10/8/23 Bulletin & Order of Service

Welcome & Church Information

8 & 11 am Order of Service

Nineteenth Sunday After Pentecost

Traditional Worship—8 & 11 AM

October 8, 2023

*Please stand as you are able. Congregational responses are in bold.

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PRELUDE

"Festal Prelude With Chimes" by William R. Spence

Rick Nay, Organ

(11:00) CHORAL INTROIT

"Where the Spirit of the Lord Is" by Stephen Adams

Chancel Choir

*CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Margaret Rountree

Leader: Come away from the rush and worry of the world to worship God.

People: We come seeking peace and quiet for our souls.

Leader: Rest your spirits. Quiet your hearts. God is with us.

People: Praise be to God who calls us to come away.

*HYMN OF PRAISE

"Holy, Holy, Holy" Number 64

*PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

*CONGREGATIONAL SONG

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” Number 557

Blest be the tie that binds

our hearts in Christian love;

the fellowship of kindred minds

is like to that above.

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

“Apostles’ Creed” Number 881

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

PASTORAL PRAYER / LORD'S PRAYER

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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

(11:00) CHORAL ANTHEM

"With A Voice of Singing" by Martin Shaw

Chancel Choir

WORSHIP WITH OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Click here to GIVE)

"Under His Wings" by Ira D. Sankey

Kendra Aumack and Karen Shramo, duet

*DOXOLOGY Number 95

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*HYMN OF PREPARATION

“Blessed Assurance” Number 369

SERMON

"Be Decisive" Rev. Bob Martin

Text: Revelation 3:14-22 (NLT)

*HYMN OF DEDICATION

"Seek Ye First" Number 405

*BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE

"March In D" by Felix Mendelssohn

Rick Nay, Organ

The colorful flowers are given to the glory of God in love and honor of Nick & Shelia Routh’s 62nd wedding anniversary.

The pink rose is given in love and honor of Willow Charleston Wood, daughter of Warren & Kim Wood, who will be baptized today.

The white flowers are given to the glory of God in loving memory of Margaret Wood, Willow’s grandmother in heaven.

Thank you for joining us this morning!

Reminder: If you are not feeling well, please take advantage of our livestream worship. COVID is spiking again in Florida and we want to keep everyone safe!

9:30 am Order of Service