Central Presbyterian Church

Mardi Gras Sunday

February 26, 2017 at 11:00am

Gathering
Please silence your cell phones.

If you have a request for prayer, you may write it on a blue prayer request card that can be
found in the pew rack or on the table at the back of the sanctuary. An usher will collect it
during the first hymn or you may say it at the beginning of the Prayers of the People.

During the prelude, we invite you to make the transition from getting here to being here.
Take these few minutes to prepare for worship and allow the Spirit to refresh you.

Prelude Rascals of Ragtyme

Choral Introit Swinging with the Saints Chancel Choir

Mark Hayes

Call to Worship
One: I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart;
All: I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
One: I will be glad and exult in you;
All: I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

* Hymn 837 What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine Congregation

SHOWALTER
Prayer of Confession (unison)
We admit to you, O God,
that we choose to shield the light of Christs goodness in our lives.
Help us to see your grace and your beauty
as sufficient for us and for all.
Forgive us when we choose to live in the shadows
rather than in Christs light;
when we hold grudges rather than extend forgiveness;
when we opt for selfishness rather than kindness.

(a time of silent prayer)

Assurance of Gods Forgiveness

One: Do not fear, says God,
for I have redeemed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
All: This is amazing news! We are forgiven in Christ Jesus.
Hallelujah!

Song of Thanksgiving Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me Congregation

Hymn No. 582 GLORY TO GOD (Vasile)

Welcome and Announcements

We are honored to have each of you here for worship this morning.
Please sign the Friendship Card and place it in the offering plate.

Musical Interlude
Children are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary.

The Journey

* Passing the Peace

One: The peace of Christ be with you.
All: And also with you!

* Song of Community Goodness Is Stronger than Evil Congregation

Hymn No. 750 GOODNESS IS STRONGER
Listening
Prayer for Illumination

Scripture Exodus 34:2935 OT p. 81

Luke 9:2843 NT p. 69
One: The Word of God.
All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Transfiguration and Then What? Rev. Ann J. Deibert

Silent Meditation

Responding
* Hymn No. 835 Just a Closer Walk with Thee Congregation
CLOSER WALK

Prayers of the People

Hold the microphone close to your mouth and speak clearly so everyone can hear you.
Response: God, you hear our prayer.

Prayer of Jesus / Lords Prayer

(We invite you to pray using the words that are most familiar to you, whether they are
printed below or not. Worshipers may use Our Father, Our Mother, Our
Creator, or another form of address for God.*)

Our *Father in heaven, Our *Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins/trespasses
as we forgive those who sin/trespass
against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
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.
 now and forever. Amen.

Offering
(There are many ways to give financial gifts: cash, check, on-line banking, through
www.pledgeling.com, or via Centrals website or QR code, which can be found on the back
page of the bulletin. If you give electronically, we invite you to participate in the offering by
using the green I Am Giving Online card in the pew rack.)

Offertory Anthem Down by the Riverside Chancel Choir

arr. John Rutter

* Doxology Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Congregation
HATTON
Text: Thomas Ken; adapted. Music: Roberta Martin. Reprinted with permission.

* Prayer of Commitment

* Hymn No. 839 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! Congregation

ASSURANCE

* Benediction

One: And all Gods people said,

All: Amen!

Postlude Rascals of Ragtyme

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Communion Servers: Althea Dryden, Isabelle Elwood, Carol Noffsinger, Vince Patton
Greeters: Ginny Copenhefer, David Davidson, Susan Davidson, Ron Johnson, Jim Miller,
Ron Boone
Offering Counter: Craig Johnson
Sound Board Operators: David Wheeler

Asterisks (*) indicate that all who would like to and are able may stand. Large print
bulletins, large print hymnals, and hearing receivers are available from the ushers.
Worship bags are available for younger worshipers. They are located in the back of the
sanctuary. Childcare is provided for children up to 6 years/first grade. We invite you to
encourage your child to worship with you for as much of the service as possible.

Central Presbyterian Church:

Reimagining Christianity
Reclaiming Christ
Intentionally Inclusive
 Reclaiming Christ

Our Mission
Nurturing Gods gifts so generously given, we work to grow in our life together and in our
engagement with theIntentionally
world by: Inclusive
celebrating the hope of Jesus Christ
working actively for peace and justice
reaching out with love to all Gods children, including those outside the mainstream
of society
being responsive and responsible to each other and to those whose lives we touch
joyfully opening ourselves to what Gods Spirit will yet call us to be and do

You are welcome and encouraged to say AMEN at the end of prayers and when you are
particularly moved by a piece of music or something that happens in worship.

Central Presbyterian is a Peacemaking congregation (www.pcusa.org/peacemaking) and a

More Light congregation. As a More Light congregation, we seek the full participation of
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people of faith in the life, ministry, and witness of the
Presbyterian Church (USA) (www.mlp.org). We have also made a commitment to support
Presbyterian mission around the corner and around the globe through the four churchwide
Special Offerings and basic mission support. Central is part of The Accessible Congregations
Campaign, which commits churches to removing their barriers and welcoming people with
all types of disabilities. If you would like to learn more about joining Central, we invite
you to talk with either one of our pastors.

Language and Worship

At Central, we strive to balance traditional images of God with new images that challenge us
to recognize Gods many faces. The male-centered language the church has historically used
links us to a rich heritage; nevertheless, it is incomplete and fails to acknowledge that we are
allmale and femalecreated in Gods image. While it is sometimes impossible to use
totally inclusive language, todays worship leaders have attempted to use a variety of images
and to use language that is inclusive for God and for humankind.