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PREPARING TO HEAR GOD’S WORD KYRIE ELEISON, No. 551 , Have LAND OF REST I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy ; the CHIMES (The congregation is asked to pray for the blessing of God upon this service.) Congregation and of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the God of power, may the boldness of your Spirit transform us, the gentleness of your body; and the life everlasting. Amen. Spirit lead us, and the gifts of your Spirit be our goal and our strength. Amen. PRELUDE Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud Gerald Near BAPTISM

INTROIT We Saw His Glory Erhard Mauersberger WELCOME The Sanctuary Choir RESPONSE, No. 486 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise We saw his glory, Sun of Righteousness, arise, KINGDOM The glory of the only-begotten Son Triumph o’er the shades of night. Congregation and Choir Of the Father, full of grace and truth. Dayspring from on high, be near, Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Daystar, in my heart appear. Children may exit at this time. Parents of children ages 3 years and younger Thou, the true, the only Light, may take their children to the CE building for Extended Session, Room CE 105. ASSURANCE OF PARDON Children in K4 through 1st grade will be escorted to the Worship Center on †CALL TO WORSHIP the third floor of this building, Room 322. †ACT OF PRAISE MEINEKE On the mountaintop, with the witness of Moses and Elijah, God PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION transfigured the life of Jesus Christ, Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost: FIRST SCRIPTURE READING 2 Kings 2:1-12 In this place, through the witness of friends and neighbors, old and As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, Pew Bible, page 317; large print, page 412 new, God transfigures us. World without end. Amen, Amen. (Bibles are located in the racks beneath the pews.) In the mystery of the cloud, God gave the disciples faith to perceive Christ’s glory. †PASSING OF THE PEACE SECOND SCRIPTURE READING Mark 9:2-9 Pew Bible, page 41; large print, page 54 In the mystery of this community of faith, give us faith to perceive Stand, as you are able, and greet one another saying: Christ’s glory in all our messes and in all our triumphs. This is the word of the Lord. “The peace of Christ be with you.” Thanks be to God. Face to face with God, we are unsure what to do and uncertain how Respond by saying: “And also with you.” to respond. A Funny Thing Happened While Chasing a Spiritual High In this place, in your presence, strike us this day with such awe and THE WORD Rev. Dr. Chris Currie wonder. ANTHEM Let Us Sing a Little Song of Joy John D. Horman RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD †OPENING HYMN, No. 11 Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud The Children’s - Raynelle Stanage, conductor †HYMN, No. 825 Swing Low, Sweet Chariot SWING LOW ABERYSTWYTH For all the world to hear. (Congregation sings refrain, soloists sing verses) PRAYER OF CONFESSION Let us sing a little song of joy to God above, Let us sing a little song of joy for God is love. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! God of great and God of small, pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire And sing it oh so gently Let us sing a little song of joy for God is love. MOMENT FOR DISCIPLESHIP by night, you are our fortress and our fountain, you are our shelter MOMENT FOR MISSION Fuller Center for Housing Project from the storm and our light in the darkness of ourselves and our SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Eleanor Jane Searight Eric Gnann world. In the transfiguration of Jesus Christ, your powerful presence Daughter of Sarah Cooper Searight and Bill Searight created panic and awe and wonder. Your grace disturbed and : Elton Richey PRESENTATION OF OUR OFFERING disrupted the disciples as much as it comforted them. By your Children of the Church Participant: Lorelei Green We Have Come at Christ’s Own Bidding HYFRYDOL relentless grace, forgive us again this day, O God. Our sins are many The Sanctuary Choir Text: Carl Daw PRESENTATION and not all that creative. We continue in destructive habits and Solo quartet: aimless enthusiasms. We become single-minded and navel gaze †AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Sarah Bauer, Gillian Cotter, Johnathan Riesen, Ryan Bradford rather than opening our hearts and lives to others. I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and We have come at Christ’s own bidding Eyes and hearts behold with wonder To this high and holy place, How the Law and Prophets meet: By your grace, forgive us again this day. Illumine our hearts with the earth. Where we wait with hope and longing Christ with garments drenched in brightness, presence of Christ so that we can see and confess our role in the And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by For some token of God’s grace. Stands transfigured and complete. darkness. Comfort us with your forgiveness, grace, and mercy which the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Here we pray for new assurance Strengthened by this glimpse of glory, is far more abundant that we could ever ask for or deserve. And send That our faith is not in vain, Fearful lest our faith decline, Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the us your grace to disturb us as well. Disrupt us from the patterns of Searching like those first disciples We, like Peter, find it tempting third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and For a sign both clear and plain. To remain and build a shrine. this passing world, so that as we follow you from this place, we may sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he Light breaks through our clouds and shadows, But true worship gives us courage be conformed to the image of the crucified, resurrected, and Splendor bathes the flesh-joined Word, To proclaim what we profess, transfigured Lord, Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray, Amen. shall come to judge the quick and the dead. Moses and Elijah marvel That our daily lives may prove us (Continue your personal prayer of confession in silence) As the heavenly voice is heard. People of the God we bless. †, No. 606 OLD HUNDREDTH WORSHIP NOTES Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; WE WELCOME FRIENDS AND VISITORS. This church is for anyone Praise God above, ye heavenly host; who wants to be counted as a disciple of Jesus Christ, and who wants Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. to be included in its worship and work. Thank you for signing your name and address on the attendance pad. There is an information PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND THE LORD’S PRAYER center with material about our church and Presbyterianism in the A Service for the Worship of God Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy foyer of the Jordan Street entrance to the sanctuary. Ten Forty-Five O’Clock

kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give February 15, 2015 us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS WELCOME IN WORSHIP! Childcare is our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from provided if needed. The Infant and Toddler nursery is found in CE-106 Transfiguration of the Lord evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory & 108. Our staff provide a loving and safe environment where forever. Amen. children can play and explore. Extended Session (CE-103) is designed for 2-3 year olds, who will watch a short video Bible lesson, color, craft, and play. †HYMN, No. 193 Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain UNSER HERRSCHER OF DISSOLUTION OF THE PASTORAL CALL (see insert) A CRY ROOM is located on the same floor as the sanctuary, behind the gathering area, around the corner and down the hall from the †CHARGE AND elevators. The cry room is equipped with a speaker and volume †RESPONSE I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light control, so you will be able to hear the worship service while there.

Kathleen Thomerson The Sanctuary Choir WORSHIP BAGS are available for children elementary age and younger. Inside each bag a variety of worship aids can be found to In him there is no darkness at all. The Lamb is the light of the city of God. help children participate fully in worship, including bookmarks, The night and the day are both alike. Shine in my heart, Lord Jesus. children’s bulletins, crayons, pencils, and more! Worship Bags can be found in the narthex and at the front entrances of the sanctuary. †POSTLUDE Fanfare Voluntary on UNSER HERRSCHER Paul Manz Please return them at the end of the service. Children’s Bibles are also available for children’s use during worship and can be found at the end of every pew. † Worshipers standing if able.

WE EXPRESS SINCERE SYMPATHY to Ruth Stull and family in the The flowers today are given to the glory of God and death of her sister-in-law, Ophelia Stull, who died Feb. 1, 2015, and we rejoice with them in the assurance of resurrection. in honor of Eleanor Jane Searight on this day of her baptism THE IMAGE on the cover of the bulletin this morning is by her grandparents, William and Judy Searight. Transfiguration, painted by Brother Sylvain of the Taizé Community in Transfiguration eastern France. Taizé is an ecumenical community made up of over a by Brother Sylvain hundred brothers coming from approximately thirty nations from around the world. Taizé is set to be a “parable of community” that Elder Reader: Robin Jones wants its life to be a sign of reconciliation between divided Christians and between separated peoples. Each year thousands of young Ushers: Anne Jenkins (captain), Oliver Jenkins, Leigh Taylor, Jean Mendenhall, Jeff Giddens people (while pilgrims of all ages are welcome, priority is given to Worship Center Leaders: Anna Gnann, Minou Olsan youth) from all over the world make pilgrimage to Taizé for a time of : Warner Grantham, Alex Brinegar worship, Bible study, renewal and recommitment to a life of justice

and peace in relationship with God and others. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

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