CCLI license #1913561
Lakeview Presbyterian Church
Service of the Word for August 14, 2022
Welcome Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Questions for Reflection: What does ‘abundant life” mean to you?
Prelude: "ONE THING REMAINS"-STANFILL sung by Keisha Prime
Higher than the mountains that I face
Stronger than the power of the grave
Constant through the trial and the change
One thing remains,
Yes, one thing remains.
Chorus 3x:]
Your love never fails,
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love, your love
Higher than the mountains that I face
Stronger than the power of the grave
Constant through the trial and the change
One thing remains,
Yes, one thing remains.
Chorus 3x:]
Your love never fails,
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Your love, your love
Because on and on, and on, and on it goes
For overwhelms and satisfies my soul
And I never ever have to be afraid
One thing remains
So, this one thing remains.
[Chorus 3x:]
Your love never fails,
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Chorus 3x:]
Your love never fails,
It never gives up
It never runs out on me
Gathering Liturgist: Jonathan Bailey
Sisters and brothers, we have been raised with Christ to new life, freed from every fear, and granted every grace. With songs of praise, let us worship God
*Hymn “In Christ There is No East or West” GTG #317
Call to Confession
Already assured that forgiveness is ours in Jesus Christ, let us lay aside every weight and the
sin that clings so closely, that we might receive mercy and amend our lives.
Prayer of Confession
Holy God, you lavish us with good gifts, yet we persist in seeking after that which robs us of abundant life. We hold fast to our anxieties and give in to our greed; we desire the very things that harm us. Forgive us, purify us, and sustain us by the strength of your Holy Spirit, we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness
If God is for us, who is against us? In Jesus Christ you have been set free. Know that you are forgiven, and be at peace.
Thanks be to God!
Prayer for Understanding
God of Wisdom, you promise to give your Spirit to those who ask. Luke 11:13 Overwhelm us with your Word, that we may know you more fully, love you more passionately, and follow you more closely; in Jesus’ name we pray. Amen
Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures: Isaiah 1:1-6, 10b, 15-20 Contemporary English Version
I am Isaiah, the son of Amoz. And this is the message that I was given about Judah and Jerusalem when Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were the kings of Judah:
The Lord has said, “Listen, heaven and earth! The children I raised have turned against me. 3 Oxen and donkeys know who owns and feeds them, but my people won't ever learn.” 4 Israel, you are a sinful nation loaded down with guilt. You are wicked and corrupt and have turned from the Lord, the holy God of Israel. 5 Why be punished more? Why not give up your sin? Your head is badly bruised, and you are weak all over. 6 From your head to your toes there isn't a healthy spot. Bruises, cuts, and open sores go without care or oil to ease the pain.
10bSo listen to the Lord God: 15 “No matter how much you pray, I won't listen. You are too violent. 16 Wash yourselves clean! I hate your filthy deeds. Stop doing wrong17 and learn to live right. See that justice is done. Defend widows and orphans and help the oppressed.” 18 I, the Lord, invite you to come and talk it over. Your sins are scarlet red, but they will be whiter than snow or wool. 19 If you willingly obey me, the best crops in the land will be yours. 20 But if you turn against me, your enemies will kill you. I, the Lord, have spoken.
Hymn: (please remain seated) “When the Poor Ones” GTG #762
Reading from the Gospels Luke 12:13-21 Contemporary English Version
13 A man in a crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, tell my brother to give me my share of what our father left us when he died.” 14 Jesus answered, “Who gave me the right to settle arguments between you and your brother?” 15 Then he said to the crowd, “Don't be greedy! Owning a lot of things won't make your life safe.” 16 So Jesus told them this story:
A rich man's farm produced a big crop, 17 and he said to himself, “What can I do? I don't have a place large enough to store everything.” 18 Later, he said, “Now I know what I'll do. I'll tear down my barns and build bigger ones, where I can store all my grain and other goods. 19 Then I'll say to myself, ‘You have stored up enough good things to last for years to come. Live it up! Eat, drink, and enjoy yourself.’ ” 20 But God said to him, “You fool! Tonight you will die. Then who will get what you have stored up?” 21 “This is what happens to people who store up everything for themselves, but are poor in the sight of God.”
Sermon “Abundant Life” Rev. Lois Robinson Lehman
Affirmation of Faith from A Brief Statement of Faith pcusa
We trust in God the Holy Spirit everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!” With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer and a time of silent prayer…
Lord’s Prayer (This is the Ecumenical Version; feel free to use the words of your choice)
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come,
your will be done on earth as in heaven
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen
Offering our Gifts
Jesus said, “Sell your possessions, give alms. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Donations can be placed in the offering plate near the baptismal font in the center of the sanctuary.
Or mailed to:
Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 1310 22nd Av S, St Petersburg, FL, 33705
lakeviewpresbyterianchurch.org
Special Music "UNWAVERING"-MAHER sung by Keisha Prime
Blessed are the poor
The kingdom is theirs
Alive in the promise
To be dead to the world
Blessed are the meek
In honor of your Father
The Word at your right hand
The Spirit of truth
Unwavering is Your voice
Unwavering is Your hand
Unwavering is the heart that bled for the sins of men
Unwavering is Your will
Unwavering is Your plan
The fount of salvation on which we will stand
Blessed are the righteous
On bended knee
Found in this freedom
Committed to You
Blessed are those who see
The heights of glory
Found in the valley
And suffering for You
Unwavering is Your voice
Unwavering is Your hand
Unwavering is the heart that bled for the sins of men
Unwavering is Your will
Unwavering is Your plan
The fount of salvation on which we will stand
Send us out to be Your hands and feet
Send us out to be Your hands and feet
Send us out to be Your hands and feet
Unwavering is Your voice
Unwavering is Your hand
Unwavering is the heart that bled for the sins of men
Unwavering is Your will
Unwavering is Your plan
The fount of salvation on which we will stand
The fount of salvation on which we will stand
Send us out to be Your hands and feet
Send us out to be Your hands and feet
Send us out to be Your hands and feet
Send us out to be Your hands and feet
Send us out to be Your hands and feet
Send us out to be Your hands and feet
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication
All we have and all we are comes from you, O God, our Father, our Mother, our Creator, our Sovereign. If we were to give thanks until the end of time, we could not repay your benevolence and grace. Take these meager offerings, we pray, and increase our generosity, that everything we say and do might show forth your irrepressible love. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Hymn “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”[1] African America Spiritual
Announcements
Charge
Go in peace to care for those who cross your path,
to give voice to those who need your help,
to notice what is beautiful and what is amiss,
to counter injustice and guard what is good, and
to rest and work, mindful of God’s desire
for your health and faith.
Blessing
The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord’s face shine on you with grace and mercy.
The Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. AMEN
Postlude "Your Love Is Amazing"-Brown Keisha Prime
Your love is amazing
Steady and unchanging
Your love is a mountain
Firm beneath my feet
Your love is a mystery
How You gently lift me
When I am surrounded
Your love carries me
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Your love makes me sing
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Your love makes me sing
Your love is surprising
I can feel it rising
All the joy that's growing
Deep inside of me
And every time I see you
All your goodness shines through
And I can feel this God song rising up in me
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Your love makes me sing
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Your love makes me sing
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Your love makes me sing
Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah
Your love makes me sing
Your love is surprising
I can feel it rising
All the joy that's growing
Deep inside of me
And every time I see you
All your goodness shines through
And I can feel this God song rising up in me
Your love is surprising
I can feel it rising
All the joy that's growing
Deep inside of me
And every time I see you
All your goodness shines through
And I can feel this God song rising up in me
[1]The Footnote to this hymn says: This African American spiritual has more depth that may at first appear: for people who are bound in slavery to sing about dedicating themselves to God’s use shows a profound awareness of God-given self-worth despite circumstances that would deny their human or spiritual value