1. January 28, 2018
Welcome to OPC

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

3. “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” ~Walther
Prelude
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” ~Walther
Lighting of the candles

4. *CALL TO WORSHIP AND INVOCATION
L: By this I have known the presence of the Lord:
P: In the rising of the sun, in the smile of another’s face,

5. L: In the touch of a hand or the sound of a laugh, P: In the scent of a flower holding the promise of spring. L: By this I have known the power of the Lord:

6. P: In the healing of hurts, in the forgiveness of sin, L: In the giving of gifts beyond all expectation, P: In the shower of love that comes from the Creator. L: Then let us praise the Lord!

7. P: We praise God with our whole heart. L: God’s works are great
P: We praise God with our whole heart! L: God’s works are great! P: Open our hearts and spirits to see your works, O Lord!

8. L: Come, let us worship the Lord who has saved us
L: Come, let us worship the Lord who has saved us! P: May our lives reflect the wondrous love of God so all may see and know God’s greatness.

9. *HYMN #263 “Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise” v.1
Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days,

10. Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.
*HYMN #263 “Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise” v.1
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise.

11. *HYMN #263 “Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise” v.2
Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice like mountains high soaring above,

12. Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.
*HYMN #263 “Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise” v.2
Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love.

13. *HYMN #263 “Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise” v.3
To all, life Thou givest, to both great and small; In all life Thou livest, the true life of all; We blossom and flourish like leaves on the tree,

14. Then wither and perish; but naught changeth Thee.
*HYMN #263 “Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise” v.3
Then wither and perish; but naught changeth Thee.

15. *HYMN #263 “Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise” v.4
Thou reignest in glory, Thou rulest in light, Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; All praise we would render; O help us to see

16. ‘Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee!
*HYMN #263 “Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise” v.4
‘Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee!

17. *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
Gracious God, you are known for your wonderful deeds—your mercy, forgiveness, and love. You have show us the power of your works

18. time and time again. And yet, we are slow to comprehend; we refuse to acknowledge your gifts; we act self-sufficient, as if we provide ourselves everything we need, when we

19. know in our hearts that you are the giver of all good things
know in our hearts that you are the giver of all good things. Forgive us, we pray. As we confess our sins, in thought, word or deed, may your mercy fill our lives and may we praise you every day.

20. (silence is observed for reflection and prayer)

21. P: This is good news of the very best kind: we are forgiven.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
L: Of all the amazing works of God, this may be the most wonderful: God is gracious and merciful to us!
P: This is good news of the very best kind: we are forgiven.

22. We give thanks to God with all our hearts. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
We give thanks to God with all our hearts. Amen.

23. “With Every Breath” ~Ken Medema
CHOIR ANTHEM
“With Every Breath” ~Ken Medema

24. Time With Young Christians

25. PROCLAIMING THE WORD SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 1:21-28

26. They went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit,

27. and he cried out, ‘What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth
and he cried out, ‘What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God!’ But Jesus rebuked him, saying, ‘Be silent, and come out of him!’ And the unclean spirit, throwing himself into convulsions and crying out

28. with a loud voice, came out of him
with a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, ‘What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.’ At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

29. SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 111

30. Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. Full of honor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures for ever.

31. He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the Lord is gracious and merciful. He provides food for those who fear him; he is ever mindful of his covenant. He has shown his people the power of his works,

32. in giving them the heritage of the nations
in giving them the heritage of the nations. The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy. They are established for ever and ever, to be performed with faithfulness and uprightness. He send redemption to his people; he has commanded his covenant for ever.

33. Holy and awesome is his name
Holy and awesome is his name. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures for ever.

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

35. “Is God Active?”
Rev. Tedd Pullano

36. *HYMN #267 “All Things Bright & Beautiful” v.1
All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all.

37. *HYMN #267 “All Things Bright & Beautiful” v.1
Each little flower that opens, Each little bird that sings: God made their glowing colors, God made their tiny wings.

38. *HYMN #267 “All Things Bright & Beautiful” v.2
All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all.

39. *HYMN #267 “All Things Bright & Beautiful” v.2
The purple-headed mountain, The river running by, The sunset, and the morning That brightens up the sky.

40. *HYMN #267 “All Things Bright & Beautiful” v.3
All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all.

41. *HYMN #267 “All Things Bright & Beautiful” v.3
The cold wind in the winter, The pleasant summer sun, The ripe fruits in the garden, God made them every one.

42. *HYMN #267 “All Things Bright & Beautiful” v.4
All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all.

43. *HYMN #267 “All Things Bright & Beautiful” v.4
God gave us eyes to see them, And lips that we might tell How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well.

44. *HYMN #267 “All Things Bright & Beautiful” Final
All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small, All things wise and wonderful: The Lord God made them all.

45. OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Offertory Invitation Offertory “La Grace” ~Telemann

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)
Holy One, we bring these gifts as symbols of our gratefulness for all you have done for us. Your works are great! Please accept these gifts and bless them to

48. build your kingdom. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

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

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
Give us this day our daily bread. 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 #482 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” v.1
Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!

55. *HYMN #482 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” v.1
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near; Praise Him in glad adoration!

56. *HYMN #482 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” v.2
Praise Ye the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!

57. *HYMN #482 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” v.2
Hast thou not seen how thy desires ever have been Granted in what He ordaineth?

58. *HYMN #482 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” v.3
Praise ye the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him.

59. Let the Amen sound from His people again, Gladly for aye we adore Him.
*HYMN #482 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” v.3
Let the Amen sound from His people again, Gladly for aye we adore Him.

60. *BENEDICTION

61. “Allegretto” ~Vivaldi
Postlude
“Allegretto” ~Vivaldi

62. PLEASE BE SEATED