10:30 Bulletin 7-23-2023

July 23, 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 F.A. Kummer Cello Duet: I. Allegro Scherzoso Call to Worship Hymn 321 (Please rise in body or spirit, and sing.) AURELIA The Church’s One Foundation stanzas 1, 2, 4, 5 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 Glory to God Please repeat each phrase as invited.

Scripture Romans 12:2, 9-13 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. Let love be genuine; hate what is evil; hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing honor. Do not lag in zeal; be ardent in spirit; serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; persevere in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints; pursue hospitality to strangers. Sermon Artificial Intelligence, Existential Threats and The Christian Presence in our World Offertory Kyle H. Peters Nimbus (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 839 (Please rise in body or spirit, and sing.) ASSURANCE Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine!

Benediction F.A. Kummer Closing Voluntary Cello Duet: II. Rondo Worship Leaders : Jim Keck, Juan Carlos Huertas, Jessica Dussault, Jeremy Spale, and Tom Trenney The altar flowers are given by Becky & Seth Perrett, wishing a Happy 50th Anniversary to Wayne and Kathy Richter. * A lthough 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. * Immediately 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