Ancient Eyes, Modern Times

Prelude
Stephanie Shorden

Greeting
Rev. David Petty

Threshold Song
Word of God Speak
Mercy Me
Peter Kipley and Bart Millard
© 2002 Wordspring Music, LLC, Songs From the Indigo Room and Simpleville Music

1. I’m finding myself
at a loss for words
and the funny thing is
it’s okay.
 
The last thing I need
is to be heard,
but to hear
what You would say.
 
Word of God, speak.
Would you pour down like rain, washing my eyes to see
your majesty,
to be still and know,
that you’re in this place? 
 
Please let me stay and rest
in your holiness.
Word of God, speak.
 
2. I’m finding myself
in the midst of you,
beyond the music,
beyond the noise.
 
All that I need
is to be with you,
and in the quiet,
I hear your voice.
 
Word of God, speak.
Would you pour down like rain, washing my eyes to see
your majesty,
to be still and know,
that you’re in this place? 
 
Please let me stay and rest
in your holiness.
Word of God, speak.
 
Would you pour down like rain, washing my eyes to see
your majesty,
to be still and know,
that you’re in this place? 
 
Please let me stay and rest
in your holiness.
Word of God, speak.
Word of God, speak.

*Call To Worship
CLM Twinkle Gordon

Leader: The scriptures tell the story of God's people, from the ancient words to our modern interpretations.
People: We know these stories well, but we still hunger and thirst for their meaning in our lives.
Leader: Together, once again, we will tell these stories.
People: We tell these old, old stories, of Jesus, and his Love.
Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made.
People: We shall rejoice and be glad in it!

*Gathering Song
I Love to Tell the Story
UMH #156
WORDS: Katherine Hankey, ca. 1868
 
1. I love to tell the story
of unseen things above,
of Jesus and his glory,
of Jesus and his love.
 
I love to tell the story,
because I know ’tis true;
it satisfies my longings
as nothing else can do.
 
Refrain
I love to tell the story,
’twill be my
theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.
 
2. I love to tell the story;
more wonderful it seems
than all the golden fancies
of all our golden dreams.
 
I love to tell the story,
it did so much for me;
and that is just the reason
I tell it now to thee.
 
Refrain
I love to tell the story,
’twill be my
theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.
 
3. I love to tell the story;
’tis pleasant to repeat
what seems,
each time I tell it,
more wonderfully sweet.
 
I love to tell the story,
for some have
never heard
the message of salvation
from God’s own
holy Word.
 
Refrain
I love to tell the story,
’twill be my
theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.
 
4. I love to tell the story,
for those who know it best
seem hungering
and thirsting
to hear it like the rest.
 
And when, in
scenes of glory,
I sing the new, new song,
’twill be the old, old story
that I have loved so long.
 
Refrain
I love to tell the story,
’twill be my
theme in glory,
to tell the old, old story
of Jesus and his love.
 
Mystery Box

Prayer Song
Into My Heart
TFWS #2160
WORDS: Harry D. Clarke, st. 2 anon. MUSIC: Harry D. Clarke
© 1924, renewed 1952 Hope Publishing Co.
 
1. Into my heart,
into my heart,
come into my heart,
Lord Jesus;
 
come in today,
come in to stay;
come into my heart,
Lord Jesus.
 
Pastoral, Silent and, The Lord’s Prayer
Pastor Donnie Sturgill

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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power and the Glory forever.
Amen

Prayer Response
Into My Heart
TFWS #2160
WORDS: Harry D. Clarke, st. 2 anon. MUSIC: Harry D. Clarke
© 1924, renewed 1952 Hope Publishing Co.
 
2. Out of my heart,
out of my heart,
shine out of my heart,
Lord Jesus;
 
shine out today,
shine out alway;
shine out of my heart,
Lord Jesus.

Invitation to Offering
CLM Twinkle Gordon

Offertory
Sanctuary Choir

Prayer of Thanks and Dedication
Rev. David Petty

*Doxology
Praise God from Whom all Blessings Flow
 
Praise God, from whom 
all blessings flow; 
Praise God, all creatures 
here below: Alleluia! Alleluia! 
 
Praise God, the source 
of all our gifts! 
Praise Jesus Christ, 
whose power uplifts! 
 
Praise the Spirit, 
Holy Spirit! 
Alleluia! Alleluia! 
Alleluia!

Scripture Reading
Matthew 5:38-48
CLM Twinkle Gordon

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.’ But I say to you: Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also, and if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, give your coat as well, and if anyone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. Give to the one who asks of you, and do not refuse anyone who wants to borrow from you.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be children of your Father in heaven, for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Do not even the gentiles do the same? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

Prayer for Illumination

Leader: May the words of my mouth,
People: and the meditations of all of our hearts
All: be acceptable in your sight, O Lord our rock and our redeemer.
Psalm 19:14

Message
Ancient Eyes, Modern Times
Rev. David Petty
Communion
 
Hymn
Thy Word
UMH #601
WORDS: Amy Grant, 1984 (Ps. 119:105)
© 1984 Meadowgreen Music Co. / Bug and Bear Music

Refrain
Thy word is a lamp
unto my feet
and a light
unto my path.
 
1. When I feel afraid,
think I’ve lost my way,
still you’re there
right beside me,
 
and nothing will I fear
as long as you are near.
Please be near me
to the end.
 
Refrain
Thy word is a lamp
unto my feet
and a light
unto my path.
 
2. Now I will not forget
your love for me and yet
my heart forever
is wandering.
 
Jesus, be my guide
and hold me to your side,
and I will love you
to the end.
 
Refrain
Thy word is a lamp
unto my feet
and a light
unto my path.

*Hymn
Standing on the Promises
UMH #374
WORDS: R. Kelso Carter, 1886 (Eph. 6:14-17)
 
1. Standing on the promises
of Christ my King,
through eternal ages
let His praises ring;
 
glory in the highest
I will shout and sing,
standing on the
promises of God.
 
Refrain
Stand - - - ing,
stand - - - ing,
standing on the promises
of God my Savior;
 
stand - - - ing,
stand - - - ing,
I’m standing on the
promises of God.
 
2. Standing on the promises
that cannot fail,
when the howling storms
of doubt and fear assail,
 
by the living Word of God
I shall prevail,
standing on the
promises of God.
 
Refrain
Stand - - - ing,
stand - - - ing,
standing on the promises
of God my Savior;
 
stand - - - ing,
stand - - - ing,
I’m standing on the
promises of God.
 
3. Standing on the promises
of Christ the Lord,
bound to Him eternally
by love’s strong cord,
 
overcoming daily
with the Spirit’s sword,
standing on the
promises of God.
 
Refrain
Stand - - - ing,
stand - - - ing,
standing on the promises
of God my Savior;
 
stand - - - ing,
stand - - - ing,
I’m standing on the
promises of God.
 
4. Standing on the promises
I cannot fall,
listening every moment
to the Spirit’s call,
 
resting in my Savior
as my all in all,
standing on the
promises of God.
 
Refrain
Stand - - - ing,
stand - - - ing,
standing on the promises
of God my Savior;
 
stand - - - ing,
stand - - - ing,
I’m standing on the
promises of God.
 
*Benediction
Rev. David Petty

Postlude
Stephanie Shorden