ORDER OF WORSHIP FOR
THE FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH
215 MIDDLE ROAD, HAZLET, NJ 07730
(* indicates to stand if you are able)
Sunday, September 12; Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
VOTUM AND SALUTATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP (Adapted from Psalm 19)
Leader: The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of his hands;
People: Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
Leader: The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul,
People: The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, and make the simple wise.
Leader: The precepts of the Lord are right and give joy to the heart.
People: The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
Leader: May these words of our mouths and these meditations of our hearts be pleasing in your sight,
All: For you, Lord, are our Rock and our Redeemer.
PRAYER OF PRESENCE
All: Lord God, we are gathered together this morning for your worship. We praise you and bless your most holy name. Pour out your Spirit of love and trust and friendship on each of us. Help us to discern our purpose for your kingdom. And draw our hearts nearer to you. We ask for your blessing in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
CHILDREN'S WORD
HYMN OF PRAISE “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Hymn #60
PASSING OF THE PEACE
PRAYER FOR GRACE
All: Holy God, you are the potter who shapes our world and molds our spirits. Your creation is an act of grace; your every word is a fountain of life. Mold us and shape us once again, O God, as we confess our sin and our faith before you. We know your work in us is not yet complete. Create in us love where there is hatred; generosity where there is greed; and compassion where there is indifference. We pray this for the sake of our Lord, Jesus Christ. 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 (Isaiah 41:9b-10)
All: “I said, 'You are my servant'; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous hand.”
*Gloria Patri: Glory be to The Father Hymn #805
CALL TO FAITHFUL LIVING (1 Peter 4:8-10)
“Above all, love each other deeply, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. And like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift you have received.”
HYMN FOR ILLUMINATION “Spirit of the Living God” Verse 1 Hymn #297
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON HYMN “Near to the Heart of God” Hymn #542
SCRIPTURE READINGS – Habakkuk 3:1-19
John 3:13-21
THE MORNING MESSAGE - “Yet I Will Rejoice“
*OFFERTORY PRAYER & DOXOLOGY
*APOSTLES CREED Hymnbook #14
JOYS & CONCERNS – MORNING PRAYER – THE LORD'S PRAYER
CLOSING HYMN “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” Hymn #609
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, September 12; Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
VOTUM AND SALUTATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP (Adapted from Psalm 19)
Leader: The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of his hands;
People: Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.
Leader: The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul,
People: The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, and make the simple wise.
Leader: The precepts of the Lord are right and give joy to the heart.
People: The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
Leader: May these words of our mouths and these meditations of our hearts be pleasing in your sight,
All: For you, Lord, are our Rock and our Redeemer.
PRAYER OF PRESENCE
All: Lord God, we are gathered together this morning for your worship. We praise you and bless your most holy name. Pour out your Spirit of love and trust and friendship on each of us. Help us to discern our purpose for your kingdom. And draw our hearts nearer to you. We ask for your blessing in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
CHILDREN'S WORD
HYMN OF PRAISE “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Hymn #60
PASSING OF THE PEACE
PRAYER FOR GRACE
All: Holy God, you are the potter who shapes our world and molds our spirits. Your creation is an act of grace; your every word is a fountain of life. Mold us and shape us once again, O God, as we confess our sin and our faith before you. We know your work in us is not yet complete. Create in us love where there is hatred; generosity where there is greed; and compassion where there is indifference. We pray this for the sake of our Lord, Jesus Christ. 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 (Isaiah 41:9b-10)
All: “I said, 'You are my servant'; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you with my righteous hand.”
*Gloria Patri: Glory be to The Father Hymn #805
CALL TO FAITHFUL LIVING (1 Peter 4:8-10)
“Above all, love each other deeply, for love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaining. And like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift you have received.”
HYMN FOR ILLUMINATION “Spirit of the Living God” Verse 1 Hymn #297
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON HYMN “Near to the Heart of God” Hymn #542
SCRIPTURE READINGS – Habakkuk 3:1-19
John 3:13-21
THE MORNING MESSAGE - “Yet I Will Rejoice“
*OFFERTORY PRAYER & DOXOLOGY
*APOSTLES CREED Hymnbook #14
JOYS & CONCERNS – MORNING PRAYER – THE LORD'S PRAYER
CLOSING HYMN “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” Hymn #609
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION
CHORAL POSTLUDE: "Lord, Dismiss Us with your Blessing" Hymn #834