Sunday, October 17, 2021
St. James Presbyterian Church
Order of Service

PRELUDE                                                            Luke Arnold


WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                            Rev. Seth Thomas


*CALL TO WORSHIP                                         Kat DeVaney, Lector

We gather to worship God,

who stretched the heavens like a tent

and set the earth on its foundations.

We gather to worship God,

who rides the winds like a chariot

and wears light as a garment.

We gather to worship God,

who suffered for the sake of our lives

and offers us life abundant.


*HYMN OF PRAISE          “I Sing the Mighty Power of God” – GTG #32


CALL TO CONFESSION


PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O Lord, you have taught us

   that whoever wishes to become great must be a servant,

   and whoever seeks to be first must be last

   and servant of all.

Still, O Lord, we are like James and John,

   seeking seats of glory.

We organize our lives around ladders to climb,

   not realizing that we are stepping on people

   whom you love.

Forgive us, O Christ, and teach us to follow in your way,

   for the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve,

   and to give his life as a ransom for many.


ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE     

         

*THE PEACE

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

And also with you.



                         WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD


PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION                                  

First Scripture Reading

Psalm 91:9-16NRSV

Sermon Scripture Reading

Hebrews 5:1-10NRSV

SERMON                    “Christ, Who Calls All”            Rev. Seth Thomas


*HYMN OF RESPONSE          “My Song is Love Unknown” – GTG #209



              WE RESPOND TO GOD’S INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP


JOYS & CONCERNS


PRAYERS OF 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.


INVITATION TO THE OFFERING


OFFERTORY


*DOXOLOGY                 “For the Life That You Have Given” – GTG #717

For the life that you have given, for the love in Christ made known, With these fruits of time and labor, with these gifts that are your own; Here we offer, Lord, our praises; heart and mind and strength we bring; Give us grace to love and serve you,

Living what we pray and sing.


*PRAYER OF DEDICATION


*HYMN OF COMMITMENT    “What Wondrous Love Is This” – GTG #215


WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS


*BLESSING & CHARGE


POSTLUDE

Announcements

GODLY PLAY: EXODUS In this story we see that God was with the People as they “went out” (the literal meaning of the word exodus) from slavery into freedom through water. The People of God look back to this time to sustain them when God is hidden and they feel lost. For the Jews, especially, the Feast of Passover keeps alive this core event. For Christians, Baptism reawakens this event.


The Godly Play room will open at 10:15am for songs and memory verse time, with the lesson starting at 10:35am. Students will be brought back to the service for the last hymn.


LECTIONARY TEXTS For anyone wishing to study the lectionary texts, this week, October 17th, the Lectionary texts are:         

Psalm 91: 9-16 (worship)

Hebrews 5:1-10 (preaching)                          

Psalm 104:1-9                                    

Job 38:1-7, 16-17

Isaiah 53:4-12          

Mark 10:35-45


BOOK DISCUSSION  Join us Sunday mornings, September 26th through November 14 at 9:00 am on Zoom for a book discussion led by Jennie McLaurin on her new book Designed to Heal. Let Seth or Tracy know if you need a copy of the book.


ST. JAMES BOOK CLUB  is currently reading Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson. We will be meeting tomorrow evening Monday, October 18th at 7:00pm. Email tracy@saintjamespres.org for the Zoom link. Books are available in the church office.


PRAYERS, PRAISES, AND UPDATES

If you have a prayer request or update you would like to share, please email office@saintjamespres.org.       


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PASTOR SETH AWAY Next week, Pastor Seth will be away for an intensive retreat with his Doctor of Ministry cohort. Please welcome Interfaith Coalition Executive Director, Deanna Wildermuth, who will be preaching and sharing about our important relationship with Interfaith, on 10/24 as a part of our highlights for the 2022 Stewardship Campaign. If you have a pastoral emergency, please contact your church deacon or the office (360-733-1325). Pastor’s Doug Bunnell, Kerrie Bauer, and Greg Ellis are all available for support while Seth is away. 

Zoom Stream Info

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