Ohio United Presbyterian Church 1236 Longvue Avenue *PROFESSION OF FAITH (Nicene Creed) Aliquippa, PA 15001 We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of 724-378-3690 all that is, seen and unseen. Rev. Nick Marlatt, Pastor
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten November 12, 2017
of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God,
begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were GATHERING AROUND THE WORD made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate ANNOUNCEMENTS of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On PRELUDE “Celtic Farewell” Gospbells, Shirley at piano, Jeff Davis on Sax
the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended *CALL TO WORSHIP into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in In Christ, the God of heaven has made his home on earth. glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. Christ dwells among us and is one with us. Highest of all creation, he lives among the least. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the He journeys with the rejected and welcomes the weary. Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and Come now, all who thirst, glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy And drink the water of life. catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the Come now, all who hunger, forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the And be filled with good things. world to come. Amen. Come now, all who seek,
And be warmed by the fire of love.
Ohio UP Church’s Mission Statement: *HYMN “Let All Things Now Living” #554 “We are followers of Jesus Christ proclaiming and spreading *CALL TO CONFESSION the Good News to others with the love and spirit of Christ.” *UNISON PRAYER OF CONFESSION Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to Regular church office hours Monday thru Thursday 9:00-3:00 your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from Church phone #: 724-378-3690 my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and Church email: [email protected] my sin is ever before me. Against you, you alone, have I sinned, and done Church website: www.ohiopresbyterian.org what is evil in your sight, so that you are justified in your sentence and To contact Pastor Nick Marlatt: blameless when you pass judgment. You desire truth in the inward being; email: [email protected] therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart. Hide your face from my sins, (cell)1-360-927-3782 and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence, and do not take your holy spirit from me.
*PERSONAL PRAYER OF CONFESSION *THE LORD’S PRAYER All: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom *ASSURANCE OF PARDON come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily *RESPONSE “Gloria Patri” #579 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 *CHORAL ANTHEM “Come Share God’s Gift” power, and the glory forever. Amen *PASSING OF THE PEACE COMMUNION: When passing the elements serve each other by saying PROCLAIMING THE WORD “The body of Christ given for you” and “The blood of Christ shed for you”
CHILDREN’S SERMON PRAYER
SCRIPTURE 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13 pg. 328 lg. print pg. 514 FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
SERMON “HOUSE OF GOD” *BENEDICTION
RESPONDING TO THE WORD POSTLUDE “Thanks Be to God” arr. by Steven Scott
*PROFESSION OF FAITH (Nicene Creed) on back of bulletin CONGREGATIONAL MEETING TO ELECT OFFICERS
*HYMN OF RESPONSE “Spirit” #319 * PLEASE STAND IF ABLE
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE After each person shares, please respond with “O Lord, Hear Our Prayer” THE LOOSE OFFERING COLLECTED NEXT SUNDAY WILL BE GIVEN TO JOHN & BECKY LEVERINGTON, TO HELP SUPPORT THEIR MISSION WORK EUCHARIST
*CALL TO GIVE Offertory “For the Fruit of All Creation” arr. by Zach Unke FLOWERS THIS WEEK: The flowers today were provided by Rich & Christina Palmer in honor of their 25th wedding anniversary. *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE
*GREAT THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. When prompted reply with: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.