ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR
THE FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH
215 MIDDLE ROAD, HAZLET, NJ 07730
(* indicates to stand if you are able)
Sunday, February 6; Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
VOTUM AND SALUTATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP (Adapted from Psalm 138)
Leader: O Lord, we give you thanks with our whole hearts!
People: Before the heavens we sing your praise!
Leader: We bow to your holy temple, giving thanks for your steadfast love and faithfulness!
People: For your name and your word are exalted above everything!
Leader: On the day we called you, you answered;
People: And you increased the strength of our souls.
Leader: All the kings of the earth will praise you, O Lord,
People: For they have heard the words of your mouth.
Leader: They shall sing the ways of the Lord,
People: For great is the glory of the Lord!
Leader: The Lord will fulfill his purpose for us;
All: For we are the work of his hands, and his steadfast love endures forever.
PRAYER OF PRESENCE
All: God of grace, you have seen us through many storms and trials. We ask your blessing this morning as we gather in your worship. Help us to be faithful to you, as you have been faithful to us. Awaken us to your loving presence and bless us in our praise and prayers to you. We pray this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Amen.
HYMN OF PRAISE “Praise the Lord, O Heavens Adore Him” Hymn #17
PASSING OF THE PEACE
PRAYER FOR GRACE
All: Gracious God, we humbly ask your forgiveness. You have called us into your service, but we have not responded in faith. You have put your law in our minds and on our hearts, yet we still refuse to obey. You have invited us to love, and we have responded with fear. Most merciful God, forgive us for our actions and inactions. Lead us to be more faithful disciples. For the grace of your love we pray, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(to be sung - Hear our prayer O Lord. Hear our prayer O Lord. Incline thine ear to us, and grant us Thy peace. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE (Matthew 11:28-30)
All: (at that time, Jesus said,) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
*Gloria Patri: Glory be to The Father Hymn #805
CALL TO FAITHFUL LIVING (Romans 12:9-11)
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil. Cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
HYMN FOR ILLUMINATION “Spirit of the Living God” Verse 1 Hymn #297
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON HYMN “I Am Not Skilled to Understand” Hymn #480
SCRIPTURE READINGS – Luke 5:1-11
THE MORNING MESSAGE - “A Sinful Man“
*OFFERTORY PRAYER & DOXOLOGY
INSTALLATION OF ELDERS AND DEACONS
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER
CLOSING HYMN “A Charge to Keep I Have” Hymn #659
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION
CHORAL POSTLUDE: "Lord, Dismiss Us with your Blessing" Hymn #834
THE FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH
215 MIDDLE ROAD, HAZLET, NJ 07730
(* indicates to stand if you are able)
Sunday, February 6; Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
VOTUM AND SALUTATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP (Adapted from Psalm 138)
Leader: O Lord, we give you thanks with our whole hearts!
People: Before the heavens we sing your praise!
Leader: We bow to your holy temple, giving thanks for your steadfast love and faithfulness!
People: For your name and your word are exalted above everything!
Leader: On the day we called you, you answered;
People: And you increased the strength of our souls.
Leader: All the kings of the earth will praise you, O Lord,
People: For they have heard the words of your mouth.
Leader: They shall sing the ways of the Lord,
People: For great is the glory of the Lord!
Leader: The Lord will fulfill his purpose for us;
All: For we are the work of his hands, and his steadfast love endures forever.
PRAYER OF PRESENCE
All: God of grace, you have seen us through many storms and trials. We ask your blessing this morning as we gather in your worship. Help us to be faithful to you, as you have been faithful to us. Awaken us to your loving presence and bless us in our praise and prayers to you. We pray this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Amen.
HYMN OF PRAISE “Praise the Lord, O Heavens Adore Him” Hymn #17
PASSING OF THE PEACE
PRAYER FOR GRACE
All: Gracious God, we humbly ask your forgiveness. You have called us into your service, but we have not responded in faith. You have put your law in our minds and on our hearts, yet we still refuse to obey. You have invited us to love, and we have responded with fear. Most merciful God, forgive us for our actions and inactions. Lead us to be more faithful disciples. For the grace of your love we pray, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
(to be sung - Hear our prayer O Lord. Hear our prayer O Lord. Incline thine ear to us, and grant us Thy peace. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE (Matthew 11:28-30)
All: (at that time, Jesus said,) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
*Gloria Patri: Glory be to The Father Hymn #805
CALL TO FAITHFUL LIVING (Romans 12:9-11)
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil. Cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
HYMN FOR ILLUMINATION “Spirit of the Living God” Verse 1 Hymn #297
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON HYMN “I Am Not Skilled to Understand” Hymn #480
SCRIPTURE READINGS – Luke 5:1-11
THE MORNING MESSAGE - “A Sinful Man“
*OFFERTORY PRAYER & DOXOLOGY
INSTALLATION OF ELDERS AND DEACONS
- Presentation
- Affirmation of Faith (Apostle's Creed) Hymnbook #14
- Installation
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD'S SUPPER
- Invitation
- Hymn of Approach - “Let Us Break Bread Together” Hymn #776
- Communion Liturgy (see blue pew cards)
- Prayer after Communion
CLOSING HYMN “A Charge to Keep I Have” Hymn #659
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION
CHORAL POSTLUDE: "Lord, Dismiss Us with your Blessing" Hymn #834
