WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS — Dr. Brian Anderson GOD’ S PEOPLE PREPARE TO WORSHIP CHIMES PRELUDE “He Leadeth Me: Oh, Blessed Thought!” — arr. David Cherwien CHORAL INTROIT PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP — Peggy Stanley Leader: The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, People: The world and all the people who dwell upon the face of the earth. Leader: Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? People: Who shall stand in his holy place? Leader: Those who have clean hands and pure hearts. People: We God’s people shall come before the Lord in worship this day! HYMN OF PRAISE “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” No. 501 GOD’ S PEOPLE PRAY OPENING PRAYER (In unison) Gracious God our Father, we come, united in worship as your people. We come, dependent on your grace, which gives us so much more of your love than we deserve. We come, dependent upon your mercy, which saves us from what we deserve. We come, dependent on your forgiveness, which removes our guilt and takes away our sins. We come, desiring to know you better, to love and serve you more faithfully in our lives, so speak to all our hearts and minds as we join together in this service of worship. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen. SILENT PRAYER PASTORAL PRAYER followed by LORD’S PRAYER [debts / debtors] — CHORAL AMEN GOD’ S PEOPLE WORSHIP WITH THEIR GIFTS Please sign and pass pew registration books at this time. OFFERTORY “Surely The Presence of The Lord Is In This Place” — arr. J. Schrader CCSC Women’s Ensemble DOXOLOGY “ Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” No. 34 PASTORAL PRAYER OF DEDICATION CHORAL ANTHEM “ Peace in the Presence of God“ — P. Carlson GOD’S PEOPLE HEAR HIS WORD SCRIPTURE Matthew 26:1-16 [NIV Page No. 1546-1547] Pew Bible Pastor: THIS IS THE WORD OF THE LORD. Congregation: THANKS BE TO GOD. HYMN OF PREPARATION “Be Still My Soul” No. 451 SERMON “What a Terrible Waste of Money?” — Dr. Brian Anderson HYMN OF DEDICATION “This Is My Father’s World” No. 21 PASTORAL BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “Let There Be Peace on Earth” No. 614 Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me; let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our creator, children all are we. Let us walk with each other in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me; let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: to take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. POSTLUDE “Guide Me, O Great Jehovah” — arr. Paul Manz = Those who are able, please stand. SHARING OUR FAITH THROUGH MUSIC Surely The Present of The Lord Is In This Place arr. J. Shrader CCSC Women’s Ensemble Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face; surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angel’s wings, I see glory on each face; surely the presence of the Lord its in this place. Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me King of my heart; Christ within me, Christ below me, Christ above me never to part. Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the brush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face; surely the presence, surely the presence of the Lord is in this place, is in this place. FOR THE NOTE TAKERS: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ O RDER OF W ORSHIP September 24, 2017 - 9:30AM Welcome to our worship and fellowship; we are delighted you are here. If you are seeking a church home, we invite you to consider membership in our church family of Faith, Freedom, and Fellowship. Please call the church office for more information. Our pastor will be glad to answer any questions you may have concerning the Congregational Way. Hearing Implements are available from the sound technician at the back of the sanctuary. Page Magnifiers are available at the sound booth in the back of the sanctuary. Large print bulletins are available in the Narthex.