Order of Worship August 16, 2020

 

First Presbyterian Church

Remote and Mail Order of Worship

August 16, 2020

                                                   CALL TO WORSHIP (In Unison)                         

Jesus tells us to listen and understand.  That which we speak is that which comes from the heart.  Praise the Lord that Jesus speaks too from His heart, that He speaks to us with a love that is so large that He gave his life to save ours.

Let us worship the Living God

AMEN

Hymn Today: “Arise, Your Light is Come!”

Arise, your light is come! The Spirit’s call obey;                                             Show forth the glory of your God, Which shines on you today.

Arise, your light is come! Fling wide the prison door;                                                                           Proclaim the captives’ liberty, Good tidings to the poor.

    CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON (In Unison)

 Dear Father in heaven, we confess today all that we have done and all that we have not done that does not show our love for You or our neighbor.  We open our lives to your forgiveness and grace that we may be refreshed in our souls.  Lead us on the journey of faith to come ever more fully into Your love and joy.  May the Spirit fill us.  Amen.  

 INVITATION

If you do not know Jesus as Your Lord and Savior, but You would like to come to Him, or come to Him again, You can do wo with this simple prayer:

“Dear Lord I need You, please come into my life today.  Amen”

 

Scripture Lesson for Today, Matthew 15: 10-28

SERMON:

“Watching What We Say”

THE OFFERING OF OUR TITHES & GIFTS

Until we have other options open to us, please mail your tithes and offerings to:

                First Presbyterian Church of Perth Amboy

            45 Market St.

            Perth Amboy, NJ  08861

 

 

 

A PRAYER OF DEDICATION (To be prayed individually, out loud or in silence):

Father in heaven, from the bounty You have blessed me with, I give this gift back to You with joy and thanksgiving to further the work of Your church.  Amen.

SONG OF RESPONSE: “Arise, Your Light is Come!”

Arise, your light is come! All you in sorrow born,                                                                                       Bind up the brokenhearted ones And comfort those who mourn.

Arise, your light is come! The mountains burst in song!                                                                                Rise up like eagles on the wing; God’s power will make us strong.

   PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

 Pray for our brothers and sisters in this congregation as we continue to worship together.

As you lift each request to God, the appropriate response is “Lord, Hear My Prayer”

 

 THE LORD’S PRAYER (In Unison)

 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.  Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

OUR BENEDICTION AND DEPARTURE (In Unison)

May the Lord bless us and keep us. May the Lord make His face to shine upon us and be gracious to us. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon us and give us peace. Amen.