First Presbyterian Church
“Called to Grow, Share, Serve”
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Welcome & Announcements Steve Marks
Gathering to Worship God
Leader: I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me.
People: I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Leader: Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay.
All: You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Let us worship the living God!
Song of Praise Happy Day (Lyrics below) arr. Tim Hughes
Confessing Our Sin to God
Prayer of Confession Will Sabillo
By the work of Christ alone, we come before you, O God. By the precious blood of Jesus Christ, we enter the throne room of grace. We come to confess not only what wrong we have done but also the good that you have called us to that we have left undone. We confess of our ongoing bent toward satisfying our own desires. We confess of our ongoing tendency toward self-sufficiency, in focusing on what we can achieve or attain on our own. You have, O God, called us to yourself. You, O God, have called us to your purpose, which we can only accomplish by faithfully walking with you. Help us to see our whole dependence upon you, our need for you every day, and the grace and mercy only you can provide. Even as we confess our unfaithfulness to your call, we remember that you are forever faithful to us. For we offer our prayer to you in the powerful name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Declaration of Pardon
Leader: Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel!
All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!
Congregational Response Seek Ye First #175
“Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,
and all these things shall be added unto you. Al-le-lu, al-le-lu-ia!”
Passing The Peace Will Sabillo
You are encouraged to text one another and pass Christ’s peace.
Sharing with our Children Erin Fowler
Choral Anthem Healer of our Every Ill Lisa Combs
Listening to the Word of God
First Reading: Genesis 15:1-6 (Unison) Steve Marks
Second Reading: Philippians 4:10-14 Will Sabillo
Leader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Word of God Proclaimed
Misused or Misunderstood: I Can Do All Things… Will Sabillo
Responding to the Word of God
Affirmation of Faith Apostles’ Creed
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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on 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 Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer Steve Marks
Responding as Faithful Stewards of God’s Good Gifts
Our Tithes and Offerings:As we give to the Lord, we encourage you to give one of two ways:
- You may send a check directly to the church by mail:
(131 Big Valley St. Boone, NC 28607) - You may go to www.firstpresboone.org and click on the “Giving” button, to give online
Offertory Build My Life (Lyrics below) arr. Matt Redman
Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below: Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Prayer of Dedication Steve Marks
Going to Serve Lord of All Good (Lyrics below) #711
Being Blessed to Be a Blessing Will Sabillo
Being Sent Into The World
Happy Day
Verse 1
The greatest day in history
Death is beaten You have rescued me
Sing it out Jesus is alive
The empty cross the empty grave
Life eternal You have won the day
Shout it out Jesus is alive
He’s alive
Chorus
And oh happy day happy day
You washed my sin away
Oh happy day happy day
I’ll never be the same
Forever I am changed
Verse 2
When I stand in that place
Free at last meeting face to face
I am Yours Jesus You are mine
Endless joy perfect peace
Earthly pain finally will cease
Celebrate Jesus is alive
He’s alive
Chorus
Bridge
Oh what a glorious day
What a glorious way
That You have saved me
And oh what a glorious day
What a glorious name
Chorus
Build My Life
Verse 1
Worthy of ev’ry song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
Worthy of ev’ry breath we could ever breathe
We live for You
We live for you
Verse 2
Jesus the name above ev’ry other name
Jesus the only one who could ever save
Worthy of ev’ry breath we could ever breathe
We live for You
We live for You
Chorus
Holy there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder
And show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love to those around me
Verse 2
Chorus
Bridge
I will build my life upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
I will put my trust in You alone
And I will not be shaken
