August 27, 2017 Welcome to OPC

Welcome and Announcements Chimes “Lean On Me” ~Withers Welcome and Announcements Greeting Each Other Ringing of the Bell

Lighting of the candles Prelude “Petite Pastorale” ~Carey Lighting of the candles

P: Transform our hearts, that we may love generously. *CALL TO WORSHIP L: Loving God, call us together as your people; transform us with your love. P: Transform our hearts, that we may love generously.

L: Transform our eyes, that we may see your grace. P: Lord Jesus, transform our minds, that we may know your will.

L: Transform our hands, that we may serve others. P: Transform our spirits, that we may be the body of Christ:

L: Gathered to worship, P: And sent out to serve, L: Lord Jesus, bless our worship with your presence, P: And help us to know you better this day.

*Hymn #153 “He Is King of Kings” He is Lord of lords Jesus Christ, the first and last, No one works like Him.

*Hymn #153 “He Is King of Kings” v.1 He built His throne up in the air, No one works like Him, And called His saints from everywhere, No one works like Him.

*Hymn #153 “He Is King of Kings” O, He is King of kings He is Lord of lords Jesus Christ, the first and last, No one works like Him.

*Hymn #153 “He Is King of Kings” v.2 He pitched His tents on Canaan ground, No one works like Him, And broke oppressive kingdoms down, No one works like Him.

*Hymn #153 “He Is King of Kings” O, He is King of kings He is Lord of lords Jesus Christ, the first and last, No one works like Him.

*Hymn #153 “He Is King of Kings” v.3 I know that my Redeemer lives, No one works like Him, And by His love sweet blessing gives, No one works like Him.

*Hymn #153 “He Is King of Kings” O, He is King of kings He is Lord of lords Jesus Christ, the first and last, No one works like Him.

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) God of Grace and God of Mercy, we are so blessed to be in your presence. And yet, when we consider that,

we realize we fall short of your calling on our lives, and don’t belong in your presence. We have not shared your blessings with others;

we have not brought your healing to those who desperately need it; we have withheld words of love when others have needed to hear them.

Forgive us, Holy One, and mend our hearts to be like yours Forgive us, Holy One, and mend our hearts to be like yours. Help us to know who Jesus is and bring that to those who need it.

P: Thanks be to God for God’s mercy and grace. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON L: Sisters and brothers, our God is truly a God of Mercy and Grace. Know that even with our sinfulness, we are healed, forgiven, and loved. P: Thanks be to God for God’s mercy and grace. Amen.

SPECIAL MUSIC Julia Ryhal

Time With Young Christians

PROCLAIMING THE WORD SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 124

If it had not been the Lord who was on our side – let Israel say now – if it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when our enemies attacked us, then they would have swallowed us up alive,

when their anger was kindled against us; then the flood would have swept us away, the torrent would have gone over us; then over us would have gone the raging waters. Blessed be the Lord, who has not given us as prey

to their teeth. We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowlers; the snare is broken, and we have escaped. Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.

SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 16:13-20

Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that the Son of Man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’

He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’ And Jesus answered him, ‘Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you,

but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth

will be loosed in heaven will be loosed in heaven.’ Then he sternly ordered the disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Messiah. L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God!

“Who Do You Say He Is?” Rev. Tedd Pullano

*HYMN #306 “Fairest Lord Jesus” v.1 Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God to earth come down, Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou, my soul’s glory, joy, and crown.

*HYMN #306 “Fairest Lord Jesus” v.2 Fair are the meadows, Fairer still the woodlands, Robed in the blooming garb of spring:

*HYMN #306 “Fairest Lord Jesus” v.2 Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, Who makes the woeful heart to sing.

*HYMN #306 “Fairest Lord Jesus” v.3 Fair is the sunshine, fairer still the moonlight, And all the twinkling, starry host:

*HYMN #306 “Fairest Lord Jesus” v.3 Jesus shines brighter, Jesus shines purer, Than all the angels heaven can boast.

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD “He Shall Feed His Flock” ~Handel OFFERTORY INVITATION Offertory “He Shall Feed His Flock” ~Handel

*DOXOLOGY #592 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Prayer of Dedication (unison) We will not give witness to Jesus with our words only, but with our lives and these gifts we offer to you, O God.

We pray that others might be transformed by our gifts, your grace, your hope, and your peace. Amen.

RESPONDING TO THE WORD JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PASTORAL PRAYER

The Lord’s Prayer (unison) 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.

BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

*Hymn #376 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” v.1 Love divine, all loves excelling Joy of heaven to earth come down, Fix in us Thy humble dwelling, All Thy faithful mercies crown!

Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; *Hymn #376 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” v.1 Jesus, Thou art all compassion, Pure, unbounded love Thou art; Visit us with Thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart.

Let us find the promised rest; *Hymn #376 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” v.2 Breathe, O breathe Thy loving Spirit into every troubled breast! Let us all in Thee inherit, Let us find the promised rest;

*Hymn #376 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” v.2 Take away the love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be; End of faith, as its beginning, Set our hearts at liberty.

*BENEDICTION

*Hymn #376 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” v.3 Come, Almighty to deliver, Let us all Thy life receive; Suddenly return, and never, Nevermore Thy temples leave.

Glory in Thy perfect love. *Hymn #376 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” v.3 Thee we would be always blessing, Serve Thee as Thy hosts above; Pray and praise Thee without ceasing, Glory in Thy perfect love.

Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be; *Hymn #376 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” v.4 Finish, then, Thy new creation; Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee;

Lost in wonder, love, and praise. *Hymn #376 “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” v.4 Changed from glory into glory, Till in heaven we take our place, Till we cast our crowns before Thee, Lost in wonder, love, and praise.

“Triumphal March” ~Tchaikovsky Postlude “Triumphal March” ~Tchaikovsky