LIVE Worship - Sunday, October 23, 2022
Chula Vista Presbyterian Church October 23, 2022 Welcome to Worship this morning! We ask when you enter take time to prepare your hearts in the beauty and silence of the presence of the Lord Gathering with Joyful Hearts Welcome & Announcements Prelude *Call to Worship (from Ps 111) Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord with all our hearts in the company of one another, the people of God. Praise the Lord! People: Great are the works of the Lord; full of honor and majesty is his work and his righteousness endures forever! Leader: He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds and he has shown his people the power of his work, he is faithful and just. People: Holy and awesome is the Lord our God! Let us give thanks to the Lord with all our hearts as we gather for worship and sing his praise! *Opening Song #220 All People That on Earth Do Dwell Prayer of Confession (please be seated) Friends, we draw near to the Holy God to confess our faults and confide in his grace. God offers us mercy in Jesus Christ, so we gratefully confess our sins together: Gracious God, whose face is hidden from us by our sins, you are the One who knows us best. We want to know you more and share your glorious grace with others, yet we think of ourselves first. Deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires. Teach us to trust your perfect plan. Forgive us, Lord, and create a new heart in us. As we make our personal confessions, we gather our thoughts into quietness …. (personal time of reflection) in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Assurance of Pardon Leader: Remember that our Lord Jesus can sympathize with us in our weakness, since in every respect he was tempted as we are, yet without sin. People: With boldness then we approach the throne of grace. Leader: Know that you are forgiven and be at peace. People: Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. A new life has begun! *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. Leader: May the peace of Christ be with you People: And also with you. (please offer the peace of Christ to friends seated nearby) Moment for Stewardship Witness Offering Truly God is Good Michael Barrett Chancel Choir *Doxology: Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God all creatures here below. Praise God above, you heavenly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen Prayers of God’s People and the Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your 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 Father who art in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen *Song of Preparation: #276 Great Is Thy Faithfulness Opening our Hearts to God’s Word First Reading Romans 6:20-23 Pg.156 Second Reading Ephesians 2:1-2,4-5,8-10 Pg. 192 Sermon “The Greatest Gift” Rev. Dr. Alan Deuel Responding to the Word of God *Sending Song: #554 Let All Things Now Living Benediction Postlude *Those who are able, please stand. If you would like prayer, please send request to [email protected] Liturgist: Joan Stroh Music: Dan Herrscher, Organist/Choirmaster Video Production: Albert Lopez, Ryan Morrison Announcements: Flowers on the Altar are given by Rose Russo in celebration of great granddaughter’s birth, Quinn Ellen Russo on September 13th. Quinn’s parents are Josh and Brooke Russo, and grandparents are Bob and Jennifer Davis. Flowers on the altar are also given by Irene Ainza in honor of her daughter Rachel Ainza’s birthday. Please let us know of your attendance by signing your name and contact information on the clipboard as you enter. Thank you to all those who helped, brought friends, and more to make the Presbyterian Women Bazaar a huge success! Next Sunday October 30 (the 5th Sunday) is Reformation Sunday. There will be one service at 9:30 am in the sanctuary, led by members who attend all three of our worship services! Afterwards for “Know Your Elder and Deacon Sunday” we will fellowship with one another in the Family Life Center. Dedication Sunday is November 6. Please bring your pledge cards for a special commitment offering. After 10 am worship we will join as whole church for a Pot Pie Lunch. Cost is $7 per person, reserve with Rose Russo. Please note Tomi Finch’s new email for the prayer chain and the blast: [email protected] Bible study will be in the FLC Tuesdays at 1:00 pm Chula Vista Presbyterian Church Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Office manager: Mary Duchene, [email protected] www.chulavistapres.org
