Memorial Presbyterian Church
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time February
5, 2012
Let
all who enter enjoy the fellowship of friends until the bells call us to
worship. Let us then, in oneness of
spirit, turn our reverent attention to the worship of God.
The
following prayer may be used to prepare yourself for
worship.
God
of grace, you have given us minds to know you, hearts to love you, and voices
to
sing your praise. fill us with your
spirit, that we may celebrate your glory and worship you in
spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
For
the prayer of understanding, use the following:
God,
source of all light, by your Word you give light to the soul. Pour out upon us
the spirit
of wisdom and understanding that, being taught by you in
Holy Scripture, our hearts and minds
may be opened to know
the things that pertain to life and holiness; through Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen
WELCOME
AND SIGNING OF FRIENDSHIP FOLDERS
PRELUDE O
for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Robert Hobby
CHORAL
WELCOME We Come as Guests Invited
*CALL
TO WORSHIP *Those
who are able may stand.
God said, “Let there be light.”
And there was light.
Jesus said,”I
am the light of the world.”
And the light shone in the darkness.
Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.”
And the light shall not be quenched.
*SONG
OF PRAISE Arise,
Your Light Is Come! 411
*CALL
TO CONFESSION
*ADMITTING
OUR BROKENNESS Most merciful God, we confess
that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have
done, and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our
neighbors as ourselves. We are truly
sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake
of your son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight
in your will, and walk in your ways, to the glory of your name. Amen.
*DECLARATION
OF FORGIVENESS
*SONG
OF RESPONSE Gloria Patri 579
*THE
PEACE
Since God has forgiven us in Christ,
let us forgive one another.
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
SCRIPTURE
READING
Isaiah 40: 21-31 Page No. 620
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Mark 1: 29-39 Page No. 867
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise
to you, O Christ.
MESSAGE
Receiving, Raising, Reaching Out
ANTHEM One Bread, One Body
INVITATION
TO SERVICE
SHARING
OF JOYS AND CONCERNS
FOLLOWED BY THE Lord’s Prayer (using
Debts debtors)
THE
OFFERING
OFFERTORY Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above
John Leavitt
*DOXOLOGY
592
DEDICATION PRAYER
GREAT
THANKSGIVING
May God be with you.
And
also with you.
Open your hearts to God, followers of Jesus.
We open them,
so the Light of Love shines through us.
People of God, give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is our
greatest joy and honor to offer thanksgiving to God.
We give you thanks and praise, O God….
BREAKING
OF THE BREAD
COMMUNION
OF THE PEOPLE Adagio in A-flat major
Felix Mendelssohn
PRAYER
AFTER COMMUNION
*SENDING
SONG God of Grace and God of Glory 420
*TAKING
LIGHT INTO THE WORLD
*CHARGE
AND BLESSING
BENEDICTION RESPONSE Together Met, Together Bound
*POSTLUDE Praeludium in A major J. S. Bach
We
invite anyone who wishes to consider membership in this church to contact the
pastor or a member of the session. You
may also indicate interest in membership by checking the appropriate column in
the ritual of friendship booklet.
Membership in this church is a step made by profession of faith,
reaffirmation of faith or transfer of church letter.
Lectionary
Readings
for Feb. 12: 2 Kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; I Cor. 9:24-27; Mark 1:40-45.
The
session has called the annual congregational meeting today, February 5th,
immediately following worship. A light lunch will be served by the youth of
the church (donations to Youth Ministries). The 2012 budget approved by the
session will be presented. Hopes and dreams for 2012 will be discussed.
Our New
Called Pastor
Rev. Tracy L. Evans is here today,
February 5. She began her ministry with Memorial on February 1, 2012. Let’s welcome Tracy to Norman!
Feb. 7, 2012
Tues. @4:00 P.M.
at the Sam Noble Museum of Natural
History, Kerr Auditorium. “The Puzzle of America’s Religious
Pluralism: Making Diversity Work” by Dr. David Campbell, University of Notre
Dame. Dr. Campbell is John Cardinal
O’Hara, CSC Assoc. Prof. of Political Science and founding director of the
Rooney Center for the Study of American democracy. He is co-author of Why We Vote: How Schools and Communities Shape Our Civic Life and
editor of A Matter of Faith: Religion in
the 2004 Presidential Election. First in a series of
lectures of a spring 2012 Presidential Dream Course at OU. Public welcome and free parking is available.
“10 Things
Your Minister Wants To Tell You...” – new Adult Sunday
School class begins next Sunday February 12th. Books are $12 and can be picked up now.
John Beck leads the discussion, which meets in the Parlor at 9:30 A.M.
The Urban
Mission item
of the month for February is canned
vegetables. Please place your donations around the pulpit.
WEDNESDAY
NIGHT MEAL for February 8 is brisket, hash brown casserole, beans,
broccoli slaw, bread and dessert. The theme of the evening is Rodeo Night.
SPARK
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR FEBRUARY – The Disciples. Kindergarten - 5th graders:
Come at 9:30 each Sunday to learn about Jesus through drama, art, music,
cooking. It will be led by Jeremy & Kerri Bales, Trisha Bunce, and Corey
Fisher. Dave Iske and Kerri Autry teach the toddlers – Pre-Kindergarten class.
The Norman Chapter of Parents
Helping Parents will meet
on Thursday, February 9th at 7:00 PM at the Education Center at
Norman Regional Hospital, located at 901 North Porter in Norman. Guest
speaker will be Patty Gail Patten. For more information, call 278-1221 or go to the website: www.ParentsHelpingParents.info
9:30 A.M. –
Sunday School
10:30 A.M. – Fellowship and Refreshments
10:55 A.M. – Worship Service
with Communion
12:00 P.M. – Annual
Congregational Meeting and Lunch
5:00
- 7:00 P.M. – Youth in Motion
WEDNESDAY February 8
3:00
P.M. – LOGOS Program
5:45
P.M. – Wednesday Night Dinner
6:00
P.M. – Youth In Motion
7:30
P.M. – Chancel Choir
FRIDAY February
10
5:00-7:30 P.M. – ABLE VALENTINE PARTY
SUNDAY February
12
9:30 A.M. –
Sunday School
10:30 A.M. – Fellowship and
Refreshments
10:55 A.M. –
Worship Service
5:00 - 7:00 P.M. – Youth in Motion
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