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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)
**The Prelude functions like a curtain that separates our world from the worship place of peace and sanctuary. We enter prayerfully. We wait expectantly, listening for God’s Spirit and truth, which challenges us to return to the world equipped for faithful and useful Christian service.
* Those who are able, please stand Please turn off all cell phones
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
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
Following worship this morning, you are invited to fellowship time in the gathering room of Jones Hall, just out the West door of the Sanctuary. Hosting today is Congregational Life Ministry Team.
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.
Please remember in your prayers: Caroline Darr; Walter Haas, Mary Anne Shipstead; John LaVerne, Anna Suggs, Margaret Hardin; Mary Olberg; Betty Kriegel; Rev. Richard and Pat Schlater; Carolyn Cooper; Haiti and its people; Priscilla School in Medida, Mexico.
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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Rev. Norm Story Pastor Dr. Marcus L. Burr Jr. Minister of Pastoral Care Mark Hellman Youth Ministries Beth Borchert-Thomas Dir. of Children’s Choirs Lynn Lawson-Jones Worship Pianist Michelle Osborne Program Coordinator |
Dr. Howard A. Smolleck Organist Lois Cook Bell Choir Director Dr. Wayne Hawkins Parish Associate for Hispanic Ministries David Klement Director of Music |
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