October 27 2019 Welcome to OPC Cambridge Chimes

October 27, 2019 Welcome to OPC

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

Prelude “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” ~Hopson Lighting of the candles

SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 55: 1 -5

Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy?

Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food. Incline your ear, and come to me; listen, so that you may live. I will make you an everlasting covenant, my steadfast, sure love for David. See, I made him a witness to the peoples,

a leader and commander for the peoples. See, you shall call nations that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you.

*CALL TO WORSHIP L: Friends, hear the call of your Creator: “Come, drink, eat, be fed. ” P: We come this day to listen carefully, to eat that which is good – the Presence of God.

L: The Holy One invites you to come to him so that you may live. P: We long to hear God’s Word and feel God’s presence. We long to eat that which satisfies.

L: Great and loving God, pour your Spirit on us this hour so that we may truly know your presence. P: Thank you for coming to us and loving us so deeply.

L: Let us worship God with all of who we are. P: Let us worship God in spirit and in truth.

*HYMN #482 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” v. 1 Praise ye the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!

*HYMN #482 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” v. 1 All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near; Praise Him in glad adoration!

*HYMN #482 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” v. 2 Praise ye the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth, Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!

*HYMN #482 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” v. 2 Hast thou not seen how thy desires ever have been Granted in what He ordaineth?

*HYMN #482 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” v. 3 Praise ye the Lord! O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him.

*HYMN #482 “Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty” v. 3 Let the Amen sound from His people again, Gladly for aye we adore Him.

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Holy God, too often we spend our money on that which is not bread and our labor for that which does not satisfy. Too often, in fear, we cling

tightly to our blessings, instead of sharing with those who still hunger. We do not want to be selfish or greedy, but we do just that. You ask us to feed your sheep, and we refuse, citing a

litany of excuses. Forgive us Lord, as we try to be faithful to the covenant you have made with us: that you will feed us, and we will feed the world. We are sorry that we have broken this covenant, but now,

with your help, we can be forgiven and renewed and strengthened for the day. Forgive us, Holy One of Israel. Silence is observed for individual reflection and prayer.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON L: Our God is known by this: love, mercy, and forgiveness. Know this day you are healed by the One True God.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON P: We gladly receive God’s grace and forgiveness. God’s love makes us feel whole.

CHOIR ANTHEM “Feed My Sheep”

Time with Young Christians

PROCLAIMING THE WORD SCRIPTURE READING: John 21: 15 -17

When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me more than these? ’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. ’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my lambs. ’ A second time he said to him, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me? ’

He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord; you know that I love you. ’ Jesus said to him, ‘Tend my sheep. ’ He said to him the third time, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me? ’ Peter felt hurt because he said to him the third time, ‘Do you love me? ’ And he said to him, ‘Lord, you know everything;

you know that I love you. ’ Jesus said to him, ‘Feed my sheep. ’ L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God!

“Feed My Sheep” Rev. Tedd Pullano

“your congregation is called to join God's redeeming work, and to bear witness to their love for Christ and Christ’s love for them by caring for God's people” - Patrick WT Johnson

See, I made him (Ogden) a witness to the peoples, a leader and commander for the peoples. See, you shall call nations that you do not know, and nations that do not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you.

Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

*HYMN # 387 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” v. 1 Savior, like a shepherd lead us, Much we need Thy tender care; In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, For our use Thy folds prepare:

*HYMN # 387 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” v. 1 Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.

*HYMN # 387 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” v. 2 Thou hast promised to receive us, poor and sinful though we be; Thou hast mercy to relieve us, Grace to cleanse, and power to free:

*HYMN # 387 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” v. 2 Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Early let us turn to Thee; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Early let us turn to Thee.

*HYMN # 387 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” v. 3 Early let us seek Thy favor; early let us do Thy will; Blessed Lord and only Savior, With Thy love our bosoms fill:

*HYMN # 387 “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us” v. 3 Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still; Blessed Jesus, blessed Jesus, Thou hast loved us, love us still.

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Offertory Invitation Offertory “The Lord Bless You & Keep You” ~Lutkin

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

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION (unison) May our gifts quench the thirst of those who desire hope; may our offerings be spent in feeding those whose hunger is all too real;

may we always give away the blessings you have given us, and may our gifts bring your glory and honor, Holy God. Amen and amen.

RESPONDING TO THE WORD JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

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 #432 “Song of Hope” May the God of hope go with us every day, Filling all our lives with love and joy and peace.

*HYMN #432 “Song of Hope” May the God of justice speed us on our way, Bringing light and hope to every land race.

*HYMN #432 “Song of Hope” Praying, let us work for peace, Singing, share our joy with all, Working for a world that’s new, Faithful when we hear Christ’s call.

*HYMN #432 “Song of Hope” May the God of hope go with us every day, Filling all our lives with love and joy and peace.

*HYMN #432 “Song of Hope” May the God of justice speed us on our way, Bringing light and hope to every land race.

*HYMN #432 “Song of Hope” Praying, let us work for peace, Singing, share our joy with all, Working for a world that’s new, Faithful when we hear Christ’s call.

BENEDICTION

Postlude “Toccata in D minor” ~J. S. Bach