10:30 Bulletin 8-13-2023

August 13, 2023 9:00 & 10:30AM Worship Service Children are always welcome in worship. Children’s programming is available during the 9:00 and 10:30 worship services for infants through 12th grade. Please ask an usher for assistance. Prelude J.S. Bach Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 & “Ich steh mit einem Fuß im Grabe” from Cantata BWV 156 Call to Worship Hymn 246 (Please rise in body or spirit, and sing.) KING’S WESTON At the Name of Jesus Words of Welcome, Silent Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer Our Father (Mother/Creator), who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; Thy kingdom come; thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors; And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the Kingdom and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. (10:30 only) The Good News (10:30 only) Good News Response Abraham Marjorie Hallelujah!

Scripture Romans 10:11-15 The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on him. For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” But how are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” Reflection Anthem arr. Tom Trenney Nearer My God to Thee Reflection Offertory Gabriel Fauré (9:30) Après un rêve (After a Dream) Maurice Bevan (10:30) There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy (10:30 only) Doxology (Please rise in body or spirit, and sing.) OLD HUNDREDTH Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Christ, the Word in flesh born low; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; One God, Triune, whom we adore Pastoral Prayer

Hymn 159 (Please rise in body or spirit, and sing.) KINGSFOLD O Sing a Song of Bethlehem Stephen Paulus Benediction Closing Voluntary Paean Worship Leaders : Jim Keck, Juan Carlos Huertas, KJ Langlais, Summer Choir (10:30 only), Ariel Merivil, David von Behren, and Tom Trenney The altar flowers are given by Mike and Diane Dinnel in loving memory of their parents Japp and Janie Dinnel. * Although the Bible and traditional prayers most often use the male pronoun We would like to meet you! to refer to the divine, it is helpful to remember God is beyond human gender. Please scan the QR code and Consequently, feminine, gender-neutral, and gender-inclusive pronouns are let us know you were here. effective metaphors as well. * Join us for coffee and cookies in Pilgrim Hall following the service. * I mmediately following this morning’s service, everyone is invited to receive communion. All are welcome to the Chapel to receive the elements from one of our clergy. First-Plymouth Congregational Church • 2000 “D” Street • Lincoln, Nebraska 68502 402.476.7565 • www.firstplymouth.org