The Presbyterian Church, 142 N. 4th. Street, Coshocton, OH 43812
The Rev. Chris Stewart, Guest Preacher
Ron Geese, Liturgist
Alice Hoover, Organist
Prelude: How Firm a Foundation arranged, Michael Burkhardt
Greeting/Announcements: Pastor Chris Stewart
Opening Words: Ron Geese
The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple;
The precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
the commands of the Lord are clear, enlightening the eyes;
The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb.
Hymn: O Word of God Incarnate William Walsham How
O Word of God incarnate, O Wisdom from on high,
O Truth unchanged, unchanging, O Light of our dark sky;
we praise you for the radiance that from the hallowed page,
a lantern to our footsteps, shines on from age to age.
The church for you, dear Savior, received this gift divine;
and still that light is lighted on all the earth to shine.
It is the chart and compass that, all life’s voyage through,
amid the rocks and quicksands still guides, O Christ, to you.
O make your church, dear Savior, a lamp of purest gold
to bear before the na(ons your true light, as of old;
O teach your wandering pilgrims by this our path to trace,
till, clouds and storms thus ended, we see you face to face.
Call to Confession/Prayer of Confession/Assurance of Pardon
Lord, as we prepare to break the bread and drink from the cup, we cannot help but hesitate to partake of your body and blood. We remember your admonishment to go and be reconciled to our siblings before coming to your table. We recognize how we have fanned the flames of division rather than repaired the breach between us. We know we do not make evident our unity in you, our oneness made possible through your sacrifice. Too many of your children do not have a place at the table, do not have enough to eat, are
relegated to beg for crumbs when you command us to offer radical and abundant hospitality. In your relentless mercy, forgive us, free us from fear and make us conduits for your reconciling love. Amen
Prayer for Illumination
Reading: Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20
Holy wisdom, holy word. Thanks be to God!
Reading: Philippians 3:4-14
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Message: Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
Hymn Spirit, Spirit of Gentleness James K. Manley
REFRAIN:
Spirit, spirit of gentleness, blow through the wilderness, calling and free.
Spirit, spirit of restlessness, s(r me from placidness, wind, wind on the sea.
You moved on the waters; you called to the deep;
Then you coaxed up the mountains from the valleys of sleep;
and over the eons you called to each thing,
“Awake from your slumbers and rise on your wings.”
You swept through the desert; you stung with the sand;
and you goaded your people with a law and a land.
When they were confounded with idols and lies,
then you spoke through your prophets to open their eyes.
REFRAIN
Affirmation of Faith (The Nicene Creed)
We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, begotten from the Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made; of the same essence as the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and was made human. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried. The third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again with glory to judge the living and the dead. His kingdom will never end. And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life. He proceeds from the Father and the Son, and with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified. He spoke through the prophets. We believe
in one holy catholic and apostolic church. We affirm one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look forward to the resurrection of the dead, and to life in the world to come. Amen.
Invitation to the Lord’s Table and the Offering
Offertory: Be Thou My Vision arranged, Dale Wood
Great Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Li’ up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Communion
Music: Bread of the World in Mercy Broken Louis Bourgeois
Prayer after Communion
Charge and Benediction
Postlude: Psalm 19 (The Heavens Declare) Benedetto Marcello
Sharing God's Love and Grace 