January 6 2019 Welcome to OPC Cambridge Chimes
January 6, 2019 Welcome to OPC
Cambridge Chimes Welcome and Announcements Greeting Each Other Ringing of the Bell
Prelude “Prelude in C” ~J. S. Bach Lighting of the candles
*CALL TO WORSHIP AND INVOCATION L: Arise; shine, for your light has come! P: We are called out of our darkness into light. L: Arise, the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
P: We are blessed to be bathed in the Lord’s glory. L: Sisters and brothers, you are filled with God’s light, and nations shall come to you. P: We embrace God’s light; we embrace God’s call.
L: What else can you do with God’s light and glory? P: We will share that light, glory, and love with all the nations.
*HYMN #56 “The First Noel” v. 1 The first Noel the angel did say was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, on a cold winter’s night that was so deep.
*HYMN #56 “The First Noel” v. 1 Noel, Born is the King of Israel
*HYMN #56 “The First Noel” v. 2 They looked up and saw a star shining in the east beyond them far; And to the earth it gave great light, and so it continued both day and night.
*HYMN #56 “The First Noel” v. 2 Noel, Born is the King of Israel
*HYMN #56 “The First Noel” v. 3 And by the light of that same star, three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went.
*HYMN #56 “The First Noel” v. 3 Noel, Born is the King of Israel
*HYMN #56 “The First Noel” v. 4 This star drew nigh to the northwest; o’er Bethlehem it took its rest; And there it did both stop and stay, right over the place where Jesus lay.
*HYMN #56 “The First Noel” v. 4 Noel, Born is the King of Israel
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Almighty and merciful God, we admit this hour that too often we have walked in the dark – our words and actions have brought hurt, not healing.
We know that in Jesus our light has come, but often we choose to walk in shadows and ignore his light. Gracious God, forgive our sins; remove the darkness that shadows our lives.
With faces and hearts lighted by Jesus’ love, may we radiate Christ’s glory to all the world. Amen.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON L: This is the message we have heard and proclaimed to you: God is light and in him there is no darkness at all. Sisters and Brothers, know that in the light of Christ you are forgiven.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON P: Thanks be to God. Amen.
CHOIR ANTHEM “Come to the Table”
SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 2: 1 -12
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we have observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage. ’
When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. They told him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet:
“And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means last among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who is to shepherd my people Israel”. ’ Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from the exact time when the star had appeared.
Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, ‘Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage. ’ When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen rising,
until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure-chests,
they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.
PROCLAIMING THE WORD SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 60: 1 -6
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you. Nations shall become your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
Lift up your eyes and look around; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from far away, and your daughters shall be carried on their nurses’ arms. Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and rejoice, because the abundance of the sea shall be brought to you,
the wealth of the nations shall come to you. A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Ephah; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring gold and frankincense, and shall proclaim the praise of the Lord.
L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God!
“Arise and Shine” Rev. Tedd Pullano
*HYMN #53 “What Child is This? ” v. 1 What child is this who, laid to rest on Mary’s lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet while shepherds watch are keeping?
*HYMN #53 “What Child is This? ” v. 1 This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard angels sing; Haste, haste to bring Him laud, the Babe, the Son of Mary!
*HYMN #53 “What Child is This? ” v. 2 Why lies He in such mean estate where ox and ass are feeding? Good Christian, fear; for sinners here the silent Word is pleading.
*HYMN #53 “What Child is This? ” v. 2 This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard angels sing; Haste, haste to bring Him laud, the Babe, the Son of Mary!
*HYMN #53 “What Child is This? ” v. 3 So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh, come one and all, to own Him. The King of kings salvation brings; let loving hearts enthrone Him.
*HYMN #53 “What Child is This? ” v. 3 This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard angels sing; Haste, haste to bring Him laud, the Babe, the Son of Mary!
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. 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 Don Dugan and Dawn Hoadley to ministry as Elders and ordains Nancy Fox, Diana Inman, and Rhonda Russo to the ministry of Deacons and installs them to active
STATEMENT ON ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION service in this congregation. The Session also installs to active service those who have been previously ordained: Elders Sandy Frieday and Pat Everett; Deacon Dawn Sheffet.
STATEMENT ON ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION The Session also installs as the Church Trustees: Wayne Bulan, Eileen Smith, and Jeff Heitzenrater.
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: Don Dugan, Nancy Fox, Diana Inman, and Rhonda Russo, 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 Sandy, Pat, Dawn, Don as Elders; Nancy, Dawn, Rhonda, Diana as Deacons; Jeff, Eileen, and Wayne 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 them 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 Sandy, Pat, and Dawn as they continue in the
ORDINATION 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. 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. 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 “Prelude” ~Chopin
*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) Instead of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, we bring to you, O God, the treasures you have first given to us – our hearts, minds and bodies – to be used in your service.
We also offer these gifts of money and our lives, as signs of our total giving, praying that they will be used to announce the coming of your kingdom. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
RESPONDING TO THE WORD JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PASTORAL PRAYER
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER All who trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior are invited to participate in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Table. With parental permission, baptized children are welcome to partake in the Sacrament as well.
*INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE L: Brothers and sisters in Christ, the Lord’s light has shined upon you. Immersed in that light, I invite you to the table which drives out the darkness.
L: Lift up your hearts! P: We lift them up to the Lord! L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. P: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
*HYMN #516 “Lord, We Have Come” v. 1 Lord, we have come at Your own invitation, Chosen by You, to be counted Your friends;
*HYMN #516 “Lord, We Have Come” v. 1 Yours is the strength that sustains dedication, Ours a commitment we know never ends.
*THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING L: We thank you, God, for sending a star to guide the wise ones to the Christ child. But, even more, we praise you for signs and witnesses in every generation that lead us to Christ. We thank you for the covenant made first with Israel – promising to be Israel’s light and salvation.
You made Israel your people and promised that through them all the peoples of the world would know your light. We thank you for all who declared your Word, who ruled with justice, who lifted up the poor and needy, and defended the people from their enemies. With the apostles, prophets, and martyrs; with all those through the ages whom have
loved the Lord Jesus Christ, and with all who strive to serve him on earth here and now, we join our voices in offering praise to the God of loving power and powerful love. P: Holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory and light.
Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. L: In sending Jesus, the light of the world, you revealed your love and compassion work to all people. You sent a star to guide seekers of wisdom to Bethlehem, that they might meet the Christ,
be transformed and continue on, loving one another. Your signs and witnesses in every age still lead people from every place to worship him. We praise you that in him we become your children, baptized in your service. P: Praise to you, Lord Jesus: Dying, you destroyed our death;
rising, you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come again in glory. L: God of light, let your Holy Spirit move in power over us and over these earthly gifts of bread and wine, that our sharing of them may be for us the communion of the body and blood of Christ, and that we may become one in him.
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.
*WORDS OF INSTITUTION L: The Lord Jesus, on the night of his arrest, took bread, and after giving thanks to God, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat. This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. ”
*WORDS OF INSTITUTION In the same way he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do so remembering me. ”
*WORDS OF INSTITUTION Sisters and brothers, Jesus tells all: “I am the Bread of Life. Anyone who comes to me will never be hungry; anyone who believes in me will never thirst. ”
*WORDS OF INSTITUTION So be aware: every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the saving death of the risen Lord and are fed.
SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP Distribution of the Bread (bread is gluten free) (to symbolize our common experience of God’s grace, please retain the bread until all have been served).
SHARING OF THE BREAD AND CUP Distribution of the Cup (to symbolize our individual experience of God’s grace, please drink the cup as it is served).
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (Unison) Strengthen us, O God, in the power of your Spirit to bring light to a dark world, and to share good news to those who need to hear it. Keep us faithful in your service until all walk in Christ’s light.
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION (Unison) Through Christ, with Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen.
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
*HYMN #66 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” v. 1 We three kings of Orient are, Bearing gifts we traverse afar, Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star.
*HYMN #66 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” v. 1 O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright; Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light!
*HYMN #66 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” v. 2 Born a King on Bethlehem’s plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never Over us all to reign.
*HYMN #66 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” v. 2 O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright; Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light!
*HYMN #66 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” v. 3 Frankincense to offer have I: Incense owns a Deity nigh; Prayer and praising we are raising, Worshiping God Most High.
*HYMN #66 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” v. 3 O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright; Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light!
*HYMN #66 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” v. 4 Myrrh is mine; its bitter perfume Breathes a life of gathering gloom; Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in the stone-cold tomb.
*HYMN #66 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” v. 4 O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright; Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light!
*HYMN #66 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” v. 5 Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice; Alleluia, alleluia, Sounds through the earth and skies.
*HYMN #66 “We Three Kings of Orient Are” v. 5 O star of wonder, star of night, Star with royal beauty bright; Westward leading, still proceeding, Guide us to thy perfect light!
*BENEDICTION
Postlude “Classical Postlude” ~Haydn
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