Jesus, the Man; the Miracles

Today’s guest speaker is C.R.E. Jack Snodgrass.
 
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Gathering Around the Word 
Prelude 
Introit Choir 

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

CALL TO WORSHIP: Responsive Reading 
From Psalm 40: 3-5 3 He has put a new song in my mouth-- 
Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the LORD. 4 Blessed is that man who makes the LORD his trust, 
And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. 
5 Many, O LORD my God, are Your wonderful works Which You have done; And Your thoughts toward us Cannot be recounted to You in order; If I would declare and speak of them,They are more than can be numbered

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

HYMN: “What a Friend We have In Jesus!” #466

CALL TO CONFESSION 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (UNISON) Gracious God, I wonder at the courage, love, and depth of grace in Jesus Christ, the  Good Shepherd, our Mediator, our Lord and Savior. And yet I too often stray from His  teachings and gentle guidance to indulge in self-serving and profane behavior. I know  that no other path to salvation exists but too often ignore this while assuring and thus  fooling myself that there are other paths to eternal life. Wretched soul that I am, Lord  please send your Holy Spirit to guide me back to the straight and narrow path that  Jesus Christ established with his own lifeblood. Amen.  
In our moments of honest reflection, we realize how often we fall short of our goals to  follow you. In that knowledge, let us confess our shortcomings to God. 
*Time of silent prayer. 

ASSURANCE OF PARDON: From Ephesians 2: 4-8 4 God, who is rich in mercy,  because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in  trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and  raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ  Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been  saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. You are pardoned 
Rejoice! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God! 

*Passing the Peace 
L: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.  
P: And also, with you.  
  
*Response - GLORIA PATRI 
Children’s Chat 
Special Music Choir

The Word of God 

Prayer of Illumination 
Scripture Reading: Isaiah 53: 1-6

Who has believed our report?
And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?
2 For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground.
He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him,
There is no beauty that we should desire Him.
3 He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.
And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. 4 Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows;
Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted.
5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way;
And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.

Sermon: " Jesus, the Man; the Miracles " 
HYMN: “Take My Life And Let It Be” #458
​Apostles Creed 
Minute for Mission 
Presentation of our Tithes and Offering 
Offertory  Doxology  
Prayer of Dedication:  
Concerns and Celebrations

​BIRTHDAYS Robert Paxton, Emma Grace Liggett, Dan Ward, Felix Yerace, Becky Moore, Ellen Marie Dillie

ANNIVERSARIES  Tom and Karen Blackhurst; Allen and Vickie Bershok; Susie and Ricci Rich

JOYS AND CONCERNS Ed Horne is home from Magee Hospital and they will
continue to watch his kidney function.

SYMPATHY The Family of Kathy Waugaman
The Family of Beverly Hackney
The Family of Lisa Phillips
The Family of Eugene Foster

Continued prayers for Susan Schively, Melissa Pedigo, Aaron Blake, Chuck Dicks,
Karen Eisiminger, Ed Horne, June and Keith McGill, Glenn Miles, Roger Riggs, Doug
Ward, Tim Knabenshue, Adam Moore, Frank Huffman, Nellie and Frank Baker, Michael
Durila, Jr., Michael Durila Sr., Justin Hagon, Cory Patrick, Tom Westfall, Mary Ann
Durila, Donald Potts, Suzy Smith, Elaine Belcastro, Lisa Marshall, Sandy Stone, Diane
Bednarski.

HYMN: “His Name Is Wonderful” #230
Choral Benediction Choir 
POSTLUDE

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PLEASE NOTE: Considering that the level of Covid infection has substantially  increased in Washington County, North Buffalo has decided to reinstate social  distancing during worship, although masks will continue to be optional for the  present time. 

We welcome all who have come to join us in the worship of the God and Father of  our Lord Jesus Christ. Please come again. If you are visiting with us today, please  let us know that we might welcome you into our church family. 

REMEMBER OUR FOOD COLLECTION: And Jesus said, “You give them something  to eat.” Mark 6:37. Please remember our food pantry is available to anyone in need.  Replenish with your hands and listen for the need with your ears.  

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 
• Carol and Ed Horne are collecting bottle tabs once again this year and will take them to the Ronald McDonald House at Children’s Hospital right before  Christmas. She would like you to be sure they are the nonmagnetic tabs.