October 15, 2017 Welcome to OPC Chimes I Believe ~Stillman Welcome and
Announcements Greeting Each Other Ringing of the Bell Prelude Alleluia ~Mozart
Lighting of the candles *CALL TO WORSHIP L: Happy are those who take delight in the teachings of the Lord.
P: They are like trees planted by streams of water, drinking deep and yielding fruit. L: For the Lord watches over the way of those who delight in his
teachings. P: May we hear and understand the teachings of the Lord this day. L: Let us celebrate our growth as disciples of Christ.
P: And let us thank our God for deep, rich soil to grow in. L: Let us worship God! P: Let us worship God! *Hymn #464 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee v.1
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. *Hymn #464 Joyful, Joyful,
We Adore Thee v.1 Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day. *Hymn #464 Joyful, Joyful,
We Adore Thee v.2 All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise.
*Hymn #464 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee v.2 Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, crashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in Thee.
*Hymn #464 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee v.3 Mortals, join the mighty chorus, which the morning stars began, Love divine is reigning oer us, joining all in heavens
plan. *Hymn #464 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee v.3 Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us
sunward in the triumph song of life. *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (unison) Gracious God, we hate when we mess up. And yet
we do it too often. Sometimes we yell at people we love, sometimes we withhold love from them when we are angry. Please forgive us.
Forgive us for not following your Word and your call to love and honor those around us. Please come into the broken places in our lives,
which are often places we have created, and bring healing. Strengthen us for the daily stresses of life which can lead us to make bad decisions.
Grant us the wholeness and peace which come only from you. (Silence is observed for individual reflection and prayer)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON L: Come, sisters and brothers, receive the forgiveness, wholeness, and peace of God and follow Jesus as he leads you. P: We claim Gods
forgiveness, and will sing of Gods love for us. Thanks be to God! CHOIR ANTHEM Christians, We Have Met to Worship Time With Young Christians
PROCLAIMING THE WORD SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 1:1-3 Happy are those who do not
follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by
streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all they do, they prosper. SCRIPTURE READING: John 15:1-11
I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine-grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit.
You have already been cleansed by the word tha tI have spoken to you. Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.
I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit, because apart from me you can do nothing. Whoever does not abide in me is thrown away like a branch and withers;
such branches are gathered, thrown in the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abid in you, ask for whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit and become my
disciples. As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Fathers commandments and abide in his love.
I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete. L: This is the Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God!
Growing Rev. Tedd Pullano *HYMN #2167 More Like You More like you, Jesus more like you, Fill my heart with your
desire to make me more like you. *HYMN #2167 More Like You More like you, Jesus more like you, Touch my lips with
holy fire and make me more like you. *HYMN #2167 More Like You Lord, you are my mercy. Lord, you are my grace.
All my deepest sins have forever been erased. *HYMN #2167 More Like You Draw me in your presence. Lead me in
your ways. I long to bring you glory in righteousness and praise. *HYMN #2167 More Like You More like you,
Jesus more like you, Fill my heart with your desire to make me more like you. *HYMN #2167 More Like You More like you,
Jesus more like you, Touch my lips with holy fire and make me more like you. OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD OFFERTORY INVITATION
Offertory Sarabande ~Young *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. *Prayer of Dedication
(unison) Loving God, we praise you for blessing and guiding our lives through Jesus Christ, your Son, the Living Word.
We offer these gifts as signs of our gratitude and our commitment to live lives shaped by your Word and your love. In Jesus name, we pray.
Amen. RESPONDING TO THE WORD JOYS AND CONCERNS PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE PASTORAL PRAYER
The Lords 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. 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. For thine is the
kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD
*Hymn #285 God, You Spin the Whirling Planets v.1 God, You spin the whirling planets, Fill the seas and spread the plain, Mold the mountains, fashion blossoms,
Call forth sunshine, wind, and rain. *Hymn #285 God, You Spin the Whirling Planets v.1 We, created in Your image, Would a true
reflection be Of Your justice, grace, and mercy, And the truth that makes us free. *Hymn #285 God, You Spin the Whirling Planets v.2
You have called us to be faithful In our life and ministry. We respond in grateful worship Joined in one community.
*Hymn #285 God, You Spin the Whirling Planets v.2 When we blur Your gracious image, Focus us and make us whole. Healed and strengthened as Your
people, We move onward toward Your goal. *BENEDICTION *Hymn #285 God, You Spin the Whirling Planets v.3
God, Your word is still creating, Calling us to life made new. Now reveal to us fresh vistas Where theres work to dare and do.
*Hymn #285 God, You Spin the Whirling Planets v.3 Keep us clear of all distortion, Polish us with loving care. Thus, new creatures in your image,
Well proclaim Christ everywhere. Postlude Marche aux Flambeaux ~Clark
