1. October 8, 2017
Welcome to OPC

2. Welcome and Announcements
Chimes
“Simple Gifts”
Welcome and Announcements
Greeting Each Other
Ringing of the Bell

3. Lighting of the candles
Prelude
“The Pipes of County Clare” ~Gaul
Lighting of the candles

4. PROCESSION OF THE BANNERS
“Highland Cathedral”

5. CALLING OF THE CLANS

6. P: We respond by joining our hearts and voices in praise.
*CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Sisters and brothers, we come to this place where God pours out love on us,
P: We respond by joining our hearts and voices in praise.

7. L: You are God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved.
P: We gather with each other, those who seek to follow Jesus.

8. L: Let us be clothed with love for one another, and bound together in harmony,
P: So we might journey together, hand in hand – sharing and experiencing God’s love.

9. L: Open your hearts to the presence of the Spirit,
P: So that we may be strengthened to care for each other.

10. L: Let us worship God!
P: Let us worship God, together!

11. *Hymn #2020 “Praise the Lord with the Sound…” v.1
Praise the Lord with the sound of trumpet,
Praise the Lord with the harp and lute,
Praise the Lord with the gentle-sounding flute.

12. *Hymn #2020 “Praise the Lord with the Sound…” v.1
Praise the Lord in the field and forest,
Praise the Lord in the city square,
Praise the Lord anytime and anywhere.

13. *Hymn #2020 “Praise the Lord with the Sound…” v.1
Praise the Lord in the wind and sunshine,
Praise the Lord in the dark of night,
Praise the Lord in the rain or snow or in the morning light.

14. *Hymn #2020 “Praise the Lord with the Sound…” v.1
Praise the Lord in the deepest valley,
Praise the Lord on the highest hill,
Praise the Lord; never let your voice be still.

15. *Hymn #2020 “Praise the Lord with the Sound…” v.2
Praise the Lord with the crashing cymbal,
Praise the Lord with the pipe and string,
Praise the Lord with the joyful songs you sing.

16. *Hymn #2020 “Praise the Lord with the Sound…” v.2
Praise the Lord on a weekday morning,
Praise the Lord on a Sunday noon,
Praise the Lord by the light of sun or moon.

17. *Hymn #2020 “Praise the Lord with the Sound…” v.2
Praise the Lord in the time of sorrow,
Praise the Lord in the time of joy,
Praise the Lord every moment; never let your praise destroy.

18. *Hymn #2020 “Praise the Lord with the Sound…” v.2
Praise the Lord in the peace and quiet,
Praise the Lord in your work or play,
Praise the Lord everywhere in every way!

19. *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against you.

20. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, not caring for each other properly, forgetting your love.

21. Have mercy on us, O Lord; we are sorry for what we have done to displease you. Forgive our sins against one another,

22. and help us to live in your light, and walk in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen. (Silence is observed for individual reflection and prayer)

23. (Silence is observed for individual reflection and prayer)

24. ASSURANCE OF PARDON
L: Sisters and brothers, God loves you! God is breathing, living, forgiving, restoring you in this moment, and in the days to come. This is
the good news for us!

25. ASSURANCE OF PARDON
P: As God loves us, so we can live, work, and care for others so that love, hope, and joy might touch all people. Thanks be to God, we are forgiven. Amen.

26. SPECIAL MUSIC

27. Time With Young Christians

28. PROCLAIMING THE WORD
SCRIPTURE
READING:
Philippians 2:1-8

29. If then there is any encouragement in Christ, any consolation from love, any sharing in the Spirit, any compassion and sympathy, make my joy complete: be of the same mind, having the same love,

30. being in full accord and of one mind
being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility regard others as better than yourselves. Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others.

31. Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of god, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness.

32. And being born in human form, he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death – even death on a cross.

33. SCRIPTURE
READING:
Colossians 3:12-17

34. As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other;

35. just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive
just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

36. to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful
to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns,

37. and spiritual songs to God
and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

38. L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God!

39. “Caring Community”
Rev. Tedd Pullano

40. *HYMN #386 “O For a World” v.1
O for a world where everyone Respects each other’s ways, Where love is lived and all is done With justice and with praise.

41. O for a world where goods are shared And misery relieved,
*HYMN #386 “O For a World” v.2
O for a world where goods are shared And misery relieved,
Where truth is spoken, children spared, Equality achieved.

42. *HYMN #386 “O For a World” v.3
We welcome one world family And struggle with each choice That opens us to unity And gives our vision voice.

43. The poor are rich, the weak are strong, The foolish ones are wise.
*HYMN #386 “O For a World” v.4
The poor are rich, the weak are strong,
The foolish ones are wise.
Tell all who mourn; outcasts belong,
Who perishes will rise.

44. *HYMN #386 “O For a World” v.5
O for a world preparing for God’s glorious reign of peace, Where time and tears will be no more And all but love will cease.

45. OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
OFFERTORY INVITATION
Offertory
“Sarabande” ~J.S. Bach

46. *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

47. *Prayer of Dedication
(unison)
We bring these gifts as symbols of our love – our love for God – our love for Jesus – our love for one another. We pray God’s blessings on these gifts, and pray that

48. we may be blessed and strengthened by the Holy Spirit to be fruitful and loving witnesses of the gospel. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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

50. 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.

51. 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.

52. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

53. BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

54. *Hymn #280 “Amazing Grace” v.1
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see.

55. *Hymn #280 “Amazing Grace” v.2
‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved; How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed!

56. *Hymn #280 “Amazing Grace” v.3
Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come ‘Tis grace has brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me home.

57. *Hymn #280 “Amazing Grace” v.4
The Lord has promised good to me, His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures.

58. *Hymn #280 “Amazing Grace” v.5
When we’ve been there ten thousand years Bright shining as the sun We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we’d first begun.

59. BLESSING OF THE TARTANS

60. *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

61. Recessional
“Scotland the Brave”