First Presbyterian Church of Weedsport
October 20, 2024
Elder William Porter
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Liturgist
PRELUDE
CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsive) Liturgist
Praise the Lord, for God is great indeed!
Let us sing praises for God’s glorious works.
We give glory, honor, and thanksgiving to the Lord, who makes and sustains all things.
HYMN #442 "The Church's One Foundation"
CALL TO CONFESSION Liturgist
Let us confess our sins against God and our neighbor, trusting in the mercy of our Lord.
PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)
Merciful and gentle God, we have wanted reward without sacrifice. We have been unwilling to serve and have not humbled ourselves in obedience. Forgive our hubris, gracious God. Correct our ignorant ways and help us to know your glory through servanthood. Guide us to be true followers of your way, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SILENT PRAYERS OF CONFESSION MAY BE OFFERED
DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS Liturgist
People of God, our sins are forgiven, for the Lord who made all things knows our weaknesses. Therefore, turn away from sin and obey the ways of the Lord. Be reconciled to the community in service and love.
SPECIAL MUSIC
CHILDREN’S TIME (Children may leave to go to Sunday School after Children’s Time.)
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (Unison) Liturgist
O God, your Word gives us counsel for our understanding. Enable us to receive it today, in the name of your son, our Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READING: John 6:5-7, John 12:20-21, John 14:8-11
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
SERMON Phillip, Jesus' Advance Man Elder William Porter
HYMN #263 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
JOYS AND CONCERNS
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING (Offering plates are on the front and back tables. Offering plates are not passed.)
God is ever faithful and has blessed us with so much. With grateful hearts, let us offer back to God what we have, with love and thanksgiving.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (Unison)
Gracious God, we offer you these gifts. Multiply them so that they might help build your kingdom on earth and be of service to the body of Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.
HYMN #260 A Mighty Fortress is Our God"
CHARGE AND BLESSING
POSTLUDE
Reminders:
Nov. 7 – Blood Drive
Nov. 3 – Daylight Saving Time ends
Help is needed at the Clothes Closet, Tues. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Thurs. 3-5:30 p.m.
