Service for the L ord'S day at First Presbyterian Church
Second Sunday in Lent
February 25, 2023 at 10 a.m.
The Gathering of God’s People
As we prepare for worship, please silence all electronic devices.
Common concerns of the congregation
A listing of opportunities for Christian formation, fellowship, mission, and service is found in the worship bulletin following the order for worship.
Opening Voluntary Elevation Alexandre Guilmant (1837-1911)
Choral Introit
* Call To Worship
Psalm 121:1-2, 7-8
* Prayer of Adoration
* Gathering Hymn, No. 282
Lord, in thy word we search for thee
Thomas Tallis (1505-1585)
Lord, in thy word we search for thee, we search with trembling awe; open our eyes, and let us see the wonders of thy law. Now let our darkness comprehend the light that shines so clear; Now the revealing spirit send, and give us ears to hear. Amen.
I lift my eyes to the hills— from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life.
The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time on and forevermore.
Let us worship God!
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Faithful God, you have appointed us your witnesses, to be light that shines in the world. Let us not hide the bright hope you have given us, but tell everyone your love, revealed in Jesus Christ the Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Come down, O Love divine down ampney
* An asterisk indicates that the congregation should stand, as able.
The Confession of Sin
During Lent, we focus on our baptismal covenant and our dependence upon God’s grace in our lives. This theme is highlighted liturgically by our symbolic gathering around the baptismal font for the Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon.
* Prayer of Confession
Gracious God, you have taught us how to pray, laying all our concerns before you. But we live our lives as if you were little more than an indulgent parent, only giving us what we want, but never requiring of us a commitment in return. Forgive us, Lord, and bend our wills to your own, that we may be a faithful people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
We pause for a time for silent prayer.
* The Kyrie Eleison Lord, have mercy upon us. (3x) Christ, have mercy upon us. (3x) Lord, have mercy upon us. (3x)
* Assurance of Pardon Friends, believe the good news: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!
* Summary of the Law
The Decalogue
Exodus 20:1-17
God spoke all these words, saying:
I am the Lord your God, You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol. You shall not make wrongful use of the name of the Lord your God. Remember the Sabbath day, and keep it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
* The Canticle
Remember not, O God, The Hymnal, No. 430 the sins of long ago; Remember not, O God in tender mercy visit us, Stanzas 1 & 2 distressed and humbled low.
O Lord, our Savior, help, and glorify your name; deliver us from all our sins and take away our shame.
* Passing Of The Peace The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
The Ministry of the Word
Choral Prayer for Illumination Create in me a clean heart Tonus regius
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away for thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Old Testament Lesson
Metrical Psalm No. 138
Hymn No. 334
1 Kings 19:9-18
With grateful heart my thanks I bring st. petersburg
Gospel Lesson Luke 5:1-11
Sermon
"From now on, you will be catching people."
The Rev. Brendan McLean
The Response to God’s Word
* Affirmation of Faith
In Christ God gave us a glimpse of the new creation A Declaration of Faith he has already begun and will surely finish. Chapter 10, Hope in God We do not know when the final day will come. In our time we see only broken and scattered signs that the renewal of all things is under way. We do not yet see the end of cruelty and suffering in the world, the church, or our own lives. But we see Jesus as Lord. As he stands at the center of our history, we are confident he will stand at its end. He will judge all people and nations. Evil will be condemned and rooted out of God's good creation. There will be no more tears or pain. All things will be made new. The fellowship of human beings with God and each other will be perfected. Amen.
* Sermon Hymn, No. 726
Will you come and follow me kelvingrove
Prayers of the people
The Lord's Prayer
Offering of Our Life and Labor
Offertory Anthem
Lift up your heart. We lift them up to the Lord.
Give to the Lord glory and praise. God’s love endures forever.
After each petition is said: Let us pray to the Lord: Lord, have mercy.
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.
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Break my heart
G. F. Handel (1685-1759)
Break , my heart, let tears be flowing, Jesu’s grief o’erflows in blood! Hear his piteous lamentation, hear his earnest supplication. Sad entreaties heav’nward going, mix’d with tears, a bitter flood!
* The Doxology
Were the whole realm of nature mine, Sung to the tune that were a present far too small. rockingham, no. 224 Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.
* Prayer of Dedication
* An asterisk indicates that the congregation should stand, as able.
* Sending Hymn, No. 546
* Charge and Benediction
* Choral Response
The Sending Forth of God’s People
Lord, dismiss us with your blessing sicilian mariners
Litany to the Holy Spirit
Closing Voluntary
Peter Hurford (1930-2019)
When I lie within my bed, sick in heart and sick in head, and with doubts discomfited, Sweet Spirit, comfort me! Comfort me!
Christ, du Lamm Gottes, BWV 619
J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Worship Leadership:
The Rev. Brendan McLean, Preacher
The Rev. Dr. Stuart Baskin , Liturgist
Weston Jennings, Director of Music & Organist Bob McMillion, Intercessor
The Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God.
The Rev. Dr. Stuart G. Baskin, Pastor | sbaskin@fpctyler.com
The Rev. Brendan McLean, Associate Pastor | bmclean@fpctyler.om
Weston Jennings, Director of Music and Organist | wjennings@fpctyler.com
Britne Hammons, Director of Communications | bhammons@fpctyler.com
Lyn Odom, Executive Assistant | lodom@fpctyler.com
Nanci Pollard, Financial Assistant | npollard@fpctyler.com
Jessie Caldwell, Sexton and Beverley Ricks, Sexton
The church is open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m, and by appointment from 1 to 5 p.m. Holiday exceptions occur.
Contact the church office at 903-597-6317
* An asterisk indicates that the congregation should stand, as able.
Welcome
Welcome to First Presbyterian Church. We hope you will feel welcome and that you will be strengthed to meet the challenges of your daily life.
Let Us Pray ...
Prayer List for February 25, 2024
Jo Anne Cochran, Donn McDaniel, Joey Hudson, Tom Loden, Don and Margaret Bjork, Rose Moranda, Raymond Smith, Claudia Anderson, Susan Donaldson, Bobby Hendley, Ed Rahn, Steve McFarland, Linda Schooley, Patti Echols, Cristian Rodriguez, Averil Vestal, Kenny Graham, Steven Fox, Mary Gregory, Chris McDonough on the death of her brother and the family of Claudia Anderson on her death.
Church-Related Emergencies
For church-related emergencies, please call Officer Thomas Gregory at 903-747-2771 FOR USE ONLY while on duty Sunday mornings, 8:15 a.m. to 12: 15 p.m.
Hearing Assist Devices available in the Sanctuary
For those with hearing loss or hearing difficulty, hearing assist devices are available to use during worship and events in the Sanctuary. They are located in a black box on the media table on the left side of the Sanctuary. Simply plug the provided black earphones into the hearing assist devices and switch it on. We kindly ask that the devices be returned to the black box after the event or service is completed.
Fanfare!
Hear East Texas’ largest pipe organ as it joins with the colossal sounds of brass and percussion for a thrilling performance at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, February 29, in the Sanctuary. The program features both original works for organ, brass and percussion, as well as the inventive arrangements of crowd favorites of the organ repertoire, including Charles-Marie Widor’s Toccata from Symphony No. 5. The event is free.
FPC Tyler Name Tags
Members of the congregation are kindly asked to wear their name tags during Sunday Services and to all other church events. If you need a name tag, please email church@fpctyler.com or call the Admin office at 903-597-6317.
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