Feb. 3
February 3, 2008
(Note: This was Super Bowl Sunday. With a reduced congregation and leadership, we used the same service as Jan 27, except for scriptures for discussion.)
Call to Worship & Welcome
Opening Song: “Somebody’s Knockin’”
Opening Prayer
Call to Confession
Confession (in unison)
Almighty God, the Giver of Life, you know us better than we know ourselves. We’re here before you now, believers and doubters alike, confessing… We long to live each day for you, serving each other, sharing the kingdom of God through the grace of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
Silent Prayer
Assurance of Pardon Song: “I Know the Lord’s Laid His Hands on Me”
Prayer for Hearing and Preaching The Word
Old Testament Reading:
Exodus 24: 12-18
Discussion: “Come up to me on the mountain and stay here”
Peace Song: “The Servant Song”
Passing of the Peace
Praise Song: “Halle, Halle, Halle”
New Testament Reading
II Peter 1:16-21
Discussion: “We were there on the holy mountain with him. We heard the voice out of heaven with our very own ears.”
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Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Prayer Song: “Cares Chorus”
Gospel Reading: Matthew 17:1-9
Message
Litany of Response
One: Jesus preached to the crowds, “Repent, change your life. God’s kingdom is near.” And they followed him, hung on his every word.
Many: We hear Jesus call us, “Repent, change your life.”
One: Jesus walked up to Simon and Andrew on the beach and James and John, sitting in the boat, and he said, “Come, follow me and you will catch people instead of fish.” They dropped their nets and went.
Many: We hear Jesus call us, “Come, follow me, and bring others to follow as well.”
One: Jesus preached about the Kingdom of God. He showed the people the kingdom by healing their diseases and easing their pain.
Many: That’s the way God works, not with fancy words but with actions and love.
All: Change your life, Jesus said.
Response Song: “ ”
Testimony as the Spirit leads
Charge to the people
Benediction
Closing song: “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”
Please meet for refreshments and fellowship downstairs following altworship.
