BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH February 19, 2023

PRELUDE Debbie Harris
GATHERING WORDS Leader: This is the day the Lord has made People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Leader: May the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. People: And also, with you.
OPENING SCRIPTURE 2 Peter 1:16 - 18
For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Let us take a moment as we silently prepare our hearts to come before our God in worship.
*CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: At Jesus’ birth, there were shepherds in the fields, and the glory of the Lord shone all around them.
People: Simeon, guided by the Spirit, saw Jesus: a light to reveal God, the glory of your people.
Leader: On a mountain, Jesus was transfigured and the disciples saw His glory.
People: When Jesus returns, he promises that all will see him with power and glory.
Leader: So stand up with all confidence for by the spirit
People: We are being transformed into the same image of glory.
*OPENING PRAYER
*OPENING HYMN: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise #85
Be Seated

CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION Almighty God, you come to us and reveal yourself through your son, Jesus Christ. In his glory we are made new. Yet we often respond with fear, rather than with enthusiasm when we look upon your presence. (moment of silent prayer) Forgive our reluctance to serve you bravely and joyfully. Teach us how to serve with boldness and transform us into glory - glory we behold in the transfiguration of Jesus. In Christ we pray, Amen

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

RESPONSE: Gloria Patri #546 PSALM READING: Psalm 99
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

Stand and wave hello to those around you as the children go back to their seats.
PASTORAL PRAYER With Lord’s Prayer SCRIPTURE READING Old Testament Lesson Exodus 34:28-35
New Testament Lesson: Luke 9:28-36
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 The Transfiguration
*PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS *DOXOLOGY #544 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Thank you, God, for choosing us to speak for you and to act on your behalf. It is an honor to share with others what you have entrusted to us. Our offerings represent ourselves and the depth of our commitment. We rededicate to you the talents, abilities and resources you have placed in our hands. May we be faithful in our mutual ministry! In Christ’s name, Amen.

CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

*CLOSING HYMN Be Thou My Vision #303

*CHARGE
Leader: Filled with the hope and glory of Jesus Christ
People: We will walk with boldness
Leader: For we have seen the glory of God.
People: And we are transformed.
Leader: Go to serve God and others in all you do.
People: Through us, others will be transformed as well.

BENEDICTION

*CHORAL BENEDICTION: God Be With You Til We Meet Again V1 #78

BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH February 5, 2023

PRELUDE Debbie Harris
GATHERING WORDS Leader: This is the day the Lord has made People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Leader: May the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. People: And also, with you.
OPENING SCRIPTURE Matthew 16:24-26
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Let us take a moment as we silently prepare our hearts to come before our God in worship.

• CALL TO WORSHIP: Leader: When I waited patiently for you, O God, you bent down to me and heard my cry!