The Seventh Day of June
Two Thousand Twenty Trinity Sunday BROADCAST ONLY - 11a.m.
Gather in God’s Name Prelude Concerto in G major J.S. Bach Jim Cook, Guest Organist
Welcome and Announcements
Hymn of Reflection When God Restored Our Common Life RESIGNATION
When God restored our common life, our hope, our liberty, at first it seemed a passing dream, a waking fantasy; a shock of joy swept over us, for we had wept so long; the seeds we watered once with tears sprang up into a song.
We went forth weeping, sowing seeds in hard, unyielding soil; with laughing hearts we carry home the fruit of all our toil. We praise the One who gave the growth, with voices full and strong. The seeds we watered once with tears sprang up into a song.
Great liberating God, we pray for all who are oppressed. May those who long for what is right with justice now be blest. We pray for those who mourn this day, and all who suffer wrong; may seeds they water now with tears spring up into a song.
* Call to Worship
Leader: O Lord, our God, how majestic is your name in all the earth! People: When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, what are mortals that you are mindful of them and care for them? Leader: Yet you have made them a little lower than yourself and crowned them with glory and honor. People: You have created beautifully and given us dominion over creation. Leader: And because you care for us, you call us to the same care for creation--all things under our feet, in the air, in the seas. People: O Lord, our God, how majestic is your name in all the earth! ALL: Let us worship God! Psalm 8
* Hymn 1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! NICAEA
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee, who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide thee, though the eye of sinfulness thy glory may not see, only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, perfect in power, in love and purity.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed Trinity! * Prayer of the Day
* Prayer of Confession
O God, when we are put to the test we do not quickly respond. If called upon to decide, we lack the courage of faith. Confessing commitment, we confuse your will with our own. Seeking security, we turn to devices that we control. Your voice comes from heaven to chasten and discipline. Your commandments Jesus proclaimed as the course we should take. Forgive us when we deviate from the truth you deliver, and increase our trust in you. Hear us now as we take some time in silent prayer. (A pause for silent individual confession follows.)
* Assurance of Pardon
* Gloria Patri Hymn 581
* Passing of the Peace Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you.
People: And also with you.
Proclaim God’s Word
Word for the Children
Prayer for Illumination
Scripture Reading Matthew 28:16-20 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God
Sermon How Will They Know? Rev. Rachel Winter
Respond to God’s Word
Concerns of the Church
Prayers of the People and 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, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Offertory If Ye Love Me Philip Wilby
If ye love me, keep my commandments, and I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another comforter, that he may abide with you forever: Even the spirit of truth. And ye know him, for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. I will not leave you comfortless. I will come to you.
Sanctuary Choir with the American Spiritual Ensemble
* Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH
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.
* Prayer of Dedication
Go in God’s Name
* Charge and Benediction
* Benediction Response O Lord, Please Hear My Prayer arr. Moses Hogan
O Lord, please hear my prayer; In the morning when I rise. It's your servant bound for glory. O dear Lord, please hear my prayer. O Lord, please hear my prayer. Keep me safe within your arms. It's your servant bound for glory. O dear Lord, please hear my prayer. When my work on earth is done, And you come to take me home. Just to know I'm bound for glory; And to hear You say, "Well done!" Done with sin and sorrow. Have mercy. Mercy. Amen.
American Spiritual Ensemble Dr. Everett McCorvey, Conductor
* Postlude
Final from Symphony No. 1 in D major Louis Vierne Jim Cook, Guest Organist
*Those who are able, please stand.
Please silence cell phones during worship.
Service Notes:
THE ROSE IN THE SANCTUARY is to honor the birth of Hannah Thomas Floyd. She was born to Brittany and R.T. Floyd on May 27. Proud brothers are Brady and Carson Dickey, and grandparents Charles and Lenora McKinney.
THE ROSE IN THE SANCTUARY is to honor the birth of Cook David Wright. He was born to Miller and Bliss Wright on May 30. Proud grandparents are David and Shannon Wright, great grandmother Betty Hays, and great aunt and uncle Britt and Fran Turner.
THE ROSE IN THE SANCTUARY is to honor the birth of Allie Mae Henderson. She was born to Ed and Jensen Henderson on June 1. Proud grandparents are Mike and Cindy Henderson.
MEMORIALS: First Presbyterian Church for Bill Jamison by Scotty Hughes, by Linda & Tyler Phifer, by William & Mimi Robertson; for Betty Danner by William & Mimi Robertson; for Vickie Newton by Polly & Fred Morgan, by Linda & Tyler Phifer; for Hardy Stephenson by Chuck & Lynn Johnson, by Dee Davis. Organ for Juanita Sutton Dews by John E Dews Jr.; for Martha Parson Dews by John E Dews Jr.; for Betty Danner by Mr. & Mrs. Ken Strickland, by Mrs. Gene Henderson, by Jean Hinton, by Ray & Camille Brignac, by Barbara Winstead, by Martha Robertson, by Dee Davis, by Tommy & Molly Snow; for Tom Joiner by Ann Yocum. Food Bank for Hannah Brock by Jean Hinton.
HONORARIA: Organ for Jeff Binford by Martha & Sydney Cook, by Ron & Judith Sawyer. First Presbyterian Church for Rev. Michael Bailey & Rev. Lou Ann Sellers by Whitney Poole; for the FPC Staff by Whitney & Almon Jamison; for the McCain SS Class by Annie Poole May & Whitney Poole; for Cal Holt by Annie Poole May & Whitney Poole; for Barry & Mary Burns by Annie Poole May & Whitney Poole. COVID-19 for Ron & Judith Sawyer by John & Katherine Upchurch; for Layne Young by John & Katherine Upchurch. Soup Bowl for FPC Staff by Tom & Suse Patton. Food Bank for Beth Smith & Nancy McCain in honor of Mother’s Day by Martin & Christina Smith.