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First Presbyterian Church

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Transfiguration of the Lord

February 14, 2010 - 10:30 A.M

 PRELUDE                            “At The Name Of Jesus”         David N. Johnson (1922-1987)

                                                “The Transfiguration”                 Robert J. Powell (b. 1932)

                                         Chorale Prelude on “Psalm 75”    Jan Zwart (Dutch, 1877-1937)

 WELCOME, GREETINGS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

                                          Please sign the friendship pads at this time.

 MEDITATION IN PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

Therefore, since it is by God’s mercy that we are engaged in this ministry, we do not lose heart. For it is the God who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness’, who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.    (2 Corinthians 4:1,6)

 MUSICAL MEDITATION    “Open My Eyes That I May See”               Shelley Houser

CHORAL INTROIT

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN   #73   “Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory”               GENEVA

 PRAYER OF ADORATION AND LORD’S PRAYER (Unison)            Jacque Parks

 Holy and Merciful God, we have not come as your equals, but as your creatures.  We come as those called to worship and serve you, and created for the joy of living in a loving relationship with you.  What a powerful truth, that you made us, you love us, and you know us.   What wonderful truth, that you want to bless us, and prepare us for eternal life with you in your glorious kingdom.  Help us to grasp more and more of how wonderful and awesome you are.  We thank you Lord, for this time together as a gathered family of faith, and may we leave equipped to glorify you by our service to others in your Holy name. … 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. 

 CALL TO CONFESSION (Seated)   

                                  #357   “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”                   MARYTON

                   (Verses 1 & 2)

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Seated/Unison)

God of glory, the light of your holiness exposes our sinfulness.  You hear the secret thoughts we hide from each other.  You see the broken lives we dress up in our Sunday best.  You know the motives behind our deeds; so often for our own gain, so seldom for your glory.  In your grace, forgive us.  Restore in us your purpose and love, that we may walk in your ways and delight in obeying your will.

 TIME OF SILENT CONFESSION AND REFLECTION

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S LOVE AND MERCY

 Leader:     On mountaintops and in valleys, in our hopes, and in our hearts, God knows us better than we know ourselves, and God forgives us when we cannot forgive ourselves! Friends believe the Good News, in Jesus Christ all our sins are forgiven.              

People:     By God's mercy, we are forgiven; by God's mercy, we are made whole; by God's mercy, we are equipped to serve others.  Thanks be to God!  Amen.

HYMN OF ASSURANCE      

                                 #357   “O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee”                    MARYTON

     (Verse 4)

                             In hope that sends a shining ray

Far down the future’s broadening way;

                             In peace that only Thou canst give,

with thee, o Master, let me live.

 PRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS

Offertory                        “God Is Our Refuge and Strength”                             Alan Pote             

Jarred Strommen, trumpet

*Offering Response    

                    We give Thee but Thine own, Whateér the gift may be;

                   All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, O lord, from Thee.

 *Prayer of Dedication          

GOOD NEWS TIME WITH YOUNG DISCIPLES                                  Judith Ames

A church school program and a nursery are provided for preschoolers in Branigan Hall. There is a video program for elementary children in the Reeves Hall cinema (except on Communion Sundays.) Please leave children’s bags on the pews.

CALL TO PRAYER           #333      “Seek Ye First”                                         LAFERTY

     (Verses 1 & 2)

PASTORAL PRAYER                                                                       

CHORAL RESPONSE

 PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

 SCRIPTURE LESSONS     Psalm 46         Luke 9:22-23, 28-37

Leader: This is the word of the Lord.

People:         Thanks be to God.

 SERMON                      “Pay Attention, It Might Be Important”        Rev. Norm Story

*CLOSING HYMN  

                          #262   “God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand”       NATIONAL HYMN

GO IN GOD’S NAME

  *BENEDICTION

 *CHORAL BENEDICTION

 *POSTLUDE                         Hymn Tune Improvisation                  Howard A. Smolleck

Sound room – Rusty Smith             Deacon Captain – Jerry Grandle

Liturgist – Rev. Marcus Burr

Greeting before Worship Service:

Mike Bartholomew – E         Mel Parish – W        Doris Silva – S 

Greeting after Worship Service:   

Nora Yaryan - E         Jacque Parks - W        Rev. Norm Story - S

Restrooms are located in Jones Hall, out the west door and across the breezeway; in the choir room, at the left and the right of the choir loft; and in the Narthex, one in the Brides’ room and one in the Deacons’ room.

Welcome!

          We come together as a community at worship to experience the grace of God, who is present in our midst. This is a time to open ourselves to Him and to each other. Expect great things of God and His grace will come to you! Please take a moment to fill out the friendship pads so we can greet you by name. Thank you for coming to First Presbyterian Church; we are glad that you are here. If you are not active in a church home in this community, we invite you to consider joining our fellowship and sharing in this ministry of Christ. We also have CD’s of our worship services or printed copies of the sermons available. If you would like to have a copy, please contact the office at 526-5559.

          Our sacred space is not this building or this sanctuary, but it is the fellowship we share, the hospitality we live, and the presence of God we see in each other.

For prayer requests during the week, call the church office to get your request on the Church-wide Prayer Chain or e-mail Linda Ramirez at fpclinda@zianet.com

 First Presbyterian Church’s mission is to emulate the work, the word, and the way of Jesus Christ in ministering to the needs of its members and preparing them for Christian outreach to people within and outside the Church of Jesus Christ.

 Our Vision Objectives are:

1.     To clearly and courageously communicate the Good News of Jesus Christ to all within reach.

2.     To develop spiritual leadership that recognizes and ministers to those in need.

3.     To develop and maintain specific ways for members to reach out and draw the community into our fellowship.

4.     To create a God-centered atmosphere for worship that will attract and bind individuals, families and youth into Christian community.

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