ORDER OF WORSHIP

Gathering and Centering Ourselves for Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Prelude

Call to Worship 

 Proverbs 3:5-6

One:

Trust in the LORD with all your heart,

Many:

and do not lean on your own understanding.

One:

In all your ways acknowledge God,

Many:

and God will make straight your paths.

Hymn of Praise

God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand

NATIONAL HYMN

The Prayer of Confession

in unison

Merciful God, we listen to your Word and hear that you are a God peace and not of confusion, yet we feel confused by the chaotic world that surrounds us and the chaos within our daily lives. We are reminded that nothing is impossible with you, yet we hold onto our fears instead of trusting in you to guide us. Forgive us, God of Love, when we try to do it all on our own. Comfort us in times of sorrow; carry us in times of desperation; and whisper to our souls of your steadfast love. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.

The Assurance of Forgiveness

One:

Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel

Many:

In Christ we are all forgiven.

Assurance Response

God Is Here Today

DIOS ESTÁ AQUÍ

Affirmation of Community | Passing of the Peace

Proclaiming the Word

The Epistle Reading

Philippians 4:1-9

The Word of the Lord - Thanks be to God.

Musical Offering

Reverie - Debussy/Stoughton

Stephanie Henry, piano

Joshua Hearn, organ

A Time for All God's Children

A Reading from the Old Testament

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

The Word of the Lord - Thanks be to God.

Sermon

"Words of Wisdom: God Has Ordered Everything"

Rev. Karen Wright

Hymn

All Things Bright and Beautiful

ROYAL OAK

Our Response to the Word

The Invitation to Discipleship and Life in the Church

The Church at Prayer

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

The Sharing of Joys and Concerns - Lord, hear our prayer.

The Lord’s Prayer

(in unison)

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 Presentation & Dedication of Our Gifts

Offertory

Offertory Response

I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me

I'M GONNA LIVE

Prayer of Thanksgiving

in unison

Lord, you give us everything that is good — our homes, our food, our families, and even our lives. All that we own and all that we are belong to you. Since you give us so much, we thank you by sharing our time, our talents, and our money with others in need. Use these gifts to show your love to people throughout our world in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Going Forth into the World to Live the Gospel

Sending Hymn

Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

MARION

Benediction & Response

We Are the Church

PORT JERVIS

Postlude

The flowers for today’s worship service are given by the Kauffman family to the Glory of God in honor of Lois's birthday.

Rita Williams, liturgist

Rick Blinn & Tim Thomas, audio/visual

SOUTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Karen Wright, Associate Pastor

Joshua G. Hearn, Director of Music Ministry

Denise Dillon-Gruber, Office Manager

God Is Here Today | Text & Tune: Raúl Galeano, © 1999 Choristers Guild. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-726989. All rights reserved.

We Are the Church | Text & Tune: Avery & Marsh, © 1972 Hope Publishing Co. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-726989. All rights reserved.

I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me | Tune: arr. Wendell P. Whalum, Tune arr. © 1984 Estate of Wendell P. Whalum. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-726989. All rights reserved.