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Welcome-Announcements Kendra Platt
TIME OF SILENCE
If I forget you, O Jerusalem …
– Psalm 137.5
OPENING PRAYER
Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Shout to the Lord (Redbook)
SHARING THE PEACE OF CHRIST
responsive reading – Psalm 137
1 By the rivers of Babylon we sat and wept when we remembered Zion. 2 There on the poplars we hung our harps, 3 for there our captors asked us for songs, our tormentors demanded songs of joy; they said, “Sing us one of the songs of Zion!”
4 How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land? 5 If I forget you, Jerusalem, may my right hand forget its skill. 6 May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I do not remember you, if I do not consider Jerusalem my highest joy.
7 Remember, Lord, what the Edomites did on the day Jerusalem fell. “Tear it down,” they cried, “tear it down to its foundations!” 8 Daughter Babylon, doomed to destruction, happy is the one who repays you according to what you have done to us. 9 Happy is the one who seizes your infants and dashes them against the rocks.
HYMN 552 – “I Am Thine, O Lord” I Am Thine
NEW TESTAMENT LESSON – Hebrews 5.7-10
7 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. 8 Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered 9 and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him 10 and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek.
SERMON Pastor Tung
“HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT MORRIS ALBERT?”
HYMN 778 – “I Love You, Lord” I Love You Lord
OFFERTORY Honor the Lord with your stewardship offerings to sustain our worship and work in our community and world. By mail: Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church, 500 Midvale Road, Upper Darby, PA 19082 Online: You may now also choose to contribute through an online giving form.
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; 10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.
HYMN 678 – “We Are an Offering” Offering
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PRAYING GOD’S KINGDOM IN OUR COMMUNITY / Lord’s Prayer (Hymnal, inside front cover)
HYMN 414 – “O Word of God Incarnate” Munich
Blessing and Dismissal
Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
Announcements
NEXT SUNDAY – JANUARY 18
10:00 a.m. – Morning Worship
“THE EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY DISCIPLE:
INTEGRATE SILENCE INTO YOUR LIFE”
Psalm 46; Galatians 1.13-2.2
Pastor Tung preaching
After worship – The Session
– A PRAYER BEFORE WORSHIP –
Almighty God, you built your church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ himself as the cornerstone. Join us together by their teaching, so that we may be a holy temple in whom your Spirit dwells; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
You are welcome to contact Pastor Tung directly for pastoral needs. Tel. 610.246.8240 • Email – arttung@gmail.com
