1. Homecrest Presbyterian Church Worship of the Lord’s Day February 11th, 2018 Transfiguration Sunday

2. Gathering Around the WORD Call to Worship
The glory of God shines
like a consuming fire.
We have seen the glory of God
in the face of Jesus Christ.
The voice of God thunders
like a mighty storm.
Out of the cloud, God speaks:
This my beloved Son; listen to Him!

3. Gathering Around the WORD Gathering Hymn # 13 “The Mighty God with Power Speaks”
The Mighty God with power speaks, and all the world obeys; from dawn until the setting sun, God’s wonder earth displays. The perfect beauty all around from Zion's height shines forth; and stars across the firmament so brightly beam their worth.

4. Gathering Around the WORD Gathering Hymn # 13 “The Mighty God with Power Speaks”
God comes not with a silent form, but riding on the winds; before God’s face, the raging storm its blast of thunder sends. All hail the Judge, in bold array, whose promise is to bless; who sees our sins, yet also feels our thirst for righteousness.

5. Gathering Around the WORD Gathering Hymn # 13 “The Mighty God with Power Speaks”
The heavens declare your justice, Lord, as endless as the sky; against the taunts of disbelief, our God will testify. Receive my heartfelt gift of thanks, as honor to your might; refresh my faith with each new day; protect me through the night.

6. Gathering Around the WORD Call to Confession (Based on Psalm 50:2, 6) God alone is righteous; God alone is perfect; God alone is judge. Yet this holy, righteous God comes to us in love, to save us. Rejoicing in God’s grace, let us confess our sins before God and our neighbors.

7. Gathering Around the WORD Prayer of Confession (in Unison)
God of all glory, beauty and grace, we have tried to hide from you, to hide our faces, to hide our sin, yet you have never hidden your love for us. We have tried to search for you, in temples, in clouds, on mountaintops, yet you have already revealed yourself to us in the face of Jesus Christ. Forgive us, and transform us so that our lives may shine with your glory, beauty, and grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

8. Gathering Around the WORD Declaration of Forgiveness
Our God comes and does not keep silence; God speaks to us with grace and love, saying: You are my beloved child. This is the good news of the gospel; in Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
Thanks be to God, Amen.

9. Gathering Around the WORD Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father
and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, Amen.

10. Gathering Around the WORD Passing of the Peace of Christ

11. Proclaiming the WORD Message to the Youth/ Prayer of Illumination

12. Proclaiming the WORD Scripture Reading (2 Kings 2:1-12)
1Now when the LORD was about to take Elijah up to heaven by a whirlwind, Elijah and Elisha were on their way from Gilgal. 2Elijah said to Elisha, “Stay here; for the LORD has sent me as far as Bethel.” But Elisha said, “As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they went down to Bethel. 3The company of prophets who were in Bethel came out to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that today the LORD will take your master away from you?” And he said, “Yes, I know; keep silent.”

13. Proclaiming the WORD Scripture Reading (2 Kings 2:1-12)
4Elijah said to him, “Elisha, stay here; for the LORD has sent me to Jericho.” But he said, “As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So they came to Jericho. 5The company of prophets who were at Jericho drew near to Elisha, and said to him, “Do you know that today the LORD will take your master away from you?” And he answered, “Yes, I know; be silent.”

14. Proclaiming the WORD Scripture Reading (2 Kings 2:1-12)
6Then Elijah said to him, “Stay here; for the LORD has sent me to the Jordan.” But he said, ”As the LORD lives, and as you yourself live, I will not leave you.” So the two of them went on. 7Fifty men of the company of prophets also went, and stood at some distance from them, as they both were standing by the Jordan. 8Then Elijah took his mantle and rolled it up, and struck the water; the water was parted to the one side and to the other, until the two of them crossed on dry ground.

15. Proclaiming the WORD Scripture Reading (2 Kings 2:1-12)
9When they had crossed, Elijah said to Elisha, “Tell me what I may do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha said, “Please let me inherit a double share of your spirit.” 10He responded, “You have asked a hard thing; yet, if you see me as I am being taken from you, it will be granted you; if not, it will not.”

16. Proclaiming the WORD Scripture Reading (2 Kings 2:1-12)
11As they continued walking and talking, a chariot of fire and horses of fire separated the two of them, and Elijah ascended in a whirlwind into heaven. 12Elisha kept watching and crying out, “Father, father! The chariots of Israel and its horsemen!” But when he could no longer see him, he grasped his own clothes and tore them in two pieces.

17. Proclaiming the WORD Scripture Reading (Mark 9:2-9)
2Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, 3and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. 4And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. 5Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 6He did not know what to say, for they were terrified.

18. Proclaiming the WORD Scripture Reading (Mark 9:2-9)
7Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” 8Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.
9As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.

19. Proclaiming the WORD (2 Kings 2:1-12 and Mark 9:2-9)
Hanging on Cloud Nine

20. Responding Hymn # 12 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Immortal, invisible, God only wise, in light inaccessible hid from our eyes, most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, almighty, victorious, thy great name we praise.

21. Responding Hymn # 12 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, nor wanting, nor wasting, thou rulest in might: thy justice, like mountains high soaring above; thy clouds, which are fountains
of goodness and love.

22. Responding Hymn # 12 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
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, then wither and perish; but naught changeth thee.

23. Responding Hymn # 12 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Thou reignest in glory; thou dwellest in light. Thine angels adore thee, all veiling their sight. All praise we would render; O help us to see 'tis only the splendor of light hideth thee!

24. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World Affirmation of Faith
Presbyterian Church (USA) –
A Brief Statement of Faith (Section 3)
We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. In sovereign love God created the world good and makes everyone equally in God’s image male and female, of every race and people, to live as one community.

25. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World Affirmation of Faith
Presbyterian Church (USA) –
A Brief Statement of Faith (Section 3)
But we rebel against God;
we hide from our Creator. Ignoring God’s commandments, we violate the image of God
in others and ourselves, accept lies as truth, exploit neighbor and nature, and threaten death to the planet entrusted to our care.

26. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World Affirmation of Faith
Presbyterian Church (USA) –
A Brief Statement of Faith (Section 3)
We deserve God’s condemnation. Yet God acts with justice and mercy to redeem creation. In everlasting love,
the God of Abraham and Sarah
chose a covenant people to bless all families of the earth. Hearing their cry,
God delivered the children of Israel from the house of bondage.

27. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World Affirmation of Faith
Presbyterian Church (USA) –
A Brief Statement of Faith (Section 3)
Loving us still, God makes us heirs with Christ of the covenant. Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child, like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home, God is faithful still.

28. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World Announcements &
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
The afternoon Bible Study Group will resume today downstairs at 12:30 in the basement.
The Women's Group will continue to meet on Wednesdays at 7:30pm over at the Manse
(2048 E 14th Street). They are currently studying
the book of Isaiah. For more information, please
contact Margaret or Cara.

29. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World Announcements &
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
The Presbytery of NYC will be holding its annual Leadership Development/Resource Day on Saturday, 2/24 (9an-3pm) at Brick Presbyterian Church (E 92nd St/Park Ave). The church will sponsor those who wish to attend this event. Please see Pastor if you are interested.  

30. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World Announcements &
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
The Lenten Season is upon us, beginning with Ash Wednesday of this week. We will be having only one day of Lenten Breakfast this year on the morning of 2/25. Please come out early to support the denominational-wide One Great Hour of Sharing.

31. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World Announcements &
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Women’s Sunday will be on 3/4. Rev. Grace Bowen will be our guest speaker for that day.
The worship will be led by the women of Homecrest.

32. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World Announcements &
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Save-The-Date. Our Annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner will be held on Saturday, 3/10 at 6pm. More information will be forthcoming.

33. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World Prayer of the People & The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven.
Halloweth be thy name.
Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
Forgive us our debts; as we forgive our debtors.
Lead us not into temptations, but deliver us from evil.
For Thine is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory forever. Amen.

34. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World Offering of our Gifts and our Lives
Musical Offering

35. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World Doxology and Offertory Prayer

36. Sending Hymn #666 “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright”
O splendor of God’s glory bright, from light eternal bringing light; O Light of Light, light’s living spring, true Day, all days illumining:

37. Sending Hymn #666 “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright”
Come, Holy Sun of heavenly love, rain down your radiance from above, and to our inward hearts convey the Holy Spirit’s cloudless ray.

38. Sending Hymn #666 “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright”
O joyful be the passing day with thoughts as clear as morning’s ray, with faith like noontide shining bright, our souls unshadowed by the night.

39. Sending Hymn #666 “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright”
O Lord, with each returning morn, your image to our heart is born; O may we ever clearly view our Savior and our God in you.

40. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World The Charge and Benediction

41. Bearing and Following the WORD into the World Benediction Response
# 546 “Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing” (Stanza 3)
Savior, when your love shall call us, from our struggling pilgrim way, let no fear of death appall us,
glad your summons to obey. May we ever, may we ever
reign with you in endless day.”

42. Homecrest Presbyterian Church Worship of the Lord’s Day February 11th, 2018 Transfiguration Sunday