Christian Service of Worship Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost October 14, 2012 at 10:50 a.m. *indicates for those who are able to stand We Gather Together Welcome and Mission Announcements Rev. Dr. James Brewer-Calvert Passing of the Peace of Christ (Afterward please be seated & in a spirit of worship.) Prelude Canon in D Pachelbel *Entrance Hymn Diverse in Culture, Nation, Race 485 *Call to Worship Brandy Alsobrook One: Blessed are those whose God is the Lord, the people whom God has chosen as God’s heritage. Many: The plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the thoughts of God’s heart from age to age. One: We are a people chosen by God. Many: We are a people chosen by God. One: We walk together through joy and sadness on this journey of faith. Many: We walk together as the people of God, joined in God’s love, joined in praise! Amen! *Unison Prayer of Invocation Brandy Alsobrook Most amazing God, you have never ceased calling people to faith and service. May we be as faithful as Abram and Sarai were at worshipping you, at calling on your name, and at giving you thanks as we walk with each other along the way. Continue to bless us with your presence and your promises. May we continue to be a blessing to all families of the earth as we serve you by serving each other in your love. Amen. *Response I Love You, Lord Laurie Klein I love you, Lord, and I lift my voice to worship you, O my soul, rejoice. Take joy, O God, in what you hear, May it be a sweet, sweet sound in your ear. Handbells A Merry Heart Dobrinski We Receive the Word Lessons from the Holy Scriptures Tumara Jackson (Today’s Holy Scriptures are printed on the insert.) Genesis 12: 1-9 (Pew Bible OT Page 10) One: This is the Word of the Lord. Many: Thanks be to God. Children’s Focus on Faith Brandy Alsobrook Children welcome, in the name of Jesus. Children welcome, in the name of love. All are welcome, in the name of Jesus. All are welcome, in the name of love. Joys and Concerns for Church and Community Pastor Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Pastor 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 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. Choral Response Make Me a Servant Make me a servant, humble and meek Lord let me lift up those who are weak And may the prayers of my heart always be Make me a servant, make me a servant, make me a servant today Chancel Choir If I Got My Ticket Roy L. Belfield, Jr. Soloist: Zachary Heath Sermon “Promises, Promises” Pastor Invitation to Discipleship Pastor (You may join First Christian Church by transfer of membership, confession of faith, or by renewal of the vows of your baptism. Please come forward during the singing of the hymn.) *Hymn of Invitation Bless Now, O God, the Journey 489 We Respond to the Spirit Invitation to Faithful Stewardship Tumara Jackson Handbells Blessed Be Your Name Wagner *The Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Praise Christ, all creatures here below Praise Holy Spirit ever more One God of love whom we adore *Offertory Prayer Tumara Jackson Handbells Canon Of Grace Lamb Invitation to the Lord’s Table Rev. Patti Case (Christ invites you to partake of Holy Communion. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us.) Prayers for the Bread and Cup Tumara Jackson and Pastor (Christ invites you to partake of Holy Communion. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us. You may partake of the bread as it is passed and hold the Cup, or you may hold both elements so that we may partake of communion together.) Words of Institution 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26 One: For I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when He was betrayed took bread, and when He had given thanks, He broke it, and said, Many: “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” One: In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying,