Order of Worship
PRELUDE
The musical prelude begins 9:50 am. (Click here for more information about the prelude)
Children are present for the beginning of worship.
CANDLE LIGHTING AND OPENING THE BIBLE
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
INTROIT
CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN
There are usually three hymns during the service. They are typically traditional and familiar, but occasionally
we are challenged with something new.
INVOCATION AND THE LORD'S PRAYER
GLORIA PATRI
Our declaration of glory to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
(SPECIAL EVENTS)
At this point, there could be a variety of special events such as a baptism, recoginition, announcement and/or
children's story.
ANTHEM
(Children and Youth leave for Church School)
SCRIPTURE LESSONS
Readings from four areas of the Bible: Old Testament, Psalm, New Testament and Gospel
PASTORAL PRAYER, SILENT PRAYER, CHORAL RESPONSE
THE OFFERING
DOXOLOGY AND PRESENTATION OF OFFERING
HYMN
SERMON
HYMN
EXTINGUISHING OF CANDLES, CLOSING THE BIBLE
POSTLUDE
*Following the service there are refreshments provided in the Vestry in the lower level. You are invited to this time of personal fellowship.