Jan. 20

January 20, 2008

Call to Worship & Welcome
Opening Song: I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy
Prayer for Illumination
Old Testament Reading:
Isaiah 49:1-7
Discussion: God said to me, “You are my servant…
But I said, “I’ve worked for nothing.”

Peace Song: “The Servant Song”
Passing of the Peace
Praise Song: “Halle, Halle, Halle”

New Testament Reading
1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
Prayer Song: “I Want Jesus to Walk With Me”

Gospel Reading: John 1:29-42

Message Come and See

Litany of Response
One: John said Jesus was the one he’s been waiting for. The anointed one, sent by God for the sufferings of humankind.
Many: Andrew listened to John and went after Jesus. He asked, “Teacher, where are you staying?” He meant, can we come too? He meant, tell us who you are.
One: Jesus answered, “Come and see.” Andrew came and he saw and he was changed. He told his brother, Simon. Simon came and met Jesus and he was changed.
Many: We want to know too. Jesus, where are you staying? Can we come too? Tell us who you are.
One: Jesus answers, “Come and see.”
All: Come and see.
Response Song: Come to Jesus
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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 our sins, because we’re lost without your grace. Search us, O God, and rinse our hearts clean by the healing power of your Holy Spirit. We long to live each day for you, serving each other, sharing the grace of your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, in whose holy name we pray. Amen.
Silent Prayer
Assurance of Pardon 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.