October 25th Order of Worship

Prelude

“Open My Eyes, That I May See” by Clara H. Scott “All Things Bright And Beautiful“ Trad./Arr. Patricia Lou Harris

“Faith Of Our Fathers” by Henri Hemy Faith of our fathers, living still, in spite of dungeon, fire and sword; O how our hearts beat high with joy whene’er we hear that glorious word!

Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death.

Faith of our fathers, we will strive to win all nations unto thee; And through the truth that comes from God, We all shall then be truly free.

Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death.

Faith of our fathers, we will love both friend and foe in all our strife; And preach thee, too, as love knows how by kindly words and virtuous life.

Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death.

Welcome and Announcements

Call To Worship

Leader: We are pulled in many directions. People: Many duties and tasks seek to lay claim on our lives . Leader: This day, at this time, let worshiping God be your choice. People: This day, at this time, we open our hearts and spirits to God.

Leader: Blessed be the God of creation who has called us here. People: Praise be to God who sustains and nurtures our lives. AMEN.

Opening Song

“Revelation Song” by Philips, Craig, and Dean

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, holy, holy is He Sing a new song to Him who sits on heaven's mercy seat

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, holy, holy is He Sing a new song to Him who sits on heaven's mercy seat

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, God Almighty Who was and is and is to come With all creation I sing praise to the King of Kings You are my everything and I will adore You, I will adore You

Clothed in rainbows of living color Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder Blessing and honor, strength and glory And power be to You the only wise King

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, God Almighty Who was and is and is to come, yeah With all creation I sing praise to the King of Kings You are my everything and I will adore You

Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder At the mention of Your name Jesus, Your name is power, breath and living water Such a marvelous mystery, yeah

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, God Almighty Who was and is and is to come, yeah With all creation I sing praise to the King of Kings You are my everything and I will adore You

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, God Almighty Who was and is and is to come With all creation I sing praise to the King of Kings You are my everything and I will adore You, adore you

 Adult Choir “Seek and You Will Find” By Natalie Sleeth

“Mask” Matthew 7:1-6

Prayer Lord in Your mercy, we lift these prayers up to You.

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 trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

Offering

"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great, and armed with cruel hate, on earth is not His equal.

Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing, Were not the right man on our side, the man of God’s own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He Lord Sabaoth, His name, from age to age the same, and He must win the battle.

And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for Him; His rage we can endure, for lo, His doom is sure; one little word shall fell Him.

That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours, the Him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill; God’s truth abideth still; His kingdom is forever.

Sacrament of Baptism Benjamin Adam

“Sea of Faces” by I see the city lights all around me Everyone's obscure Ten million people each with their problems Oh, why should anyone care? (And in Your eyes I can see)

I am not just a man vastly lost in this world Lost in Your body's the bread, Your blood is the wine Because You traded Your life for mine

Sometimes my life, it feels so trivial Immersed in the greatness of space Yet, somehow You still find the time for me It's then You show me Your love And in Your eyes I can see And in Your arms I will be, yeah

I am not just a man vastly lost in this world Lost in a sea of faces Your body's the bread, Your blood is the wine Because You traded Your life for mine

If only my one heart was all You'd gain from all it cost Well, I know You would have still been a man with a reason To willingly offer Your life

I am not just a man vastly lost in this world Lost in a sea of faces Your body's the bread, Your blood is the wine Because You traded Your life for mine Just one in a million faces

Closing Words

“Long Time Comin’” by Third Day I've been taking it all for granted And everything that I have been givin' Now it is the day to start my mission It's been a long time comin'

There are many searching for answers Tell me who am I to keep it to myself? And I've grown weary of my own fears Yeah, it's been a long time a comin'

Well, I've been running just like an outlaw, yeah And I am willing and I am able To give you something you can believe on It's been a long time comin'

True believers have been staring Up into the sky waiting for Your return Well, I know one day clouds will roll down It's been a long time comin'

I've been running just like an outlaw, yeah And I am willing and I am able, yeah To give you something you can believe on It's been a long time comin' Oh, a long time comin'

I've been running just like an outlaw, yeah And I am willing and I am able To give you something you can believe on It's been a long time comin

Baptism

This morning during worship we celebrate the Baptism of Benjamin Adam, son of Erika and Kyle Waltz. Benjamin is Nate and Sophia’s younger brother, and Godchild of Brittany Alfieri and Stephen Domin. ______Assisting In Worship Cindy Balme, Steve Coltrain, Rev. Derrick L. Doherty, Jordan Gilbert, Landy Gilbert, Brian Goudsworth, Paul Halligan, David Illingworth, Warren Johnson, Anthony Russo, Joe Spinelli, and Bill Thompson

Used with permission. CCLI1617805. CVLI504095402. CSLI20564383.

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