January 24, 2010
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
The Third Sunday after Epiphany

(Please pass the red pew pads now. If you are a guest this Sunday, we would love
to greet you following the service or at coffee fellowship in the Social Hall.)

THE ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Barry W. Szymanksi, J.D

THE PRELUDE Another Year is Dawning Peninger
Jubilation Ringers

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP
Minister: The Spirit of the Lord is upon us.
People: The Spirit of the Lord is in us.
Minister: Anointing us,
People: Sending us.
Minister: To bring good news, to bind up, to proclaim favor, to comfort, to provide
People: To loosen.
Minister: The day of the Lord is coming.
People: The day of the Lord has come. (Katherine Hawkins)

*HYMN 384 Children of the Heavenly Father

*THE PRAYER OF THE DAY and THE LORD’S PRAYER (unison)

Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. We pray together in the strong name of Jesus Christ.

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, forever. Amen.

*THE GLORIA PATRI (Hymn 558)

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.

THE PSALMODY (alternate by verse) Psalm 19 Hymnal, no. 600
[Men take the odd verses; women take the even verses.]

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Deuteronomy 6:1-12 Bible, page 162 Children’s Bible, page 247

THE INVITATION TO SUNDAY SCHOOL

THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 4:14-21 Rev. Jan Kwiatkowski, M.S., M.F.T. Bible, page 936 Children’s Bible, page 1465

THE SERMON “Who’s Got the Power?” Rev. Kwiatkowski

THE ANTHEM Psalm 150: Praise the Lord! Hunnicutt

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER
[After a time of silence, we say:]

God of compassion, please watch over the people of Haiti, and weave out of these terrible happenings wonders of goodness and grace. Surround those who have been affected by tragedy with a sense of your present love, and hold them in faith. Though they are lost in grief, may they find you and be comforted. Guide us as a church to find ways of providing assistance that heal wounds and provide hope.Help us to remember that when one of your children suffers we all suffer;through Jesus Christ who was dead, but lives and rules this world with you. Amen.

–Bruce Reyes-Chow, Gradye Parsons and Linda Valentin

[Silence.]

Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

Ascribe to the Lord, the honor due His name. Bring offerings and come into His courts.

THE ANTHEM If I Have My Ticket arr. Moore

*THE DOXOLOGY (Hymn 563)

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

*HYMN 578 Sent Forth by God’s Blessing

*THE BENEDICTION

THE POSTLUDE Prelude and Fugue in F J.S. Bach

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today's Chancel flowers are dedicated by Steve, Cathy, Brian and Sean Denny to
Jacquie Chrisien, our generous mother and loving grandmother, in celebration of her birthday.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

A nursery for infants and toddlers is available during the 10:00 a.m. service.
Sunday School for children 3 years through 8th grade.

Worship Preview for Sunday, January 31 10:00 AM

Dr. Szymanski will offer the sermon entitled “Ire.”
Thomas Gregory is the organist.
Lee Jacobi directs the Choir of First Church.
Roxanne Trump-Miles directs the Junior Choir.