Prelude Voluntary on St. Denio J. Bert Carlson
Welcome And Opening Prayer
Hymn Christ Upon the Mountain Peak
Christ upon the mountain peak
stands alone in glory blazing;
let us, if we dare to speak,
with the saints and angels praise him:
Alleluia!
Trembling at his feet we saw
Moses and Elijah speaking;
all the prophets and the law
shout through them their joyful greeting:
Alleluia!
Swift the cloud of glory came,
God proclaiming in the thunder
Jesus as his Son by name;
nations cry aloud in wonder!
Alleluia!
This is God’s beloved Son:
law and prophets before him;
First and Last and only One,
let creation now adore him!
Alleluia!
Confession of Sin/Assurance of Pardon
Lord, we are more like James, John and the rich young ruler than we are like Elisha. We desire riches, power, and glory more than we desire spiritual gifts. Lead us into a season of repentance so that our desires can line up more with yours. (Silent Confession)
Scripture Reading Mark 9:2-9
Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white, such as no one on earth could bleach them. And there appeared to them Elijah with Moses, who were talking with Jesus. Then Peter said to Jesus, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here; let us make three dwellings, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” He did not know what to say, for they were terrified. Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” Suddenly when they looked around, they saw no one with them any more, but only Jesus.
As they were coming down the mountain, he ordered them to tell no one about what they had seen, until after the Son of Man had risen from the dead.
Sermon “That’s Some Crazy Bleach!” Pastor Margo Walter
Offertory Will You Come and Follow Me?
Installation and Ordination of Officers
Being ordained today as a Deacon is Mike Gallina and being ordained as Elders are Steve Berutti and Emily Rishel. Being installed today as a Deacon is Anne Berutti and Yvonne Luengo, Elizabeth Moulthrop and Joyce Moulthrop as Elders.
Pastoral Prayer/The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, 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.
Hymn We Have Come at Christ’s Bidding
We have come at Christ’s own bidding
to this high and holy place,
where we wait with hope and longing
for some token of God’s grace.
Here we pray for new assurance
that our faith is not in vain,
searching like those first disciples
for a sign both clear and plain.
Light breaks through our clouds and shadows;
splendor bathes the flesh-joined Word;
Moses and Elijah marvel
as the heavenly voice is heard.
Eyes and hearts behold with wonder
how the law and prophets meet:
Christ, with garments drenched in brightness,
stands transfigured and complete.
Strengthened by this glimpse of glory,
fearful lest our faith decline,
we like Peter find it tempting
to remain and build a shrine.
But true worship gives us courage
to proclaim what we profess,
that our daily lives may prove us
people of the God we bless.
Benediction
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