O God within my breast, Almighty, ever-present Deity! Life—that in me has rest, As I—undying Life—has power in Thee! Though earth and man were gone, and suns and universes ceased to be, and thou were left alone, every existence would exist in thee. (Emily Bronte) PRELUDE When Peace Like a River P. Bliss CALL TO WORSHIP from Revelation 22:16-17 (responsively) “It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the descendent of David, the bright morning star.” The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let everyone who hears say, “Come.” And let everyone who is thirsty come. *GOD’S GREETING +* HYMN OF PRAISE Lift Up Your Hearts 599 Come, Christians, Join to Sing Tune: MADRID *SHARING THE PEACE OF THE RISEN CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. (The congregation may exchange the Peace.) INTRODUCTION TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) Eternal God, in every age You have raised up men and women to live and die in faith. You have called us to do what is just and right, but we have been fearful. You have given us a vision of a greater kingdom, but we have settled for the present arrangements. Keep ever before us your coming kingdom and the example of faithful people so that, living with courage and love, we may inherit the kingdom promised in Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you forever. Amen. WORDS OF ASSURANCE II Samuel 22:2-4 GRATEFUL LIVING Ephesians 5:15-20 DISMISSAL TO WORSHIP CENTERS HYMN Lift Up Your Hearts 743 O God, You Are My God Tune: STEP BY STEP PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION OLD TESTAMENT LESSON: I Kings 1:1-9, 15-21; 2:10-12 p. 302 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. GOSPEL LESSON: John 6:51-58 p. 98 This is the Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. *HYMN OF ILLUMINATION Lift Up Your Hearts 466 (vs. 1, 4, & 5) Abide with Me Tune: EVENTIDE SERMON “Death and Resurrection: Abishag and David” The Servants: a problem to be solved Adonijah: an opportunity to seize Bathsheba: a responsibility to be carried out Abishag: a witness to the sanctity of death Seeds of Resurrection: Abishag and the women at the cross PRAYER FOR BLESSING *AFFRIMATION OF FAITH: Lift Up Your Hearts 463 The Resurrection of the Body *SONG OF AFFIRMATION Lift Up Your Hearts 452 (vs. 1) When We Are Living Tune: SOMOS DEL SENOR MOMENT FOR MISSION AND SHARING THE GIFT OF FELLOWSHIP PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY En Bateau C. Debussy *DOXOLOGY Lift Up Your Hearts 965 Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING, INTERCESSION & THE LORD’S PRAYER 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 us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *HYMN OF DEDICATION Lift Up Your Hearts 586 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art Tune: TOULON *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Allegretto Betty Roe +Latecomers will be seated. *You may stand. Worship Leaders: Rev. Kent Fry, preaching; Rev. Kama Jongerius, liturgist; Willis Weymon, prayer of illumination; Martha Waldvogel, harp; Linda Strouf, Minister of Music. CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SERVANTS NEEDED: We are currently planning for the fall program for our children and youth. We are especially in need of adults or High School students who would like to serve with the children in our Wednesday even- ing LIFT (Life In Faith Together) program. Please contact Joyce Fry if you are interested in learning more about this program or if you have an interest in serving with children in our Sunday morning program (Worship Centers or Sunday School). Thank you for your support of our Children’s Ministry programs. Third Reformed Church 111 W. 13th St., Holland, MI 49423 616-392-1459; [email protected] CareLine—393-5574 For up to date information, including staff and ministry contacts, visit us on the web at http://www.trcholland.org Excerpt of Psalm 22 “My God, my God why have you forsaken me?” Prayer for Deliverance 19 But you, O LORD, do not be far away! O my help, come quickly to my aid! 20 Deliver my soul from the sword, my life from the power of the dog! 21 Save me from the mouth of the lion! From the horns of the wild oxen you have rescued me. Praise to the Lord 22 I will tell of your name to my brothers and sisters; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you: 23 You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel! SUNRISE SAINTS: The Sunrise Saints is a group of men who meet each week for study and fellowship and we welcome any new members who would like to join us. We will begin our fall program September 5, 2018. We meet at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in the Fellowship Hall with a simple breakfast, book dis- cussion and prayer. All men are invited to join us. We will be reading and dis- cussing the book, “Doubt, Faith and Certainty” by Anthony C. Thiselton. The first week we will be reading the Preface and Chapter 1, (pp; vii-16). If you need a copy of the book contact Harold Gazan at 392-7018. In order to restock our pantry all men are asked to bring a box of cereal to the first meeting. If you have any questions call Bill Unzicker (335-9559). We look forward to seeing you. ADULT CHOIRS begin soon! Sanctuary Choir rehearsals begin Wednesday, Sep- tember 5, at 6:20 p.m., and the Matins Choir begins on Sunday, September 16, at 8:00 a.m. The Carillon Choir begins rehearsal on Sunday, September 9, at 4:45 p.m., with an open house and hands on demo about how bell choirs work. Come join us. No audition is necessary. If you aren’t a singer but hear someone near you in church that you think has a good voice, encourage them to try choir! Email or call Linda Strouf if you have questions.