in our ears:

“You give them something to eat!” As we put these gifts in your hands and lift our eyes in gratitude, bless them and multiply them to east the need of people we may never meet.

We do this in the name of Jesus, the Christ. Amen.

RESPONDING TO THE WORD JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PASTORAL PRAYER

The Lord’s Prayer (unison) 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. 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, forever. Amen.

BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

*Hymn # 514 “Let us Tongues and Talents Employ” v.1 Let us talents and tongues employ, Reaching out with shout of joy: Bread is broken, the wine is poured, Christ is spoken and seen and heard.

*Hymn # 514 “Let us Tongues and Talents Employ” v.1 Jesus lives again, Earth can breathe again, Pass the Word around: Loaves abound!

*Hymn # 514 “Let us Tongues and Talents Employ” v.2 Christ is able to make us one, At the table He sets the tone, Teaching people to live to bless, Love in word and in deed express.

*Hymn # 514 “Let us Tongues and Talents Employ” v.2 Jesus lives again, Earth can breathe again, Pass the Word around: Loaves abound!

* BENEDICTION

*Hymn # 514 “Let us Tongues and Talents Employ” v.3 Jesus calls us in, sends us out Bearing fruit in a world of doubt, Gives us love to tell, bread to share: God (Immanuel) everywhere!

*Hymn # 514 “Let us Tongues and Talents Employ” v.3 Jesus lives again, Earth can breathe again, Pass the Word around: Loaves abound!

Postlude “Dialogue” ~Mozart