UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

Neillsville, Wisconsin

Pastor Jacoba Koppert

Church 715-743-2147

Pastor's Office 715-743-2117

            www.uccneillsville.org

 

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

  

PASSING THE PEACE

            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.