Bulletin - Franklin Presbyterian Church

Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Concerns of the Church
Passing of the Peace

Call to Worship (Psalm 139)
     Leader:  O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You discern my thoughts from far away.
     People:  You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways.
     Leader:  Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence?
     People: Search me, O God, and know my heart. See if there is any wicked way in me and lead me in
                  the way everlasting.
     Leader: Let us worship God!

Hymn:                                                   "Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty"                                        #1

Prayer of Adoration (in unison)
Gracious God, you have searched us and known us. You, indeed, discern our thoughts from afar. You lead us in the way everlasting as we gather to bless you for your bountiful mercy, for the compassion and care you extend to us. You surround us with a mantle that protects us from danger; our breastplate is your righteousness fulfilled in Christ Jesus. You are our shield and defender, our hope and our comfort. We give you all praise as we assemble in Christ's name. Amen.

Prayer of Confession (in unison)
Righteous Judge and Benevolent Ruler, hear us as we confess our sin. We are prone to punish those who offend us. We hasten to harm the image of those with whom we disagree. In the midst of diversity we are quick to determine who shall be saved or condemned while claiming that you alone discern all goodness and truth. Help us to hear again how Christ died to save all of humanity, and hinder our efforts to decide who will enter your kingdom. Amen.

Personal Confession in Silence
Assurance of Forgiveness

Hymn:                                  "There's a Wideness in God's Mercy"                                       #110

Scripture:                                  Micah 7:18-20                                      Becky Schlaegel, Lay Reader

Sermon:                                   "Who Is a God Like Thee"                               Rev. Holden

Profession of Faith:                      The Apostles' Creed
Gloria Patri

Offertory
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication (in unison)
"In the cross of Christ I glory, towering o'er the wrecks of time; all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime." As we glory in the cross of Christ, O God, so we also seek to serve the cause for which he died. Accept the gifts placed before you as symbols of our commitment. May the light of your sacred story shine forth for all to see. Amen.

Invitation to the Lord's Table
Thanksgiving and the Lord's Prayer
Breaking of the Bread and Communion of the People
Prayer After Communion
Hymn: "Amazing Grace" #275

Charge and Benediction
Benediction Response
Postlude