First Presbyterian Church of York
Sunday, March 14, 2004
Order of Worship
Prelude - FPC Praise Band
Welcome and
Family Business - As an
active church we take time to let the family know of opportunities for service
and stories of joys and sorrows.
Minute for One
Great Hour of Sharing Ron Herman
Songs of Praise
& Worship – Join us
as we lift our hearts in praise to worship God.
“Shout to The North”
“I Love Loving You”
“Beautiful Savior”
“We Fall Down”
Prayer
of Confession/Assurance of Pardon - All have sinned and are in need of God’s forgiveness. We confess our sin silently before Him with
the assurance that He is faithful to forgive us.
The
Passing of the Peace - As a forgiven family, we greet one another and share the peace and
love of Jesus Christ with those around us.
Prayers of the
Family
- We bring before
God our cares, the concerns of our neighbors, and the needs of the world.
We
Give our Tithes & Offerings - Because everything comes from and belongs to God, we share our
resources as a way to advance God’s Kingdom.
Song of Praise - “Above
All”
Scripture Reading
Luke 13:6-9
Prayer for the
Proclaimer - We
invite you to stand and lay your hand upon the shoulder of another as we join
in one body to pray for the preacher.
Message - Listen as God’s Word
is proclaimed, our discipleship nurtured, and the Kingdom of God
“Helping to Bear Fruit”
The
Rev. Dr. John E. Morgan
Closing Song of Praise & Benediction
“Blessed Be”
Forgiven and
restored, we go in peace to serve our Lord.
Next
Scripture Luke 15:1-3; 11b-32
Minister Rev.
Sandra L. Strauss
Sermon “Cause for Celebration”
We warmly welcome you in the name of
Jesus Christ, the Lord of the
Universe.
If we can be of any
service to you,
please feel free to call the
church at 843-8041.
