WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION
PRELUDE “Amazing Grace” Frederick Swann
*CALL TO WORSHIP -- based on Psalm 107:1-2
Leader: O give thanks to the Lord, who is good,
People: Whose steadfast love endures forever.
Leader: Let the redeemed of the Lord say so,
People: God’s steadfast love endures forever!
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
*HYMN 366 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling”
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Eternal God, our judge and redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have lived for ourselves, and turned from our neighbors. We have refused to bear the troubles of others. We have ignored the pain of the world, and passed by those in need. O God, in your great mercy forgive our sin and free us from selfishness, that we may choose your will and obey your commandments; through Jesus Christ, our Savior…
Silent Prayers of confession
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. (John 3:16-17) Friends, believe the good news.
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
*GLORIA PATRI “Glory Be to the Father” #581
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, amen.
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Luke 19:1-10
SERMON “Seeing Jesus” Rev. Barrett Ingram
*HYMN 450 “Be Thou My Vision”
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed Page 35
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic* Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERTORY ANTHEM “It is Well With My Soul”
Melanie Wohlford/Beth Sasser
RECEIVING OF GOD’S TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY – Hymn 606
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
*LITANY OF REMEMBRANCE
Minister: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Minister: God of the ages, we praise you for all your servants who have done justice, loved mercy, and walked humbly with their God. For apostles and martyrs and saints of every time and place, who in life and death have witnessed to your truth,
People: we praise you, O God.
Minister: For all your servants who have faithfully served you,
witnessed bravely, and died in faith, who still are shining lights in the world,
People: we praise you, O God.
Minister: For those no longer remembered, who earnestly sought you in darkness, who held fast their faith in trial, and served others,
People: we praise you, O God.
Minister: For those we have known and loved, who by their faithful obedience and steadfast hope have shown the same mind that was in Christ Jesus, and especially for those members of Clarkton Presbyterian Church who have, in the year just past, finished their race and are now at rest with you (reading of the names) . . . We give you thanks, O God, and for these your servants,
People: we praise you, O God.
*HYMN 326 “For All the Saints”
*BENEDICTION
*POSTLUDE “Toccata in d Minor” J. S. Bach
*Those who are able are invited to stand.