Crossroads
Presbyterian Church
Desert, TX.
Rev. Scott Leslie, Pastor
Rev. David A. Sharp, Pastor Emeritus
Phone (972)752-4223
Web Site: http://www.crossroadspresbyterianchurch.org |
| August 31, 2008 |
11:00 a.m. |
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Preparation |
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Welcome. "Let the hearts of those
who seek the Lord rejoice" (Psalm
105:3). Let us rejoice as we present
ourselves before our loving Creator. Welcome
to worship. Welcome to this house of God. |
| Prelude |
Trena Griffin,
Piano;
Betty Frazier, Organ |
| Acolytes |
Lighting the
Candles |
| Welcome and
Announcements |
Lee Alley |
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Adoration |
| Worship
Music "Shine, Jesus Shine" |
Led by CRPC
Youth |
| Call to
Worship |
Responsively |
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Leader: God Has given us holy hands: |
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People: Hands to caress a deep ache,
a tight knot of stress and tension; |
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Leader: Hands to hold a hurt child,
embrace a lovely friend, care for one who is
ill; |
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People: Hands to create a loving meal
or a work of art; |
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Leader: Hands to till the soil or to
make a bed; |
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People: Hands to write to one in need
or call another with good news; |
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Leader: God has given us holy hands; |
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People: hands to bring God's touch to
earth and to do God's will. |
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Leader: Come and worship God. |
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Singing
"O Worship the King" |
Hymn Number 14
Led by Cindy Haggard |
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Confession |
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The People of CRPC confess
their SINS |
Together
Led by Marianne Brummett |
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God, whom Jesus called Father, we admit that
we have done many wrong and wicked things
and we have neglected doing many loving
things. We are sorry that we have thought,
said, and done such foolishness. Now we
would turn away from our mistakes. We are at
heart, Father, when we think of them.
Forgive us for not knowing what we do. Grant
that we may so love You and serve You all
our days that others will come to know and
praise You... (continue in silent
confession). |
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Words of Assurance |
Responsively |
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Leader: The mercy of the Lord is from
everlasting to everlasting. I declare to
you, in the name of Jesus Christ, we are
forgiven and cleansed from all our sin. |
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People: May the God of mercy, who
forgives us all our sins, strengthen us in
all goodness, and by the power of the Holy
Spirit, keep us in eternal life. Amen. |
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Thanksgiving |
| Giving our
Tithes & Offerings |
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| Special
Music |
by Betty
Frazier |
| * Doxology |
Hymnal No. 109 |
| * Prayer of
Thanksgiving |
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Affirmation "The Apostles' Creed" |
Hymnal No. 105 |
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Children in Kindergarten through 5th
Grade are dismissed for Children's Worship
in the Fellowship Hall at this time. |
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Supplication |
| Prayers &
The Lord's Prayer |
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Leader: Let those who wish to sit or
stand, voice their joys or concerns in the
form of a prayer ... Join me now in a time
of silent prayer ... Hear these joys,
concerns, thoughts and needs of the
Crossroads Presbyterian Church as we pray
together... |
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People: "Our Father, who are in
Heaven... " (The CRPC
congregation uses 'debts' and 'debtors'
in place of 'trespasses' and 'trespass
against us'). Amen! |
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The Word |
| Singing "Majesty" |
Hymnal No. 1 |
| Scripture
Lesson |
Acts 3:1 - 21 |
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Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. |
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People: Thanks be to God! |
| Sermon -
"Witness" |
Rev. Scott
Leslie |
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Sending |
| * Singing "I
Love to Tell the Story" |
Hymnal No. 650 |
| * Acolytes
Extinguish Candles |
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Benediction / Pastoral Blessing |
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You go nowhere by accident. Wherever you go,
God is sending you, wherever you are, God
has put you there; He has a purpose in your
being there. Christ who dwells within you
has something He wants to do through you
wherever you are. Believe this and go in His
grace and love and power. |
| Postlude |
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- Those who are able to are requested to
stand. |
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Please Sign the attendance sheet in
the little black book at the end of the pew
row so that we may have a record of your
attendance. We will NOT come knocking on
your door or call on you otherwise; we just ask
for this information so that we may have a
record of your attendance and so that we can
send you a 'Thank You' card for attending
worship service with us. If you are
considering receiving Jesus Christ as Your
Savior and making Him the Lord of your life,
or if you would like to know more about our
congregation to become a member, please
speak with the pastor or worship elder
following the worship service. |
