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Welcome to Memorial Presbyterian Church 601 24th Ave SW Norman, OK 73069 405-329-3640 Sunday school 9:30 am Fellowship 10:30 am Worship at 10:55 am |
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___________________________________________________________________________ Why Worship? · Worship is our joyful response to God’s presence in our lives and in the world. · Anytime, anywhere, with anyone is an occasion to praise and thank God.
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth.” Psalm 100:1
Worship in the Memorial Community · Is shaped creatively as liturgy, the work of the people, which is offered to God, our audience. · Includes a blend of contemporary and traditional music, readings from the Bible, prayers, offerings, and testimonies to the work of God in our world · Involves ALL who gather, men and women, young and old – singing, praying, reading Scripture, and testifying · Follows an annual rhythm that helps us to learn about Jesus Christ and our ministry as Jesus’ followers · Includes Communion/the Lord’s Supper on the 1st Sunday of each month that is open to all who trust in God · Sends us out into the world to serve the needs of others
“I was glad when they said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord.” Psalm 122:1
Our Annual Rhythm - Seasons of the Church Year Advent is preparation for the birth and second coming of Christ, 4 Sundays before Christmas till Christmas Eve. Christmas celebrates the Incarnation, God with us, begins Christmas Day and lasts 12 days, Epiphany on January 6th focuses on Jesus, God with us, as light of the world Ordinary Time between Epiphany and Lent is often centered on Christ’s mission to the world Lent is a season of emphasis on caring for the church community, begins with Ash Wednesday and lasts for 40 days (not counting Sundays) Holy Week remembers the passion of Jesus Christ, includes Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, begins Easter Sunday and lasts 50 days Pentecost – the church receives the gifts of the Holy Spirit for living as Jesus’ followers Ordinary Time between Pentecost and Advent emphasizes our lives as Jesus’ followers |