Script for 10:15 Worship on Jan 20, 2013 – led by Confirmation Students
HEADINGS PRINTED IN THE BULLETIN ARE BLACK ALL CAPS (with names after)
[extra notes are in bracketed italics]
Students read the words printed in red.
NOTE: Dylan Hendzel and Jenna Hornblad will be acolytes
(Dylan is replacing Jake Krueger, who will be reading first)
PRELUDE
Sue Stodola
WELCOME & NEWS OF THE CHURCH
OPENING SCRIPTURE (Jake Krueger)
Led by an adult
Hebrews 1:1-3
We have been studying the major events of the Bible which show us how God has
been at work since the creation and continues to be at work in our lives today.
With that theme in mind, our opening scripture for today is from Hebrews chapter
1, verses 1 through 3.
In the past, God spoke to our people through the prophets. He spoke at many
times. He spoke in different ways. But in these last days, he has spoken to us
through his Son. He is the one whom God appointed to receive all things. God
made everything through him. The Son is the gleaming brightness of God’s glory.
He is the exact likeness of God’s being. He uses his powerful word to hold all
things together. He provided the way for people to be made pure from sin. Then
he sat down at the right hand of the King, the Majesty in heaven.
Please stand as we sing our opening hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God
Almighty”, number 138.
* OPENING HYMN
“Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty”
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#138
Script for 10:15 Worship on Jan 20, 2013 – led by Confirmation Students
HEADINGS PRINTED IN THE BULLETIN ARE BLACK ALL CAPS (with names after)
[extra notes are in bracketed italics]
Students read the words printed in red.
PRAYER OF PRAISE AND ADORATION (Elise DeVuono)
We praise you, O God, for breaking through to us in the person of Jesus, your Son,
our Lord. When the words of the prophets went unheard and when their actions
were ignored, you spoke the creative word once more. Bringing order out of chaos
again - this time not to bring a world into being, but to bring your very being into
the world.
In the midst of this congregation, we praise you.
With our lives, we worship you.
Gracious God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
to you be all glory and honor, now and forever. Amen
* GLORIA PATRI
#579
[Elise raises her hands to motion for the congregation to stand]
CHILDREN’S MOMENT
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Script for 10:15 Worship on Jan 20, 2013 – led by Confirmation Students
HEADINGS PRINTED IN THE BULLETIN ARE BLACK ALL CAPS (with names after)
[extra notes are in bracketed italics]
Students read the words printed in red.
Major Events of the Bible (In place of a Sermon)
Confirmation Students
INTRO
Jasey
During the past few months we have been reading many of the stories of the Old
Testament. We are creating a timeline of these major events, with the help of Mr.
Werner. [POINT TO CHART] For each event, we are writing down approximately
when it took place, what Book of the Bible it is found in, and who the key people are.
Today, we are each taking a turn to read a key verse or two from the Bible and then
share a brief summary of eight of these stories, from Creation to the birth of Jesus.
THE CREATION
GENESIS 1:1-2:24
Genesis 1:1
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
General summary of the story in the larger section of passages listed
Jake
THE FALL
GENESIS 3:1-21
Dylan
Genesis 3:6 & 7
The woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good to eat. It was also pleasing
to look at. And it would make a person wise. So she took some of the fruit and
ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her. And he ate it.
Then both of them knew things they had never known before. They realized
they were naked. So they sewed fig leaves together and made clothes for
themselves.
General summary of the story in the larger section of passages listed
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Script for 10:15 Worship on Jan 20, 2013 – led by Confirmation Students
HEADINGS PRINTED IN THE BULLETIN ARE BLACK ALL CAPS (with names after)
[extra notes are in bracketed italics]
Students read the words printed in red.
COVENANT & RAINBOW
GENESIS 6:5-14, 7:1-24, 9:8-17
Aric
Genesis 9:8-13
Then God spoke to Noah and to his sons who were with him. He said, “I am
now making my covenant with you and with all of your children who will be
born after you. I am making it also with every living thing that was with you in
the ark. I am making my covenant with the birds, the livestock and all of the
wild animals. I am making it with all of the creatures that came out of the ark
with you. I am making it with every living thing on earth.
“Here is my covenant that I am making with you. The waters of a flood will
never destroy all life again. A flood will never destroy the earth again.”
God continued, “My covenant is between me and you and every living thing
with you. It is a covenant for all time to come.
“Here is the sign of the covenant I am making. I have put my rainbow in the
clouds. It will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth.
General summary of the story in the larger section of passages listed
COVENANT & ABRAHAM
GENESIS 17:1-21
Kyle
Genesis 17:1-4
When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. He said, “I am the
Mighty God. Walk with me and live without any blame. I will now put into
practice my covenant between me and you. I will greatly increase your
numbers.”
Abram fell with his face to the ground. God said to him, 4 “As for me, this is my
covenant with you. You will be the father of many nations.
General summary of the story in the larger section of passages listed
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Script for 10:15 Worship on Jan 20, 2013 – led by Confirmation Students
HEADINGS PRINTED IN THE BULLETIN ARE BLACK ALL CAPS (with names after)
[extra notes are in bracketed italics]
Students read the words printed in red.
THE EXODUS
EXODUS 1:1-14, 9:1-7, 13:17-14:30
Seth
Exodus 1:6-10
Joseph and all of his brothers died. So did all of their children.
The people of Israel had many children. They greatly increased their numbers.
There were so many of them that they filled the land.
Then a new king came to power in Egypt. He didn’t know anything about
Joseph.
“Look,” he said to his people. “The Israelites are far too many for us. Come.
We must deal with them carefully. If we don’t, they will increase their numbers
even more. Then if war breaks out, they’ll join our enemies. They’ll fight
against us and leave the country.”
General summary of the story in the larger section of passages listed
PROMISED LAND
JOSHUA 1:1-11, 23:1-9
Jasey
Joshua 6:3-4
“March around the city once with all of your fighting men. In fact, do it for six
days. Have seven priests get trumpets that are made out of rams’ horns. They
must carry them in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city
seven times. Have the priests blow the trumpets as you march.
General summary of the story in the larger section of passages listed
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Script for 10:15 Worship on Jan 20, 2013 – led by Confirmation Students
HEADINGS PRINTED IN THE BULLETIN ARE BLACK ALL CAPS (with names after)
[extra notes are in bracketed italics]
Students read the words printed in red.
THEY CHOOSE A KING!
1 SAMUEL 8
Elise
1 Samuel 8:7
The Lord told him, “Listen to everything the people are saying to you. You are
not the one they have turned their backs on. I am the one they do not want as
their king.
General summary of the story in the larger section of passages listed
THE SAVIOR COMES!
LUKE 2:1-14, 23:44-24:9
Mackenzie
Luke 2:8-14
There were shepherds living out in the fields nearby. It was night, and they
were looking after their sheep. An angel of the Lord appeared to them. And the
glory of the Lord shone around them. They were terrified.
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great
joy. It is for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born
to you. He is Christ the Lord. Here is how you will know I am telling you the
truth. You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.”
Suddenly a large group of angels from heaven also appeared. They were
praising God. They said,
“May glory be given to God in the highest heaven!
And may peace be given to those he is pleased with on earth!”
General summary of the story in the larger section of passages listed
SPECIAL MUSIC
“Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”
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Piano& Bells
Script for 10:15 Worship on Jan 20, 2013 – led by Confirmation Students
HEADINGS PRINTED IN THE BULLETIN ARE BLACK ALL CAPS (with names after)
[extra notes are in bracketed italics]
Students read the words printed in red.
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
“Apostles’ Creed”
Mackenzie
Please stand as we affirm the faith of our baptism, through the Apostles’ Creed.
I believe in God the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ
his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin
Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended
into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and
sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to
judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and
the life everlasting. Amen.
[after a pause, Mackenzie continues by introducing the offering collection]
The ushers may come forward and gather God’s Tithes and our offerings, to support
the mission and ministry of our family of faith
WORSHIP IN GIVING
Sue Stodola
* DOXOLOGY
#592
[Mackenzie or Aric raises their hands to motion for the congregation to stand]
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Script for 10:15 Worship on Jan 20, 2013 – led by Confirmation Students
HEADINGS PRINTED IN THE BULLETIN ARE BLACK ALL CAPS (with names after)
[extra notes are in bracketed italics]
Students read the words printed in red.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & LORD’S PRAYER (Aric)
You may be seated, as we turn our hearts to God in a time of prayer.
Gracious God, because we are not strong enough to pray as we should, you provide
Christ Jesus and the Holy Spirit to intercede for us in power. In this confidence we
ask you to accept our prayers.
Holy God, from whom every family on earth takes its name: Strengthen parents to be
responsible and loving that their children may know security and joy. Lead children
to honor parents by compassion and forgiveness. May all people discover your
parental care by the respect and love given them by others.
Compassionate God, your Son gives rest to those weary with heavy burdens. Heal the
sick in body, mind, and spirit. Lift up the depressed. Befriend those who grieve.
Comfort the anxious.
Creator of all, we celebrate and honor the memory and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr., and ask that you stand with all victims of abuse and other crimes.
We remember that Dr. King did not bow down to the voices that wanted to silence
him, and stands in the legacy of our prophets, incapable of holding back the voice of
justice from God. Help us to carry forth your call to justice beyond this Sunday and
into our daily lives. Help us to have the courage to stand with the oppressed, to lift
up the poor, to live into God’s ways of peace demonstrated by Jesus Christ. Give us
the strength to build a better future for all. Fill us with your Holy Spirit that we may
bear each other’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ.
God of glory, you see how all creation groans in labor as it awaits redemption. As we
work for and await your new creation, we trust that you will answer our prayers with
grace, and fulfill your promise that all things work together for good for those who
love you; We pray this all in the name of Jesus Christ, who taught us to pray together,
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.
[after a brief pause, Aric continues by inviting the congregation to sing]
Please stand for our Sending Hymn, “Blest Be The Tie That Binds” number 438.
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Script for 10:15 Worship on Jan 20, 2013 – led by Confirmation Students
HEADINGS PRINTED IN THE BULLETIN ARE BLACK ALL CAPS (with names after)
[extra notes are in bracketed italics]
Students read the words printed in red.
*SENDING HYMN
“Blest Be The Tie That Binds”
#438
*BENEDICTION (Seth)
Hear these words from Hebrews chapter 12:
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay
aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance
the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith,
who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its
shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him
who endured such hostility against himself from sinners, so that you may not grow
weary or lose heart.
Now receive God’s blessing
The Lord bless you and keep you;
The Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you;
The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Amen.
(from Numbers 6:24-26)
*POSTLUDE
Sue Stodola
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