Sunday, July 16, 2023
St. James Presbyterian Church
Order for worship

PRELUDE                                 Allegro, from the Clarinet Concerto

                                               By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

                                    Jim Gresham, Clarinet, Ta Wei Tsai, Piano


WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS                Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas


CALL TO WORSHIP                                           Jessica Parks

We come to remember.

We come to learn.

We come to offer praise.

We come to live in God’s truth,

to hold fast to God’s laws,

and rejoice in God’s word.


*HYMN OF PRAISE            “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” – GTG #65


CALL TO CONFESSION


PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Merciful God,

 we confess that we have sinned against you

 in thought, word, and deed,

 by what we have done,

 and by what we have left undone.


We have not loved you

 with our whole heart and soul

 and mind and strength.

We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.


In your mercy,

 forgive what we have been,

 help us amend what we are,

 and direct what we shall be,

 so that we may delight in your will

 and walk in your ways,

 to the glory of your holy name.


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

Isaiah 55:10-13NRSV

Sermon Reading

Psalm 119:105-112NRSV

SERMON                  “Psalms: Afflicted”           Rev. Dr. Seth Thomas


*HYMN OF RESPONSE        “Thy Word Is a Lamp unto My Feet” – GTG #458



           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                            Adagio, from the Clarinet Concerto

                                               By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

                                    Jim Gresham, Clarinet, Ta Wei Tsai, Piano


*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


*SINGING WELCOME AS CHILDREN RETURN TO SANCTUARY

Welcome, children, welcome, we are glad you’re here.

Welcome, children, welcome. Now to God draw near.


*HYMN OF COMMITMENT     “All Creatures of Our God and King” – GTG #15



           WE GO INTO THE WORLD AS GOD’S AMBASSADORS


*BLESSING & CHARGE


POSTLUDE                        Rondo: Allegro, from the Clarinet Concerto

                                                 By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

                                      Jim Gresham, Clarinet, Ta Wei Tsai, Piano

Announcements

GODLY PLAY: Harriet Tubman

People Who Inspire is a collection of stories written to supplement the collection of stories about the saints. This Story, and the others in this collection, serves as an example of a Christian person who inspires us

all to strive for justice and respect and the dignity of every human being.


We hope you will join us at 10:15am for songs and memory verse time

in the lounge. At 10:30, children will go downstairs to Godly Play, and adults will go upstairs to worship. Students will be brought upstairs for

the final hymn.


LECTIONARY TEXTS

For anyone wishing to study the lectionary texts this week,

July 16th, the Lectionary texts are:

Isaiah 55:10-13 (worship)

Psalm 119: 105-112 (sermon)

Genesis 25:19-34

Psalm 65: 9-13

Romans 8:1-11

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23


TODAY! ST. JAMES AT THE BELLINGHAM BELLS

St. James has a group of tickets to the Bellingham Bells baseball game today Sunday July 16th @ 1:00pm. If you would like to attend with your fellow St. James crew, tickets are $13 each in the grandstand (shade!).  Please see Tracy if you are interested in purchasing tickets.


YOUTH GROUP BOWLING PARTY-TODAY!!

Along with our regular meeting on Sunday July 30th, we also have a youth group bowling trip planned for this evening, Sunday July 16th from 430-630 at Park Bowl on Meridian.  St. James will cover the cost of bowling and shoes but if you want to purchase any food or drinks please bring your own money. Please let Tracy know if you are able to attend.


ALL CHURCH PICNIC

St. James Presbyterian Church Picnic

Date: July 23, 2023

Time: after church until 2 p.m.

Location: Squalicum Creek Park

Please bring your own lunch, and the Deacons will provide dessert!

RSVP by 7/16 to your Deacon


PRAYERS, PRAISES, AND UPDATES

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

Zoom Stream Info

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