PRELUDE: Take Up Your Cross (Prelude on “Bourbon”) by Wilbur Held
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN: What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine [Showalter]
PRAYER OF PRAISE
INTROIT: When You Believe (from “The Prince of Egypt”) by Stephen Schwartz/arr. by Audrey Snyder; Maria Schafer, soprano solo; Mark Waters, tenor solo
Many nights we’ve prayed with no proof anyone could hear. In our hearts a hopeful song we barely understood. Now we are not afraid, although we know there’s much to fear. We were moving mountains long before we knew we could. There can be miracles when you believe. Though hope is frail, it’s hard to kill. Who knows what miracles you can achieve? When you believe, somehow you will, you will when you believe. In this time of fear, when prayer so often proved in vain, hope seemed like the summer birds, too swiftly flown away. Yet now I’m standing here, with heart so full I can’t explain, seeking faith and speaking words I never thought I’d say. (In Hebrew) Ashira l’Adonai ki ga-oh ga-ah. Michamocha baelim Adonai. Michamocha ne darbakodesh. Nachita v’chas-d’cha am zu ga-al-ta. Ashira. (Translation ) I will sing to the Lord, for he has triumphed gloriously. Who is like You, oh Lord, among the celestial? Who is like You, majestic in holiness? In Your love, You lead the people You redeemed. I will sing.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
SONG OF GRATEFUL PRAISE: O Lord, Our Lord [How Majestic]
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE LESSON: 1 Timothy 4:7c-10
ANTHEM: I Trust in You by Darcy Stanley
There’s a place of quiet refuge. There’s a place where my soul finds peace. In the shelter of my Savior, all anxiety shall cease. Mercy flows just like a fountain. Grace is offered full and free. Loving God and only Savior, You alone can meet my need. You alone are God, faithful, loving Father. You alone are God, keeper of my soul. You alone are God, Lord and King forever. You are my God. I trust in You. All my hope is placed upon You. Every care lies at Your feet. As I trust my heart rejoices, for in You I am complete. You’re my rock, my firm foundation. You’re my light, my steadfast guide. You’re my God and I will praise You. In Your hands I place my life..
SERMON: “Sometimes We Strive, Sometimes We Glide”
HYMN: Soft Rains of Spring Flow [PCOCS]
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION
HYMN: Fight the Good Fight [Duke Street]
BENEDICTION
CHORAL RESPONSE: Prayer of St. Hugh by Kevin Clarke
God the Father: on our pilgrimage with your Son, toward the heavenly city, give us holiness of life, humility when leading others, generosity toward the future and merciful love for the weak; for Jesus Christ’s sake. Amen. [St. Hugh of Lincoln, 1140-1200]
POSTLUDE: Allegro (from “Choral No. 3 in A-Minor”) by César Franck
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