Hyde Park Presbyterian Church

February 10, 2008

1^st Sunday in Lent

Wayne Wolfe, Pastor

 

PRELUDE                                                

 

CALL TO WORSHIP

 

+OPENING HYMN #53 (Favorite Hymn Book)

“The Old Rugged Cross”

 

+CALL TO CONFESSION

 

+PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Gracious and Merciful God, though you keep showing us the way to faithful life, we never seem to measure up to Christian perfection.  Though we might do many things well, and even love and serve with devotion and effectiveness, we know we do not always do justice, love kindness, or walk humbly with you.  Forgive us for the things we say and do that offend or harm.   Forgive us for the things that we do not say or do that could bring love and hope to our hurting world.  Guide us into your presence that we might know mercy and justice.  Walk alongside us that we might know humility and hope.  And help us share more grace and love all around.  Amen.

 

+ASSURANCE OF PARDON

 

+GLORIA PATRI

 

+AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

“The Apostle’s Creed”  (Back Inside Hymnal Cover)

 

RESPONSIVE READING – (See Back of Bulletin)

 

PRAYERS AND CONCERNS  (Please keep Pat and Foster Tripp, Deborah Bordeos, Pam and Michael Hegedus, Trisha Kay Hegedus, Beverly Hegedus, Bob and Carole Vaughn, Roger and Lisa Leonard, Martina Leonard, Rev. Virginia Miner, Annette and Bill Smerdon, Gary, Lee Ann and Andrew Supeck, Donna, Tom and Morgan McCardle, Randy Supeck, Ruth Bittenbender, Barbara Blackledge,  Millie Lodovici, Donna Shotto, Marta Allen, Roberta Sandy, Gwen and Charles Cobb Sr., Linda Adams, Bill Nichols, Rev. Bill McSwegin, and all others who are in need in your prayers.)

THE LORD’S PRAYER

 

SPECIAL MUSIC

“Just a Closer Walk with Thee”

     

FIRST SCRIPTURE READING                           Romans 5:12-19

           

SECOND SCRIPTURE READING                       Matthew 4:1-11

                  

MESSAGE

       

+HYMN OF RESPONSE #360

“Fairest Lord Jesus”

 

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

 

+DOXOLOGY

 

+PRAYER OF DEDICATION

We come before you, Holy One, like those who gathered around Jesus on a hill long age, to find new meaning and hope for life.  We want our lives to sound in harmony with your song of love.  We want to live with integrity and wisdom, with a spirit of truth.  We want to live with your powerful presence and grace.  Come among us gracious Lord, as we worship, and fill us with love, hope, and joy.  And keep shaping us in the ways of discipleship following Jesus.  Amen.

 

CLOSING HYMN #41 (Favorite Hymn Book)

“Saviour, Again to Thy Dear Name We Raise”

 

+BENEDICTION  (Please join hands)

 

POSTLUDE

 

Welcome and God’s grace to all who gather for worship today.  May God’s grace and presence touch all of our lives as we greet each other, open our hearts in praise to God, sing, pray, listen, and commit our lives again to God’s purposes.  We welcome all who are visiting today.

 

If you are visiting, or seeking a church home, we invite you to explore all that happens in the life and ministry in this church.  Speak to the pastor for more information and be sure to sign the Guest Book, which is found in the rear of the church.  We also invite you to lave us your address, phone number, and/or email that we might contact you.