1. October 29, 2017
Welcome to OPC

2. Welcome and Announcements
Chimes “” ~
Welcome and Announcements
Greeting Each Other

3. Lighting of the candles
Ringing of the Bell
Prelude
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Lighting of the candles

4. L: Sisters and brothers, you are the salt of the earth.
*CALL TO WORSHIP
L: Sisters and brothers, you are the salt of the earth.
P: We gather this day to strengthen our saltiness.
L: Sisters and brothers, you are the light of the world.

5. P: We come this day so our lights will become brighter.
L: Do not put your light under a basket.
P: We will let our light and love shine on all.

6. L: Our God asks us to go this day, so that light can be a blessing to all.
P: So we will go, boldly, to all the places God is calling us.
L: Let us worship God!
P: Let us worship God!

7. *Hymn “This Little Light of Mine”
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine (Repeat twice)
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

8. *Hymn “This Little Light of Mine”
Hide it under a bushel? No!
I’m gonna let it shine (Repeat twice)
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

9. *Hymn “This Little Light of Mine”
Won’t let anyone
blow it out!
I’m gonna let it shine (Repeat twice)
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

10. *Hymn “This Little Light of Mine”
All around the neighborhood
I’m gonna let it shine
(Repeat twice) Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

11. *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison)
Gracious, loving, forgiving One, as we stand in your presence this day we realize that we have fallen short. You ask us to bring flavor to the world with your caring, and yet we

12. let the world be bland with hate
let the world be bland with hate. You ask us to shine our light of love, yet we hide that light and allow the world to walk in darkness.

13. You ask us to go, and instead we stay in our homes watching TV
You ask us to go, and instead we stay in our homes watching TV. Forgive us, Holy One; forgive and heal us, and strengthen us to go places and bring the salt of

14. (Silence is observed for individual reflection and prayer)
caring and light of love to your world.
(Silence is observed for individual reflection and prayer)

15. ASSURANCE OF PARDON
L: Sisters and brothers, God loves you. A lot. So know that out of that love God forgives you and restores you.

16. ASSURANCE OF PARDON
P: We are grateful God loves us, forgives us and restores us to wholeness. May we go and do likewise. Amen.

17. CHOIR ANTHEM
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18. Time With Young Christians

19. PROCLAIMING THE WORD
SCRIPTURE
READING:
Genesis
12:1-4a

20. Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.

21. I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’ So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him.

22. SCRIPTURE
READING:
Matthew
5:13-16

23. ‘You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hidden.

24. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

25. L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God!

26. “Where Ya’ Goin’?”
Rev. Tedd Pullano

27. *HYMN #422 “God Whose Giving…” v.1
God, whose giving knows no ending, From Your rich and endless store, Nature’s wonder, Jesus’ wisdom, Costly cross, grave’s shattered door:

28. *HYMN #422 “God Whose Giving…” v.1
Gifted by You, we turn to You,
Offering up ourselves in praise; Thankful song shall rise forever, Gracious donor of our days.

29. *HYMN #422 “God Whose Giving…” v.2
Skills and time are ours for pressing Toward the goals of Christ, your Son: All at peace in health and freedom, Races joined, the church made one.

30. *HYMN #422 “God Whose Giving…” v.2
Now direct our daily labor, Lest we strive for self alone; Born with talents, make us servants Fit to answer at Your throne.

31. *HYMN #422 “God Whose Giving…” v.3
Treasure too You have entrusted, Gain through powers Your grace conferred; Ours to use for home and kindred, And to spread the gospel Word.

32. *HYMN #422 “God Whose Giving…” v.3
Open wide our hands, in sharing, As we heed Christ’s ageless call, Healing, teaching, and reclaiming, Serving You by loving all.

33. OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD
OFFERTORY INVITATION
Offertory
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34. *DOXOLOGY #592
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

35. *Prayer of Dedication
(unison)
Gracious God who has places for us to go, we bring these gifts as symbols of our trust — our trust that you do have a future for us. We pray your blessings on these gifts,

36. and ask that we may be blessed and strengthened by the Holy Spirit to be fruitful and loving witnesses of the gospel as we move forward together into God’s future. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

37. RESPONDING TO THE WORD JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PASTORAL PRAYER

38. The Lord’s Prayer (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.

39. 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.

40. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

41. BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD

42. O Christ, the great foundation on which Your people stand
*Hymn #443 “O Christ, the Great Foundation” v.1
O Christ, the great foundation on which Your people stand
To preach Your true salvation in every age and land:

43. *Hymn #443 “O Christ, the Great Foundation” v.1
Pour out Your Holy Spirit to make us strong and pure, To keep the faith unbroken as long as worlds endure.

44. Baptized in one confession, one church in all the earth,
*Hymn #443 “O Christ, the Great Foundation” v.2
Baptized in one confession, one church in all the earth,
We bear our Lord’s impression, the sign of second birth:

45. One holy people gathered in love beyond our own,
*Hymn #443 “O Christ, the Great Foundation” v.2
One holy people gathered in love beyond our own,
By grace we were invited, by grace we make You known.

46. *BENEDICTION

47. Where tyrants’ hold is tightened, where strong devour the weak,
*Hymn #443 “O Christ, the Great Foundation” v.3
Where tyrants’ hold is tightened, where strong devour the weak,
Where innocents are frightened, the righteous fear to speak,

48. There let Your church awaking attack the powers of sin
*Hymn #443 “O Christ, the Great Foundation” v.3
There let Your church awaking attack the powers of sin
And, all their ramparts breaking, with You the victory win.

49. This is the moment glorious when He who once was dead
*Hymn #443 “O Christ, the Great Foundation” v.4
This is the moment glorious when He who once was dead
Shall lead His church victorious, their champion and their head.

50. The Lord of all creation His heavenly kingdom brings,
*Hymn #443 “O Christ, the Great Foundation” v.4
The Lord of all creation His heavenly kingdom brings,
The final consummation, the glory of all things.

51. Postlude
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