July 19, 2020 Morning Worship
Bensalem Presbyterian Church
Welcome and Announcements
Introit
Call to Worship
L: Has it been a tough week?
P: So much has happened; some of it good, other things that are hurtful.
L: The Lord has been with you in all that has happened.
P: We need to see the loving presence of God.
L: Open your eyes and see God’s wondrous love active in your life.
P: Lord, help us to take our focus away from our strife and place it on you. AMEN.
Hymn God of Grace and God of Glory #420 (Blue Hymn Book)
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- God of grace and God of glory,
on thy people pour thy power;
crown the ancient church’s story;
bring its bud to glorious flower.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
for the facing of this hour,
for the facing of this hour. - Save us from weak resignation
to the evils we deplore;
let the search for thy salvation
be our glory evermore.
Grant us wisdom, grant us courage,
serving thee whom we adore,
serving thee whom we adore
- God of grace and God of glory,
We Come to God
L: The Lord knows each and every one of us and loves each one dearly. Sometimes it feels as though God has drifted away from us. Be strong! Look for the ways in which God is present to you. Given all the troubles of the day, we often look more closely at them. Come, open your hearts and spirits to God’s love and presence Lord, help us to see your presence in all of life’s circumstances.
To this Loving God, let us pray…..
In Unison
Patient Lord, it is so easy for us to focus on all the things that are wrong. We spend much time and energy in anger and sorrow, leaving behind the possibilities of hope and service to you. Ease our hearts, O Lord. Forgive our willingness to get caught up in the negative. Direct our steps toward positive actions that will produce growth and peace. We offer this prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. AMEN.
And in silence, let us speak clearly…..
Words of Assurance
God’s seeds of love have already been sown in your midst. Come and see the love of God outpoured for you. You are God’s beloved ones. Come, live in the light of God. AMEN.
Readings for this Day
Galatians 6: 1-10
Time for Young Minds
Gospel lesson John 8: 1-12
Meditation: Our Relationship At Church
We Say What We Believe (from, ‘A Brief Statement of Faith’)
The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”
Concerns, Celebrations and Prayers of the Church
We Join in ‘The Lord’s Prayer’
Reception of Our Morning Offerings
Offertory Response
Prayer of Dedication Lord of light and life, you have called us this day to share our hearts, our minds, our spirits to live your words of healing and and hope. Give us patience and willingness to serve you in all that we do. In Jesus’ Name, we pray. AMEN
Closing Hymn Precious Lord #404 (Blue Hymn Book)
Precious Lord, take my hand,
Lead me on, let me stand,
I am tired, I am weak, I am worn;
Through the storm, through the night,
Lead me on to the light:
Take my hand, precious Lord,
Lead me home.
When my way grows drear,
Precious Lord, linger near,
When my life is almost gone,
Hear my cry, hear my call,
Hold my hand lest I fall:
Take my hand, precious Lord,
Lead me home.
Benediction
Choral Amen
Postlude