July 23, 2017 Welcome to OPC

Welcome and Announcements Chimes “Tell Me the Story of Jesus” ~1885 hymn Welcome and Announcements Greeting Each Other Ringing of the Bell

Lighting of the candles Prelude “Praise the Lord” ~Karg-Elert Lighting of the candles

L: How awesome is this place; *CALL TO WORSHIP L: How awesome is this place; P: This is none other than the house of God, this is the gate of heaven.

L: Come, sisters and brothers, open your hearts and spirits to God’s love and presence. P: Lord, help us to see your presence in all of life’s circumstances.

L: God of Jacob, who rested his head on a stone pillow and saw visions of your angels, P: Be with us this hour.

L: Give us a vision of your presence in the midst of our strife. P: Give us courage and confidence that you are with us.

L: Continue to call us to be your loving people in the world. P: Strengthen us this hour to know, feel, and receive your presence.

*Hymn #455 “All Creatures of Our God and King” v.1 All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and let us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia!

*Hymn #455 “All Creatures of Our God and King” v.1 Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*Hymn #455 “All Creatures of Our God and King” v.2 Thou rushing wind that art so strong, Ye clouds that sail in heaven along, O sing ye! Alleluia!

*Hymn #455 “All Creatures of Our God and King” v.2 Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice, Ye lights of evening, find a voice! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*Hymn #455 “All Creatures of Our God and King” v.3 Thou flowing water, pure and clear, Make music for the Lord to hear, Alleluia! Alleluia!

*Hymn #455 “All Creatures of Our God and King” v.3 Thou fire so masterful and bright, That givest us both warmth and light, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*Hymn #455 “All Creatures of Our God and King” v.4 Thou fertile earth, that day by day, Unfoldest blessings on your way, O sing ye! Alleluia!

*Hymn #455 “All Creatures of Our God and King” v.4 The flowers and fruits that in thee grow, Let them God’s glory also show! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) It is said that confession is good for the soul, but there are times, O Lord, when we just don’t want to confess;

we don’t want to own up to the many ways in which we have failed to be your faithful disciples. We have turned our backs on those in need.

We have sought after power and comfort, believing that these things bring true happiness. But you know us far too well.

You know what is within our hearts and our spirits You know what is within our hearts and our spirits. You seek the very best for us that we might grow with your amazing presence. Be with us.

Forgive us when we have failed to love and treat others with respect and compassion. Turn our hearts back toward you, who always reaches out to us

offering healing and love. These things we ask in Jesus’ Name.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON L: Great news has come to us, dear friends. God, who is faithful and just, who cherishes us as we are, seeks restoration and healing for those broken places in our lives, forgives and loves us

unconditionally. Receive the good news. P: Thanks be to God. Alleluia unconditionally. Receive the good news! P: Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Amen!

Time With Young Christians

PROCLAIMING THE WORD SCRIPTURE READING: Genesis 28:10-19a

Jacob left Beer-sheba and went towards Haran Jacob left Beer-sheba and went towards Haran. He came to a certain place and stayed there for the night, because the sun had set. Taking one of the strones of the place, he put it under his head and lay down in that place.

And he dreamed that there was a ladder set up on the earth, the top of it reaching to heaven; and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it. And the Lord stood beside him and said,

‘I am the Lord, the God of Abraham your father and the God of Isaac; the land on which you lie I will give to you and to your offspring; and your offspring shall be like the dust of the earth, and you shall spread abroad to the

west and to the east and to the north and to the south; and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in your offspring. Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land;

for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.’ Then Jacob woke from his sleep and said, ‘Surely the Lord is in this place—and I did not know it!’ And he was afraid, and said,

‘How awesome is this place ‘How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.’ So Jacob rose early in the morning, and he took the stone that he had put under his head and set it up for a pillar and poured

oil on top of it. He called that place Bethel oil on top of it. He called that place Bethel. L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God!

“” Rev. Tedd Pullano

*HYMN “We Are Standing on Holy Ground” https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=xT_8r4iqrxE

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD “Priere a Notre Dame” ~Boellmann OFFERTORY INVITATION Offertory “Priere a Notre Dame” ~Boellmann

*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) Lord, we present these gifts today as tokens of the many blessings you have poured into our lives.

Continue to make us into people who are unafraid to proclaim your healing mercies. Help these gifts to bring hope and comfort to all those in need.

In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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

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. 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 #430 “Come Sing O Church in Joy” v.1 Come sing, O church, in joy! Come join, O church, in song! For Christ the Lord has led us through the ages long!

In bold accord, Come celebrate the journey now And praise the Lord! *Hymn #430 “Come Sing O Church in Joy” v.1 In bold accord, Come celebrate the journey now And praise the Lord!

*Hymn #430 “Come Sing O Church in Joy” v.2 Long years have come and gone, And still God reigns supreme, Empowering us to catch the vision, dream the dream!

In bold accord, Come celebrate the journey now And praise the Lord! *Hymn #430 “Come Sing O Church in Joy” v.2 In bold accord, Come celebrate the journey now And praise the Lord!

*BENEDICTION

*Hymn #430 “Come Sing O Church in Joy” v.3 Let courage be our friend, Let wisdom be our guide, As we in mission magnify the Crucified!

In bold accord, Come celebrate the journey now And praise the Lord! *Hymn #430 “Come Sing O Church in Joy” v.3 In bold accord, Come celebrate the journey now And praise the Lord!

Come sing, O church, in joy! Come join, O church, in song! *Hymn #430 “Come Sing O Church in Joy” v.4 Come sing, O church, in joy! Come join, O church, in song! For Christ the Lord has triumphed o’er the ages long!

In bold accord, Come celebrate the journey now And praise the Lord! *Hymn #430 “Come Sing O Church in Joy” v.4 In bold accord, Come celebrate the journey now And praise the Lord!

Postlude “Toccatina” ~Rogers