Laguna Presbyterian ChurChFebruary 18, 2018

1st Sunday in Lent8:30 & 10am Worship Services

BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD* CLOSING SONG: SHOW US YOUR WAYS, Psalm 25:4 (SEE MUSIC INSERT)

Show me your ways that I may walk with you, show me your ways, I put my hope in you;the cry of my heart is to love you more, to live with the touch of your hand,stronger each day, Lord, show me your ways.Show us your ways that we may walk with you, show us your ways, we put our hope in you;the cry of our heart is to love you more, to live with the touch of your hand,stronger each day, Lord, show us your ways.Russell Fragar ©1995 Hillsong Music; Australia | UBPCCLI #485741

* CHARGE AND BLESSING, Matthew 4:4, 6, 11 - Jerry TankersleyDo not live by bread alone, but by the will of God. May God give the angels charge over you;

may their hands bear you up and keep you from falling. Amen.

* ORGAN POSTLUDE: How Firm a Foundation, arr. Cherwien - Sookyung Bang

MINISTRY OF PRAYERAs a part of the ministry of prayer at LPC, prayer ministers are available to pray with you

each Sunday. Identified by their prayer stoles, they stand near the baptismal font.

FELLOWSHIP TIMEIf you are new to LPC, we look forward to meeting you during our fellowship time.Join us for Coffee and Deacon Donuts on the Church Patio and Tankersley Hall.

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD* The asterisk indicates that the congregation stands.

Words in BOLD are spoken or sung by the congregation. Music may be found in The Hymnal or on the MUSIC INSERT.

PRELUDE: ‘Tis a Gift to Be Simple, arr. Shari Pack - Orange County Harp Troupe

* OPENING HYMN #560: For the Beauty of the Earth, verses 1, 2, 4 For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, for the love which from our birth over and around us lies;Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night, hill and vale and tree and flower, sun and moon and stars of light:Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.For thy Church that evermore lifting holy hands above, offering up on every shore her pure sacrifice of love:Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPENING PRAYER - Steve Sweet, Jerry TankersleyL: The grace and peace of Christ be with you. P: And also with you.

CALL TO WORSHIP, Psalm 25:1-5, NRSV - Steve Sweet, Terri ShubinL: To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.P: Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.

MUSICIANSJeff Nagel, Linda Wells-Sholik, Vocals | Ross Sellers, Bass

Thor Fay, Drums | Justin Hershey, Keyboard | Tom Fay, SoundSookyung Bang, Organist/Pianist | Beth Pinney, Worship Leader | Linda White, Director of Choirs

USHERS Bud Schaefer,

Peter Colagrossi Tom Fay, Larry Laird

Michele Luna

415 Forest Avenue, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 • 949.494-7555 • www.lagunapreschurch.orgPastoral Staff: Dr. Jerry Tankersley • Dr. Steve Sweet • Dr. Kathy Sizer | Parish Associate: Rev. Jon Moore

CHANCEL FLOWERSGiven by Ken and Daryle Lynn Cornelison:

“Love and prayers for the children at the Tumaini Children’s Home in Kenya.”

GREETERS8:30am: Margie and Charlie Bell,

Hunter Cook, Dick Maxwell 10am: Michele Luna,

Karen Myers, Nancy Peacock

THANK YOUFOR SILENCING YOUR CELL PHONE.

LISTENING DEVICESAVAILABLE FROM OUR USHERS.

“Christ in the Wilderness” is an early work by Alessandro Bonvicino, early 16th century. Christ sits pensively in rocky terrain, surrounded by animals, some real and some imaginary. The appearance of a snake and a lion (lower right-hand corner) probably alludes to a verse from the Psalm 91:13.Public Domain.

WORSHIP NOTE - LENT“The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ are at the heart of the Christian gospel, and Good Friday and Easter are two of the most significant celebrations of the Christian year. Lent is a season of preparation and repentance during which we anticipate Good Friday and Easter. The traditional color for the season is purple. Some congregations choose to highlight the contrast between Lent and Eastertide (the period from Easter to Ascension Day or Pentecost or Trinity Sunday) by omitting the singing of “Alleluia” during the Lenten season.” - The Worship Sourcebook, 551.

PSALM 42: As the Hart Longs (Traditional), arr, J. Aslakson - Orange County Harp TroupeAs the deer longs for flowing streams so longs my soul for you, O God.

My soul does thirst for the living God when shall I come to see your face?

PRAYER OF CONFESSION - Steve Sweet, Terri Shubin(Moment for Personal Silent Confession.)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON, Matthew 10:29-31; Psalm 130:7, NRSV - Steve Sweet, Terri ShubinL: Jesus said, “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart

from your Father. And even the hairs of your head are all counted. So do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Therefore sisters and brothers: “Hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.”

P: Thanks be to God, Amen!

PROCLAIMING THE WORD SCRIPTURE: Psalm 25:1-10: Mark 1:9-15 (p. 502 in the OT; p. 34 in the NT) - Jerry TankersleyL: The Word of the Lord.P: Thanks be to God.

SERMON: “TALE OF TWO BIRDS” - Jerry Tankersley

RESPONDING TO THE WORD* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (All who are able, please stand)L: This is the good news that we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved, if we hold it fast: P: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day, and that he appeared first to the women, then to Peter, and to the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus Christ is the first and the last, the beginning and the end; he is our Lord and our God.

—based on Matthew 16:16; Mark 16:9; John 20:28; 1 Corinthians 15:1-6; Revelation 22:13

OFFERING

OFFERTORY: Fairest Lord Jesus, arr. Witczak & Fitzgerald - Orange County Harp Troupe

* PRESENTATION OF OFFERING: Fairest Lord Jesus Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands, robed in the blooming garb of spring: Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer who makes the woeful heart to sing. Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forevermore be thine.

* PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE - Steve Sweet, Terri Shubin

* THE LORD’S PRAYER (Unison)Our Father, which 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!

* PRAISE GOD IN SINGING (All who are able are invited to stand)* THIS IS MY FATHER’S WORLD, (alt. verse 3)This is my Father’s world, and to my listening ears all nature sings, and ‘round me rings the music of the spheres.This is my Father’s world; I rest me in the thoughtof rocks and trees, of skies and seas; his hand the wonders wrought.

This is my Father’s world; the birds their carols raise; the morning light, the lily white declare their Maker’s praise.This is my Father’s world, he shines in all that’s fair;in the rustling grass I hear him pass; he speaks to me everywhere.

This is my Father’s world; O, let me not forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet.This is my Father’s world; why should my heart be sad?The Lord is King, let heavens ring! God reigns; let earth be glad!Maltbie D. Babcock | TUNE: TERRA BEATA | Public Domain

* BLESSED BE YOUR NAME (SEE MUSIC INSERT)Blessed be your name in the land that is plentiful,where your streams of abundance flow, blessed be your name.Blessed be your name when I’m found in the desert place,though I walk through the wilderness, blessed be your name.

(CHORUS) Every blessing you pour out I’ll turn back to praise. When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say, “Blessed be the name of the Lord blessed be your name! “Blessed be the name of the Lord blessed be your glorious name!”

Blessed be your name when the sun’s shining down on me,when the world’s “all as it should be.” Blessed be your name.Blessed be your name on the road marked with suffering,though there’s pain in the offering, blessed be your name.Matt and Beth Redman © 2002 Thankyou Music | Songs are UBP CCLI 485741

(Please Be Seated)

I LIFT MY EYES UP, PSALM 121:1-2 (SEE MUSIC INSERT)I lift my eyes up to the mountains; where does my help come from?My help comes from you, maker of heaven, creator of the earth.

(CHORUS) O, how I need you, Lord. You are my only hope, you’re my only prayer. So I will wait for you to come and rescue me—come and give me life. Brian Doerkson © 1990 Mercy Vineyard Publishing

CALL TO CONFESSION, Psalm 25:8-10, 6-8, NRSV - Steve Sweet, Terri ShubinL: Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way. All the paths of the LORD are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his decrees.P: Be mindful of your mercy, O LORD, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness’ sake, O LORD!