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MORNING WORSHIP November 12, 2017 8:45 and 11:00 a.m.

PRELUDE Arioso G.F. Handel John Gearhart, Organist INTROIT All People of God Don Fontana Sanctuary Choir Dr. Terry Morris, Director of Music THE GATHERING Ruthie Estes Director of Women’s Ministry *GREETING *HYMN O Worship the King #73 O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing God's power and God's love; Our Shield and Defender, the Ancient of Days, Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise.

O tell of God's might, O sing of God's grace, Whose robe is the light, whose canopy space, Whose chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form, And dark is God's path on the wings of the storm.

The earth with its store of wonders untold, Almighty, Thy power hath founded of old; Hath stablished it fast by a changeless decree, And round it hath cast, like a mantle, the sea.

Thy bountiful care, what tongue can recite? It breathes in the air, it shines in the light; It streams from the hills, it descends to the plain, And sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.

Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, In Thee do we trust, nor find Thee to fail; Thy mercies how tender, how firm to the end, Our Maker, Defender, Redeemer, and Friend. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Rev. Bill Allen THE WORD IN SONG In Thee Almighty King Dan Forrest

Sanctuary Choir In Thee, Almighty King, what majesties abound,

Within Thy Kingdom there is peace, and glories all around. Thy name we now exalt, to Thee we gladly sing.

Proclaiming honor, love and power. In Thee, Almighty King, in Thee, O Precious Lord,

Is found redeeming grace. Thy cleansing blood was freely given, to save a sinful race.

So now we humbly stand to sing in one accord.

Eternal joy and endless life, in Thee O Precious Lord. In Thee, Exalted Son, eternal life is found.

For death has lost the victory, and Thy head has been crowned. Let all creation praise Thy name, O Living One!

With grateful hearts we now rejoice, in Thee, Exalted Son. In Thee, O Precious Lord, in Thee, Almighty King!

*THE WORD IN SCRIPTURE 8:45: 1 Timothy 1:12-14 11:00: Romans 12: 1-8 This is the Word of the Lord! Thanks be to God! MESSAGE 8:45: Rev. Ann Spears Equation 11:00: Rev. Andy Nixon THE LORD’S PRAYER *HYMN Armed Forces Medley arr. G. Gilpin & L. Clark

Please stand when the anthem of the branch of the military in which you served is played.

Over hill, over dale, we will hit the dusty trail, And those caissons go rolling along. In and out, hear them shout, counter march and right about, And those caissons go rolling along. Then it’s Hi! Hi! Hee! in the field artillery. Shout out your numbers loud and strong! For where’er you go, you will always know That those caissons are rolling along.

From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, We will fight our country’s battles in the air, on land and sea. First to fight for right and freedom and to keep our honor clean. We are proud to claim the title of United States Marines.

Anchors aweigh, my boys, anchors aweigh. Farewell to college joys, we sail at break of day, day, day, day. Through our last night on shore, drink to the foam. Until we meet once more, here’s wishing you a happy voyage home.

We’re always ready for the call, we place our trust in Thee. Through surf and storm and howling gale, high shall our purpose be. “Semper Paratus” is our guide, our fame and glory, too. To fight, to save, to fight and die! Aye! Coast Guard we are for you!

Off we go, into the wild, blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun. Here they come, zooming to meet our thunder, “At ’em boys, giv ’er the gun!” Down we dive, spouting our flame from under, Off with one terrible roar! We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey, nothing will stop the U.S. Air Force. FAITHFUL GIVING Rev. Bill Allen

THE WORD IN SONG Raise Your Voices B. Graham & R. Lovland

Sanctuary Choir This anthem was sponsored by Patricia Rico,

and is dedicated to her parents. Raise your voices, raise your voices! Praise to Him, the Living Word!

To the heavens high ascending, raise your voices to the Lord! Though the night be dark and fearful, though we face the dimming day; Though the heart be sad and tearful, trust in Him, He will light the way. Raise your voices, raise your voices! Praise to Him, the Living Word!

To the heavens high ascending, raise your voices to the Lord! Through the mists in this vale of sorrow, through the glass we but darkly see;

We will rise again tomorrow, then our eyes will lifted be. Raise your voices, raise your voices! Praise to Him, the Living Word!

To the heavens high ascending, raise your voices to the Lord! See the host of angels singing, when they hear that trumpet sound;

When the piper’s call is ringing, then shall my soul be ever homeward bound. Raise your voices, raise your voices! Praise to Him, the Living Word!

To the heavens high ascending, raise your voices to the Lord! Mountains tall and seas will thunder, one unceasing chorus ring;

Heaven and earth will sleep no longer, then all the universe as one will sing: Raise your voices, raise your voices! Praise to Him, the Living Word!

To the heavens, high ascending, raise your voices to the Lord! INVITATION 8:45: Rev. Ann Spears 11:00: Rev. Andy Nixon *HYMN Forth in Thy Name, O Lord #438 Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go, My daily labor to pursue; Thee, only Thee, resolved to know In all I think or speak or do.

The task Thy wisdom hath assigned, O let me cheerfully fulfill; In all my works Thy presence find, And prove Thy good and perfect will.

Thee may I set at my right hand, Whose eyes mine in-most substance see, And labor on at Thy command, And offer all my works to Thee. For Thee delightfully employ What e'er Thy bounteous grace hath given; And run my course with even joy, And closely walk with Thee to heaven. SENDING FORTH Rev. Ann Spears POSTLUDE Finale Franz Liszt John Gearhart, Organist * Please stand, as you are able.

ACOLYTES 8:45: Adam Sandoval and Givens Miller 11:00: Amanda Corbett and Ryan Willis