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A joyful church, guided by God, loving our neighbors.
13th Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, 22 August 2021
THE GATHERING AROUND THE WORD
INTROIT Simple Gifts Shaker Song, arr. Aaron Copland
Andy Levers, soloist
‘Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free
’Tis the gift to come down where you ought to be
And when we find ourselves in the place just right
‘Twill be in the valley of love and delight.
When true simplicity is gained
To bow and to bend we shan’t be ashamed
To turn, turn will be our delight
‘Till by turning, turning we come round right
ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. K. Nicholas Yoda
PRELUDE The Garden of Prayer - Edward Broughton Theresa Merrill
CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 84
One: How lovely is Your dwelling place. O Lord of hosts!
All: Happy are those who live in Your house, ever singing Your praise.
One: For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.
All: O Lord of Hosts, happy is everyone who trusts in You.
One: Let us worship God!
OPENING PRAYER: All blessing, glory and honor be unto You, O God, for Your way guides our behavior and Your saving power redeems
us when we stray. You are beneath us as a sure foundation. You are above us as a canopy of light. You go before us a revealer and
guide. You stand behind us as the source of righteousness and peace. God of all that was, is, and shall be, we praise and adore You.
Amen.
*OPENING HYMN #269 Lead On, O King Eternal LANCASHIRE
Lead on, O King eternal!
The day of march has come; henceforth in fields of conquest your tents shall be our home.
Through days of preparation your grace has made us strong, and now, O King eternal, we lift our battle song.
Lead on, O King eternal, till sin's fierce war shall cease, and holiness shall whisper the sweet amen of peace; for not with swords'
loud clashing, nor roll of stirring drums; with deeds of love and mercy
the heavenly kingdom comes.
Lead on, O King eternal: we follow, not with fears, for gladness breaks like morning where'er your face appears;
Your cross is lifted o'er us; we journey in its light.
The crown awaits the conquest; lead on, O God of might!
*CALL TO CONFESSION: If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not within us. In confession we
acknowledge our brokenness and our need for God who is faithful, just, loving and forgiving. In humility and in faith let us confess
our condition to God by praying together...
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION: O God, redeem us, for we stand in need of forgiveness. We squander Your mercy when we abuse Your
creation. We slander our neighbors and seek not Your peace. Nations rise up against nations, and threats of unrest fill the air.
Those without work find no hope of relief. The homeless wander without protection from harm. Christ had compassion on all
those who suffered. Cleanse us of the sin that closes our hearts to our brothers and sisters.
*THE KYRIE: Lord, have mercy upon us, Christ, have mercy upon us, Lord, have mercy upon us.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON: Know that God hears our prayer and will have mercy on all who humbly repent of their sin. Did not God
send Christ our Savior to cleanse us of unrighteousness? Does not Christ intercede on behalf of those who confess? Lay aside your
burden then, and take courage from the gospel. God forgives us through Christ. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI #581: 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.
GIFT OF THE WORD
NEW TESTMENT LECTIONARY TEXT Ephesians 6:10-20
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to
stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the
authorities, against the cosmic powers of this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand on that evil day, and having done everything, to
stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, and fasten the belt of truth around your waist, and put on the breastplate of righteousness. 15 As
shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. 16 With all of these, take the shield of
faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of
the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 Pray in the Spirit at all times in every prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert and always persevere in supplication for all
the saints. 19 Pray also for me, so that when I speak, a message may be given to me to make known with boldness the mystery of
the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.
Hear what the Spirit is saying to the church. Thanks be to God.ANTHEM In the Garden Charles A. Miles, arr. Mark Hayes
Andy Levers, soloist
I come to the garden alone While the dew is still on the roses.
And the voice I hear falling on my ear The Son of God discloses.
And He walks with me, and He talks with me,
And He tells me I am his own. And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known.
He speaks and the sound of His voice Is so sweet the birds hush their singing,
And the melody that He gave to me Within my heart is ringing.
And He walks with me, and He talks with me
And He tells me I am his own, and the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known.
SERMON An Ambassador in Chains... Dr. K. Nicholas Yoda
THE RESPONSE TO THE WORD
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: The Apostles’ Creed (Ecumenical)
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was
conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was
buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the
Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion
of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*CLOSING HYMN #542 God Be with You Till We Meet Again GOD BE WITH YOU
God be with you till we meet again; loving counsels guide, uphold you, with a shepherd's care enfold you:
God be with you till we meet again.
God be with you till we meet again; unseen wings protecting hide you, daily manna still provide you:
God be with you till we meet again.
God be with you till we meet again; when life's perils thick confound you, put unfailing arms around you:
God be with you till we meet again.
God be with you till we meet again; keep love's banner floating o'er you; smite death's threatening wave before you:
God be with you till we meet again.
*BENEDICTION Dr. K. Nicholas Yoda
POSTLUDE Rejoice the Lord is King - DARWALL'S 148th, arr. Adam Mason Theresa MerrillFROM OUR MISSION COMMITTEE
The Mission Committee is going to start collecting school supplies for the annual drive for Pleasant Ridge Montessori School kids.
The community coordinator at PRM informed me that there are many kids are in need at the school.
Supplies needed are as follows:
Dry erase Expo markers, all colors
Regular markers, crayons, colored pencils
Any type folders
Scissors, blunt and sharp
Glue sticks and glue bottles
Rulers
Hand sanitizers
Boxes of tissues
A table will be set up as you come into the back door of church starting this Sunday to place your donations on.
If you are not able to go shopping, we will accept monetary donations and committee members will do the shopping!
Give checks or money to Dee Chavez. We expect to keep this drive going for the next 4-6 weeks.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Dee Chavez, Chair Mission Committee
END OF SUMMER /FALL SCHEDULE:
29 August: DKNY Preaching 3 October: DKNY Preaching
Evening Vespers 7PM
10 October: DKNY Preaching
5 September: DKNY Preaching Evening Vespers 7PM
*12 September: DKNY Preaching 17 October: DKNY Preaching
Evening Vespers 7PM
24 October: DKNY Preaching
19 September: DKNY Preaching Final Evening Vespers 7PM
26 September: DKNY Preaching 31 October: DKNY Preaching
Evening Vespers 7PM
*Return to 8:30 and 10:30 Service Times
*Return of Choir
*Return of Christian Education (More detailed instructions are coming concerning Youth, Nursery, Etc.)
REMEMBER THESE PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS:
New Prayer Concerns: • Tom Wise, Health concerns
• All Families who have suffered a loss Serving in the Armed Forces:
Ongoing Prayer Concerns: • Zachary Huffman, Friend of Barb Imm
• Denise Bien, Health concerns • Brian Montague, grandson of Glenn Montague
• Darryl Davis, health concerns, brother of Diana Hargrave Mission Coworkers:
• Dorothy Fisher, Health concerns • McGill Family, back in the United States
• Jen Hargrave, daughter of Diana, sister of Wes, health
concerns **Please notify the church office of any prayer requests you
• Vera Lambert, Health concerns, hospitalized may have including those of you who have loved ones in the
• Glenn Montague, Health concerns Armed Forces or in Mission.
BLESSED BIRTHDAY WISHES TO:
Month of August: Month of August: 1 JoAnn Ruff, 5 Judy Davis, 10 Sandra Coffey, 12 Sondra Hunt, Eric Porter, 14 Chris ReeceYou can also read
