February 21, 2010
MORNING WORSHIP 10:00 AM
The First Sunday in Lent

(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 Lenten coffee fellowship in the Atrium.)

THE WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Steven A. Peay, Ph.D.

THE PRELUDE From God I Ne’er Will Turn Me Buxtehude

CHIMES AND TOWER BELLS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Barry W. Szymanski, J.D.

Minister: Jesus began his ministry to the world, led by the Spirit into the wilderness.
People: As we begin our Lenten journey, let us be led by the Spirit, even into the uncomfortable places.
Minister: In those forty days, and in that place, Jesus was faced with hunger, doubt and temptation.
People: As we seek to follow Jesus, we would be led, even into the uncomfortable choices.
Minister: Jesus left the wilderness, faithful and obedient to God, rejoicing in the One in whom he trusted.
People: As we continue on our path to faithfulness, we will be led by our Christ, rejoicing in the Lord our God.

*HYMN 9 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven

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

Almighty God, your Son Jesus Christ fasted forty days in the wilderness, and was tempted as we are, but did not sin. Give us grace to discipline ourselves in obedience to your Spirit; and, just as you know our weakness, so may we know your power to save; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who taught us to pray:

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 RESPONSE Teach Me, O Lord, the Way of Thy Statues

Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statues, And I shall keep it unto the end.

THE OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Rev. Jan Kwiatkowski, M.S., M.F.T. Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Bible, page 180 Children’s Bible, page 272

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Robert James Dummert
William Robert Dummert, son of Mary & Robert Dummert

THE PSALMODY Psalm 91 sung to Eventide

[Children ages 3 through 8th grade are dismissed to Sunday School during the Psalmody.]

Deep in the shelter of the Lord I dwell, Since I have made the Lord my dwelling place,
And in the shadow of God’s love abide; Home of my care and harbor for my praise;

No pestilence or snare will me assail, Great hosts of angels, messengers of grace,
When God Almighty watches at my side. God sends to keep me safe in all my ways.

Beneath God’s hov’ring wings I rest secure, “For I, the Lord, have bound you safe in love,
With calm assurance that my help is near; You need not fear, I will your rescue be;”

God’s loving-kindness my protection sure, Since Thou, O Lord, from danger me remove,
And e’er attends to banish all my fear. My song shall be Thy praise eternally.

THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Romans 10:8b-13 Bible, page 1032 Children’s Bible, page 1609

THE GOSPEL LESSON Luke 4:1-13 Bible, page 936 Children’s Bible, page 1465

THE SERMON “Of Priorities and Strategies” Dr. Peay

THE ANTHEM I Heard The Voice of Jesus Say Horn

THE CALL TO PRAYER and SILENT MEDITATION

THE PRAYER OF PEOPLE AND MINISTER

THE CHORAL RESPONSE TO PRAYER

THE OFFERTORY

Minister: "For you know the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich." (2 Corinthians 8:9)

THE ANTHEM Thy Guiding Hand Reissiger

*THE RESPONSE HYMN 438 We Give Thee but Thine Own verses 1 & 2

*THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

*HYMN 173 Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days

*THE CHARGE and BENEDICTION

THE POSTLUDE Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne Buxehude

*Indicates where the congregation is asked to stand.

Today’s Chancel flowers are given by Beej and Jennifer Wakefield with deep appreciation for God's many blessings on our Country, our Church and our Family.

CARE FOR CHILDREN

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

Worship Preview for Sunday, February 28 10:00 AM

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