WELCOME TO WORSHIP
CANTICLE We Will Sing for Joy — Domenico Scarlatti, arr. Helenclair Lowe We will sing for you, we’ll sing to the Lord with psalms of praise. Sing for joy! We’ll sing to the Lord the King. The earth, the sea, the sun, the moon all show His might. To the Lord, we will sing for joy!
BENEDICTION RESPONSE A Benediction — Shirley McRae
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POSTLUDE
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Alleluia! Sing Alleluia! Let all who serve the Lord rejoice! Rejoice and sing. Be glad that we belong to Him, let all who serve the Lord extol His Name. He is the Lord, the God of all, who made us and protects us with His constant love. Give thanks and praise, clap hands and shout! All nations bow before the Lord and sing for joy! PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
TRANSFIGURATION SUNDAY • FEBRUARY 11, 2024 • 11:00AM
THE LORD’S PRAYER 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
(Children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS The prelude signifies the beginning of worship. You are invited to be in a spirit of prayer and meditation. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
Please stand as you are able
SCRIPTURE — Colossians 3:12
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT
This Is the Day — Les Garrett This is the day that the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it. (Psalm 118:24)
OPENING PRAYER O God, who on the holy mount revealed to chosen witnesses your well-beloved Son, wonderfully transfigured, in raiment white and glistening: mercifully grant that we, being delivered from the disquietude of this world, may by faith behold the King in his beauty; who with you, O Father, and you, O Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #147 All Things Bright and Beautiful — ROYAL OAK
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick 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.
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GLORIA PATRI #71 Glory Be to the Father — GREATOREX 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.
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This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON — “Your Best Life: Self-Compassion”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY On the Common Ground — Alice Parker Help, me, Lord. Help me find the common ground, yes, the common ground, between the high and the low, between the poor and the rich, between the old and the young, between the black and the white, between the shouting and the silence, between the bound and the free, between the grief and the joy, between the heart and the mind. Help me, Lord. Open us, Lord. Guide us to that meeting place, where we can see each other, hear each other, care for each other. Where we can sing together, work together, play together on the common ground. Come, let us meet together on the common ground. DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th 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. Amen.
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Almighty and most merciful God, from you comes every good and perfect gift. We give you praise and thanks for all your mercies. Your goodness has created us, your bounty has sustained us, your discipline has chastened us, your patience has borne with us, your love has redeemed us. Give us a heart to love and serve you, and enable us to show our thankfulness for all your goodness and mercy by giving up ourselves to your service, and cheerfully submitting in all things to your blessed will; through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen.
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WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#121 There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy — WELLESLEY
BENEDICTION
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Thank you for joining us in worship today. SERMON NOTES
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CRUCIFER Gracie Ward TORCHBEARERS Mac Packard Elle Reid FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given in loving memory of Dr. & Mrs. Beverly N. Jones Sr., Mr. & Mrs. James E. Holmes Jr., Dr. Beverly N. Jones Jr., Jewell Voss Jones Mickey, Judy Jones Belville, Sally DeRamus, Judson and Tom DeRamus, Elizabeth & Joe Edmondson, Margaret & Brady Trull by Dr. Beverly & Mrs. Janet Jones, III and family, Elizabeth & Jim Holmes and family, and the DeRamus Family.
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