Order of Worship

Opening Voluntary – “Tell Me the Stories of Jesus”

Welcome/Greetings

Choral Introit

*Opening Hymn #128 – “He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought”       

*Call to Worship

L:  The foolish say, “There is no God!  We are alone, on our own.”

P:  We gather to declare the glory of God in our lives.

L:  The foolish say, “It is your life;  you are accountable to no one.”

P:  We gather, strengthened by the Spirit, trusting that Christ dwells in our hearts.

L:  The foolish say, “Everything I have is mine; I owe nothing to anyone.”

P:  We gather to praise the One who calls us to serve others in love.

        ~ written by Thom Shuman (2006) and posted on Lectionary Liturgies.~

*Opening Prayer

God calls to the lost, the least, and all who long for home; God calls when we wander from the path chosen for us and waste the gifts we have been given.  God calls and welcomes us back to worship this day; let us celebrate and rejoice in God’s presence forever; let us worship God together.  Amen.   ~Presbyterian Church in Canada~

Prayer of Confession          Rev. Eumin Kim

In confessing our sins, the burden of guilt is lifted, and our souls find peace. Let us silently confess our sins before God, who desires to restore our relationship with both God and neighbor.    (Pause as we silently confess our sins before the Lord)

Words of Assurance            Rev. Eumin Kim

In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, and through the power of His cleansing blood, you are forgiven.  Amen.

Passing of the Peace of Christ

Friends, God rejoices in you.  For you were lost but now are found.  Let us share the peace of Christ and rejoice that each and every one of us is highly treasured.

Children’s Message                Rev. Eumin Kim

Scriptures

Old Testament – Psalm 14                                        

The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”  They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.  ² The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.  ³ All have turned away, all have become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one.  ⁴ Do all these evildoers know nothing?  They devour my people as though eating bread; they never call on the Lord.  ⁵ But there they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is present in the company of the righteous.  ⁶ You evildoers frustrate the plans of the poor, but the Lord is their refuge.  ⁷ Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion!  When the Lord restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!

L:  The Word of God, For the People of God.  P:  Thanks be to God.

*Gospel Reading – Luke 15:1-10                             

15 Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus.  ² But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”  ³ Then Jesus told them this parable:  ⁴ “Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of them.  Doesn’t he leave the ninety-nine in the open country and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?  ⁵ And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders ⁶ and goes home.  Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’  ⁷ I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.  ⁸ “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one.  Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it?  ⁹ And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’  ¹⁰ In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

L:  The Word of God, For the People of God.  P:  Thanks be to God.

*Hymn before the Sermon #341 – “I Sought the Lord”                               

Sermon – “God Rejoices When What Was Lost is Found”            Rev. Prumeh Lee

Pastoral Prayer

Lord’s Prayer

Invitation to Tithes and Offering

As God has so richly blessed us, let us return a portion of these blessings to God, asking that these gifts may be used in service to others through the ministries and mission of this church.  Let us receive our morning offering.

Anthem – “Seek the Lord” by John Carter

*Hymn No. 95 – Presentation of the Offering

*Prayer of Dedication

Most gracious God, we bring these gifts, as we bring ourselves.  We are nothing special in ourselves.  But you seek us, you gather us together; and in your arms, our lives come together.  Bless us and these gifts, that together we may be a blessing and return your glory to you, where it belongs.  Amen.

*Closing Hymn #2151 – “I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me”  (The Faith We Sing Hymnal)

*Dismissal with Blessing

Closing Voluntary – “Say Amen” by Howard Hewitt