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An Order for the Worship of God Entrance Gathering Of AN ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD ANTHEM Rise, Shine! Wood For you alone are the Holy One, Chancel Choir you alone are the Lord, ENTRANCE you alone are the Most High, * GOSPEL LESSON Matthew 17:1-9 Jesus Christ, GATHERING OF THE CHURCH Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother with the Holy Spirit, John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. And he was PRELUDE Fairest Lord Jesus McDonald in the glory of God the Father. Amen. transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his * GREETING adapted from Psalm 99 clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly there appeared to them * THE GLORIA PARTI Leader: The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble! Moses and Elijah, talking with him. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, Glory be to the Father People: The Lord sits enthroned; let the earth quake! it is good for us to be here; if you wish, I will make three dwellings And to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Leader: The Lord is great and exalted over all the peoples. Let us here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” While he was As it was in the beginning, praise your holy and wondrous name! still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from Is now and ever shall be, People: God is a mighty Ruler, establishing equity, executing the cloud a voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am World without end. Amen. Amen. justice and righteousness. well pleased; listen to him!” When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched Leader: Moses and Aaron are among God’s priests; they call upon PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” And when they looked God’s name, listening for God’s response. up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. THE LORD’S PRAYER People: Our Holy God answers them, speaking to them in the Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. pillar of cloud. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, “Tell Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised All: Extol the Lord our God, worship at his holy mountain. Give us this day our daily bread. from the dead.” And forgive us our trespasses, PROCLAMATION AND RESPONSE * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (to be sung by all – No. 349) as we forgive those who trespass against us. * HYMN 173 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies ratisbon And lead us not into temptation, Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in his wonderful face, but deliver us from evil. and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light * OPENING PRAYER For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, of his glory and grace. OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Exodus 24:12-18 forever. Amen. SERMON What Is, Was, and Is to Come The Lord said to Moses, “Come up to me on the mountain, and THE PRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES wait there; and I will give you the tablets of stone, with the law and * HYMN 258 O Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair wareham AND OUR OFFERINGS the commandment, which I have written for their instruction.” So OFFERTORY The Presence of the Lord Evans Moses set out with his assistant Joshua, and Moses went up into the CANTICLE OF GOD’S GLORY (No. 83) 4Ever Praise mountain of God. To the elders he had said, “Wait here for us, until Glory to God in the highest, and peace to God’s people on earth. we come to you again; for Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever has * THE DOXOLOGY Lord God, heavenly King, a dispute may go to them.” Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; almighty God and Father, Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! Then Moses went up on the mountain, and the cloud covered the we worship you, we give you thanks, Praise God, the source of all our gifts! mountain. The glory of the Lord settled on Mount Sinai, and the we praise you for your glory. Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts! cloud covered it for six days; on the seventh day he called to Moses Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father, Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! out of the cloud. Now the appearance of the glory of the Lord was like Lord God, Lamb of God, a devouring fire on the top of the mountain in the sight of the people you take away the sin of the world: SENDING FORTH of Israel. Moses entered the cloud, and went up on the mountain. have mercy on us; * HYMN 568 Christ for the World We Sing italian hymn Moses was on the mountain for forty days and forty nights. you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. * CARRYING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST INTO THE WORLD WELCOME TO FIRST CARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH * DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING We welcome you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. We pray that our * THE CHIMING OF THE TRINITY time of worship will draw you closer to God and invite you to join us each To honor our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, week for worship. Our worship schedule includes: Sunday, First Sanctuary please remain standing for all the chimes of the Trinity – services at 8:25, 9:45, and 11:05 a.m. in the Community Room, Building C, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. and the First on Chatham services at The Cary at 9:45 and 11:05 a.m. First Table worship services are held Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Community * POSTLUDE Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Sorensen Room, Building C. * Please stand as you are able. Kids and Youth Children are always welcome! Bulletins and crayon packs are available at the entrance to the Community Room. Nursery and Sunday school classes are available for infants through fifth grade. Youth (grades 6 through 12) gather in room C101 at 9:30 a.m. Our ushers are happy to escort you and your child or youth to the Children or Youth Ministry area. OUR VISION Sharing the heart of Christ from the heart of Cary OUR MISSION WORSHIP LEADERS THIS MORNING: To make disciples of Jesus Christ who grow in faith and love Preacher: The Reverend Martha K. McLean, through worship, fellowship, service and witness Pastor of Christian Formation to one another and the world Liturgist: The Reverend Heather Herrin Wong, firstcary.com • 919-467-1861 Pastor of Congregational Care Choir Director: Kerry Johnston, Director of Music Ministry Pianist: Christy Farrior, Associate Director of Music Keyboardist: David Griffin Stephen Ministers: February Prayer Concerns 8:25 Chuckie Chinault 9:45 Jan Hargrove Members: Lee Swanson, Ruth Conner, Kirk Fuller 11:05 Suzanne Gordon Family: Tim Sessoms (father of Brian Sessoms) Tecumseh Bryson (nephew of Sandy Shivers) Jay DuBose (son of Phil and Caroline DuBose) Sarah Williams (granddaughter of Pat Dixon) Greg Harris (cousin of Kaye Rains) A Stephen Minister is available in the lobby after each church service Meghan Eberle (daughter of Karen Wiley-Eberle) to meet and pray with anyone who would like to. Charles Lindsay (father of Mark Lindsay) Edwin Schmidt (brother of Joyce Moxley) Condolence: Doug Elvers, Phillip Averell Transfiguration of the Lord For a complete list of Prayer Concerns, you may visit firstcary.com/prayerlist February 23, 2020.
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