Worship
9 & 11:15 a.m. every Sunday
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First Presbyterian Church
17 Court Square
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Worship Guide
9 a.m.
Gathering Song: OUR GREAT GOD
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship: (Psalm 84 excerpts)
One: How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty!
All: Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.
One: Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.
All: Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere;
One: Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you.
All: Let us worship Him!
EVER BE / REJOICE
Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon (The Scottish Collects – 1595 and Nahum 1:7)
One: Let us confess our sins first in silence and then together with the prayer on the screens. (SILENT CONFESSION)
All: Father of mercies, you do not delight in the death of a sinner – extend your compassion upon us, and wash us from all our sins that we have committed against your holy Majesty since the time we entered the world; create in us a clean heart, and strengthen us continually with the power of your Holy Spirit, that we, being fully consecrated to your service may set forth your praises, through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
One: Receive these words of comfort from God:
All: The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.
One: Friends hear and believe the good news of the Gospel.
All: In Christ Jesus we are forgiven and made righteous. Amen!
Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (p.1134)
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
THE APOSTLE’S CREED
BAPTISM SONG: “Come to Jesus” (Solo)
Sermon: “Compelling Hospitality” Scripture: Luke 14:16-24 (p.1034)
THE LORD IS MY LIGHT / ALL THE POOR AND POWERLESS
Benediction
11:15 a.m.
Prelude: Karen Holl, Piano
Gathering Hymn: PRAISE THE LORD, GOD’S GLORIES SHOW (481)
Welcome and Announcements
Call to Worship: (Psalm 84 excerpts)
One: How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty!
All: Blessed are those who dwell in your house; they are ever praising you.
One: Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. They go from strength to strength, till each appears before God in Zion.
All: Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere;
One: Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you.
All: Let us worship Him!
HOW LOVELY, LORD, HOW LOVELY (207)
Prayer of Confession & Assurance of Pardon (The Scottish Collects – 1595 and Nahum 1:7)
One: Let us confess our sins first in silence and then together with the prayer on the screens. (SILENT CONFESSION)
All: Father of mercies, you do not delight in the death of a sinner – extend your compassion upon us, and wash us from all our sins that we have committed against your holy Majesty since the time we entered the world; create in us a clean heart, and strengthen us continually with the power of your Holy Spirit, that we, being fully consecrated to your service may set forth your praises, through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen.
One: Receive these words of comfort from God:
All: The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; he knows those who take refuge in him.
One: Friends hear and believe the good news of the Gospel.
All: In Christ Jesus we are forgiven and made righteous. Amen!
GLORIA PATRI
Scripture Lesson: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 (p.1134)
Prayers of the People & THE LORD’S PRAYER
ETERNAL GOD, WHOSE POWER UPHOLDS (412) vs. 1,2,5
Sermon: “Compelling Hospitality” Scripture: Luke 14:16-24 (p.1034)
CALLED AS PARTNERS IN CHRIST’S SERVICE (343)
Benediction
Discussion Questions
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How is it going with your “one?”
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How can you leverage our facility renovations and facilities and programs in general to reach your one and others with the good news of the Gospel?
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What excuses are you encountering for not coming to Church?
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How can you “compel” people to come to Jesus/The Great Banquet?
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Paul says he became all things to all people that he might win some. What have you “become” to win some? What are you unwilling to “become” and why?