January 12 2020 Welcome to OPC Cambridge Chimes

January 12, 2020 Welcome to OPC

Cambridge Chimes Welcome and Announcements Greeting Each Other Ringing of the Bell

Prelude “Prelude in G minor” ~J. S. Bach Lighting of the candles

SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 3: 13 -17

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan, to be baptized by him. John would have prevented him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me? ’ But Jesus answered him, ‘Let it be so now; for it is proper for us in this way to fulfill all righteousness. ’ Then he consented.

And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased. ’

*CALL TO WORSHIP L: Disciples of Christ, who are you? P: We are the body of the Christ. L: What does that even mean? P: We serve as God’s hands and feet, God’s eyes and ears to this world.

L: What does it mean to serve, to be Christ’s body at work? P: We are called to live out love toward everyone. L: As he did with Jesus, God has put his Spirit upon you.

P: May we receive God’s spirit, and may we lives of justice and compassion. L: Holy One, bless us and our worship this day. P: May our worship bring us deeper into your presence.

L: Let us worship God. P: Let us worship God!

*HYMN #420 “God of Grace… and Glory” v. 1 God of grace and God of glory, on Thy people pour Thy power; Crown Thine ancient church’s story, bring its bud to glorious flower.

*HYMN #420 “God of Grace… and Glory” v. 1 Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, For the facing of this hour, for the facing of this hour.

*HYMN #420 “God of Grace… and Glory” v. 2 Lo! the hosts of evil round us scorn Thy Christ, assail Thy ways! From the fears that long have bound us, free our hearts to faith and praise.

*HYMN #420 “God of Grace… and Glory” v. 2 Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, For the living of these days, for the living of these days.

*HYMN #420 “God of Grace… and Glory” v. 3 Cure Thy children’s warring madness, bend our pride to Thy control; Shame our wanton, selfish gladness, rich in things and poor in soul.

*HYMN #420 “God of Grace… and Glory” v. 3 Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, Lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal, lest we miss Thy kingdom’s goal.

*HYMN #420 “God of Grace… and Glory” v. 4 Set our feet on lofty places, gird our lives that they may be Armored with all Christ -like graces, pledged to set all captives free.

*HYMN #420 “God of Grace… and Glory” v. 4 Grant us wisdom, grant us courage, That we fail not them nor Thee, that we fail not them nor Thee!

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Oh Lord, we can be a difficult people. We have entered the season in which your Light, your Servant, your Son has been made known to the world.

Your bountiful blessings have been poured out on us through your Son, and yet too often we only think about our problems, our needs, our wants. Forgive us and help us instead to seek you, and to yearn

for your presence. Pour your baptismal waters over us again, cleansing us from our selfishness and arrogance. Nourish and heal us so that we may serve you and our sisters and brothers. Wash away our jealousy,

greed, and any negative thoughts which stand in the way of us truly being the servants you have called us to be, bringing your ‘mishpat’ to the world.

(Silence is observed for individual reflection and prayer)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON L: Sisters and Brothers, the love and forgiveness of God are offered to us freely and joyfully. Receive and rejoice in God’s love and forgiveness.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON P: How great to know that in Jesus Christ we are loved and forgiven!

CHOIR ANTHEM “Remember” ~Nolan/Williams

Time With Young Christians

SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 42: 1 -9

Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth mishpat to the nations. He will not cry or lift up his voice, or make it heard in the street; a bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench;

he will faithfully bring forth mishpat. He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established mishpat in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching. Thus says God, the Lord, who created the heavens and stretched them out, who spread out the earth and what comes from it, who gives breath to the

people upon it and spirit to those who walk in it: I am the Lord, I have called you in righteousness, I have taken you by the hand kept you; I have given you as a covenant to the people, a light to the nations, to open the eyes that are blind, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon,

from the prison those who sit in darkness. I am the Lord, that is my name; my glory I give to no other, nor my praise to idols. See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now declare; before they spring forth, I tell you of them.

L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God!

“Mishpat” Rev. Tedd Pullano

*HYMN #525 “Here I Am, Lord” v. 1 I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard My people cry. All who dwell in deepest sin My hand will save.

*HYMN #525 “Here I Am, Lord” v. 1 I who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear My light to them? Whom shall I send?

*HYMN #525 “Here I Am, Lord” v. 1 Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard You calling in the night. I will go, Lord, where You lead me. I will hold Your people in my heart.

*HYMN #525 “Here I Am, Lord” v. 2 I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne My people’s pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away.

*HYMN #525 “Here I Am, Lord” v. 2 I will break their hearts of stone, Give them hearts for love alone. I will speak My word to them. Whom shall I send?

*HYMN #525 “Here I Am, Lord” v. 2 Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard You calling in the night. I will go, Lord, where You lead me. I will hold Your people in my heart.

*HYMN #525 “Here I Am, Lord” v. 3 I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them. My hand will save.

*HYMN #525 “Here I Am, Lord” v. 3 Finest bread I will provide till their hearts be satisfied. I will give My life to them. Whom shall I send?

*HYMN #525 “Here I Am, Lord” v. 3 Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard You calling in the night. I will go, Lord, where You lead me. I will hold Your people in my heart.

SERVICE OF ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW CHURCH OFFICERS

SENTENCES OF SCRIPTURE Minister: There are varieties of gifts, but it is the same Spirit who gives them. (1 Corinthians 12: 4 -7, 27) Elder: There are different ways of serving God, but it is the same Lord who is served. Minister: God works through each person in a unique way, but it is God’s purpose that is accomplished.

SENTENCES OF SCRIPTURE Elder: To each is given a gift of the Spirit to be used for the common good. Minister: Together we are the body of Christ, and individually members of it.

STATEMENT ON ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION Minister: We are called into the church of Jesus Christ by baptism, and marked as Christ’s own by the Holy Spirit. This is our common calling, to be disciples and servants of our servant Lord. Within the community of the church, some are called to particular service as deacons,

STATEMENT ON ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION as elders, and ministers of the Word and Sacrament. Ordination is Christ’s gift to the church, assuring that his ministry continues among us, providing for ministries of caring and compassion in the world, and preaching the Word and administering the sacraments.

STATEMENT ON ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION Elder: Representing the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church, the Session of Ogden Presbyterian Church now ordains Grace Alessi to ministry as Elder, and Kathy Case to the ministry of Deacon and installs them to active service in this congregation.

STATEMENT ON ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION The Session also installs to active service those who have been previously ordained: Elders Cindy Anderson, Harry Pittman, Carol Quinn; Deacons Dan Halstead and Marilyn Spilberg.

STATEMENT ON ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION The Session also installs as the Church Trustees: Jim Frieday, Randy Spilberg, and Charlie White.

REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT Minister: Ordination calls the whole church to renewed commitment, and reminds us all to bear gladly the yoke of Christ given in the covenant of baptism.

REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANT Let us, therefore, reaffirm our baptismal vows, renouncing all that opposes God and God’s rule, and affirming the faith of the holy catholic church.

RENUNCIATIONS Trusting in the gracious mercy of God, do you turn from the ways of sin and renounce evil and its power in the world? I DO.

RENUNCIATIONS Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Lord and Savior, trusting in his grace and love? I DO.

RENUNCIATIONS Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his Word and showing his love? I WILL, WITH GOD’S HELP.

Those who are able, please stand. Elder: With the whole church, let us confess our faith, in the word of the Apostle’s creed:

THE APOSTLE’S CREED I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of Heaven and Earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord;

THE APOSTLE’S CREED who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;

THE APOSTLE’S CREED he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven,

THE APOSTLE’S CREED and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

THE APOSTLE’S CREED I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins;

THE APOSTLE’S CREED the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. Please be seated.

ORDINATION ANOINTING Minister: Grace Alessi and Kathy Case, children of the covenant, in baptism you were claimed by the love of God, clothed in the grace of Jesus Christ, and anointed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit to share Christ’s mission in the world.

ORDINATION ANOINTING Now you are called by God through the voice of the church for new service and ministry in Jesus’ name. In accordance with the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U. S. A. ), show your commitment to this calling by responding to these questions:

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO ELDERS Do you trust in Jesus Christ your Savior, acknowledge him Lord of all and Head of the Church, and through him believe in one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? I DO.

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO ELDERS Do you accept the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be, by the Holy Spirit, the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ in the Church Universal, and God’s Word to you? I DO.

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO ELDERS Do you sincerely receive and adopt the essential tenets of the Reformed faith as expressed in the confessions of our church as authentic and reliable expositions of what Scripture leads us to believe and do, and will you be instructed and led by those confessions as you lead the people of God? I DO AND I WILL.

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO ELDERS Will you fulfill your office in obedience to Jesus Christ, under the authority of Scripture, and be continually guided by our confessions? I WILL.

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO ELDERS Will you be governed by our church’s polity, and will you abide by its discipline? Will you be a friend among your colleagues in ministry, working with them, subject to the ordering of God’s Word and Spirit? I WILL.

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO ELDERS Will you in your own life seek to follow the Lord Jesus Christ, love your neighbors, and work of the reconciliation of the world? I WILL.

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO ELDERS Do you promise to further the peace, unity, and purity of the church? I DO. Will you seek to serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love? I WILL.

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO DEACONS (To Deacons) Will you be a faithful Deacon, teaching charity, urging concern, and directing the people’s help to the friendless and those in need? In your ministry will you try to show the love and justice of Jesus Christ? I WILL.

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO ELDERS (To Elders) Will you be a faithful Elder, watching over the people, providing for their worship, nurture, and service? Will you share in government and discipline, serving in governing bodies of the church, and in your ministry will you try to show the love and justice of Jesus Christ? I WILL.

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO TRUSTEES (To Trustees) Will you be a faithful Trustee, called to serve with your skills and talents in building and tearing down, planning, organizing, directing and computing, collecting, budgeting, recording, and investing, observing, listening and praying?

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO TRUSTEES Will you ask God to strengthen your knowledge that Jesus Christ gave you in order to further His service and to guide you in your service in His name? I WILL.

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO CONGREGATION (To Congregation. Those who are able, please stand) Do we, the members of the church, accept Grace, Cindy, Harry, and Carol as Elders; and Kathy, Dan, and Marilyn as Deacons; and Jim, Randy, and Charlie as Trustees? WE DO.

CONSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONS TO CONGREGATION These people are chosen by God through the voice of the congregation to lead us in the way of Jesus Christ. Do we agree to encourage them, to respect their decisions, and to follow as they guide us, serving Jesus Christ who alone is the Head of the Church? WE DO.

ORDINATION Minister: Gracious God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon your servants whom you called through baptism as your own and marked them as your own. Grant them the same mind that was in Jesus Christ. Give each the spirit of truthfulness that they may show the compassion of Christ in the actions of

ORDINATION daily living and rightly govern your people. Give each the gifts of your Holy Spirit to build up the church, to strengthen the common life of your people, and to lead with vision and compassion. In the walk of faith and for the work of ministry, give to your servants gladness and strength,

ORDINATION discipline and hope, humility, humor, and courage, and an abiding sense of your presence. (For those previously ordained) Gracious God, we also give you thanks for your servants Cindy, Harry, Carol, Dan, and Marilyn as they

ORDINATION continue in the ministry to which you have called them. Help them to rely on the gifts of your Spirit and to follow Christ faithfully in this calling. By the gifts of your Holy Spirit empower them to build up the church, to strengthen the common life of your people, and to lead with compassion

ORDINATION and vision. In the walk of faith and for the work of ministry, give to all your servants gladness and strength, discipline and hope, humility, humor, and courage, and an abiding sense of your presence.

PRAYER Minister: Gracious God, pour out your Spirit of power and truth upon the whole church, that we may be for you a holy people baptized to serve you in the world. Sustain your church in ministry.

PRAYER Ground us in the gospel, secure our hope in Christ, strengthen our service to the outcast, and increase our love for one another. Show us the transforming power of your grace in our life together, that we may be effective servants of

PRAYER the gospel, offering a compelling witness in the world to the good news of Christ Jesus our Lord. P: Amen.

TO THE NEW OFFICERS (The new officers will please stand) Minister: Sisters and brothers, you are Deacons and Ruling Elders, ordained to ministries of service and governance in the church of Jesus Christ and for this congregation. Be faithful and true in your ministry so that your whole life will bear witness to the crucified and risen Christ. P: Amen.

TO THE CONGREGATION (To the Congregation) Minister: I also charge you, Christian people, to be faithful to these new church officers and the trustees whom you have chosen to serve this church, remembering them in your prayers, providing for their ministry by your liberal gifts, and supporting all their service to the church.

RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP Elder: (to the new church officers) In the name of Ogden Presbyterian Church, we give you the right hand of fellowship, to take part in the servanthood with us. Minister: May the great Head of the Church so enrich us with His heavenly grace, that at least we shall hear Him saying unto us:

RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP “Well done, good and faithful servant; enter you into the Joy of the Lord. ” Amen. Please give them a warm welcome.

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Offertory Invitation Offertory “Largo” ~Eccles

*DOXOLOGY #542, v. 4 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

*Prayer of Dedication (unison) O God who created the waters, we acknowledge our baptism, and our call to be members of Christ’s body. Please accept these gifts today so others may be led into your

way. Help us to order our lives so that we may prepare ourselves to follow where Christ may lead us out into your world. May this offering we bring be a sign and symbol of our commitment to

answer his call to be light to the nations.

RESPONDING TO THE WORD JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PASTORAL PRAYER

The Lord’s Prayer (unison) Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy Kingdom come; thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

*HYMN #2172 “We Are Called” v. 1 Come! Live in the light! Shine with the joy and the love of the Lord! We are called to be light for the kingdom, to live in the freedom of the city of God!

*HYMN #2172 “We Are Called” v. 1 We are called to act with justice, we are called to love tenderly, we are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God!

*HYMN #2172 “We Are Called” v. 2 Come! Open your heart! Show your mercy to all those in fear! We are called to be hope for the hopeless, so all hatred and blindness will be no more!

*HYMN #2172 “We Are Called” v. 2 We are called to act with justice, we are called to love tenderly, we are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God!

*HYMN #2172 “We Are Called” v. 3 Sing! Sing a new song! Sing of that great day when all will be one! God will reign, and we’ll walk with each other as sisters and brothers, united in love!

*HYMN #2172 “We Are Called” v. 3 We are called to act with justice, we are called to love tenderly, we are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God!

*BENEDICTION

Photo by Jim Montanus Postlude “Rondeau” ~Mouret