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Lakeview Presbyterian Church
Service of Word and
Sacrament August 21, 2022
"Thank you Lord for getting us up this morning, for the day in front of us,
but mostly that you are with us.
Oh God, please guide our thinking, moderate our speaking and order our steps
and please forgive us our transgressions, whatever they may be.
May your love flow to us, through us and surround us.
May we become true reflectors, and ultimately, sources of such love.
Bless this day for us and us for you.
In the name of Jesus the Messiah,
AMEN"
A prayer by Normal Hatter
Welcome Grace and peace to you in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Questions for Reflection: Have you known a time when the law just wasn’t right? Are you inclined to follow the law anyway, or do you ignore it?
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
God word is a lamp unto our path and a light unto our path.
When we are afraid or and think we’ve lost our way, God is ever near.
Let us enter God’s presence with thanksgiving,
And into God’s presence with praise.
Let us worship God.
*Hymn “Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak” GTG # 722
Call to Confession
There is nothing we have done, or left undone, that is not already known by God. This gives us confidence, to be fully open ourselves, that we can be fully forgiven.
Prayer of Confession
God of Life, you promise us a kingdom that cannot be shaken and call us to serve you with praise and thanksgiving.
But we forget, and yield to fear. We trust in the tangible rewards of this world and neglect your promises. We confess that we are a divided people; we foster separations and widen rifts in our families, our communities, and in the world.
A time of silent prayer…
Open us to your healing.
Give us your grace and inspire us to serve you with courage; through Jesus Christ who comes to save. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
Give thanks that we have been known and forgiven, set free to live the resurrected life of faith.
The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you
Turn to those near to you—or across the room—and smile, nod your
head, indicating that your share these blessings with one another
Prayer for Understanding
Almighty God, you know us better than we know ourselves. By your word, give us understanding, by your Spirit, grant
us wisdom, and set us free to serve you with love. Amen.
Reading from the Hebrew Scriptures: Jeremiah 1: 4—8
Reading from the Gospel of Luke 13: 10—17
*Hymn “I Danced in the Morning” GTG # 157
Sermon “A Million Reasons” The Rev. Russell Lehman
*Affirmation of Faith from “A Brief Statement of Faith” pcusa
In everlasting love, the God of Abraham and Sarah chose a covenant people to bless all families of the earth. Hearing their cry, God delivered the children of Israel from the house of bondage. Loving us still, God makes us heirs with Christ of the covenant. Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child, like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home, God is faithful still.
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Pastoral Prayer
The 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
Mindful of the
generosity of God and the awareness that all we have has been given,
let us respond with
the offerings of our lives and labor.
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
Inspired by the knowledge of your love, giving thanks for the gifts you offer us each day, we pray that these offerings and our lives may further your kingdom on earth. Amen.
*Hymn “Lead Me, Lord” AAHH # 145
Sung twice
Announcements
Charge and Benediction
Go forth into the world rejoicing, sure of the healing God offers.
Share the good news with all, seeking those who feel unknown and forgotten.
Be strengthened in your faith, and trust in the kingdom that cannot be shaken. May the hope of God, like a consuming fire, enlighten you, this day and forevermore
Postlude- "Your Love Is Amazing"-Brown sung by 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