1 John 2:12-17

Gathering Around the Word
 
Prelude:        Carol Smith at piano
Announcements:
CALL TO WORSHIP:
God is before all things and above all things.
    Even before all that we see around us was created, our
    God reigneth then.
Our God has no beginning, no equal, no rival.
   The love and mercy of God endures forever.
Everything around us, everything in this world will one day fade away.
But the things concerning our God will last forever. Even    though our bodies may fade, in Christ we will live forever.
Worship God today.  Give all of your heart to Him.  Praise Him for what He has done. God has drawn near to man so that man may draw near to God.
 
INVOCATION

*HYMN:   “O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”             # 610    
 
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION:
Father, there is nothing in this world greater, more wonderful, or more lovely than You.  Knowing You satisfies the need of every longing heart. In You we find the perfect father, friend, and advocate.  And yet, the affections of our heart are drawn to the things of this world that are temporary.  We spend our time and resources chasing after and preserving things that are here today and gone tomorrow.  You call us to love You with all that we have and we are content with giving You what is left over of our time and love.  Have mercy on us, O God for living lives of misaligned priorities.  Where we have built idols, tear them down.  Transform our hearts in a way that makes our highest goal and joy in this life to know and follow you more.
*Time of Silent Prayer:
 
*Assurance of Pardon
*Response – Gloria Patri     # 581
*Passing of the peace
 
            Children’s Chat
            Prayer of illumination
 
            Scripture Reading:  Isaiah 40: 6-11    Lois Miller
            Sermon text:  1 John 2:12-17
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*HYMN  “The Church’s One Foundation”                   # 321   
*Apostles Creed  (next to Prayer List)
                       
            Presentation of tithes and offering
            Offertory
            *Doxology
            *Prayer of dedication
 
             Concerns and Celebrations
             Prayers of the people
 The Lord’s Prayer
 
*HYMN   “To God be the Glory”                      # 634
 
 Benediction
*Postlude

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BIRTHDAYS:  Ida Reese, Debbie Rugg, Helen Provenzano
    
ANNIVERSARIES:
           None this week
        
SYMPATHIES:  None
 
Remember our food collection.  And Jesus said, “You give them something to eat.” Please let Betty Fisher know of anyone within the community that may be in need at this time.
 
We are looking for interested individuals who would like to join the choir.  If you are interested, please let Don Herschell, Debbie Durila or Diana Donaldson know.

Continuing Prayer List
Chuck Dicks, Frank Huffman, Tom Westfall, Sandy Stone, Sarah Wilson, Carl Weber, Jimmy Svetz, Ricci Amos, Haley Diedier Bedillion, Fred Wilkinson, Diane Anderson, Helen Provenzano, Donna West, Judy Donaldson, Marlene McFeely, Wendy Willard, Marley Smith, Ellen Morris, Suzy Smith, Carol Pierce, Chuck Harton, Doug Ward, Cheryl Hardway, Frank Baker, Holly Liggitt (6 yrs. old) granddaughter of Debbie Durila, Tom Miller