BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH August 13, 2023

PRELUDE Debbie Harris
OPENING PRAISE - 10,000 (Bless the Lord)
Opening Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
I mean, brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short; from now on, let even those who have wives be as though they had none, and those who mourn as though they were not mourning, and those who rejoice as though they were not rejoicing, and those who buy as though they had no possessions, and those who deal with the world as though they had no dealings with it. For the present form of this world is passing away.

Welcome and Announcements

*Call to Worship (Psalm 62)
Leader: From God comes my salvation.
People: From God alone my soul waits in silence.
Leader: God alone is my rock and my salvation.
People: God is my fortress, I shall never be shaken.

*OPENING PRAYER
*OPENING HYMN: Dear Lord and Father of Mankind #416

Be Seated

CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION Forgiving God, we repent of all the ways we turn from you. You call, but we do not listen: you show us your path, but we prefer our own way. (moment of silent confession). Forgive us, heal us, and lead us back to you, that we might show mercy to others. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: Hear and believe the good news of the gospel People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!

GLORIA PATRI #546
PSALM READING: Psalm 62:5-12
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Stand and wave hello to those around you as the children go back to their seats.
PASTORAL PRAYER SCRIPTURE READING Old Testament Lesson: Jonah 3:1-10
Gospel Lesson: Mark 1:14-20
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God Take a minute to think about what this scripture says to you. SERMON Jonah

*PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
*DOXOLOGY #544
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION Merciful God, you have saved us for a purpose. We dedicate these gifts as we dedicate our lives to you, that you will make us fishers of people. Amen.

*APOSTLE’S CREED

*CLOSING HYMN: O God, Our Help in Ages Past #111

*Charge
Leader: May the Good of second changes renew your sense of call.
People: God will inspire us to go out and share the good news of forgiveness and hope!

BENEDICTION

*Choral Benediction: Take My Life V1 #310