Facing Giants Traditional Worship Rev. Linda McDermott 11:00 am 1 Samuel 17:1-11 June 24, 2018 WE GATHER Word of the Day: Prelude — Horn Concerto, Op. 8 Courage I. Allegro moderato Franz Strauss, composer Memory Verse: We will trust in Welcome God and not be afraid. Choral Call to Worship – Psalm 56:4 *Call to Worship (based on Psalm 56) In this hymn, Be merciful, O God, for being Your people in the world can be difficult and we sing directly even dangerous. We will trust in God and not be afraid. to God. We ask There are so many things that fight against the ways of Jesus, yet we will for wisdom and be faithful. courage to do We will trust in God and not be afraid. We will praise God for what God has promised. things God’s way We will trust in God and not be afraid. Thanks be to God! rather than our own way. *Hymn 577 — God of Grace, and God of Glory God of grace and God of glory, Cure Thy children’s warring madness, On Thy people pour Thy power. Bend our pride to Thy control. Crown Thine ancient church’s story, Shame our wanton selfish gladness, Bring her bud to glorious flower. Rich in things and poor in soul. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, For the facing of this hour, Lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal, For the facing of this hour. Lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal. Lo! the hosts of evil ’round us, Save us from weak resignation, Scorn Thy Christ, assail His ways. To the evils we deplore. From the fears that long have bound us, Let the search for Thy salvation, Free our hearts to faith and praise. Be our glory evermore. Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, For the living of these days, Serving Thee Whom we adore, For the living of these days. Serving Thee Whom we adore. *Gloria Patri Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; *Affirmation of Faith means “Glory to the Father.” This short hymn of praise has who has come in been sung by We believe in God Jesus, the Word Christians for We are not alone, we who has created made flesh, to many centuries. live in God’s world. and is creating, reconcile and make new, As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Please be seated. Ushers will assist in seating at this time. who works in us and others by the Spirit. WE PROCLAIM Sacrament of Baptism Joseph Everett Baker, son of Stephanie and Cody Baker Easton Fruge Earnest, son of Margaret and Sage Earnest We trust in God. God is with us. Thanks be to God. We are called to We are not alone. Baptismal Hymn — Jesus Loves Me be the church. Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong; they are weak, but he is strong. Baptism: When someone Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! is baptized, In life beyond To celebrate Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. Amen. it’s a chance death God’s presence. for all of us to Congregational Response celebrate how With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ that much God loves Joseph Everett and Easton Fruge, surrounded by steadfast love, may be that person. God established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal. loves each one of In death To love and us, not because serve others. of anything we Scripture — I Samuel 17: 1-11 do, but simply God speaks to us through the reading of scripture. because we are Thanks be to God. God’s children. To proclaim Jesus, To seek justice Faith Like a Child In life crucified and risen, our and resist evil. judge and our hope. Sermon Snips: You don’t have to “just sit there.” Choose one of the sermon snips and let Facing Giants Did you just hear a it guide you as you take word or phrase you your relationship with don’t understand? God to the next level. Write it down and ask your parents about it, or look it up when you get home. Draw a map of the sermon. Include the sermon path and all the twists and turns. Along the way, draw Write a important images “Thank You” Note to God. or words you hear. Look around. Imagine you are What is the one giving something you the sermon. see that helps What would you you know God’s tell everyone? love is real? *Hymn — We are Called WE RESPOND Come! Live in the light! Come! Open your heart! Service of Holy Communion (pp. 12-15) Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord! Show your mercy to all those in fear! We are called to be light for the kingdom, We are called to be hope for the hopeless Introduction to live in the freedom of the city of God! so all hatred and blindness will be no more! Invitation Refrain: We are called to act with justice, Refrain we are called to love tenderly, Confession and Pardon we are called to serve one another, Sing! Sing a new song! to walk humbly with God! Sing of that great day when all will be one! *Passing the Peace God will reign, and we’ll walk with each other Offertory — Horn Concerto, No. 2, K. 417 II. Andante as sisters and brothers united in love! W. A. Mozart, composer Find the offering envelope in your worship kit. Write your first and last name Refrain on the envelope, then put in the money you plan to give to the church. Place the envelope in the offering plate. Every dollar makes a difference! *Reception of New Members The Great Thanksgiving Our Father, who art in heaven, *Benediction hallowed be Thy name. Our gathering will soon be ended, where will we go, The Lord’s Prayer — Crossroad Singers How are you going and what will we do? Find the Prayer Cross to be one of God’s in your worship kit. We will go out to be God’s people in the world. The cord has five knots, May grace, peace, hope, love, and joy forever accompany you. Amen. people in the world Thy kingdom come, Thy will be and there are five parts this week? to the prayer Jesus done on earth as it is in heaven. *Congregational Closing — Let There Be Peace on Earth taught his friends. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. Hold each knot between your thumb Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. and forefinger as you With God our Creator, children all are we. say the different Give us this day our daily bread. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. parts of the prayer. Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now, And forgive us our trespasses, With every breath I take let this be my solemn vow: To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. as we forgive those who For Thine is the kingdom, Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me. trespass against us. and the power, and the glory, forever. *Postlude — Horn Concerto, No. 2, K. 417 III. Rondo (Allegro) Amen. W. A. Mozart, composer And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Worship Leaders: Many years Rev. Linda McDermott, Associate Pastor after Jesus went Mr. Robert Stovall, Director of Music and Worship Arts Breaking the Bread and Lifting the Cup to heaven, the Mrs. Peggy Graff, Organist/Associate Director of Music and Worship Arts early church Liturgists: Rev. Chuck Graff, Rev. Phyllis Barren, Dr. Mike Marshall added this part Choir: Choral Union Molly Norcross, horn; Peggy Graff, piano Special Communion Music — Nocturne for Horn and Piano of the prayer. Insturmentalists: Faith Like a Child: Mister Mark, Elli Parker, helper Reinhold Gliere, composer Hold the prayer cross close to *Please stand as you are able. *Invitation to Christian Discipleship your heart as you say this part. WORSHIP KIT INSIDE YOU WILL FIND TREASURES OF PIPE STEMS PENCIL AND There are so many things you can NATURE BOX do with pipe stems. You could: CRAYONS One of the best ways we can • Listen to the sermon and Use these to write notes in your experience God’s power and love sculpt an object you hear bulletin, draw a prayer, illustrate a is by cherishing God’s handiwork mentioned. story you hear in the sermon, or in the wonders of nature. Carefully • Shape them in the initials of even ask hard questions. open the box and discover what someone you’d like to pray for. treasures wait inside. • Look around the Sanctuary and sculpt something you see. CLOTH FIGURE • Sculpt a flower and give it to a Here are just a few things you BLANK CARD family member. can do with the cloth figure: You can use the pencil and • Make a friendship bracelet and • Have it act out the events in crayons to make a Thank You give it to a friend, or to a new the Bible story. note for someone in the Sanctuary member. • Help it read the bulletin.