February 18th Virtual Worship
| The Order of Worship |
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| The Bells Call Us To Worship |
| Prelude |
| Call to Worship |
| Hymn of Adoration |
| Confession of Sin |
| Kyrie |
| Assurance of Pardon |
| Greeting of Peace |
| Gloria |
| Scripture Reading: Psalm 15 |
| A Message to Children |
| Worship in Music |
| Pastoral Prayer & The Lord's Prayer |
| Hymn of Reflection |
| Sermon: Do What Is Right |
| Hymn of Parting |
| Benediction |
| On Eagle's Wings |
| Postlude |
Music Ministry Team: Kristin Petty
Worship Team: Sarah Haas, Marc Hayden
Technology Team: Michael Kendall, Mark Raker, Jerry Weissinger
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Key Notes from the reading & sermon:
Do What Is Right?
O Lord, who may abide in your tent?
Who may dwell on your holy hill? T
Those who walk blamelessly, and do what __ ______,
and speak the ________ from their heart;
who do not slander with their tongue,
and do no evil to their friends,
nor take up a reproach against their neighbors;
in whose eyes the wicked are despised,
but who honor those who ______ the ______;
who stand by their oath even to their hurt;
who do not lend money at interest,
and do not take a bribe against the innocent.
Those who do these things shall ______ ___ ______.
[Reading above - Psalm 15]
Psalm 15 was likely used in the Temple as part of the entrance liturgy. In fact, it may have been used as part of the Right of Asylum, the Temple as a place of sanctuary for the oppressed. The purpose of the entrance liturgy was to inform the worshippers of the cultic and ethical requirements necessary for admission to the Temple. The requirements are consistent with the call to justice of the ancient prophets (see Jeremiah 7:1-5, Ezekiel 18:5-9, Micah 6:6-8, and Isaiah 33:14-16). This call to doing what is right is not only important in the Temple but in daily life too.
Questions for Reflection:
What does Psalm 15 suggest to you about the preparation you should make for worship?
We use the word “sanctuary” to describe our worship space. How is worship a place that provides asylum for you?
A Spiritual Practice to Try
Use as reference Psalm 15, as well as, Jeremiah 7:1-5, Ezekiel 18:5-9, Micah 6:6-8, and Isaiah 33:14-16, to create your own list to prepare for entering into the sanctuary with a humble heart for worship and for how you approach your daily life with more kindness and justice.
A Practice to Deepening Discipleship
Incorporate a faith journal in your spiritual practice.
Use the journal as a way to:
1. jot down needs and blessings with words or drawings or pictures
2. respond to the questions for reflection in the sermon notes
3. make notes about the weekly scripture lessons and sermons
4. create a to-do list of discipleship actions
5. list questions you want to explore
6. write prayers, stories, poems, or letters, be creative!
If you need some guidance or support, you may reach me at pastormarc.friedensucc@outlook.com
