Worship Outline – September 27, 2020 (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Prelude Adoro Te Devote: Prelude with 3 Variations Gerald Near

Welcome & Announcements

Introit

Call to Worship

Opening Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus ALL SAINTS

Since our great high priest, Christ Jesus, bears the name above all names Reigning Son of God, surpassing other titles, powers, and claims Since to heaven our Lord has passed, let us hold our witness fast!

Since we have a priest who suffered, knowing weakness, tears, and pain Who, like us, was tried and tempted, unlike us, without a stain Since he shared our lowly place, let us boldly seek his grace

Love’s example, hope’s attraction, faith’s beginning and its end Pioneer of our salvation, mighty advocate and friend Jesus, high in glory raised, our ascended Lord, be praised!

Prayer of Confession God in whom we live and move and have our being, you are righteous, principled in all you do, considerate in all you seek to accomplish. We are often unprincipled, acting in our own self-interest, showing little concern for the rights and feelings of others, and watching out for own good. We make promises we do not intend to keep, excuses that are transparent to everyone but ourselves, and mistakes that we refuse to admit, believing it would somehow be a sign of weakness. Forgive our inordinate pride, our undependable word, our uncertain service, and our selfish worldview, for the sake of your humble, dependable, obedient, and compassionate Son, Jesus the Christ. Amen. Assurance of God’s Love

Passing of the Peace Pass the peace by texting a church or family member, friend, relative, or loved one.

First Reading Psalm 25:1-9

Anthem Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord Felix Mendelssohn

Second Reading Philippians 2:1-13

Homily Sarah Morgan

Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ 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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated 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 Ghost, the holy , the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Offertory The Battle Belongs to the Lord arr. Mark Hayes

Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession

The 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Hymn Lord, the Light of Your Love Is Shining SHINE, JESUS, SHINE

Lord, the light of your love is shining In the midst of the darkness, shining Jesus, Light of the World, shine upon us Set us free by the you now bring us Shine on me; shine on me

Shine, Jesus, shine; fill this land with the Father’s glory Blaze, Spirit, blaze; set our hearts on fire Flow, river, flow; flood the nations with grace and mercy Send forth your word, Lord, and let there be light

Lord, I come to your awesome presence From the shadows into your radiance By the blood I may enter your brightness Search me; try me; consume all my darkness Shine on me; shine on me Refrain

As we gaze on your kingly brightness, so our faces display your likeness; ever changing from glory to glory, mirrored here may our lives tell your story. Shine on me; shine on me. Refrain

Charge & Benediction

Choral Benediction

Postlude Adoro Te Devote: Variation 4 Gerald Near