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What Now? February 7, 2016
Transfiguration by Raphael
Welcome Guests
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Meditation
Take a few moments to prepare your heart and mind for today’s service...
This Sunday is a hinge for us. With this week, we move from Epiphany into Lent—going literally from the mountaintop into the desert. The mountaintop is much more comfortable and the pull to stay there is incredible. But the desert is where Christ leads us. Christ leads us there because that’s where so many of our sisters and brothers whom he loves live. Christ leads us there because our common destiny is as partners in this mission of God. Christ leads us down the mountain and into the desert, because the true transfiguration, the true shining forth of God in all God’s glory happens when we follow him there together. — Edited from a reflection by the Very Reverend Michael D. Kinman, Dean of Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral in St. Louis See page 7 for further meditation
The Worship of God Transfiguration Sunday
February 7, 2016
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Gathering
Julie Williams
Invitation to Worship
Mike Lassiter
Gratitude Moment
Angie McElhaney
Candlelighting
Sophia Ferguson
Prelude
“Fairest Lord Jesus” (Hymn 159)
Gail Scott
+Hymn of Praise 58 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” The Psalm
Psalm 99
Judy Boring (8:30) Cathy Baker (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 429, Old Testament)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Practicing the Presence of God
ST. DENIO
+Hymn
WYE VALLEY,
ABRIDGED
“At the Name of Jesus” At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, every tongue confess him King of glory now; ‘tis the Father’s pleasure we should call him Lord, who from the beginning was the mighty Word. Humbled for a season, to receive a name from the lips of sinners, unto whom he came, faithfully he bore it spotless to the last, brought it back victorious when from death he passed; In your hearts enthrone him; there let him subdue all that is not holy, all that is not true; Look to him, your Savior, in temptations’ hour; let his will enfold you in its light and power. Watch, for this Lord Jesus shall return again, with his Father’s glory o’er the earth to reign; for the day is coming when each knee shall bow, So let hearts confess him King of glory now. Prayers of the People
Drew Kingery
Choral Worship David Angerman/Joseph Martin “How Marvelous are the Works of the Lord” The Sanctuary Choir The Gospel Lesson
Luke 9:28-36
Judy Boring (8:30) Blane Baker (11:00)
(Pew Bible, page 53, New Testament)
Leader: The Good News of Our Lord. People: Praise be to our Lord, Jesus Christ. Sermon
What Now?
Jason Edwards
+Hymn of Response 161 “See Our Lord in All His Glory”
CWM RHONDDA
The worship of the living God invites our response. Those who wish to profess faith in Christ and/or to unite with the church are invited to come forward and share your decision with the pastor.
+Offertory Prayer
Nick Bartlow (8:30) Amy Duncan (11:00)
Offertory
“I Stand Amazed” (Hymn 576)
Gail Scott
+Presentation of Offerings 346 “Majesty”
MAJESTY
+A Time of Greeting
Jason Edwards
+Congregational Blessing
Jason Edwards
+The Sending Forth 156 “Shine, Jesus, Shine” Refrain Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory; Blaze, Spirit, blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, river, flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light.
SHINE
Words©1988 Make Way Music Ltd., UBP
Postlude
“In Thee is Gladness”
J.S. Bach
All Songs UBP CCLI #1091036 Organ: Ann Posey Media: John Hilton, Alex Trischler
All Video UBP #502497070 Piano: Helen Brown Sanctuary Sound: Dave Heston, Gary Pennington
PRAYER CONCERNS CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY Christian sympathy is extended to Dorothy Bracewell and family in the death of her brother, Don Kincade, of Lee’s Summit, MO, on Feb. 2. Services were Feb. 6. OTHER PRAYER CONCERNS Mason Barnard, 3rd grader at EPIC; health Sue Lee, surgery recovery Karen North, cancer
WORSHIP LEADERS TODAY Nick Bartlow has been a member of Second since 2000. He currently serves on the Research Team. He is the Senior Director of Insights and Analytics for Smithfield Farmland. Blane Baker is an active deacon, serves on the Personnel Committee, and teaches the Tanner Class bible study group. He holds the Wallace A. Hilton chair in Physics at William Jewell College. Cathy Baker and Blane became members of Second Baptist in 2000. Cathy is the past Chair of Deacons and is Volunteer Director of Hospitality. Judy Boring has been attending Second since she was Judy Coffman, age five. She loves the people, the fellowship, and the opportunities to learn, grow, and serve.
Amy Duncan has been a member since 1975. She is a deacon, is involved in the sanctuary and handbell choirs, and chairs the Leadership Development Committee. Amy is a Senior Sales Director with Mary Kay Cosmetics and is married to Greg. Sophia Ferguson is a fifth grader at Alexander Doniphan. Her parents are Sheryl and Travis Ferguson Drew Kingery is the Deacon Chair and the leader of the Ordinance Team. He recently retired from the US Postal Service after more than 25 years of service.
FURTHER MEDITATION We want to know you, Jesus. We want to cherish and hold Adore and revere Esteem and glorify you. Keep you in our hearts Glimpse you in our lives Trace you on our paths, Comforting the homeless Grieving with the mourners Forgiving our sins Healing our wounds Raising our dying We are afraid, awed, overwhelmed at your glory. We are touched, moved, transformed by your love. We are cleansed, renewed, refreshed by your forgiveness. We thank you We praise you We love you. You… the transfigured One. You… the resurrected One. You… the One… “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him.” Amen. — Author unknown
Our Ministry Team Jason Edwards, Senior Pastor Allan Aunspaugh, Minister of Music | Ann Posey, Organist Mike Lassiter, Associate Pastor | Connie McNeill, Associate Pastor Charles Smith, Associate Pastor | Gwen Phillips, Children’s Pastor Linda Jones, Church Administrator
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