1. July 9, 2017
Welcome to OPC

2. Welcome and Announcements
Chimes
“Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord”
~from Godspell
Welcome and Announcements
Greeting Each Other
Ringing of the Bell

3. Lighting of the candles
Prelude
“Prelude in G minor” ~J.S. Bach
Lighting of the candles

4. *CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Today we hear again the scriptures that remind us of the awesome generosity of God.

5. P: Help us be good soil, O God, prepared to receive your love and to grow in that love.

6. L: Sisters and brothers, God has abundantly cast seeds of peace and justice upon us.
P: May we be fruitful soil for the planting and growing of that peace and justice.

7. L: Come, let us praise God who is so kind and generous with us.
P: Let us sing songs of joy to God.
L: Hallelujah!
P: Hallelujah!

8. *Hymn #324 “Open My Eyes that I May See” v.1
Open my eyes, that I may see Glimpses of truth Thou hast for me;
Place in my hands the wonderful key That shall unclasp and set me free.

9. *Hymn #324 “Open My Eyes that I May See” v.1
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my eyes, illumine me,
Spirit divine!

10. *Hymn #324 “Open My Eyes that I May See” v.2
Open my ears and let me heart Voices of truth Thou sendest clear;
And while the wave notes fall on my ear
Everything false will disappear.

11. *Hymn #324 “Open My Eyes that I May See” v.2
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my ears, illumine me,
Spirit divine!

12. *Hymn #324 “Open My Eyes that I May See” v.3
Open my mouth and let me bear
Gladly the warm truth everywhere;
Open my heart, and let me prepare
Love with Thy children thus to share.

13. *Hymn #324 “Open My Eyes that I May See” v.3
Silently now I wait for Thee,
Ready, my God, Thy will to see;
Open my heart, illumine me,
Spirit divine!

14. *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
Lord, forgive us when we doubt your mercy and love. Forgive us for getting so caught up in getting everything we want, which we

15. want right now. We have trouble waiting, and remembering that it is in the waiting that we hear your voice. It can be difficult for us to believe that we can be fruitful, good soil

16. for your words and work. We find excuses not to be attentive to you, but to focus instead on our own desires. Slow us down, Lord.

17. Remind us again of your mercy and your love; for we offer this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

18. ASSURANCE OF PARDON
L: God hears your cries and heals your wounded hearts. God is preparing you for good things to come. Place your trust in God who has loved you and will always love you.

19. P: Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Amen!
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
P: Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Amen!

20. Time With Young Christians

21. PROCLAIMING THE WORD
SCRIPTURE
READING:
Psalm 119:

22. Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path
Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to observe your righteous ordinances. I am severely afflicted; give me life, O Lord, according to your word.

23. Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord, and teach me your ordinances
Accept my offerings of praise, O Lord, and teach me your ordinances. I hold my life in my hand continually, but I do not forget your law. The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from your precepts.

24. Your decrees are my heritage for ever; they are the joy of my heart
Your decrees are my heritage for ever; they are the joy of my heart. I incline my heart to perform your statutes for ever, to the end.

25. SCRIPTURE
READING:
Matthew
13:1-9,18-23

26. That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the lake
That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the lake. Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach.

27. And he told them many things in parables, saying: ‘Listen
And he told them many things in parables, saying: ‘Listen! A sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Other seeds fell on rocky ground, where they did not have much

28. soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil
soil, and they sprang up quickly, since they had no depth of soil. But when the sun rose, they were scorched; and since they had no root, they withered away. Other seeds fell among thorns, and the thorns grew up and choked them.

29. Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Let anyone who hears listen! Hear then the parable of the sower. When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not

30. understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what is sown in the heart; this is what was sown on the path. As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy;

31. yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. As for what was sown among thorns,

32. this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it,

33. who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.’ L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God!

34. “Sowers”
Rev. Tedd Pullano

35. Christ taught us of a farmer who went out sowing seeds.
*HYMN “Christ Taught Us of a Farmer” v.1
[Tune: The Church’s One Foundation]
Christ taught us of a farmer who went out sowing seeds.
A few had trouble growing among the rocks and weeds.

36. *HYMN “Christ Taught Us of a Farmer” v.1
But others grew till harvest in soil that was good.
O God, you sow the gospel: The seed is your own word.

37. *HYMN “Christ Taught Us of a Farmer” v.2
You sowed your word of love here so many years ago.
Your message found a welcome; your word began to grow.

38. *HYMN “Christ Taught Us of a Farmer” v.2
By grace, this church was built here by saints who followed you.
The seed took root and flourished: we hear and follow, too.

39. *HYMN “Christ Taught Us of a Farmer” v.3
We thank you for each member who lives in loving ways,
For those who seek to serve you without expecting praise.

40. *HYMN “Christ Taught Us of a Farmer” v.3
For hearts and songs uplifted, for work and sacrifice.
The seed you planted grows here: we grow in Jesus Christ.

41. *HYMN “Christ Taught Us of a Farmer” v.4
In times of joy we praise you, in struggling times we search,
And always we are learning to be your faithful church.

42. *HYMN “Christ Taught Us of a Farmer” v.4
Your Spirit gives us vision, and hearts and lives made new.
Your harvest is for sharing: sent out, we work for you.

43. OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
OFFERTORY INVITATION
Offertory
“Air in G” ~J.S. Bach

44. *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.

45. *Prayer of Dedication (unison)
Receive and bless these gifts and our lives, O God, which we offer in response to your love, revealed so clearly in Jesus.

46. As he planted the seeds of love and life in our lives, strengthen us to nourish others with the fruits of our faith made visible through these gifts,

47. our love and our witness. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.

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

49. 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.

50. 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,

51. for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

52. BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

53. O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high,
*Hymn #327 “O Word of God Incarnate” v.1
O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high,
O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky:

54. We praise You for the radiance that from the hallowed page,
*Hymn #327 “O Word of God Incarnate” v.1
We praise You for the radiance that from the hallowed page,
A lantern to our footsteps, shines on from age to age.

55. The church from You, dear Savior, received this gift divine,
*Hymn #327 “O Word of God Incarnate” v.2
The church from You, dear Savior, received this gift divine,
And still that light is lifted on all the earth to shine.

56. It is the chart and compass that, all life’s voyage through,
*Hymn #327 “O Word of God Incarnate” v.2
It is the chart and compass that, all life’s voyage through,
Amid the rocks and quicksands, still guides, O Christ, to You.

57. *BENEDICTION

58. O make Your church, dear Savior, a lamp of purest gold
*Hymn #327 “O Word of God Incarnate” v.3
O make Your church, dear Savior, a lamp of purest gold
To bear before the nations Your true light, as of old;

59. O teach Your wandering pilgrims by this our path to trace,
*Hymn #327 “O Word of God Incarnate” v.3
O teach Your wandering pilgrims by this our path to trace,
Till, clouds and storms thus ended, we see You face to face.

60. “Toccata in D minor” ~J.S. Bach
Postlude
“Toccata in D minor” ~J.S. Bach