Neillsville,
Wisconsin
Pastor Jacoba Koppert
Church 715-743-2147
Pastor's Office
715-743-2117
July 22, 2018 9:00 a.m.
The Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
All who are comfortably able are invited to
stand at those
places in the service indicated by an
asterisk*
We ask you to please turn off all telephones
and electronic devices.
We Gather to Worship God
PRELUDE Eileen Zank
RINGING OF THE BELL
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRAYERS OF THE CONGREGATION
ÒSweet Hour of PrayerÓ
Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer,
That calls me from a world of care;
and bids me at my FatherÕs throne, Make all my wants and wishes known;
In seasons of distress and grief
My soul has often found relief, And oft escaped the tempterÕs snare By
thy return, sweet hour of prayer.
CALL TO WORSHIP (Psalms 96,
100 selected verses adapted)
Leader: O sing to the LORD a new song, for God has done marvelous
things.
People: For the
LORD is good; GodÕs steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all
generations.
Leader: Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth, break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
People: Sing praises to
the LORD with the piano and the sound of melody.
Leader: With the organ and its trumpet, make a joyful noise before the LORD the King.
People: We shall indeed make a
joyful noise to the LORD. We shall worship the LORD with gladness; and come
into GodÕs presence with singing.
*HYMN ÒPraise the Lord, His Glories ShowÓ #26
*PRAYER OF ADORATION
With
all creation, Most Gracious God, we praise your Holy Name. We thank you for the
angels who sing round your throne praising our Lord and Savior. We thank you
for the Psalmist who shows us how to come before you in song. We rejoice in the
many who have praised you with instrument and voice. Grant that with all
creation we may sing of your glory, your power, your wisdom, your blessing with
our voices and endeavors. Hear our praises and prayers, we ask in the name of
Jesus Christ. Amen
Colossians 3:12-18
The
peace of Christ be with you. And also
with you.
(All
are invited to greet others with handshakes or hugs while saying to them
"The peace of Christ be with you" and responding "and also with
you.")
*THE
GLORIA PATRI
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.
We Listen for the Good News
CHILDRENÕS TIME (if children
present)
ÒPraising GodÓ
SPECIAL MUSIC Eileen Zank
ÒOn JordanÕs Stormy BankÓ
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Revelation 5:11-14
SERMON Pastor Jacoba Koppert
ÒSinging the LordÕs SongÓ
We Respond To
GodÕs Faithfulness
HYMN
ÒJoyful, Joyful, We Adore TheeÓ #13
PASTORAL
PRAYER
THE
PRAYER OF OUR SAVIOR
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.
INVITATION TO OFFERING
THE OFFERTORY Eileen Zank
ÒOn EagleÕs WingsÓ
*THE DOXOLOGY
Praise
God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise
God, all creatures here below;
Praise
God for all that love has done;
Creator,
Christ and Spirit One. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
HYMN ÒRejoice, Ye Pure in HeartÓ #156
THE
BENEDICTION
CHORAL
RESPONSE "Blest
Be the TiesÓ
1 Blest be the
tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love;
the fellowship of kindred minds
is like to that above.
2 Before our Father's throne
we pour our ardent prayers;
our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
our comforts and our cares.
3 When we are called to part,
it gives us inward pain;
but we shall still be joined in heart,
and hope to meet again.
*POSTLUDE (Please be Sitted) Eileen Zank
The Light of Christ Leads Us into the
World to Serve
Announcements
We honor Eileen Zank as she
retires from playing the piano and organ at UCC. She has faithfully played for our congregation for over 60
years! Many of us will miss her
beautiful music. Thank you, Eileen!
We have greatly appreciated your music.
We
welcome you to this service of worship.
We hope you will experience the love of God and your neighbors. You are
invited to join us in the Fellowship Hall downstairs for coffee/refreshments
and conversation. Whoever you are
and where ever you are on lifeÕs journey, you are welcome here.
Note: You will find the attendance folders in the pews on the center racks of every pew - please take time to fill out the attendance sheet including your full address and return them to the side aisles, ushers will collect them during the last hymn. Thank you.
Radio Broadcast Sponsors – Today the radio broadcast portion of our worship service is sponsored anonymously by a faithful radio listener.
Calendar
Monday, July 23 – Newsletter Week;
6:30-7:30 p.m. Nar-Anon.
Looking
Ahead
Tuesday, July 31 – 7 p.m. Christian Ed Board meeting.