Traditional Worship Bulletin
Traditional Worship Service
June 30, 2024 | 11:00 am
What Does
Revelation Reveal?
Revelation 12:1-18
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor
Gathering Hymn 724: “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand”
On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand,
and cast a wishful eye
to Canaan’s fair and happy land,
where my possessions lie.
Refrain:
I am bound for the promised land,
I am bound for the promised land;
oh, who will come and go with me?
I am bound for the promised land.
2 O’er all those wide extended plains
shines one eternal day;
there God the Son forever reigns,
and scatters night away.
[Refrain]
3 No chilling winds or poisonous breath
can reach that healthful shore;
sickness and sorrow, pain and death,
are felt and feared no more. [Refrain]
4 When I shall reach that happy place,
I’ll be forever blest,
for I shall see my Father’s face,
and in his bosom rest.
[refrain]
Welcome
Rev. Brenda Brooks Alexander, Associate Pastor
Opening Prayer
*Call to Worship
Dr. Mike Marshall, Associate Pastor
One: Even in the darkest valley, though death’s shadow may threaten us, we need not fear, for the Lord is with us.
All: God will comfort and shelter us. No harm will come to us.
One: No one can snatch us out of the Lord’s hand.
All: God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. Amen.
*Hymn 555: “Forward Through the Ages”
1. Forward through the ages,
in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits
at the call divine;
gifts in differing measure,
hearts of one accord,
manifold the service,
one the sure reward.
Refrain:
Forward through the ages,
in unbroken line,
move the faithful spirits
at the call divine.
2. Wider grows the kingdom,
reign of love and light;
for it we must labor,
till our faith is sight.
Prophets have proclaimed it,
martyrs testified,
poets sung its glory,
heroes for it died.
[Refrain]
3. Not alone we conquer,
not alone we fall;
in each loss or triumph
lose or triumph all.
Bound by God’s far purpose
in one living whole,
move we on together
to the shining goal.
[Refrain]
Sacrament of Baptism
James Nelson Jordan, son of Alison Bagdy and Ryan Jordan
Baptismal Hymn 191: “Jesus Loves Me” (vs. 1)
Jesus loves me, this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong;
they are weak, but he is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Congregational Response
With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example of Christ that James Nelson, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.
Membership Vows and 50 Year Recognition
*Affirmation of Faith 881
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.
*Gloria Patri 70
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.
Faith Like a Child
“Mister Mark” Burrows, Director of Children’s Ministries
*Hymn 451: “Be Thou My Vision”
1. Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best thought, by day or by night,
waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
2. Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
thou and thou only, first in my heart,
great God of heaven, my treasure thou art.
3. Great God of heaven, my victory won,
may I reach heaven’s joys, O Bright heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
Scripture: Revelation 12:1-18
Joseph Councilman, lay reader
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon Series: What Does Revelation Reveal?
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor
Pastoral Prayer
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. (Matthew 6:9-13)
Offertory: “The Kaleidoscopic Hymnal”
(A Medley of Hymn Motifs for Organ)
Frederic Groton, arranger
Andy Rose, guest organist
*Doxology 95
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.
*Benediction
One: Our gathering will soon be ended. Where will we go, and what will we do?
All: We will go out to be God’s people in the world.
One: May grace, peace, hope, love, and joy forever accompany you. Amen.
*Congregational Benediction: “Sent Forth by God’s Blessing”
Sent Forth by God’s Blessing, our true faith confessing,
the people of God from this dwelling take leave.
The service is ended, O now be extended
the fruits of our worship in all who believe.
The seed of the teaching, receptive souls reaching,
shall blossom in action for God and for all.
God’s grace did invite us, and love shall unite us to work for God’s kingdom and answer the call.
*Postlude: “Recessional”
Frank Asper, arranger
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The Sanctuary Flowers are given in loving memory of Janet Basham by husband, Curtis Basham.
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